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Sesame Street

7/8/2019

On Sesame Street, the Neighborhood Adds a Foster Home

Kim Phagan-Hansel

There’s a new kid on the Sesame Street block, and her story centers around foster care. Karli was introduced during National Foster Care Month in May by the Sesame Street in Communities initiative.

8/19/2013

Inside Sesame Street’s Incarceration Interest

Journalism for Social Change Fellows

By Lauren Gonzalves This past June, Sesame Street introduced a new character named “Alex”, whose father is in jail. Alex is not likely destined for an appearance on the PBS, but a lot of work and partnership went into making Alex the center of a targeted campaign to families involved in the justice system.

8/12/2013

Classes Turning Incarcerated Juvenile Fathers Into Dads

Yanthy Yahya

Saturday afternoons are Jay’s favorite in the Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Center. On those days, the guards unlock the iron doors of his all-male residential unit. After walking through the door, he enters the visiting room, a septic, egg-shell colored area with cement walls and silver metal tables.

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