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Opinion: There Are Worse Things Than Foster Care
An important perspective on safety as foster care and the Family First Act put more emphasis on reunification of children with their biological families. All of our youth at Braid have spent time in foster...
Instant Family
"Instant Family" was written and directed by a foster parent who wanted to see an honest portrayal of foster care on the big screen.
Foster Care’s Burn Book On Me
A young man now emancipated from foster care writes eloquently about finally gaining access to all the records and reports from his time in care.
Kids Need Family
A brief but poignant reflection on growing up in foster care.
A Farm and Restaurant Program that Helps Foster Kids Succeed
California State Fullerton ‘grows people and food’ to empower foster kids with life-long skills.
California Legislation Eases Access to Financial Aid, Support for Foster Students
2019 legislation and budget increases in California make college more accessible for foster youth.
More LA County Foster Kids Are Making It Into College Than Ever Before
A major increase in California foster youth attending community college, thanks to concerted efforts to make campuses more supportive.
Want to Leave a Legacy? Be a Mentor
How to make a positive impact that would keep you alive in the memories and lives of others.
On Group Homes, California’s Struggles are a Harbinger for Family First Act
Attendees of Braid training have learned at least a little bit about foster care reform here in California phasing out "congregate care," or group homes. After the first full year of all these reforms being...