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4/27/2021

Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems Increase Youth Homelessness

Nelly Braxton

By Nelly Braxton

Photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash
For young people who’ve been in foster care and juvenile justice programs, entering adulthood often means becoming homeless, according to a 2020 study published by the Child and Youth Services Review.

2/26/2020

2019 Brian Donovan Journalism Fellow Reflects on Opportunity to Hone Reporting Skills and Develop Professional Network

Ericka Francois

I became dedicated to pursuing journalism as a way to advocate for society’s most vulnerable citizens and bring more public scrutiny to the government’s role in their lives. As a former foster youth, I am especially interested in trauma and children.

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