Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA supports the educational stability of foster youth by focusing on identification, enrollment, transfer of records and transportation. This includes a checklist for schools, a flowchart that maps out school and child welfare responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Foster Care Liaison.

OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador Mattie Harrod created a video to share her insights about the Every Student Succeeds Act and ESSA Liaisons in the state of Ohio.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Ohio had 16,519 students in foster care.

To contact the Foster Care Liaison in your area:

1. Go to the OEDS Directory
2. Search the school district name and then click on the district.
3. Once on the district’s page, select “personnel” from the top search bar.
4. In “Roles Available to this Organization,” search: Foster Care Contact – ESSA.

For additional questions, please reach out to (614) 644-6830 or fostercare@education.ohio.com