Former foster youth will be subject to work requirements in the SNAP program. That's a good thing, writes Tori Hope Petersen.

Decades ago, Hilda Onley was confined to the Hudson Training School for Girls in upstate New York. Now she's seeking justice ...

Michigan jurists call on lawmakers to protect parents from neglect accusations when they're unable to manage teens’ mental ...

Imprint Author Patrick McCarthy Patrick McCarthy, PhD, is the former President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the former Director of the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative ...

New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would end a common practice widely despised among foster youth: moving between homes with their possessions dumped in a garbage bag.

Maryland is at a pivotal moment in its approach to youth justice. With Vinny Schiraldi stepping down as Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), the state has the opportunity to reflect ...

Advocates and foster youth leaders pleaded with lawmakers to reinstate a hard-earned exemption for their impoverished peers, who can experience major adversity in early adulthood.

In Minnesota, a significant number of teens are voluntarily handed over by parents who say they cannot manage their behaviors at home due to severe mental health conditions. Photo by Adobe Stock.

President Donald Trump held a ceremonial bill signing July 4 for his legislative package cutting taxes, and health care and ...