Where do the presidential candidates stand on the well-being of America's children? By Laura Weidner Next Congress: Opportunities to Deal with Child Welfare This November 4, Americans all over the country will head to their polling places and cast votes for the 44th President of the United States. Professionals concerned with the well-being of our
How can policy and practice improve visits between parents and their children in care? By Meghan Williams This is the first of two articles about changes to parent-child visits. "In the name of safety, sometimes a child's well-being can get lost in the mix," says Tanya Krupat. She's seen it happen--Krupat is currently the
Post adoption services help families cope with issues that arise after the adoption papers are signed. By John Celock After Barbara Dewey adopted three foster children into her Lincoln, Nebraska, home, a local postadoption support group was a lifesaver. "[With a] history of abuse, and the number of placements, the behavior of the kids was
Piecing together how two moms or two dads fit into the picture. By Jennifer Michael Photos courtesy of the American Civil Liberties Union Resources for Gay Parenting Lisa Johnston has worked in the early childhood field for 20 years, but it wasn't until about three years ago that she realized she also wanted to make
An estimated 14,500-17,500 people are trafficked into the United States every year. About half are believed to be children. By John Celock Photographs courtesy of Sandy Shepherd Growing up without running water and electricity, only eating one meal a day in a poor rural village in Zambia, young Given Kachepa imagined the United States as
After leaving foster care or incarceration, young people often struggle to find footholds in the work world. Article and photos by Jennifer Michael If only getting a job were as easy as writing a resume, buying a suit, and pounding the pavement. For seasoned professionals, this can work fine. But for young adults with only
How should agencies respond? By Jennifer Michael When the news hit the airwaves in 2002, shock rippled through the country. How could a 5-year-old girl under the care of the social service system just simply disappear? But that is what happened to Rilya Wilson. Born to a homeless drug addict, Rilya was taken into state
