Youth Today
All posts tagged "Foster Care"
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798From the FieldNew partnership to identify root causes of youth homelessness, find real-world solutions
A new partnership will drive the building of prevention and exit ramps to halt and reverse the youth homelessness crisis.
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234GrantsNative/tribal foster care, adoption and guardianship assistance program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Native/Tribal Children and Youth, Foster Care, Adoption, Guardianship Assistance | Amount: $150,000 - $300,000 | Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026
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4.0KNewsQ&A with Alex Lohrbach on the release of the Elevating Youth Engagement curriculum
EYE curriculum prepares adult partners and young leaders to create change in child welfare systems.
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2.8KOpinionNever too young to be an advocate
As a foster youth, I've figured out how to find the adults who can advocate for me and teach me.
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1.3KFrom the FieldAdoption still matters for older youth
Many youths transitioning out of foster care must survive and figure out their identity alone.
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3.1KFrom the FieldThe healing power of camp: Trauma-informed adventures for kids in foster care
These camps aren’t just about outdoor fun; they are about community and connection.
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2.4KOpinionSeize the foster care insurance “crisis” as an opportunity — to curb foster care
Get the children who shouldn't be in foster care back into their own homes.
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322GrantsAdoptive family support program research grants
GRANT FOCUS: Adoption Support, Foster Care/Youth, Kinship Care, Youth Mental Health, Research | Amount: $900,000 - $1,800,000 | Deadline: Sep. 8, 2025
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2.8KFrom the FieldReimagining the “aging-out” mindset: Building networks of care, not just building independence
Foster youth are expected to navigate adulthood as access to services and support disappears.
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1.8KFrom the FieldQ&A: Equipping kinship caregivers for success
What strategies, support and trainings can help kinship caregivers become more effective?
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1.9KNewsLicensing reforms benefit children and families in kinship care
New “kin-specific” approval pathways and standards are as varied as the jurisdictions creating them.
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1.6KOpinionChildren need more dignity in the foster care system
More than 1/3rd of children in foster care are re-homed ≥3 times a year.
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Understanding aging out of foster care
About 19,000 young people age out of the U.S. foster care system each year.
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1.4K► ReportsHHS should help states address barriers to using federal funds for programs serving youth transitioning to adulthood
A report discusses how states use federal funds to support youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood.
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1.4K► ReportsThe role of state policy in supporting students experiencing homelessness and former foster youth in higher education
By offering tuition exemptions and services, states can remove barriers for homeless/foster youth.
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1.5KNewsLGBTQ+ parents are rushing to adopt their children before Trump is sworn in
Being on a child's birth certificate does not guarantee parental rights. Adoption's a guarantee.
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1.4KNewsKansas foster care compliance report raises concern with ‘sleep-only’ placement of children
Why is holding foster children in offices, motels and other unsuitable locations still happening?
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1.2KNews‘Numerous’ complaints of Kentucky foster youth sleeping in office buildings
Staff are still trying to confirm how many office buildings are involved.
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Kinship policy improvements in federal and state child welfare systems
Kinship Policy Improvements Toward Child Welfare System Transformations, the final brief in the Family Ties series from Annie E. Casey Foundation, summarizes...
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4.8KNewsWhite House unveils new policies to transform child welfare
One central area of focus is the distinction between family poverty and child neglect.
