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New report finds Kansas foster system continues to improve in placements
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new report has found that Kansas foster system continues to make huge strides in placements and mental health services following a 2018 class action lawsuit... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
NYOCFS announces cash awards for eligible foster care youth
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) recently announced that the application portal is open for eligible youth aged 18-22 who have recently... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Expecting and Parenting in Care: Tips for Youth
Pregnancies and parenting come with a lot of unknowns, even for the most prepared adults. When you are expecting or parenting a child during your time in foster care, it... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Improving Services for Expectant and Parenting Youth in Care
Entering and navigating the child welfare system can be stressful and confusing for young people separated from their families. It can be even more challenging for young people who are... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Colorado developing plan to implement housing voucher program for post-foster care young adults
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) are jointly developing an implementation plan for the state’s Fostering Success Housing Voucher program. Gov. Jared Polis... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Strategies for Reducing Inequity: Casework Practice
Casework strategies used to address disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system are often the same strategies used to improve outcomes for all children and families; however, agencies are... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Gov. Whitmer Announces Increased Funding for Parents Fostering Children
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the new state budget will help the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) improve and increase support for foster parents. “The bipartisan budget I... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
WA’s $5M youth homelessness effort is ramping up. Is it working?
Washington’s policies to prevent youth and young adult homelessness are considered among the best in the country. In a 2021 report , the National Homelessness Law Center’s analyzed states’ “readiness... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Are Direct Payments The Answer to Keeping Black Families Out of Foster Care?
The vast majority of child welfare cases in this country are for neglect , explains Webb, a concept that is often deeply connected to poverty. Things like not having stable... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Pennsylvania's annual DHS report shows a rise in child abuse cases statewide
The Department of Human Services (DHS) released their annual Child Protective Services report on Monday. The 173-page report highlights the data on the efforts put forward by the state to... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
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