Vermont Rock the GRADES Toolkit from VT FUTRES

Generate multi-disciplinary collaboratives among child welfare, educational, court systems and partnering agencies.

Recruit & retain foster families in school districts with high rates of foster care placements.

Access transportation to increase educational stability.

Data collection and use across disciplines to identify needs and track progress.

Educate local communities on importance of educational stability for youth in foster care.

Screen youth in foster care for educational stability and well-being.

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The VT-FUTRES toolkit is called Rock the GRADES.
We will be continually updating and testing this toolkit throughout this project. If you have a suggestion for a new resource or feedback on any of the existing, please let us know.

Child Welfare Workers

As the legal guardians of children in Vermont state custody, DCF staff fill a primary role in maximizing the educational success of students in care. Click here to read more about the role of Child Welfare Workers.

Educators

Educators provide students in out-of-home care with a stable and appropriate school experience thereby helping them develop the cognitive, social, and vocational skills they need to thrive. Click here to read more about the role of Educators.

Foster Parents

As the people who nurture and care for children in state custody on a daily basis, Resource Parents are on the front line of a student’s educational well-being. Click here to read more about the role of Foster Parents.

Legal Community

Click here to read more about the role of the Legal Community.

Youth and Families

Click here to read more about the role of Youth and Families.