What is the Indian Child Welfare Act: ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) is a federal law passed in 1978 to protect the best interests of Indian […]
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How Research and Foster Care are Working Together to Improve Outcomes
A few years ago, I joined a Teams call with a large group of scholars to discuss what kinds of research on foster care the state should fund. Experts shared lots of important […]
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By Megan Henderson When I first became a foster parent in 2019, I didn’t have the intention of taking on long-term placements. I got licensed strictly to […]
Read moreHealthcare for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Children and youth in foster care enter custody with many challenges for child welfare social workers, healthcare providers, and caregivers to understand their overall health and well-being needs. Most children enter foster […]
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As a foster parent, I can provide children a chance at the life they deserve. As we know, children in foster care have experienced severe trauma. As a teacher in a public school […]
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