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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Foster Care Poster Information

FOSTER CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVE THE RIGHT TO A FREE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION

If your child is in Foster Care, then the child has the right to:

  • Be immediately enrolled in and attend school without vital documents available
  • Maintain enrollment at the school the child attended before coming to your foster home (school of origin) if it is determined to be in their best interest
  • Be enrolled at the school your foster home is zoned for
  • Receive transportation to and from school when feasible
  • Have a Case Management Consultation Meeting (CMC) within 5 days of enrollment
  • Participate in school-related activities and receive free school meals
  • Utilize the dispute resolution process if you have a grievance


IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL:

GCPS Foster Care Social Worker
Sylvia Florez
678-301-7270


Foster Care Program Consultant Georgia Department of Education
Melanie Barner
404-656-2004