by Foster Success | Dec 29, 2020 | Policy & Practice
A lot of voices informed the most recent COVID relief bill, but most notable to those of us at Foster Success were the voices of older foster youth and former foster care youth from across the country informing the Supporting Foster Youth & Families through...
by Foster Success | May 1, 2020 | Commentary, Policy & Practice
On April 29, 2020 Foster Success sent this letter to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb about ways the State can support foster youth during COVID-19. Dear Governor Holcomb, We recognize the challenges COVID-19 has placed on you and your administration and appreciate...
by Foster Success | Feb 13, 2019 | News, Policy & Practice
Jill Sheridan writing for WFYI: Gov. Eric Holcomb says his public health priorities in this 2019 agenda will focus on children and families. A plan to improve the state’s the child welfare system is at the top of the list. An audit this year of Indiana’s...
by Foster Success | Jan 17, 2019 | News
WBIW: (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Department of Child Services is using federal dollars to expand services for older youth up to age 23. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the agency’s federal partner – the Children’s Bureau – recently signed a...
by Foster Success | Dec 10, 2018 | News
Staff Report for the Indianapolis Recorder: Indiana will extend foster care to age 21 and independent living services to age 23. The move to extend these services comes after a recommendation from the Commission for Improving the Status of Children (CISC) and the...