Casey Family Programs

Casey Family Programs

Education Tools and Products

v  A Road Map for Learning: Improving Educational Outcomes in Foster Care. A Framework for Education Practice from Casey Family Programs.

Published in April, 2004, this document was developed to be used as both a practical and educational tool by anyone who works with the education needs of youth in out-of-home care. Available on www.casey.org or by request. Please contact Debbie Staub, 206 282-7300 or

v  It’s My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training Guide.

Published in December, 2005, this guide provides child welfare practitioners, educators, and advocates with practice approaches for improving college success for students in foster care. Available on www.casey.org or by request. Please contact John Emerson, 206 282-7300 or

v  Educational Supplement (Levels I, II, III & IV) to the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment were developed. These supplements went online in early July. 2005. The Life Skills Guidebook has been updated to include associated educational resources for level III (high school). Available on www.caseylifeskills.org

v  Frequently Asked Questions III About the Chafee Foster Care Independence and ETV Programs was completed and disseminated nationally in May with the National Foster Care Coalition. This provides state child welfare, IL and ETV staff with information on Chafee IL and ETV program implementation, improvement and compliance. Available on www.casey.org or by request. Please contact John Emerson, 206 282-7300 or

v  Endless Dreams: Education Attainment Video and Training. This curriculum was developed to educate educators about the unique educational needs of youth in foster care. Although access to the curriculum requires participation in a certified trainer of trainers program, copies of the Endless Dreams video are free and available in DVD or VHS format. Please contact Debbie Staub at or 206 282-7300.

v  In partnership with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Judicial Checklist: Critical Questions and Strategies for Meeting the Education Needs of Children and Youth in Juvenile and Family Court was developed to provide judges with the important educational questions that need to be addressed. The checklist comes with a Technical Assistance brief, both available on www.casey.org or by request. Please contact Susan Weiss, 206 282-7300 or