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Overview
Since 2011, TWC has made youth in or formerly in foster care a priority population over all other equally qualified individuals except eligible veterans. This page is intended to provide resources and information on foster care to Boards, Transition Centers, and other partners who are helping youth in or formerly in foster care achieve and sustain economic prosperity.
Foster Care Upcoming Events
Foster Youth: Collaborate and Accelerate with AEL
This introductory session will provide an overview of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) services, eligibility requirements, and how AEL can help foster youth excel in achieving their education and career goals.
Register in advance for the Foster Youth: Collaborate and Accelerate with AEL webinar on 05/18/23 at 10:00 a.m.
- https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5C3G4Ov4TtunC2igejDgLQ
Job Corps 101
Informational session of the Job Corps program and all it has to offer. The session will include admission, academics, vocational training, and placement services.
Register in advance for the Job Corps 101 webinar on 05/25/23 at 10:00 a.m.
- https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sHefd7R8SuWDDLUDDl6PeQ
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Foster Care Guidance
Presentations
View presentations and materials regarding Foster Care, including materials from the Annual Texas Workforce Commission Conference on Youth in Foster Care.
Foster Care Awareness Month 2023 Webinars
- Webinars coming soon.
Materials for TWC Foster Youth Conferences
Foster Care Workforce Resources
State Resources
- TEA Foster Care Student Success Guide
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Foster Care Liaison Handbook
- Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
- Children’s Commission Foster Care & Education Committee Webpage
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Foster Care Webpage
- DFPS Career Development and Education Program
- DFPS Education Training Voucher
- DFPS State College Tuition Waiver
- DFPS Supervised Independent Living
