US: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $1.3 million in funding for young adults under 25 years of age who have left foster or are transitioning out of foster care through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program.
US: Human Right Campaign highlights the power of acceptance for LGBTQ+ youth in child welfare during National Adoption Month. 30% of youth in foster care identify as LGTBQ+.
TX: Though this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, support and gains are waning in local and state efforts to prevent delinquency and juvenile incarcerations. Instead, what can the juvenile justice system learn from the child welfare system and its recent reforms.
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