2021 Advocacy Referral - Foundation for Foster ChildrenFoundation for Foster Children

Submitter Information

Date*

Submitter Name*

First Last

Submitter Email*

Relation to the Youth*

Self (Youth over 18)
Caregiver
IL Specialist/TSS
Case Manager/Caregiver Support
GAL

Youth Information

FSFN ID

Youth Name*

First Last

Youth Email*

Youth Phone Number*

Date of Birth*

Age*

Is the youth a parent?*

Gender*

Female
Male

Ethnicity*

Parental Rights Terminated?*

Yes
No
Pending
Unknown

Placement Type*

Foster Home
Relative
Non-Relative
Group Home
In-Home Court Ordered/Voluntary/Diversion
Age 18+

Group Home Name*

Housing Type*

Renting
Student Housing
Living with a friend/family member
Transitional housing

Number of placement changes in the last year*

Has anyone in the most recent placement tested positive for COVID-19?*

Does the youth have a diagnosis: mental, physical, behavioral, educational, etc? If so, please provide the student's diagnosis?*

Address where youth resides:*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County of Residence*

Orange
Osceola
Seminole
Other

Advocacy services are limited to youth living in Orange, Osceola and Seminole county, at this time.

Grade*

School Currently Attending*

Is the youth's case open?*

Is the youth pregnant?*

Is the youth incarcerated?*

Child Welfare Team

Is this case OTI or ICPC?*

OTI
ICPC
Neither

Is the youth's case managed by a state/case management agency or community organization?*

Child Welfare Agency/Case Management
Community Organization

Case Manager

Case Management Agency*

CHS
GCJFS
OHU

Case Manager Name*

First Last

Child Welfare Team: Primary Contact Phone Number*

Child Welfare Team: Primary Contact Email*

County Case Managed Out of:*

Orange
Seminole
Osceola

Please include the name, phone number and email of any other child welfare team members to be included in collaboration & communication.

Please attach CBHA

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Community Organization

Please specify the community organization's name*

Contact Name*

First Last

Contact Phone Number*

Contact Email*

Primary Support - Caregiver Information

Primary Support Name*

First Last

Primary Support Number*

Primary Support Email*

Educational History

Is the youth actively participating in school?*

In FFC Tutoring or FFC funded classes/lessons?*

Is the youth currently enrolled in one of the following programs?*

EFC
PESS
Opted out of care
N/A

School Type*

Number of schools changes in the last year*

Number of retentions throughout school history:*

Has the youth taken the GED or any portion of it?*

Is this student in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)?*

Is this student in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?*

Does this student have an IEP?*

Please attach IEP

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please attach most recent grades

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Release of Information

By signing below, I approve the release of the confidential information provided in this referral to FFC, its contracted tutoring agencies and its funding agencies, including but not limited to, Orange County Commission for Children and Embrace Families.

Electronic Signature: Release of Information*

Please type first and last name

Electronic Signature: Release of Information

By checking this box you accept this electronic signature.

Consent to Services

Advocacy services include: supportive services, life skills development and training, and financial support through Empower Success Funding. Advocates work with youth to strengthen independence and support their goals. This includes identifying individual needs and linking youth to internal programs and community resources. The Advocate provides advocacy, planning and coaching to ensure each youth receives personalized support to achieve success. Youth 18 and older must provide direct consent before services will be initiated. Consent must be provided by the caregiver, caregiver support, IL specialist, TSS, GAL or their respective supervisors before services will be initiated for youth 14-17.

I agree to meet with Advocate weekly, prepared to participate in meetings and coordinated activities. In addition, I agree to attend workshops & actively participate in all aspects of program delivery.*

Due to Covid-19, a number of FFC activities and events have been moved to virtual platforms. The youth's Advocate will assist with coordinating access.

I agree the youth will meet with Advocate weekly, prepared to participate in meetings and coordinated activities. In addition, the youth will attend workshops & participate in all aspects of program delivery.*

Due to Covid-19, a number of FFC activities and events have been moved to virtual platforms. The youth's Advocate will assist with coordinating access.

Consent to Services Statement*

By signing below, I hereby give the Foundation for Foster Children (FFC) consent to provide Advocacy services to the youth named herein. I understand this includes Advocate meetings with youth and professionals such as caregivers, school personnel and employers. I agree to share notes and records, in addition to provide consent to Advocate to share information, as necessary, to maximize collaboration and communication; and will inform the Advocate of any upcoming meetings regarding the youth’s needs, including Youth Transition meetings, IEP meetings; parent-teacher conferences, etc.

Consent to Services Statement*

By signing below, I hereby give the Foundation for Foster Children (FFC) consent to provide me (youth named herein) with Advocacy services. I understand this includes Advocate meetings with myself and my support team including professional such as child welfare team and school personnel. I agree share records and that the Advocate may share information, as necessary, to maximize service delivery; and I will inform my Advocate of any upcoming meetings regarding my needs, including Youth Transition meetings, IEP meetings, etc.

Electronic Signature: Consent to Services*

Please type first and last name

Electronic Signature Consent to Services

By checking this box you accept this electronic signature.

Media/Photo Consent Form and Testimonies

This consent and release form grants permission to Foundation for Foster Children for the use of testimonies, photograph(s) or electronic media images. Images will be stored in a secure location and only authorized staff will have access to them. They will be kept as long as they are relevant and after that time archived. Media/Photo/Testimonies consent forms and release will expire may 1st of 2024, unless:

*Child turns 18, new consent form will be required

*Change in placement for children under 18, new consent form will be required with current legal guardian signature.

*Legal guardian/child/young adult choices to withdraw their consent for any reasons.

Photo and Testimony Consent*

I do give consent
I do not have permission to provide consent

Please provide the name, phone and email address of the individual with permission to provide/deny photo consent.*

Media/Photo Consent Form and Testimonies*

By signing below, I hereby give the Foundation for Foster Children (FFC) permission to use my photograph and use an approved story in FFC marketing materials including, but not limited to, the website and print materials of FFC. I understand that I will not receive compensation for the use of this likeness in any form.

Electronic Signature: Photo/Testimony Release*

Electronic Signature: Photo/Testimony Release

By checking this box you accept this electronic signature.