The system leaves foster care youth behind. A West Virginia nonprofit wants to change that.
Statewide data from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children paints a clear yet troubling picture. Among young adults with foster care experience in 2021, nearly a quarter did not have stable housing, almost half did not have part-time or full-time employment and only 25% had post-secondary enrollment. Independent living services, such as vocational training, tuition aid and housing vouchers, […]
PA Early Intervention programs vital for child development
A new study highlights the importance of Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program and its services for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental delays. Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said there are two Early Intervention programs: “Part B” for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, and her group advocates for “Part C,” which supports […]
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Today is National #FosterCareDay. Learn more about Foster Care and the State of Child Welfare in PA by checking out our latest report: https://www.papartnerships.org/report/report-2023-state-of-child-welfare-december-2023/
Young people need equitable opportunities to build supportive, caring relationships that nurture their development, well-being & future goals. Check out the projects in action to address the needs of youth transitioning out of foster care. #FosterCareMonth https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth
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Our President and CEO, Kari King, sat down with Terry Madonna on @PANewsmakers to discuss Early Intervention in PA. Learn more about EI from our latest fact sheet - https://ow.ly/8EcP50RuWc8