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Suffolk City is pushing for vital reforms to align special-education funding and improve placements for foster youth with complex needs—will state action follow?

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Suffolk seeks state action on special-education funding alignment and placements for high-acuity youth
The draft platform calls for state reforms to align funding responsibility for mandated private special-education placements with the public education system and asks for more state investment to ensure safe placements for foster youth with complex needs while they wait for placement.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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March 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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A must read for anyone caring for or considering caring for teens —Foster Care
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Fostering Teenagers Toolkit | FosterWiki
Fostering Teenagers : - Welcome to FosterWiki’s Foster Carers Toolkit a Step by Step guide to fostering teenagers
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June 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Every child deserves a positive, nurturing environment. 🌟

At Yolo CASA, we work to reduce disciplinary challenges for youth in foster care—and you can help! Volunteer, donate, or share our mission to create stability and care for kids who need it most. ❤️

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September 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Foster carers in 1950s were seen as providing basic shelter with little support or recognition Time to change the narrative! It’s time to acknowledge their essential role, raise their profile to ensure they have the resources & appreciation they deserve
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December 19, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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Register here: bit.ly/3TAolx1 for a free, one hour introduction to CASA and what it means to be an advocate volunteer for a child in foster care. Join us and find out how you can train to be part of a community working to #ChangeAChildsStory. #advocate #fostercaresupport
February 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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🔹 Sending Hope Ohio
Now supporting foster youth aging out & fighting food insecurity across Central Ohio.
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Current Projects - Sending Hope Ohio - Families Giving Back
Our projects aim to have a unified monthly theme, be easily accessible and applicable to all ages, abilities, and income levels, and provide front-line resources for the improvement of lives of indivi...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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The Michigan House just approved a budget boost for foster care educational support, but critical questions linger about funding for dyslexia screening and the future of student success.

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Michigan House approves budget adding $150K for foster care educational support
House passes budget amendment to enhance educational funding amid discussion on classroom sizes
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June 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The Arvada City Council has officially declared May 2025 as Mental Health Month, shining a spotlight on the critical need for awareness and support for mental health and foster care in the community.

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Arvada City Council proclaims May 2025 as Mental Health Month
City council declares May 2025 as Mental Health Month to raise awareness and support services.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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FosterWiki | Empowering Foster Carers with Knowledge
Foster Wiki was designed to help empower Foster Carers with knowledge, through examples and experience of Foster Carers
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December 13, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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Dr. Anthony J. Davis is revolutionizing the future for students aging out of foster care with his HOPE initiative, providing crucial support systems that aim to eliminate barriers to a debt-free college education.

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Livingstone College President Anthony J. Davis outlines HOPE program to support students aging out of foster care
In a BronxNet interview, Livingstone College president Dr. Anthony J. Davis described HOPE — a campus program offering year‑round housing, meals and last‑dollar scholarships for students who age out of foster care — and detailed enrollment gains, fundraising totals and a proposed $268 million campus revitalization.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Burke County DSS is facing staffing challenges while preparing for a major transition to the statewide PathNC system, with 14 open positions and 217 children in foster care as September 8 approaches.

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DSS director flags PathNC go‑live, staff vacancies and point‑in‑time foster‑care count
Corey Fisher Wellman, director of Burke County DSS, reported 14 open positions (≈7% vacancy), 217 children in foster care at a point in time, and preparations to move child‑welfare functions into the statewide PathNC system on Sept. 8. He warned implementation will be labor intensive for staff.
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August 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Steve Phillips is sounding the alarm on White County's alarming child abuse statistics, urging the community to step up and support our vulnerable foster children through CASA.

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Volunteer urges commission to prioritize child-abuse response, seeks CASA volunteers for White County
Steve Phillips told the commission White County ranks in the top quintile statewide for several child-abuse indicators and urged recruiting volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); he said eight volunteers currently serve more than 88 foster children and cited a 2025 state and University of Tennessee study.
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July 24, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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DSS Director Corey Fisher Wellman reveals promising hiring progress amidst rising foster care entries, showcasing a dedicated effort to improve child-welfare services.

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DSS reports lower caseloads but continued foster care entries; county notes hiring progress
DSS Director Corey Fisher Wellman told commissioners the department had 12 open positions (about 6% vacancy), 5 separations and 6 hires in May, and roughly 220 children in foster care with 11 new entries that month; staff reported progress on audits and case closures.
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July 24, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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A groundbreaking bill in Florida aims to tackle homelessness among young adults exiting the foster care system by providing essential housing assistance.

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Florida House proposes housing assistance for young adults exiting foster care
Florida House outlines housing support programs for young adults leaving child welfare system
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April 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Florida's House Bill 879 could transform the lives of young adults exiting the foster care system by providing essential housing support and stability.

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Florida House passes HB 879 to improve housing for young adults in foster care
HB 879 establishes plans for community-based care agencies to assist young adults in housing.
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February 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Florida is taking a bold step to support young adults aging out of the child welfare system with House Bill 879, aimed at providing crucial housing assistance and resources.

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Florida House approves housing support for young adults exiting child welfare system
Legislation prioritizes housing assistance for young adults formerly in foster care programs
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February 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Foster children are thriving in their new homes, making remarkable progress while yearning to stay connected with their parents.

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Foster children thrive in new placements while seeking contact with parents
Children thrive in foster care, receiving necessary services while expressing desire for parental contact.
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January 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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“I always knew adoption would be part of our story — even before we got married,” Claire DeLay says. For those with a deep desire to foster & adopt, I would love the opportunity to speak with you! Call 954-300-1602.

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A Little Boy Ran into Their Arms While Painting Pumpkins. 4 Years Later, He Calls Them Mom and Dad (Exclusive)
Just a month into their marriage, Claire DeLay and her husband, Eric hosted a pumpkin-painting night in their driveway for neighbors. Among the crowd was a two-and-a-half-year-old boy nicknamed “Jay,”...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Big changes are coming to Connecticut's child welfare system with Public Act 2,626, introducing new grant programs, mandatory trainings, and a public data dashboard that could reshape the future of social work!

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DCF outlines new child‑welfare requirements under Public Act 2,626 including mandated trainings and a data dashboard
DCF told the council that Public Act 2,626 establishes new grant programs, a paid social‑worker internship and mentorship program, several mandatory trainings (to be in place by Jan. 1, 2028 and completed by Dec. 31, 2028), and a required public dashboard and consolidated annual reporting; the department flagged funding and staffing implications.
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June 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Kids Above All was honored to attend Sasser Family Companies' charity kickoff! We talked about our mission and celebrated our partnership in making a difference for families across the Chicagoland area. ✨💙

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March 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Huge thanks to Comcast for donating 73 laptops to our housing and counseling clients and to our friends over at Medspeed for helping deliver them! 💻💙 Your support helps bridge the digital divide and empower bright futures.

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March 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Idaho's child welfare system is facing unprecedented financial strain, with a staggering $117.8 million spent last year alone to support vulnerable youth amid rising care costs and mental health crises.

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Child Welfare budget increases driven by rising care costs and mental health needs
Child Welfare Department reports $117.8M expenditures mainly for foster care and caseworkers.
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February 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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The Passport to Careers program is transforming lives for nearly 2,000 youth from foster care and homelessness, but funding cuts threaten its success—can it continue to be a national model?

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Washington Student Achievement Council tells Senate committee Passport to Careers serves nearly 2,000 but funding hasn’t kept pace
Washington Student Achievement Council officials told the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee that the Passport to Careers program serves youth from foster care or unaccompanied homelessness, produces higher graduation outcomes (31% at eight years) but faces funding shortfalls that have reduced awards from $5,000 to $2,000 in 2025–26.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Tumwater School District is paving the way for a safer and more supportive educational environment by introducing new policies to assist foster care students and regulate dangerous weapons on campus.

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School Board approves policies for foster care support and weapon regulation
Board adopts policies to support foster students and enhance school safety measures.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM