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Year after year, facilities in Pennsylvania are sued or shut down after the horrific treatment of youth in their care comes to light.

On June 28th, Pennsylvania passed a law, which will create the Fostering Independence Through Education Waiver. Act 16 of 2019 amended the school code to

For their 2018-2019 annual project, Youth Fostering Change and Juveniles for Justice both focused on education issues affecting youth in the child welfare and juvenile

A practical tool for attorneys and advocates to ensure that youth are in the “most connected placements” -- settings where youth can be connected with their family, the community, and a support system rather than group or institutional care.

This FAQ provides recommendations for law and policy reform aimed at improving and enhancing the planning and services provided to older youth and the systems of accountability for service delivery and outcomes.

Pennsylvania is currently considering legislation that will improve the chances of higher education success for students who are or were in the foster care system