Preconference

How Foster Care Affects Education

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Abstract

This session offers a story through time on the foster care system. We will be exploring the history of foster care through a racial lens and discussing how foster care ties into education in the k-12 and higher education systems. The session will conclude with recommendations on how attendees can support students of color who have experienced foster care.

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How to Cite: Kilbride, L. & Heggen, M. (2022) “How Foster Care Affects Education”, Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity. 23(1).

How Foster Care Affects Education