Georgia is working to recruit more foster parents | 11alive.com

Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced the efforts Tuesday in collaboration with First Lady Marty Kemp and the Department of Human Services. — Read on http://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-announces-statewide-campaign-foster-parents/85-a6ed9e48-c481-4c41-b688-0c919368504c

Grassley, Hassan Propose Improvements to Foster Family Recruitment Efforts to Help Foster Youth

Grassley, Hassan Propose Improvements to Foster Family Recruitment Efforts to Help Foster Youth — Read on http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-hassan-propose-improvements-to-foster-family-recruitment-efforts-to-help-foster-youth

CASA recruiting volunteers to help children in foster care

CASA of The South Plains looking for volunteers to advocate for children removed from abusive homes. — Read on http://www.fox34.com/2022/08/01/casa-recruiting-volunteers-help-children-foster-care/

Governor Doug Ducey Signs Polarizing Foster Care Adoption Law Questioning Religious Liberty | Phoenix New Times

This new Arizona law both fights and fosters religious discrimination in the state’s foster care system. It all depends on who you ask. — Read on http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/governor-doug-ducey-signs-polarizing-foster-care-adoption-law-questioning-religious-liberty-13417149

Proposal for foster kids to move in at senior citizen home getting pushback in Wood Dale – CBS Chicago

The Radcliff Intergenerational Engagement Program could be a possible “national and international model” according to the Stand Center on Longevity. — Read on http://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/proposal-for-foster-kids-to-move-in-at-senior-citizen-home-getting-pushback-in-wood-dale/

Kansas Foster Child Discovered Dead After Running Away

The body of Ace Scott, who was 15 years old and identified as transgender, was discovered in an empty Kansas City lot. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/kansas-foster-child-ace-scott-discovered-dead-after-running-away

Loan approved for city’s foster youth housing | News | avpress.com

PALMDALE — The City Council and Housing Authority unanimously approved a $1.2 million loan to support development of a new type of foster youth housing in Palmdale. — Read on http://www.avpress.com/content/tncms/live/

DeSantis says Florida will ‘expand pro-life protections’ after Supreme Court ruling – POLITICO

“Florida will continue to defend its recently enacted pro-life reforms against state court challenges, will work to expand pro-life protections, and will stand for life by promoting adoption, foster care and child welfare,” the Florida governor posted on Twitter. — Read on http://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/gov-ron-desantis-calls-to-expand-pro-life-protection-after-historic-abortion-ruling-00042333

Child rescued from home being used for prostitution now with foster parents, deputies say – ABC13 Houston

A 7-year-old rescued from horrible living conditions is now in foster care. Rose Colton and Richard Colton are charged with child endangerment. — Read on abc13.com/7-year-old-rescued-foster-parents-child-endangerment-horrible-living-conditions/11993241/

Roe v. Wade overturned: Impacts on Texas foster care system | wfaa.com

As recent as the last year, the Texas foster care system has faced allegations concerning physical and sexual abuse and human trafficking. — Read on http://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/roe-v-wade-texas-foster-system-impact/287-b0332740-039e-484c-843e-523856e4af2c