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Solano County Office of Education

Solano County Office of Education

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

The 1998 Budget Act established the Foster Youth Service (FYS) Countywide Programs to serve foster youths, ages 4 to 21, living in Licensed Children's Institutions (LCIs) or group homes. The Solano Countywide Foster Youth Service Program is funded by a grant from the California Department of Education. Key stakeholders in Solano County formed the FYS Advisory Group by coming together with a goal of improving educational outcomes for wards and dependents of the court. Foster Youth Services collaborates with local school districts, licensed children's institutions, health and social service agencies, probation, law enforcement, youth advocates and other interested community members.
 
OUR FOCUS

OUR FOCUS

Solano County Office of Education's Foster Youth Services (FYS) program aims to provide resources and supports needed help Solano County students achieve their maximum educational potential, and to support school districts by providing technical training and resources to district staff involved with supporting foster youth.
 
GOALS

GOALS

The FYS program is committed to achieving the following goals for foster youth through the identification and utilization of appropriate multi-agency services:
  • Improve youth academic achievement 
  • Improve youth attendance and reduce truancy and dropout rates 
  • Reduce incidence of pupil discipline problems and juvenile delinquency 
  • Develop a health and education passport to support eligible foster youth
  • Increase awareness and access to educational and vocational options
 
CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Akon Walker 
Program Coordinator, Educational Liaison
(707) 399-4812
awalker@solanocoe.net
 
Candace Jenkins
Wellness Program Assistant
(707) 399-4863
 
Peter Macapugay
Wellness Program Assistant
(707) 399-4817
pmacapugay@solanocoe.net
 
Morgandy Ridgle
Wellness Program Assistant
(707) 646-7693