Foster children
Foster children who are awaiting a permanent placement may be considered "homeless". A draft policy brief with a careful discussion of when foster children should be considered "homeless" is available on the OSPI website.
Community Resources for Foster Children (Current and Past) and Foster Parents:
Fostering Together is an organization that is dedicated to finding prospective foster homes in Washington State. Visit this site to find support and information about Fostering Options, from Respite Care to Long Term Foster Care.
Treehouse for Kids offers six core programs – Tutoring, Educational Advocacy, Coaching-to-College, Little Wishes, Summer Camp, and the Wearhouse - to give foster children (present and past) a real childhood as well as hope for the future.
Currently, the largest number of children placed in Foster Care in King County comes from within Highline Public Schools' boundaries. There is a shortage of foster homes within district boundaries available to care for these children - forcing foster children to switch schools, often multiple times, throughout their education. Often siblings are torn apart; a sister moved to Olympia, a brother moved to north Seattle, and their education is put at risk. Statistics show a significant achievement gap for highly mobile children. By volunteering to foster children in your home, you support not only their ability to retain a relationship with their siblings; you offer them opportunities to gain academically. By becoming a foster parent, you can change a life.
Fostering Together is an organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining foster families. Visit their website at http://www.fosteringtogether.org/
