The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Foster Youth Services (FYS) program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the areas of: Behavioral Management for Adolescents in Child Welfare and Educational Interventions for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given a Scientific Rating.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Foster youth, K-12 grades.

FYS through the Alameda County Office of Education provides a variety of educational support services for foster youth. Tutoring and mentoring are provided along with assistance in getting school records. Trainings are offered to foster care providers, child welfare workers, probation officers, school personnel, and community members. FYS also participates in “team decision meetings” which are daily placement related meetings scheduled by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). FYS is also responsible for serving as Alameda County’s foster youth education liaison.

FYS has three primary goals:

1. To improve student academic achievement.
2. To reduce the incidence of student discipline problems.
3. To reduce the rate of student truancy and dropouts.