by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Challenging Behaviors, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
When a child struggles in school, they often receive special support and services through an IEP (individualized educational plan) or 505 plan. These accommodations and resources are unique to this child’s learning style or struggles. They can be a combination...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
When raising a grandchild, cousin, or other loved one, you may need to navigate the special education services at their school. The world of IEPs and 504s, speech therapy, and reading support might make you feel like you need to learn another language. But pressing...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Whether you are raising your nephew, grandchild, or other loved one, you need a supportive and seasoned team around you. One crucial part of that team should be the local school where the child is enrolled. However, grandparents and caregivers often feel as if school...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Managing your grandchild or loved one’s IEP, 504, or other special education services in the public schools can feel like an overwhelming task. The language of special education and the process of setting up services can leave you feeling uncertain of your ability to...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
It seems almost too soon to mention the “s-c-h-o-o-l” word. Still, quicker than you can imagine, your grandchild will be figuring out who is in their homeroom and talking about packing school supplies. When raising a loved one’s child, it’s good to...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Your grandchild has come to live with you, and it feels like everyone is finally settled into the new routine at home. You find that you have the time, energy, and interest to get involved at your relative child’s school. However, you need help figuring out...
