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Educational advocacy champions the unique learning needs of children impacted by foster care. Our educational advocates ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the supports they need for academic success.

No cost for children and families

One-on-One advocacy

Collaborative, supportive approach

Special education process

Trauma-informed strategies

Remove barriers to learning

Equitable access to education

Improve academic achievement

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Supporting Students.

EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY
UNDERSTANDING THE NEED

Less than 50% will complete high school

50%

THE NEED

Understanding

Children in Foster Care are at a significant disadvantage to be successful in school. 

Children with trauma are 32x more likely to have behavioral and academic delays which greatly hinders their academic success

32x

One-on-one educational advocacy for students impacted by foster care

Trauma Informed Trainings

EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS

for children

Educational Success

RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Nancy Williams

Educational Advocacy
Program Director

Velia Aguirre

Educational Advocate

Emily Maurer

 Engagement Coordinator + Educational Advocate

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Our Advocates

Amanda Hunt

Educational Advocate

Natalie Braun

Educational Advocate

Dana Morrison

Educational Advocate

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Our Advocates

Kristy Rockafellow

Educational Advocate

Jenny Mullins

Educational Advocate

Kevin Sieling

Educational Advocate

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Our Advocates

Lynne Themistocles

Educational Advocate

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Our Advocates

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