Foster Care
FDOE Foster Care Contacts
The FDOE points of contact for foster care are Jennifer Kruis, Assistant Bureau Chief, Bureau of Federal Educational Programs, and Beverley Wilks, School Social Work Consultant, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.
District Foster Care Contacts
State and Federal Memorandums
- DPS 2024-40 - Section 39.4023, Florida Statutes, Placement and education transitions; transition plans (PDF)
- Information Memorandum - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (PDF)
State and Federal Statutes
- Section 409.1452, F.S., Collaboration with State University System, Florida College System, and Department of Education to assist children and young adults who have been or are in foster care or are experiencing homelessness; documentation regarding eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions.
- Section 39.0016, F.S., Education of abused, neglected, and abandoned children; agency agreements; children having or suspected of having a disability.