Hornberger Stepping Down at Coalition for Juvenile Justice
Nancy Gannon Hornberger will resign as executive director of the Washington-based Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ), a national membership group for state advisers on juvenile justice, in August. Hornberger steps down after seven years at the...
Group Disputes Justice Dept. Numbers on Youths Victimized in Adult Lockup
A national group advocating for the removal of juveniles from adult facilities is disputing a Justice Department report released today that finds juveniles are sexually victimized no more often than adults in jails and prisons. “We...
Foster Families or Orphanages: What do Alumni Say?
Prior to President Teddy Roosevelt’s 1909 White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children, institutional placement was considered the “best method” of caring for dependent youth. Boards of trustees comprised of community leaders volunteered...
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Gilmore
At 28-years-old each, Eric and Mindy Shamp are already well on their way to building a big loving family. In the past year-and-a-half they have welcomed 11 children into their home. On this balmy Mother’s Day...
L.A.’s New Mayor Knows Foster Care
By Lynsey Clark L.A.'s newly elected Mayor, Eric Garcetti, believes the California foster...
Foster Youth To Shadow Congressional Members
Over 40 current and former foster youth will meet with congressional members...
Washington State Law Broadens Child Welfare’s Influence on Education
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill last week that would...
Foster Youth Services Backers Make Case to Calif. Senate
During a California State Senate Budget Hearing late last month,...
California to Become 19th State to Ban Smoking in Foster Homes?
by Justin Pye A proposed state bill would make California the...
Oregon Foster Youths Pushing Bill of Rights Legislation
Five foster youth are set to testify tomorrow at a...
Foster Youth Partner With Companies to Create Commercials This May
New public service announcements are being released today to encourage...
Every Foster Child is a Success Story Just Waiting to Happen
By Helen Ramaglia, May 21, 2013
I am often asked the question: “What was it that made the difference?” Meaning, when...
Who Says Kinship Care is a “Best Practice?” Not These Alumni!
Prison Rape Law’s Potential Impacts on Juvenile Justice…If States Comply
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Relative Foster Care Licensing Waivers in the States: Policies and Possibilities
States can establish their own licensing standards as long as it benefits the child’s safety. Each state is different and can waive non-safety standards under certain circumstances if the relative is willing to care for the foster youth. This report outlines the provisions of licensing the relatives of foster youth. Click here to read the report....
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Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) got out in front of a state campaign to recruit new foster families.
David Jackson of the Chicago Tribune reports on the short-lived, ugly run during which Chicago's Garfield Park Hospital accepted juvenile wards.
More coverage of teen sex offenders, their prospects for rehabilitation, and the impact of the public registry on their lives and the lives of their families.
San Francisco Chronicle Editorial boss John Diaz pushes Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown and the legislature to keep successful education program Foster Youth Services funded at the state level.
