Courts play a central role in child welfare. Court decisions shape safety, permanency timelines and how families experience the system during periods of significant stress.
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Investing in modern technology to strengthen outcomes for young adults exiting foster care
Modernizing child welfare systems is not a partisan issue. Across administrations, there has been growing recognition that outdated technology can slow down frontline work and limit the impact agencies have on young people and families.
Child Trends research summary brings clarity to how systems support young people leaving foster care
For leaders working to support young people leaving foster care, the challenge is often not only gaps in research, but also how fragmented and uneven the evidence can be across systems and settings.
A new approach to child welfare accountability focuses on outcomes
For years, the Child and Family Services Review has been a core way states assess safety, permanency and well-being in their child welfare systems.
Beyond the scoreboard: Helping kids cope when losing hurts
When it comes to playing sports and rooting for your favorite team or athlete, losing is part of the equation.
Alex’s journey: building a bright future with LifeSet
“She was basically an angel for me; always there and came out to support me whenever I needed it.” Those are the words of Alex, an ambitious 21-year-old who faced challenges early in his life.
Lauryn finds family in her community
For LifeSet young adult Lauryn, family is more than just biological ties; it’s the people she’s met in her journey.
Youth Villages opens door to new life for Kauna
When Kauna was just 11 months old, she and her mother were caught in gunfire while sitting on a porch. Her mother died. Kauna survived, and her childhood was forever changed.
Leading on and off the field: Elijah turns challenges into wins
At just 18 years old, Elijah is a jack-of-all-trades: senior, club member, football team captain and yes, student body president, who will give a speech at his high school graduation in June.
AI chat tools test new ground in therapy as clinicians assess risks & benefits
Youth Villages expert weighs in on the pros and cons of AI chat tools in therapy. Read the full New England Psycholoist story