Articles Archives - Foster Success

Foster Success featured in national profile of issues facing foster youth

January 14, 2020December 16, 2019 by Foster Success

Earlier this year, we were approached by the Kansas City Star as they were investigating foster care systems across the country. Specifically, they were examining how foster youth who age…

The Facebook post that changed my career

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019 by Maggie Stevens

By Maggie Stevens, Foster Success CEO I first learned about Foster Success several years ago as a member of the United Way of Central Indiana’s Engagement Committee. At that point…

Indy-based advocate Joshua Christian says “Teens shouldn’t be put in this position”

November 26, 2019November 8, 2019 by Foster Success

Joshua Christian, writing at Children’s Bureau Express: Young people in the child welfare system are often faced with challenges when finding permanency, which can look different depending on the best interests…

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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 Foster Success

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…