New York City Schools Create Office For Foster Care Students

The video discusses the challenges faced by students in foster care, highlighting their struggles with education and mental health due to instability. It presents statistics on foster care students in New York City and nationwide, emphasizing the need for support. New initiatives in NYC aim to address these issues by creating a central office for foster students. The video also addresses misconceptions about foster children and the importance of providing them with stability and support. Personal stories of foster care and adoption illustrate the emotional impact and aspirations of these children.

What percentage of public school students in foster care complete high school on time compared to their peers?

• 70% compared to 85%

• 60% compared to 90%

• 50% compared to 75%

• 43% compared to 81%

What is the purpose of the new city-wide central office introduced by the New York Department of Education?

• To provide financial aid to foster care students

• To offer scholarships to foster care students

• To support students in foster care and temporary housing

• To organize extracurricular activities for foster care students

What misconception about foster care children is highlighted by Erica Palmer?

• They are always well-behaved

• They do not need special support

• They are inherently bad kids

• They are not interested in education

What issue do advocates raise about the Department of Education's transportation for foster care students?

• It is not federally mandated

• It is only available in certain areas

• It is too expensive

• It is often not provided

What challenge did Joseph face as a foster parent regarding school transportation?

• Her foster son had to walk long distances

• Her foster son was given a metro card instead of a bus route

• Her foster son was not allowed to attend school

• Her foster son was given a private car service

What career aspiration does Keyon have?

• To become a police officer

• To become a lawyer

• To become a doctor

• To become a teacher

What emotional impact did adopting foster children have on Joseph?

• She felt inspired and emotional

• She felt overwhelmed

• She felt regretful

• She felt indifferent