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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

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.
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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

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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

In the last year we have seen an influx of data that should grab our attention and demand policy and practice changes. These data sources show in striking terms that we are failing older youth in the foster care system.