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8/8/2025

LGBTQ+ Youth, Many in Foster Care, Report Discrimination, Harassment in Treatment Facilities 

Michael Fitzgerald

In a national survey released last week by Senate Democrats, LGBTQ+ youth in institutional settings reported bullying and isolation.

Foster Youth in Residential Treatment Facilities Flee LA Fires

1/14/2025

Foster Youth in Residential Treatment Forced to Flee Los Angeles Fires in Yet Another Displacement

Sara Tiano

Dozens of youth housed in residential treatment facilities in Los Angeles have been forced to flee amid fires in the region.

Experts Want to Halt Landmark Mental Health Settlement for Foster Youth

11/7/2022

Experts Want to Halt Landmark Mental Health Settlement for Foster Youth

Jeremy Loudenback

Experts involved in a long-running lawsuit are pushing for better mental health services for foster youth in Los Angeles County.

The True Face of Residential Facilities' Failures

9/22/2022

The True Face of Big Residential’s Failures

Opinion

Dawn J. Post

There are many tragic outcomes from residential care that go overlooked if a death or a celebrity aren't involved, writes Dawn Post.

Youth Advocates Again Push Congress to Crack Down on ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry

8/18/2022

Youth Advocates Again Push Congress to Crack Down on ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry

Caleb Brennan, Sara Tiano and Michael Fitzgerald

Lawmakers and advocates for youth who have survived traumatic experiences in congregate care facilities say legislation is forthcoming.

Youth Services Insider
Senators Patty Murray, pictured left, and Ron Wyden, pictured right, launched inquiry into reported abuse at youth treatment facilities.

8/4/2022

Senators Want Answers About Alleged Abuse at Youth Treatment Facilities

The Imprint staff reports

Two senators have launched a new inquiry into four major operators of youth residential treatment programs that have been the subject of recent reports of abusive treatment.

Judge asks Texas to remove foster care kids from out-of-state facilities facing child abuse investigation

8/1/2022

Judge Asks Texas to Remove Foster Care Kids From Out-of-state Facilities Facing Child Abuse Investigation

Sneha Dey

At least 48 Texas children are housed at facilities run by organizations under an investigation launched by two U.S. senators.

Investigation Finds Spate of Foster Care Deaths in Ohio Since 2015

5/31/2022

Investigation Finds Spate of Foster Care Deaths in Ohio Since 2015

The Imprint staff reports

More than a hundred children have died while in the custody of Ohio’s foster care system since 2015, a local news investigation found.

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