The hurdles facing California kids, explained
The state ranks 35th in overall child well-being, which includes education, economic security and health.
Who Cares: A National Count of Foster Homes and Families
This wonderful interactive resource from The Chronicle of Social Change offers a comprehensive look at how many youth are in foster care in the U.S., by state and type of placement.
People Don’t Outgrow the Effects of Childhood Trauma Just Because They Become Adults
A good reminder of how childhood experiences (especially traumatic ones) shape our brains and how we don’t just outgrow them.