School Linked Services
Who We Are
The mission of the FYS Program is to support children who are in out-of-home foster care to be successful in school. The program’s vision is that all foster youth in the district will experience a nuturing and productive educational environment. To do so, our dedicated office staff, school social workers, and MSW interns provide foster youth and their caregivers with direct support and empower them with tools to reach their current and post-secondary educational goals.
In accordance with AB490 and other laws as prescribed in the California Educational Code, Foster Youth Services assist MDUSD and its educators to ensure:
-Immediate enrollment of foster youth
-Timely transfer of school records
-Delivery of dedicated support services such as tutoring and school-based emotional counseling
-Offer of reduced graduation requirements to qualifying foster youth under AB16/216
-Linkage to transitional support offered by County Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)
For Use by MDUSD Registrars:
Report enrollment of foster youth to MDUSD Foster Youth Services
​Foster Youth Services​
Foster Youth
Corner
​
​
Q: I'm a foster youth at a new school again and I don't know anyone, now what?
A: Moving happens all too often, but you don't have to go at it alone. Check out Foster a Dream, and connect with foster youth supporters. Or call Foster Youth Servies (925) 682-8000 ext. 3094.. We'll be sure to come down to meet you personally and give you a tour of your school!
Q: I'm ready to be more on my own, what should I do next?
A: See this video for information on Independent Living Skills Program:
Next, talk to your social worker about your transition plan.
Q: I want to graduate on time. What should I do next?
A: Take some first steps...
1) Talk to your school administrator about your graduation progress.
2) If you're in your third year of high school, behind in credits, and moved school recently, call Foster Youth Services at (925) 682-8000 ext 3094. You may qualify to have your graduation credits reduced.
3) You can get one-on-one help if school work is too difficult. Call (925) 682-8000 ext 3094 for more details.