According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, states have returned over $42 million in Chafee funds over the last five years. In the report, an even more astonishing number shows the lack of spending. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, extra funding was allocated; however $50 million went unused.

As the holiday season approaches, it is a time to reflect on the values that make a difference: warmth, security, and community.

With college application season approaching, now is the perfect time to dive into the possibilities higher education offers. Whether you decide to go to a four-year university or junior college, there is a path that meets your needs.

Buried underneath the surface of the child welfare system, there are hidden disparities based on race and economic status that unfairly determines a child’s future. Children from communities of color have been disproportionately affected, facing higher rates of investigation, foster care placement, and permanent separation from their families.

Adultification, the societal perception that Black youth are more mature and less innocent than their peers, and how it impacts Black foster youth transitioning into adulthood.