Foster care alumni community loses ‘shining star’
The foster care alumni community lost a champion with the recent death of Misty Stenslie Claassen.
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Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
Former foster youth share their stories
In this video, former foster youth share their stories about their experiences in care and how society often perceives them.
How do youth placed in foster care fare once they grow up?
The Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study provided a clearer picture of how alumni were functioning after they left care.
Michigan, Texas Foster Care Alumni Study Technical Reports: Outcomes at age 23 and 24
The State Foster Care Alumni Study examined demographics, maltreatment history, foster care experiences and outcomes for Texas and Michigan alumni.
Supporting Success: Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care
This resource provides professionals and advocates with a powerful tool for improving postsecondary education and training outcomes.
The job is not done when foster care ends
Dr. William C. Bell testifies before the California Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care.
Improving Family Foster Care: Findings from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study
This report examines how more than 600 youth formerly in care have fared as adults and what changes in foster care services could improve their lives.
Assessing the Effects of Foster Care: Findings from the Casey National Alumni Study
The National Alumni Study’s final report presents data collected from case records for 1,609 alumni who had been in the care of Casey Family Programs.