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ERIC Number: ED627926
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 18
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Report on the Feasibility of Having a Point of Contact at Each Public Institution of Higher Education for Students Who Have Been Involved in the Foster Care System
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
A Single Point of Contact (SPOC) is an individual designated by a college or university to support a student "in need." The SPOC serves as a navigator to help answer questions and connect the student to services. This role can include support of a student related to academic coursework, registration, housing, financial aid, health and/or other services. Typically, SPOCs are supportive campus administrators who are committed to helping students from foster care or homelessness address and overcome challenges associated with foster care, housing insecurity and other basic needs. SPOCs can serve in various roles within different campus offices, but should be in a position to facilitate communication and quickly refer students to other offices and resources, on campus and off. Overall, SPOCs assist college students who have experience with foster care or homelessness in reaching their postsecondary goals. This Single Point of Contact feasibility report provides: (1) a profile of foster and homeless youth; (2) existing efforts in Virginia to support foster and homeless youth; (3) efforts in other states; and (4) conclusions regarding the feasibility of having points of contact at public institutions.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 101 North 14th Street, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219. Tel: 804-225-2600; Fax: 804-225-2604; Web site: http://www.schev.edu
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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