California

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has awarded a $750,000 grant to the nonprofit California Tribal Families Coalition to expand legal advocacy for Indigenous children and families.

California lawmakers will provide $5 million to help address the mental health care gaps for youth adopted from the state's foster care system.

A bond measure signed Thursday by the governor includes $150 million for housing for current and former foster youth.

Inés moved into a hotel when her dorm closed for winter break. Alicia stayed in an abusive relationship because she couldn’t afford rent on her own. Katrina pitched a tent by the side of the highway after losing her parents and falling through the cracks of the child welfare system. 

A survey of young adults facing homelessness who received one-time cash payments showed early, but positive results.

I felt that if I could just find someone to love me, I would be happy, and that void would be filled, writes Sky Lea Ross.

Play gives young people belonging and coaches a way to mentor. The author says that's why it belongs in youth justice.

A new report reveals the perspectives of California foster youth and explores the barriers to understanding and accessing reproductive health care, including abortion.

A California bill would assist former foster youth on food stamps when federal benefits are restricted.