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Inside Philly’s hidden foster care system, where parents ‘voluntarily’ give up their children
Hawthorne’s experience reflects a tragic twist on the way many families experience the child welfare system. Nationally, only ...
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Idaho boosts foster care with $23M, aims for better support and more foster families
Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1208, allocating $23 million to bolster Idaho's foster care system. The funding ...
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Woman accused in fatal foster family shooting to undergo psychiatric exam
Vinson is one of three people accused of breaking into a home in the 200 block of Nollar Bend Road in Northfield Township and ...
Foster care agencies in Pa. took millions owed to kids in their care, often keeping them in the dark
A Spotlight PA and Resolve Philly investigation found hundreds of kids each year are made to pay for their own foster care, a ...
Foster Carer Not Prepared for Puppy's Condition, Then She Saw Her Fur Color
Violet was found living as a stray and was hospitalized for two days, eventually emerging with an unusual color to her coat.
New law enhances foster care oversight, prioritizes safety and support
Two state legislators from the Miami Valley are celebrating after a bill strengthening oversight of foster care homes officially become law. State Reps. Andrea White ...
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Gov. Little signs $23.2M bill to strengthen foster care system
Gov. Brad Little signs a $23.2M bill to expand foster care services in Idaho. The bill funds 63 new positions and aims to ...
Idaho governor signs bill to invest $23M in foster care system
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 into law, investing millions of dollars and more personnel into the ...
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Idaho allocates over $20M to improving foster care system
In June 2024, Governor Little issued the Promoting Families and Protecting Children Act. The act pushed multiple changes to ...
NC lawmakers file bipartisan bill to reform state’s foster care system
The proposal aims to tighten procedures and deadlines for investigating reports of abuse and neglect. It would also create ...
How Philly fails foster youth | Morning Newsletter
Welcome to a chilly Wednesday, Philly. The city removes neglected children from homes to keep them safe — but sometimes, they ...