Ionia ISD issued the following announcement on Aug 10.
Michigan Alliance for Families is planning our future work supporting students with disabilities in foster care.
If you're a foster parent, or youth experiencing foster care, please join us on Tuesday, August 24.
Two sessions, join us at the time that works best for your schedule. Register at https://tinyurl.com/fcs824
Professionals working in agencies and organizations who are connected to Michigan’s Foster Care system are invited to participate on Thursday, September 9, 2021. 10:00 -11:30 AM or 3:00-4:30 PM
Register at https://tinyurl.com/fcsp99
If you know someone who would have information or experience to add to this conversation, share this email with them.
We are planning a meeting with groups and individuals that have an interest in supporting foster care youth and their caregivers.
Our purpose is to gather information about the needs of foster care youth/young adults with disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers.
This foster care stakeholders’ meeting will be an opportunity to discuss:
• Existing resources and support
• Transition services
• Independent living, post-secondary education, and employment supports
• Self-advocacy information and resources
• Gaps in service provision or barriers to accessing support and resources
Who should attend? Parents, foster parents, youth with an IEP in foster care, and young adults in Adult Voluntary Foster Care
Original source can be found here.
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