Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!!!

"If you're not at the table, you'll end up on the menu." Anonymous Author


It's a SCARY thought for those who are not involved in decision-making about their lives...right? What does this quote mean to you??? 



Monday, October 17, 2011

School Stability in Foster Care

Did you know that the law states DFCS must keep kids in the same schools they were in before they entered foster care? This law is known as the Fostering Connections Act of 2008.

Learn more about this federal law from a Foster Care & Education Brief at FosteringConnections.org

How many times did you change schools in foster care?

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Juvenile Detention Centers are "No Place for Kids"


A report released from the Annie E. Casey Foundation on Tuesday says locking kids up in juvenile detention centers: 

Does NOT keep communities safer 
Does NOT keep kids from offending in the future
Wastes Money
Is NOT safe for kids

Please read more of the report No Place for Kids: The Case for Reducing Juvenile Incarceration and let us know your thoughts and opinions!