Articles Archives - Foster Success

The 74: After Saying It Would Go Above and Beyond to Educate Its Foster Care Students, Indiana Unveils a Plan That Is Little More Than Bullet Points

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 by admin

Kate Stringer, July 2019 for The 74: Indiana made itself a national leader when it released the April report summarizing such a deep data collection, but some advocates and state…

New study reveals many Indiana foster kids struggle as they age out of system

February 14, 2019November 13, 2018 by admin

Gabby Gonzalez writing for Fox59: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A study released Tuesday sheds light on the struggles Indiana's foster children face as they get older. The numbers reveal the impact…

A new report highlights Indiana foster children’s struggles in school. But is the problem even worse?

February 13, 2019November 13, 2018 by admin

Stephanie Wang writing for Chalkbeat: A new national report shows teenagers and young adults transitioning out of foster care are falling behind in graduating from high school, pursuing college, and…

Data Reveals an Unstable Road for Indiana Foster Youth

February 14, 2019November 13, 2018 by admin

Mary Kuhlman writing for Public News Service: INDIANAPOLIS — New research uncovers the instability faced by Indiana youth in foster care, and the resulting negative outcomes experienced during their transition…

Indiana trailing on foster care

February 14, 2019November 13, 2018 by admin

Helps less with shift to adulthood, study says Matthew LeBlanc writing for The Journal Gazette: Many children in foster care in Indiana lack access to important services they need to…

Indiana Foster Youth Honored With National Award

February 14, 2019November 12, 2018 by admin

Jill Sheridan writing for WFYI: An Indiana foster youth has been recognized with a national award from the Department of Health and Human Services. Joshua Christian will receive the Adoption…

Community Connection Thursday June 28

February 14, 2019June 28, 2018 by admin

Written for WTLC-AM: Indiana Connected By 25 Helping those transition out of the Foster care System and into the Community In Studio Guest: President/Chief Executive Officer – Brent Kent “Indiana…

Indiana foster youths talk about handling the future

February 14, 2019June 7, 2018 by admin

David Williams writing for WISH: INDIANAPOLIS - Foster youth from around the state gathered Thursday for some serious talks about what happens after they reach an age where they have…

Indiana’s Strained Child Welfare System

February 14, 2019May 25, 2018 by admin

Sara Wittmeyer writing for WFYI: The number of kids in Indiana’s child welfare system is soaring. It’s doubled in the last five years to more than 29,000 kids. There aren’t…

Tamika Catchings speaks at benefit for youth in foster care

February 7, 2019June 8, 2017 by admin

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Tamika Catchings spoke at a benefit for foster youth. The event, held Thursday evening, was put on by Indiana Connected By 25. The group provides financial, educational…