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Mauriell Amechi

Mauriell H. Amechi is a higher education scholar, fellow at New America, and founder of Foster Youth Empowered.

4/22/2024

FAFSA Debacle Will Hit Foster, Homeless Youth the Hardest

New problems with the application process for federal student aid will hit foster and homeless youth hardest if professionals don't step up for them, writes Mauriell Amechi

6/18/2023

States Must Unravel the Disconnect on Transition-Age Services

Child welfare leaders need to actively engage with those involved to help foster youth better transition to adulthood.

4/4/2023

The Hidden Homeless: Exploring the Impact of Housing Inequality on Young Adults

Dr. Mauriell Amechi writes about the impact of housing inequality on young adults, especially those who experience foster care

1/29/2023

What Can We Learn from Rhode Island’s New Data about Students Experiencing Foster Care?

Rhode Island has joined a small list of states with data-sharing agreements to track and assess the unique needs of students in foster care.