A new report from Advocates for Children of New York found unreliable school bus service is a significant factor in chronic absenteeism among foster youth in New York City. Photo by Jannis Lucas / ...

The authors write that it's time to shutter group homes and give all children the families they need and deserve.

It makes a difference having someone to fight for you, the author writes, and foster youth need representation in court. The Imprint is an independent, nonprofit daily news publication dedicated to ...

Facing an immediate shutdown, a troubled psychiatric facility outside Minneapolis reached an agreement with the state to ...

Across the U.S., states and counties are reversing policies to keep teenagers in the juvenile justice system, which is mandated to provide rehabilitation. Photo by Joseph Rodriguez. Addressing a March ...

A survey of young adults facing homelessness who received one-time cash payments showed early, but positive results.

On this week’s episode we are joined by Wendy Smith, author of the new book “Before Their Crimes: What We’re Misunderstanding About Child Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing.” Smith, who is a ...

It’s long been a problem. People call child abuse hotlines with false reports as a way to harass parents without identifying themselves — a vindictive spouse, spiteful neighbor, even a scheming ...

Dr. Bruce Perry uses humor to punctuate and bring relief to what is otherwise the most serious subject matter: how trauma interrupts human development. “I don’t mean to sound ungracious, but I hate ...

Sonoma County Superior Court. Courtesy photo. A jury in Northern California has awarded nearly $25 million to three siblings who were sexually abused by a foster parent, compensation that attorneys ...

There are incredible resources available nationally for youth impacted by foster care. The list is extensive, ranging from internships and scholarships to housing resources and job placement programs.