Celebrating foster youth authors
National Author’s Day is a day to celebrate authors and the joy they bring us through their books, poems, articles, textbooks, novels, and so much more. Authors use their talent…
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Foster Success featured in national profile of issues facing foster youth
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
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”
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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…