Minnesota’s first Office of The Foster Youth Ombudsperson has opened, welcoming thousands of young people in the state’s child welfare system.| The Imprint
A class action suit filed on behalf of three teenagers accuses NYC officers of illegally using and disclosing minors’ sealed arrest records.| The Imprint
Republicans in Louisiana and North Carolina have passed laws that roll back reforms, allowing more teenagers to be prosecuted as adults.| The Imprint
New York will soon receive less federal funding for group care placements for foster youth, and the courts will require greater justification for such placements.| The Imprint
A recent New York appeals court ruling reinforces the authority of family court judges when youth are placed in residential facilities.| The Imprint
Even though housing is a human right, many people don’t have that sense of security and stability, writes Daniesha Brown.| The Imprint
When I realized how trapped I felt, I told myself, “I’m going to graduate high school and beat the system,” writes Aleesha German.| The Imprint
California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Monday that aims to resolve issues preventing kids placed in out-of-county foster homes from getting needed mental health treatment. About one in five […]| The Imprint
The light that burns inside of us started from a spark. If we're not careful, that spark could turn into a wildfire, writes Aaron Toleafoa.| The Imprint