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Nina Keck, Liam Elder-Connors, WVTF •

Marsha Levick, chief legal officer at the Juvenile Law Center in Philadelphia, says even with these statutes, it's difficult to know when something is a

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Megan Hill, Youth Advocate and Youth Fostering Change Alumna,
I became interested in Youth Fostering Change because I loved the idea of being able to advocate for youth who were experiencing similar challenges while being in foster care.

Yesterday, members of Youth Fostering Change (YFC) and Juvenile Law Center attorneys gave testimony at a special hearing before the House Children and Youth Committee

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Jennifer Pokempner,
Advocating for the Most Connected Placement is a practical tool to ensure that youth are in living settings where they can be connected with family, the community, and a support system.
In The News
Brian Sheehan, Fox56 •

Foster youth want their voices heard when it comes to fixing what’s been called a broken child welfare system.

“Given the fact that the system

In The News
Jensen Toussaint, Al Dia News •

For the past three years, Juvenile Law Center has recognized outstanding individuals from various from various fields of work who relentlessly advocate for the rights

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Stephen Caruso, Pennsylvania Capital-Star •

A final proposal, sponsored by Rep. David Hickernell, R-Lancaster, would waive college tuition and fees for foster kids, as well as mandate colleges set up