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Building trust is tough, but advocacy group opens door for series on ‘grandfamilies’
posted 02/26/2021
How do you reach a socially isolated group of older adults who might not have the online presence we expect of younger people?
COVID-19 poses stark challenges for an already fragile foster care system
posted 07/21/2020
Advocates and experts are worried there may not be enough families willing to take children in.

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Building trust is tough, but advocacy group opens door for series on ‘grandfamilies’
How do you reach a socially isolated group of older adults who might not have the online presence... more »
posted 02/26/21
COVID-19 poses stark challenges for an already fragile foster care system
Advocates and experts are worried there may not be enough families willing to take children in. more »
posted 07/21/20

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Project: What Has COVID-19 Done to Child Welfare?
— The evidence is unclear; some see the pandemic as a chance to revamp systems toward prevention
Project: COVID-19 Strips Safety Net for Foster Youth 'Aging Out' During Pandemic
A lack of coordination leaves many transition-age youth homeless, hungry, and alone.
Project: For many in child welfare, 2020 is a lost year
The transition to virtual services upends parents hoping to get kids back from protective services.