Foster Care & Student Success, housed in the Texas Education Agency’s Division of Federal and State Education Policy maintains resources and information to advance the education of students impacted by foster care. The resources and materials provide guidance related to the unique circumstances surrounding students who are in the foster care system and attend Texas public schools. In Texas, nearly 16,000 school-age students are in foster care at any given time.

For questions concerning Foster Care and Student Success, please contact:

Lesley Casarez, Ph.D.                                                                                 
Education Specialist, Counseling and Mental Health
lesley.casarez@esc15.net
325-481-4097

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Find additional resources on the TEA Foster Care Information and Resources website.