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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation yesterday that aims to drastically reduce the number of children placed in group homes as well as the length of time they spend in such placements, part of a package of reforms that will …
A pair of recent studies asserts that psychological abuse may be as harmful as other forms of child maltreatment, including physical and sexual abuse. Although researchers describe emotional abuse of children as widely prevalent, it has not always been seen …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Congress should find more ways to financially support peer networks and advocacy led by current and former foster youth, said a group of young advocates at a briefing held at the …
Redundant to say the least, reading headline after headline of schools, churches and other public places being overtaken by yet another mass shooting is becoming too commonplace in the United States today. Most recently, there was a shooting in downtown …
Alliance of Moms held its Raising Baby event last Saturday at Children’s Institute, Inc., in Los Angeles, where a number of celebrities were in attendance, including Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell, Rachel Bilson, Michael Ealy and Jordana Brewster. Raising Baby is …
A few days ago, a classmate, who’d recently read articles I’ve been featured in or authored, asked me if I was ever in foster care. Immediately, I contemplated lying, as I rarely ever disclose that information to people I don’t …
The federal government issued its new foster care data report on Sept. 18, and the news was startling. Foster care caseloads were up substantially for the first time in a decade. Between 2013 and 2014, the number of children in …
By Amanda Kay, JD, and Ryan L. Gonda, JD Children and adult victims of violence and abuse are routinely called upon by police, attorneys, advocates, and judges to be witnesses and to tell their stories. But many victims lie …
“Is he crawling? Is he crying? How often does he eat?” These are a few of the questions that Stephanie Mokolo, a public health nurse recently hired by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), will …
In honor of September being Suicide Prevention month, I wanted to write an article to raise awareness about the epidemic of suicide among adolescents in our society today. It seems as though just about every time you turn on the …
