Can a Broken Foster Care System Be Fixed? These Philanthropists Think So
A radical effort to cultivate public/private partnerships in Los Angeles County will hopefully pioneer improvements for foster care around the country.
The Silence: The Legacy of Childhood Trauma
A powerful and eloquent reflection from a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist about the long-term effects of the abuse he suffered as a child. The majority of our youth at Braid have…
Why Black Stories Matter: They Build Empathy and Heal Trauma
“There are often stories that, if you read a report or statistics about (them), you might not feel deeply impacted by,” Tenuto says. “But when you hear one person tell…
Middle school tackles everybody’s trauma; result is calmer, happier kids, teachers and big drop in suspensions
A middle school in nearby Antioch, CA, dramatically reduces its number of school suspensions and behavioral issues by adopting trauma-informed practices.
I Am a Foster Parent and This Is What I Get Paid
“While foster parents do receive reimbursement for a portion of their expenses, financial gain is not an incentive to foster. What you gain from fostering isn’t monetary. It’s about the…