Foster Care Liaisons Defined
Foster care liaisons are the first point of contact for students with experience in foster care in higher education and help them navigate the institution, shares resources and benefits available to them, uses positive language focused on student strengths, and work with them to help them achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Foster Care Liaison Resources
The Higher Education Coordinating Board has a list of resources for foster care liaisons on their website: Foster Care - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
You can find the following at their Site:
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If you are a new liaison at your institution, make sure to make your information current with The Higher Education Coordinating Board. You can use the following link to update your information as the campus liaison at your institution: Foster Care Liaison (FCL) Update Form
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And other resources
Please visit this website today and mark if for future reference. If you are leaving your position as a foster care liaison, pass this information on to your incoming liaison so they can get connected quickly.
Foster Care Liaison Guides
The two primary resources for foster care liaisons in higher education are:
For other important information on benefits and other resources to support students with experience in foster care, visit our Resources tab and Understanding Benefits for Students with Experience in Foster Care tab.