#foster-care

#foster-care

Tusla's audit revealed serious deficiencies in cash payment controls, resulting in substantial overpayments to foster carers due to mismanagement and procedural failures.

The majority of foster child maltreatment occurs during visits with birth families, highlighting a critical risk in supervision.

Foster care oversight must be improved to ensure the safety of children during family visits.

Childhood responsibilities can significantly shape experiences and development, particularly in caregiving.

Sue Graham is actively donating restored American Girl dolls to foster care kids this holiday season, showcasing her commitment to making a community difference.

Mickael Bandela's documentary explores the complexities of motherhood and family trauma through a personal narrative that connects past experiences with present realities.

An emu named Shrub was raised by a hen named Nugget after being abandoned by her biological parents.

The story emphasizes the importance of trust and support in the life of a foster child.

Ash's journey highlights the struggle between self-protection and allowing others to care for her.

Luke Trainer prioritizes creating foster homes over his MMA career, intending to leave the sport after achieving his financial goals.

His passion for foster care deeply impacts his life choices, seeking to help at-risk youth with martial arts and mentorship.

Bebe Jackson appreciates her foster carers' unwavering support as she prepares for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

The case illustrates significant issues surrounding sex trafficking among vulnerable youth, especially those from the foster care system.

Social workers must investigate claims of Native American ancestry more rigorously in foster care cases, adhering to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is collaborating with nonprofits to create affordable housing to alleviate the housing crisis in Southern California.

Oregon foster care children can share experiences with judge finalizing settlement.

Foster parents in Tennessee face obstacles in getting routine childhood vaccinations for children in their care

Tennessee's law requiring direct consent for routine childhood vaccinations from birth parents creates hurdles for caregivers and raises concerns about children's health and community well-being.

Macaroni, a 1-year-old pug mix, was left "quivering in fear" as her family surrendered her at a California shelter, but she's getting a second chance in foster care.

Volunteers at the shelter noticed Macaroni, who was wide-eyed and shaking with fear, and immediately adopted her to prevent her from doing poorly in the shelter.