Educational Support for Foster Youth

This contract is for the provision of educational support for foster youth in Orange County, California. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) will provide services to support the educational needs of foster youth, including referral to services, case plan development, and educational consultation. The contract has a term of three years, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, and has a total annual budget of $2,150,501. The key services to be provided under this contract include: • Providing educational support for foster youth, including referral to services and case plan development • Collaborating with local school districts to ensure timely school enrollment and to support foster youth's education • Providing community resource referrals to foster youth, caregivers, and educational rights holders • Collaborating with local schools to ensure educational services are delivered to foster youth within California Education Code timelines • Monitoring the progress of foster youth in developing and achieving educational and/or vocational objectives