WS/FCS Group Homes have built partnerships for our Forsyth County so our students have access to resources and supplies for the students in their care. Our group homes have connected with the following non-profits:
LOT Carolinas
Foster Love
Period Kits, NC
Project Glimmer
Day 1 Bags
With these partnerships, students will have access to personalized duffels, backpacks, clothing, shoes, personal care products, birthday gifts, and more.
The key responsibilities of the Student Services Transition Coordinator are:
Collaborate with the Crossnore Education Support Supervisor and Case Managers to develop educational plans for each youth in care.
Works closely with the Crossnore Education Support Supervisor to provide educational advocacy and support to family caseworkers and case managers in Crossnore’s child welfare programs; including, but not limited to, supporting networking with school systems, advocating of educational accommodations, supporting educational transitions at admission, during enrollment, and after discharge.
Develops and manages plans for students in transitions in area group homes that are licensed by the DHHS.
Attend child and family team meetings, EC/504 meetings, school meetings, and conferences related to children living in group homes, per the group home’s request.
Coordinate necessary academic and non-academic interventions for each youth working in close collaboration with all available resources.
Maintain data on youth interventions and progress.
Participate in BID meetings and educational status meetings with the WS/FCS Foster Care Point of Contact.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will engage all students in high-quality, relevant learning experiences so they will graduate with interpersonal, academic, and workforce skills to compete globally and contribute to society.
Vision
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be the best place to learn and work through excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness.
Goals
● Student Achievement
● Equity and Access
● Community Engagement
● Human Resources Development
● Climate and Safety
Core Values
● Student-Centered: We focus on the needs of every child.
● Accountability: We take responsibility for and reflect on our impact on student outcomes.
● Collaboration: We work together to support each other’s efforts to meet every student’s needs.
● Equity: We honor diversity by addressing barriers to success for every student.
● High Expectations: We challenge ourselves to inspire every student’s pursuit of greatness. …
● Integrity: We align our actions, beliefs, and values to support every student.
Core Beliefs
● Adult behavior impacts student outcomes
● Home, school, and community relationships drive student success
● Students remember how we make them feel
● A growth mindset fosters high expectations for all students
● Students are at the heart of what we do
Culture
● High expectations and high accountability in a psychologically safe environment.