Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP)

Who qualifies as a foster youth?

• Any child or youth who the dependency court has taken jurisdiction over and declared to be a dependent of the court due to the presence or risk of abuse or neglect  (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300). 

  Includes:

  • children who are living at home

  • children placed outside the home

And, any youth who the delinquency court has taken jurisdiction over and placed out of home. (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 600)

Enrollment Rights

• SFUSD will enroll a foster child immediately even if the foster child is unable to produce records or clothing normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, medical records, proof of residency, other documentation, or school uniforms. 
• To ensure a student’s appropriate school placement, we encourage all relevant documents be provided at the time of enrollment. 

School of Origin Rights

• When a home placement change occurs, a foster child is allowed to remain in his/her school of origin while under the jurisdiction of the court. 
• If a foster child exits foster care mid-year they are allowed to remain in his/her school of origin for the duration of the school year. 
• High school students whose court jurisdiction terminates while they are in high school, can remain in their School of Origin through graduation. 
• If the home placement is out of county, an inter-district transfer is required; however, school placement will not be delayed.   

View: Foster Youth Educational Rights  Derechos de Educación Para Jóvenes Bajo Cuidado de Crianza Temporal

View: Foster Youth Educational Fact Sheets    Ley de Educación para Jóvenesde Crianza de California Hojas Informativas

For more information or support, please contact the FYSCP team.