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To assure compliance with the education provisions of the federal law, New Jersey statute permits children to remain in their home school when they enter foster care.

Brochures


School Stability for Children in Resource Home Care - Information for Parents 
(English)  (Spanish)

School Stability for Children in Resource Home Care - General Information 
(English)  (Spanish)

Education Stability Liaison Directory 

School Registration for Children in Out-of-Home Care - Information for Caregivers and Educators

Financial Aid Resources for Foster Youth for Post Secondary Education


Visit the Foster and Adoptive Family Services Web site for information about scholarships for foster children and children adopted from foster care in New Jersey. 

Related Laws


18A:7B-12 Determination of district of residence

30:4C-26 Placing child in resource family home or institution

Training Materials


Education and Special Education - Day 1

Education and Special Education - Day 2