emancipated foster youth Archives

Child Abuse and Neglect Month Thoughts and Action Points

April 8, 2011

April is declared National Child Abuse and Neglect prevention month in the United States. http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/ The month of April usually ushers in Spring and celebrates Easter. April is also a…

Former Foster Youth face the challenge of responsibility

March 2, 2011

Former foster youth face an uphill battle after leaving the care and supervision of the child welfare system. Most youth that exit foster care do so to independence that is…