Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE)
In October 2006, the first center focused on the educational needs of foster youth with disabilities to be funded by the US Department of Education opened its doors. DREDF's Foster Youth Resources for Education (FYRE) trains and provides follow up technical assistance and advocacy support to foster caregivers, family members, older foster youth, child welfare workers, and dependency personnel in Alameda County, California. The education advocates at FYRE work collaboratively with the Alameda County Office of Education's Foster Youth Services program, local education agencies and the Alameda County Social Services Agency.
NEW! IEP CLINIC – First Tuesday of Every Month
DREDF holds a free Individual Education Program (IEP) clinic once a month for parents who want help strategizing and preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting. Appointments are required. Call or email Catherine Engstrom at 510-644-2555 ext. 227 or cengstrom@dredf.org
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), 2212 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
Date: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (30 minute appointments)
Contact: Catherine Engstrom at cengstrom@dredf.org or 510-644-2555 ext. 227
