Lesson series
Foster Youth Bill of Rights
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
This webinar introduces participants to the Foster Youth Bill of Rights and the role of the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO). Designed for CASA volunteers and child welfare professionals, the session provides an overview of foster youth rights, the OFCO complaint process, and how to identify potential rights violations. Participants will engage in interactive activities, learn about healthcare, court, and placement-related rights, and explore how to support youth in maintaining their identity, culture, and personal connections. The training emphasizes practical advocacy tools and relationship-centered approaches to better support foster youth.
This webinar introduces participants to the Foster Youth Bill of Rights and the role of the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO). Designed for CASA volunteers and child welfare professionals, the session provides an overview of foster youth rights, the OFCO complaint process, and how to identify potential rights violations. Participants will engage in interactive activities, learn about healthcare, court, and placement-related rights, and explore how to support youth in maintaining their identity, culture, and personal connections. The training emphasizes practical advocacy tools and relationship-centered approaches to better support foster youth.