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ARIN Intermediate Unit 28, Educational Stability and Success for Students in Foster Care
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
ARIN IU 28
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
Foster care provisions found in ESSA promote greater stability for foster care youth so that they can continue their education without disruption, maintain important relationships with peers and adults, and have the opportunity to achieve college and career readiness.
History of Organization
The Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program assures execution of the federal legislation, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1988, then incorporated into the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act. Implementation of this program ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to the same, free, appropriate, public education; including preschool education, as provides to other children and youth.
Legal Structure
Other
Funding Sources
Federal
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson, and Potter
Service Description
Immediate Enrollment: Students in foster care can enroll immediately, even without proof of residency, immunizations, or guardianship documents.
Act 1 of 2022: Ensures equal access to academics and extracurricular activities, and supports timely graduation for students experiencing educational instability.
Students have the right to remain in their school of origin unless it’s determined not to be in their best interest.
If remaining in the school of origin, the Local Education Agency (LEA) must provide or arrange transportation, even if the student lives outside the attendance zone.
Students have the same access as peers to special education, gifted programs, and extracurricular activities.
Education Liaison: Each LEA designates a contact to coordinate with County Children & Youth Agencies (CCYAs).
CCYAs: Collaborate with schools to ensure educational needs of foster youth are met.
Keywords
Foster Care Education
Available Hours
8 am- 4:15 pm Monday- Friday
Fees/Cost for Services
No cost
Eligibility Requirements
Students in foster care placement who have experienced “education instability” — meaning one or more school changes in school entity enrollment during a single school year — are eligible for assistance under Pennsylvania law.
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Contact ARIN IU 28