Why Foster Care Students in Seattle Are Beating the Odds
An initiative in Washington State surrounds foster youth with “superstars” to help them beat the odds in graduating from high school. “When we look at the youth who have the…
When Should A Child Be Taken From His Parents?
This article explores the essential question of when children should be removed, from the perspectives of biological parents, social workers, and judges. policies that surround it. It is a must-read on the…
Foster Care as Punishment: The New Reality of ‘Jane Crow’
At Braid we are very aware of the trauma children experience when they are placed in foster care even for a short amount of time. The New York Times explores…
After 20 Years, Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms
When Noel Anaya was just a year old, he and his five brothers and sisters were placed in the California foster care system. He has spent nearly all of his…
Group homes for foster children on way out in California
A California state law phasing out long-term group home residences for foster youth went into effect on January 1. This article looks at how one county is trying to comply…