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Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice
Read full article: Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voiceJudges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.
LIVE: Bipartisan Senate holds hearing over Georgia foster care safety
Read full article: LIVE: Bipartisan Senate holds hearing over Georgia foster care safetyU.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Chairman Jon Ossoff is continuing his bipartisan investigation into the safety of children in foster care.
This program is combating the foster care crisis by connecting families in need
Read full article: This program is combating the foster care crisis by connecting families in needSince CarePortal launched in Central Virginia in 2020, they’ve served served more than 3,000 children with an economic impact of $1.3 million.
Study highlights foster care challenges in Florida
Read full article: Study highlights foster care challenges in FloridaThe Right for Kids Ranking judges state foster care programs on seven criteria, ranging from funding to the number of children in care. But it also a tale of two foster care systems. “There are instances and there are parts of Florida that are struggling,” said Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Chad Poppell. The study found Florida ranks 43rd nationally when it comes to finding bedrooms over dorm rooms. We have to find places to put children,” said Kurt Kelly, with the Florida Coalition for Children.