TIPs for ELP Trauma Informed Practices for Extended

TIPs for ELP Trauma Informed Practices for Extended Learning Programs Presented by: Rachelle Touzard, Ph. D Project Director Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program 1

Our plan for today Students in foster care Impact on education Best practices and tips

Los Angeles County Data Nearly 700, 000 children are abused annually. In 2015, an estimated 1, 670 children died from abuse and neglect in the United States. • 36, 000 children in foster care • 21, 000 are school-aged • 13, 000 referrals to DCFS each month National Children’s Alliance. National Statistics on Child Abuse. http: //www. nationalchildrensalliance. org/media-room/media-kit/national-statistics-child-

Foster Youth and School Discipline q Nearly half (48%) of foster youth struggle with emotional or behavioral issues. q Nationally, 67% of foster youth have been suspended at least once. q Youth involved with the child welfare system have a 47% greater rate of delinquency than other youth. Faer, L. , & Cohen, M. (2015). Fostering Educational Success. Retrieved from Fix School Discipline website: http: //www. fixschooldiscipline. org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Fostering-Educational-Success-Report-2 -17 -15 -Fast. Facts. pdf 4

Education Outcomes q q q Transfer schools 4 -6 times per year 80% repeat a grade by 3 rd grade 1 in 5 proficient in English by 11 thgrade 1 in 20 proficient in Math by 11 th grade Less than 50% graduation rate Within 2 years of aging out of foster care, more than 50% are homeless, incarcerated, or on welfare. Los Angeles County Office of Education

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA elevates all of California’s State Laws to the Federal level o o o You need Remain in school when it is in their best interest this for Title I Immediate enrollment and transfer of records Assurances School transportation when necessary State and Local Educational Agency (LEA) Point of Contact Required Data Collection and Reporting Removal of "Awaiting Foster Care Placement" from Mc. Kinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Los Angeles County Office of Education, 2017 (FY: pp. 20 -21) 7

Best practices: AB 1567 Priority Enrollment q Identification q School district homeless/foster care liaison q Training in trauma/data sensitivity- do not “out” children on foster or homeless status q Most students are placed with relatives or the “non-offending” parent, or are with biological parents and receiving services from DCFS- therefore, in “foster care. ” q Analyze program data to meet the needs q Be aware of community resources/referrals if program is impacted Los Angeles County Office of Education

Rachelle Touzard, Ph. D. , LMFT Project Director touzard_rachelle@lacoe. edu 562. 922. 6469