donations

Youth Services Insider gives major kudos to the Tampa Bay Times and The Center for  Investigative Reporting (CIR) for their joint special on America’s 50 Worst Charities. Youth-serving advocates and direct service providers will grimace at the fact that, while many of them struggle for government funds and donations, the list of 50 worst charities is dotted with organizations that purport to serve kids but really just launder dollars raised by professional fundraisers.

Most residents throughout California have heard the Sleep Train commercials about the needs of foster youth. Over the radio or on TV, the ads ask for the community to donate school supplies and clothing items to youth in care, and most importantly, to get involved in the lives of youth.