The proposed legislation seeks to improve outcomes by shifting the focus from time spent to demonstrated competency. This bill recognizes a prospective parent’s professional background and can waive ...

THOSE THINGS, BUT THEY’RE GOOD WHEN YOU NEED THEM. NEW AT FOUR A BILL FOCUSING ON FOSTER CARE IS MOVING FORWARD AT THE STATE HOUSE. THE BILL WOULD ELIMINATE THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME ...

A new pilot study by University of Cincinnati researchers finds that foster caregivers across the U.S. need more accessible, ongoing and community-driven training. Government data shows that from 2014 ...

In fall 2023, Griffin Academy announced plans to offer workforce development opportunities for area teens in the foster care system. The school was set to open in the former Englewood Elementary ...

Ericka Ramirez Mendoza always dreamed about helping those in need. For her, being able to work as a full-time pharmacy tech at a CVS in Oakland is a dream come true. "It would have been so incredible ...

Foster Success in Indianapolis packed care packages with snacks and handwritten notes to send to former foster kids now in college, to remind them that they are not alone and have adult support.