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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…

New Program Helps Foster Youth Transition into College

February 7, 2019June 8, 2017 by admin

Taylor Bennett A new program will help a group of Indiana foster youth transition into college life. About 50 students are moving into dorms at Purdue University Northwest this summer…

New Indiana Law Will Make It Easier For Former Foster Kids to Get Insured

February 7, 2019May 4, 2017 by admin

Jill Sheridan From ages 7 to 18, Katherine Peraza was a ward of the state, living with a foster family in Indianapolis for most of that time. At 19, she…

2 laws ease life for former foster children

February 7, 2019April 30, 2017 by admin

Several hassles for health insurance, driver's licenses gone Niki Kelly INDIANAPOLIS – Jaquesha Smart didn't get a driver's license when she was in foster care, and now struggles to stay…

Program helps Indiana’s foster youth manage money, buy big items

February 7, 2019April 28, 2017 by admin

Jill Glavan INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- As more Hoosier children end up in the foster system, it means more of them need help transitioning into adulthood. Over the past decade, Jennifer…

New Leader To Spearhead Organization Serving Foster Youth

February 7, 2019October 3, 2016 by admin

Taylor Bennett A local nonprofit has selected a new leader to help serve Indiana’s foster youth. Brent Kent will serve as the CEO of Indiana Connected By 25. The organization…

From foster care to first-time homeowners

February 7, 2019July 17, 2016 by admin

Maureen C. Gilmer As a child, Ronnisha Davis bounced from home to home. She lived with her mom, then in a foster home, then her dad, then another foster home,…