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…
Twelve Child Welfare Reform Ideas from Former Foster Youth
These are the recommendations of 12 young people who participated this summer in the Foster Youth Internship Program (FYI), a program operated by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Each participant…
Homeless, foster kids face enormous hurdles in trying to get to college
Less than 2% of foster youth graduate from college. A new government study reveals the many obstacles these youth face in their educational journey.