Fostering Opportunities Program

This program, piloted in Jefferson County, Colorado, was launched in 2021 to address the low graduation rate of students living in foster care. In this evidence-based intervention, specialists hired by the school district check in weekly with students in foster care, ensure that caregivers and caseworkers have timely information about students’ educational progress, and consult with teachers on supporting students’ success in trauma-informed ways. Students participating in the program demonstrated statistically significant improvements- including an increased likelihood for students to graduate with their class and fewer suspensions.