Students in Foster Care

Foster care is defined as the placement of a student by the Children’s Division into 24-hour out-of-home care away from their parent(s) or guardian(s).

This may include:

Foster family homes
Foster homes of relatives
Transitional or emergency shelters
Residential facilities
Child care institutions
Group homes
Pre-adoptive homes

How We Support Students in Foster Care:

Enrollment and school transition support
Collaboration with caregivers and caseworkers
Academic monitoring and advocacy
Social-emotional support and counseling
Connection to school and community resources
Assistance reducing barriers to attendance and engagement

FOSTER CARE LIAISON

JASMINE VENERABLE, MSW

VENERABLEJ@DELASALLEKC.ORG

816-561-4445 EXT. 5095

DeLaSalle High School is dedicated to supporting all students, including students in foster care. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) helps ensure educational stability and school continuity for students experiencing foster care placement.

DeLaSalle works to support students in foster care through enrollment assistance, coordination with caregivers and caseworkers, academic and social-emotional support, and connections to school and community resources.

To start the enrollment process please complete an online new student enrollment form found under the enrollment tab and provide the Foster Care Placement Letter with the requested enrollment documents.

Additional information regarding foster care educational rights can be found through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.