John Burton Advocates for Youth

The advocacy organization John Burton Advocates for Youth named Sarah Pauter as its executive director — the first time it has been led by a former foster youth.

A champion for California's older foster youth, Amy Lemley will leave her role as executive director of John Burton Advocates for Youth this fall.

A new study indicates statewide reforms have freed thousands of abused and neglected children from the lasting effects of the most powerful psychiatric drugs, but concerns about other medications persist. By Jeremy Loudenback and Michael Fitzgerald

In California, a new round of state payments could pass over some with the highest needs — including young adults transitioning out of foster care.

Foster youth have a one-time-only opportunity this year to cash in on a tax benefit of up to $1,500, and can also reap any unclaimed stimulus benefits if they file.

Many Texans who were in foster care can access the state's tuition waiver program, but nearly half of the eligible college students don't use it.

Starting in January, pregnant foster youth in California will get an income boost from the state to help them prepare for their new babies.

Pandemic assistance has been made available to California's current and former foster youth, but fraud and lack of access can prevent them from ever benefitting from the financial help.

In addition to growing struggles with homelessness, foster youth are concerned about the debt they'll be left with post-pandemic.