Foster Care
How detective work is being used to rescue kids from the foster care system
Foster care private detectives do what understaffed and under-resourced government agencies can’t — find permanent homes for foster care teens
The Canadian government won't pursue deportation of Abdoul Abdi
The former child refugee was a ward of the Nova Scotia government since childhood.
Inside the Native American Foster Care Crisis Tearing Families Apart
A shortage of Native foster families has led to pain, lawsuits, and echoes of a painful history.
Government announces $750m in compensation for ‘60s scoop’ of Indigenous kids
An estimated 20,000 children taken from their parents are eligible to receive up to $50,000 for loss of language, culture and family ties.
National Initiative Builds Support Community for Aged-Out Foster Care Kids
One organization is fighting to connect former foster care youth with mentors and critical resources to prepare them for what comes next.
This deported father has to watch his kids grow up on YouTube
From Mexico, a deported father watches his kids grow up in the U.S on Youtube
Indigenous children are dramatically overrepresented in Canada’s child welfare system
Raven Edwards spent years fighting to keep her kids. Her story is common, but Indigenous leaders are looking for a solution.
Lawmakers Want to Legalize Discrimination Against LGBTQ Foster Youth
The proposed federal legislation follows several states that have made it legal for adoption agencies to refuse to serve queer children and families.
People Who Grow Up in Foster Care Should Have a Say in Fixing It
A researcher who grew up in the UK's system could be among the first to help change it for the better.