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Students in Foster Care

Find resources that can help teachers improve the educational outcomes of students in foster care.

A positive PK to grade 12 education has the potential to be a powerful counterweight to the abuse, neglect, separation, impermanence and other barriers students in foster care may experience. Additionally, a postsecondary credential can enhance the student's well-being, help them make more successful transitions to adulthood, and increase their chances for personal fulfillment and economic self-sufficiency.

Students in Foster Care Overview

In the U.S. today, approximately 400,000 children and youth are in foster care at any given time.

Frequently Asked Foster Care Education Stability Questions

This page contains responses to common questions about the educational stability provisions for students in foster care.

Students in Foster Care Program Description

Children and youth in foster care represent one of the most vulnerable student populations in the United States.

Foster Care Legislation and Guidance

See laws and guidance related to educational stability for students in foster care.

Data Related to Students in Foster Care

Learn how to access data collected and published by ED.

ED Resources for Foster Care Education

View our list of resources including SEA Foster Care points of contact and data-sharing.

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Page Last Reviewed:
September 17, 2024