When foster youth act out, whether through tantrums, withdrawal, or defiance, society too often labels them as “problem kids.” Teachers may see them as disruptive, caregivers describe them as ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Studies estimate that up to 90% of children in foster care have experienced trauma, ...

Spread the love“`html In recent years, the conversation around mental health and well-being in children has gained ...

I've spent over four decades in courtrooms watching an American tragedy continue to unfold. Children—some barely old enough to speak—face the traumas of abuse, neglect, removal from their natural ...

Foster youth face higher rates of mental health issues and chronic conditions. FCCOEs improve well-child visits by 25.4% and immunizations by 17.1%. Trauma-informed care reduces crisis interactions ...

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. It is typically a time when we social workers bring awareness to the needs of children in foster care. We honor, too, the families who selflessly step in ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. March 21, 2025 — CASA of Santa Barbara County is proud to present From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care, a powerful and ...