Sunshine Girl On A Rainy Day

These are the things that weigh heavily on my heart as I ponder how we might address them. Ohio is in serious economic trouble right now. ...

This is from 2006, so if you want to know where your state stands today, please visit: Estimated Percentage of Females Who Will Become Teen...

I recently received reports from social workers that some counties are trying to cut costs through premature emancipation of Ohio teenagers....

"Myriad studies have shown that the period immediately after “emancipation” at age 18 is the most precarious for a foster youth... ...

In 1999, Congress established the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP). This program gives States flexible funding to as...

During Governor Strickland's 2008 Ohio Summit on Children , one of the top challenges reported by counties was lack of funding for trans...

Breaking News: Governor Strickland VETOED the Independent Living Initiative. Item Number 40 On page 2900, delete the boxed text. Section 309...

The official version of HB 1 was released earlier this week, and the Independent Living Allocation was preserved: SECTION 309.45.15. INDEPEN...

The Foundation for Child Development has released a report on the impact of the current economic recession on children. They project that ...

Major Federal Legislation Concerned With Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Adoption , Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2009 Source: Ch...

As recently recognized by the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program , former foster children can be engaged to generate positive change within...

1.) Foster Care Alumni of America's mission is to connect the alumni community and to transform policy and practice, ensuring opportuni...

Frequently Asked Question: "Lisa, where have you been? Why haven't you updated your blog lately?" Answer: "I am in advo...

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