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We are excited to announce our Child Welfare Employee Award "Delivering Spectacular Service (DSS)" to Yolanda, Social Worker III. Below are some examples recognizing Yolanda's service.
Yolanda is passionate about working with our youths and Resource Parents. She works tirelessly around the clock to make sure placements are located for each child coming into care and goes above and beyond to ensure the children are comfortable and the Resource Parents are feeling supported. Yolanda has great professional working relationships with our placement partners and a huge support for her peers.
Yolanda shares, “I am very humbled to have received the employee nomination award for the second time during my 15 years of employment with DSS.”
Click on the link below to send in your Employee Recognition Nomination Form.
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Summer is almost gone and school will soon be back in session. If you have resource parents that need to enroll their foster youth to school, we’ve provided information on the enrollment process for the 4 main school districts: Clovis, Central, Sanger and Fresno.
Clovis Unified School District
First day of school is August 22, 2022. All foster youth school enrollment must be completed at the Student Services and School Attendance office located at 1465 David E Cook Way Clovis, CA 93611. Resource parents can call (559) 327-9217 and set up an appointment. When enrolling the student(s) please be sure to provide placement paperwork to ensure that the student is linked to appropriate resources.
Clovis schools have new start times! Most Elementary schools will start earlier than usual and high school students will start later this new school year. Make sure your resource parents stay connected to the school sites announcements or they can go online https://www.cusd.com
to find out the new start time.
Central Unified School District
First day of school is August 10, 2022. All foster youth school enrollment must be started at the Central Unified District Office located at 5652 W. Gettysburg, Fresno, CA 93722 (Room 13). Resource parents can call (559) 274-4700 ext 10122 and set up an appointment with Grace Schwalm. When enrolling the student(s) please be sure to provide placement paperwork to ensure that student is linked to appropriate resources. School hours have been updated, please see link to flyer.
Bell Schedules 2022-23/Late Start SB 328 – Public Info – Central Unified School District
Sanger Unified School District
First Day of School is August 17, 2022. All foster youth school enrollment must be done directly at the school site. When enrolling the student(s) please be sure to inform the office personnel that student is a foster youth and have placement paperwork to ensure that student is linked to appropriate resources. Foster Youth & McKinney-Vento Liaison, Anissa Rozadilla, MSW (559) 524-6680 anissa_rozadilla@sangerusd.net
There is a new Sanger Unified Family Resource Center located at 1436 P Street, Sanger CA 93657, (559) 524-6310. The Sanger Unified Family Resource Center offers a variety of support services for Sanger Unified Students and families through the partnership between the Sanger Unified Child and Adult Resource Education (C.A.R.E), the Sanger Unified Migrant Education program, and Comprehensive Youth Services. Support Services include Foster Parent Support Group, Counseling Services, Agency Linkages, Case Management Services, Community Referrals and Migrant Services.
Fresno Unified School District
First Day of school is August 14, 2022. All foster youth school enrollment must be done directly at the school site. When enrolling the student(s) please be sure to inform the office personnel that student is a foster youth and have placement paperwork to ensure that student is linked to appropriate resources and Project ACCESS office in a timely manner.
Fresno Unified Project ACCESS Office located at Department of Prevention 1350 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721, (559) 457-3359 provides ongoing support and services.
Clinical School Social Workers within Project ACCESS are available to provide social/emotional support to foster/homeless students grades K-12th. Students in foster care will be provided case management/check in’s from Clinical School Social Workers. Academic Counselors within Project ACCESS are available for academic support/guidance to assist with navigating their academic needs grades 8-12th.
Project ACCESS assist in school placements and transfers. Please contact Project ACCESS department at (559) 457-3359 if a minor has had a school placement change to ensure we have the correct contact information on file. It is very important to notify Project ACCESS if the resident is requesting a school change placement whether it is to remain at their school of origin or requesting a transfer to another school so they can assist with facilitating the request and ensure all parties agree.
Lastly, if a student in your care is returned home or a permanent plan is determined that results in the case being closed. Please contact Project ACCESS office so that they can be informed as soon as possible and can update their records.
Fresno Unified Technology Support:
Do you need assistance with a computer or need technical support? Visit any one of three Family Learning and Technology Support (FLATS) center.
- Elementary Students: (PreK-6th Grade): Burroughs Elementary, Homan Elementary, Tioga Middle School
- Secondary Students (7th-12th Grade): Contact your school site
No appointment necessary. Please contact the FLATS department at (559) 457-3939 or visit the website: https://flats.fresnounified.org/
Questions and additional support:
Please contact Project ACCESS office if you have any questions or concerns at (559) 457-3359 or email the following staff:
District Foster/Homeless Liaison: Tumani Heights email: Tumani.Heights@fresnounified.org
Project ACCESS Office Support: Alexandra.Contreras@Fresnounified.org
Project ACCESS Office Support: Krishna.McPeters@fresnounified.org
Reminder to Child Welfare Case Managers:
If a youth on your caseload will be attending a different school next school year, a Potential School Change Form needs to be submitted before the school move can occur. If you have any questions, please email cwseducation@fresnocountyca.gov .
Submitted by: DSS Education Liaisons
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As summer winds down and the weather begins to change it is a reminder that the start of a new school year is here.
Children look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. They also look forward to getting those new clothes to replace their summer clothing or simply to replace the ones they have outgrown.
Eligibility workers find themselves processing a large amount of clothing allowance requests in the months of August and September.
Clothing Allowance Rules: Clothing Allowances are $276. An Initial clothing allowance can be paid when a child enters placement and does not have an adequate supply of clothing. Only one Initial clothing allowance can be paid during a child’s entire episode in foster care. A supplemental clothing allowance of $276 can be paid, when necessary, not to exceed once a year.
Submitted by: Eligibility Staff
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June New Hires
Social Workers
Mickie
Phillip
Roxann
Heather
Marlene
Mainhia
Arac
Fabiola
Cori
Nengvang
Efrain
Office Assistants
Lorraine
Robert
July Social Work Supervisor Promotions!!!!
Congrats to –
Monserrate
Marcy
Mirna
Alexa
Lindsay
Melissa
Matthias
July Retirement
Goodbye to Jose 😊
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cwscommunication@fresnocountyca.gov
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Dalvin, Deputy Director (Child Welfare, Ongoing)
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