The Journey to Becoming a Supportive Adult for Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care and Homelessness
Summary
Nationally, 2% of youth who have experienced foster care graduate with a bachelor’s degree despite 80% reporting they have aspirations to attend college. Further, over 60,000 people identify as homeless on the FAFSA each year but are also underrepresented at graduation. Facilitators will share the unique needs of this student population and how family privilege impacts success in college. Participants will learn strategies for being a supportive adult and how to positively impact the campus culture for students from foster care or homelessness.
- Describe the unique needs and lived experiences of students who have experienced foster care and homelessness.
- Describe practice strategies for engaging, intervening and partnering with students to increase student success and contribute to a inclusive campus and departmental culture for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness.
- Describe family privilege and how it shows up in educational systems.
Agenda
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | 9:00am - 9:30am | Welcome, Introductions and an overview of the foster care experience |
| November 1, 2024 | 9:30am - 10:00am | Interactive Presentation of Unique Needs & Family Privilege/The Why Behind our Work |
| November 1, 2024 | 10:00am - 10:15am | Break |
| November 1, 2024 | 10:15am - 11:45am | The Voices of the Student and Strategies for Identifying and Supporting Students |
| November 1, 2024 | 11:45am - 12:15pm | Strategies and Problem Solving in Direct Practice |
Instructor
Miriam A. Connollyin-service training webinar (synchronous interactive)
Sessions
- 11/1/2024 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET
CE Contact Hours
- 3 regular live interactive online
Location
online
Fees
$69.00
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