Supporting the Education of Older Youth in Foster Care
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Exclusively for NASW Sections Members
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Credit Hours: 1 CEU(s)
Presenter:
• RoxanaTorrico Meruvia, MSW
Moderator(s):
• Sharon Issurdatt, ACSW, DCSW, LCSW
Too often, older youth in foster care lag behind their peers when it comes to educational attainment. Social workers can explore a range of education supports for youth transitioning out of
foster care. The webinar will provide social workers with a broad landscape of what young people aging out of foster care are facing, what communities nationwide are doing, and how they can help foster youth access higher education opportunities. Click here for details.
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