Episode 29: Special Education in Foster Care: IEPs, 504 Plans, and the Child Welfare System

When you’re involved in foster care and the child welfare system, adding special education on top of everything else can send everybody into a spiral.   In this episode, I’m talking with Krystal from The Advocacy Circle (through Kay Altman Law Firm) about practical support for IEPs and 504 plans. We break down what these are, how parents and caregivers can get started, and how their virtual advocate tool can help you ask better questions, write better requests, and feel less lost in the process.   We cover: What the Advocacy Circle is and who its for (HINT: Parents, Caregivers, and people supporting children in special education- ESPECIALLY if you are new to the special education world)   Action Items: 1. Check out the Advocacy Circle website and information at: https://theadvocacycircle.com/ 2. If you decide to sign up, listeners of the Navigating Child Welfare podcast can use the special code: DUPREETAC10 for 10% off their subscription, at any tier. This is a one-time use code. 3. If you have questions about special education for your child or child in foster care, start asking questions and get supported today- it can make a world of difference regarding their ability to truly learn in school.