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6/5/2025

Silent No More: Groundbreaking Report on Life in the Child Welfare System Produced by Minnesota Foster Youth

A sweeping and often emotional 86-page report spearheaded by Minnesota former foster youth details problems and possible solutions.

Poverty, Neglect and the Weak Case for More Cash Assistance

10/7/2024

Why is National Child Welfare Leadership Silent on Child Deaths? 

Among child welfare scholars, advocates and national leaders, a strong resistance to discussing child maltreatment fatalities prevails.

5/9/2023

Foster Care’s Missing Policies For Sexual and Reproductive Health 

HIGH STAKES, SILENT SYSTEMS: An Imprint Investigation reveals a troubling lack of critical guidance and access to services.

Small Steps Lead to Big Results in Youth-Driven Policy and Practice Changes

10/24/2022

Small Steps Lead to Big Results in Youth-Driven Policy and Practice Changes

We use our experiences in collaboration with system professionals to construct better outcomes for ourselves and others, writes Rayla James.

Federal Audit Shows Poor Record-keeping of Indiana’s Foster Youth on Psych Meds — and There are Many

10/6/2022

Federal Audit Shows Poor Record-keeping for Indiana’s Many Foster Youth on Psych Meds 

A federal audit into psychiatric drug prescriptions for foster children in Indiana revealed hardly anyone was keeping complete records.

Mississippi Senate to Vote on College Scholarship Bill for Foster Youth

3/3/2022

Mississippi Senate to Vote on College Scholarship Bill for Foster Youth

A Mississippi bill being considered by the state Senate would create a short-term scholarship program for students who spent their teens in foster care.

10/21/2021

New York City’s “Family Defense” Movement Presses Case Against Child Welfare System in Public Hearings and Rallies

Thursday marked a raucous day of hearings in New York City, with parents protesting the overreach of the child welfare system.

Maine Plan for Keeping Families Intact Wins Federal Approval

7/8/2021

Maine Governor Vetoes Closure of State’s Only Juvenile Lockup

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed the closure of the state’s only lockup youth facility, saying that shuttering it would pose a threat to public safety.

Top Maryland Court Offers Hope to Hundreds in Adult Prison for Crimes Committed as Kids

7/1/2021

Minnesota Lawmakers Could End Routine Shackling of Children in Court

Perhaps the ninth time will be the charm for lawmakers who want to ban the routine shackling of juvenile defendants in Minnesota courtrooms. Every year since 2013, legislation to do so has fallen short.