Help Keeping Foster Care Youth in the Same School From Berks County IU

The Berks County Intermediate Unit provides technical assistance and professional development related to the education of foster care youth, who frequently change schools in ways that disrupt their education. This work is tied to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, which promotes school stability and success for foster care youth by formalizing provisions for school districts and child welfare agencies.

For questions and training requests, contact the regional office at (610) 987-8509.

The page also points to three resources: the Region 2 ECYEH Website, Foster Educational Stability Guidance, and PAfostercare.org.

The Berks County Intermediate Unit 14 is at 1111 Commons Blvd, Reading, PA 19605. The general phone number is 610-987-2248 and the general email is info@berksiu.org.

The page gives few details. It does not say who may call, whether a parent, foster parent or caregiver can ask for help directly, what the support costs, or what the office hours are, so ask when you call.

Source: berksiu.org/page/educational-stability-for-foster-care-youth, read September 18, 2026.

The details

Who it’s forKids, Teens, FamiliesArea: Berks County
CostNot stated on their site.
How to apply
For questions and training requests, please contact our regional office at (610) 987-8509.
WhereAnywhere in Berks County
CheckedChecked September 18, 2026

In Berks County Intermediate Unit’s words

Children in foster care frequently change schools which can be disruptive to their education. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 promotes school stability and success for foster care youth by formalizing provisions for school districts and child welfare agencies. The Berks County Intermediate Unit provides technical assistance and professional development related to the education of foster care youth.

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This listing summarizes publicly available information from berksiu.org/page/educational-stability-for-foster-care-youth. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.

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