The Foster Youth Services (FYS) Liaison position is designed to provide on-site support and coordinated services to foster youth students. The FYS Liaison will work with the Foster Youth Services Program to support the goal of improving educational outcomes for students in foster care.

Documentation of these responsibilities needs to be submitted to Student Support Services—stipends are dependent on attendance at each professional development and this documentation. Full stipends will be paid only to those who complete required role responsibilities.

Professional Development and Planning

• Attend the Foster Youth Services Liaison (FYSL) Orientation
  
  

  High School Level

  Wednesday, September 21, 2011 (Room 8)
  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Student Support Services Department, 1515 Quintara Street

  Middle School Level

  Monday, September 26, 2011 (Room 8)
  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Student Support Services Department, 1515 Quintara Street

  Elementary School Level

  Tuesday, September 27, 2011 (Room 8)
  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Student Support Services Department, 1515 Quintara Street

   

• Attend two-hour, Mid-Year FYSL meeting
  
  

  Tuesday, November 1, 2011 (Room 8)
  8:30AM – 11:30AM
  Student Support Services Department, 1515 Quintara Street

  
  

Policy

Assist in the implementation of Assembly Bill 490, McKinney-Vento legislation and other policies as needed.

Health Awareness

Promote two school-wide awareness events:

• Foster Care Month in May
• Foster/Adoptive Parent Recruitment Campaign
  

Student Support/Outreach

• Facilitate “intake” and “exit” meetings with foster youth identified at your school site.
• Assess student educational needs and make appropriate referrals and intervention recommendations.
• Refer students to educational and/or vocational programs, including (but not limited to) tutoring, mentoring, Guardian Scholars Summer Academy, job training, college prep/fairs, etc.
• Involve students in school and community events, including after school programs, leadership/youth development activities, violence prevention/education, substance abuse prevention, school organizations, etc.
• Check on current attendance and grades of students.
• Discuss the student and any needs at Student Assistance Program (SAP) meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with care providers, social workers, service providers, on-site Health and Wellness Team members and school counselors.

Administrative Duties

• Complete and submit FYS student intake and exit forms.
  
  
  • Intake Form submitted by Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  • Exit Form submitted by Friday, May 18, 2012
• Submit Foster Care Month Activity Log by Friday, May 18, 2012
• Submit Foster/Adoptive Parent Recruitment Campaign Activity Log by Friday, May 18, 2012
• Distribute the FYS Census to site administrator and SAP team members, including SSSD Nurse, Learning Support Professional, EXCEL After School Site Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator.
• Make a brief presentation to school site staff each semester at a faculty meeting regarding Foster Youth Services Support Liaison role and responsibilities.
• Provide students, caregivers, and school site staff with FYS materials and appropriate school based and community resources.

Download Job Description for 2011-2012 FYS Liaison

For more information, please contact Maya Webb, Foster Youth Services Coordinator.
Phone: (415) 242-2615, Ext. 3310
Email: