President Issues Proclamation for Nat’l Foster Care Month

Presidential Proclamation-National Foster Care Month A PROCLAMATION Nearly a half-million children and youth are in foster care in America, all entering the system through no fault of their own. During National Foster Care Month, we recognize the promise of children and youth in foster care, as well as former foster youth. We also celebrate the [...]

From Dark Childhood to Foster Care to Fulbright Scholor!

This is a great story: By Jennifer Brooks • THE TENNESSEAN • April 24, 2010 It would be easy to take one look at Kaitlen Howell’s past and write off her future.   Born into a violently abusive home, she was pulled out of school in first grade and never sent back. She spent her [...]

Federal class action suit filed against Clark County (Las Vegas) child welfare system

By Steve Kanigher Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | 12:03 p.m. A federal class action lawsuit filed Tuesday night in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas accuses state and Clark County officials of overseeing a child welfare system that violates state and federal law. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 children by the National Center [...]

American Woman SENDS BACK Adopted Russian Son Artem ALONE!

This story makes me sick…another child lost due to someone not doing their job before allowing this woman to adopt him. Less than 8 months after adoption he is sent back to Russia ALONE on a plane! Now many other Russian children needing permanent homes will also suffer. Associated Press 4/9/2010 MOSCOW — Russia threatened [...]

Tough Road for Youth Aging out of Foster Care

From National Public Radio on April 7, 2010: NPR.ORG April 7, 2010 It’s hard turning 18 — moving out, finding a job, going to college. But many foster children have to do it by themselves, without the lifeline to parents and home that helps many teens ease into independence. A major report out Wednesday says [...]