Over the past few years the sexual exploitation of children has become a popular theme in mainstream news. Along with deserved attention, the children who endure this exploitation and the service providers who try to help […]
This brief identifies gaps in support services among foster parents using data from a nationally representative survey of children involved in the child welfare system (the second National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being). Authors […]
Lacy Kendrick Burk has used her experience in foster care as the executive director at Youth MOVE National, an organization that works to unite the voices of individuals who have experienced the mental health, juvenile […]
Children born into low-income families face barriers to success in each stage of life from birth to age 40. Using data on a representative group of American children and a life cycle model to track […]
A decade ago little was known about youth who emancipated from the foster care system. However, researchers, federal and state initiatives brought focus to this population, increasing our understanding of the needs of these youth (Courtney […]
Teen pregnancy and parenting are associated with a host of negative consequences for young parents, and the incidence of teen pregnancy tends to be higher for youth in foster care. In “Cause for Concern: Unwanted […]
This report focuses specifically on the hidden and unspoken costs of college, and the communities that are placed at a disadvantage.The report specifically talks about the longer students are enrolled in college, the more they […]
This story is the second part of a series about former foster youth who are now working to change policy. The first part can be seen here. Sokhom Mao shows me the 11th floor of […]
Stone Foundation Oak Park, Illinois. Ph: 1(800) 288-4859 Grants announced: Spring 2014 Alternatives in Action Urban: Alameda $50,000 – Education Alternatives in Action’s Community Schools Initiative will implement extended day programming and their cascading leadership model at […]
This story is the first part of a series about former foster youth who are now working to change policy. The second part can be seen here. Estakio Beltran grew up in foster care, moving […]
Copyright © 2020 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes