Chronicle Of Social Change Archive
It’s a crisp December day, and the city is bustling. The crowds move slowly, weaving between twinkling lights and ornate window displays, humming with the promise of the upcoming holiday season. Tucked away from the crowds of Rockefeller Center, inside …
The first time I set eyes on my son’s foster mother, I did not see her through rose-colored glasses — they were more like fire red! I was angry and... By Guest Writer This post Heaven Sent: My Son’s Foster …
As the communities that governments serve grow more complex, so does the need for governments to tap into diverse resources in order to provide services. “How should we help governments and cities get the technologies to them to provide services?” …
In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed a motion aimed at improving the experience and outcomes for LGBTQ youth in the child welfare... By Sara Tiano This post Los Angeles Orders Agencies to …
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill in July to create a new cabinet-level agency to oversee the children’s issues in the state based on the recommendations of the Washington State... By Jeremy Loudenback This post Washington State’s New Child Welfare …
The Donaldson Adoption Institute, a national adoption research organization based in New York City, has closed its doors after more than 20 years. The institute has “decided to wind down... By John Kelly This post Donaldson Adoption Institute Has Closed …
The white-collar investigative firm Kroll Associates is renowned for high-stakes snooping. Its staff of former prosecutors and FBI agents has uncovered billions in hidden assets belonging to dictators like Saddam... By Michael Fitzgerald This post Corporate Investigator Assesses New York …
This month, Liberty Hill Foundation President Shane Goldsmith was awarded a $100,000 fellowship from the Durfee Foundation to focus on youth justice issues in the county. Goldsmith said she will... By Jeremy Loudenback This post Q&A: Liberty Hill President Shane …
While most families are enjoying festivities this time of year, some foster parents in New Hampshire are feeling a loss that’s all too familiar to the many birth parents who... By Guest Writer This post Among New Hampshire Foster Parents, …
Fear and uncertainty are not new to many families in Los Angeles. For some, there’s the constant uncertainty that comes from living paycheck to paycheck. For others it’s the fear... By Guest Writer This post In Uncertain Times, Stay True …
