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LANSDALE, PA — Marvin’s Home, a non-profit organization focused on supporting individuals aging out of the foster care system, has achieved a significant milestone, completing its 100th apartment makeover and …
Marvin’s Home Completes 100th Apartment Makeover, Celebrates Milestone Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $1.3 million investment under its Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, aiming to provide critical …
$1.3M Lifeline for Foster Youth: HUD’s Bold Move to End Homelessness Read More
LANSDALE, PA — Lansdale is set to host its largest sidewalk sale event, benefiting Marvin’s Home, a nonprofit dedicated to creating and furnishing homes for young adults transitioning from foster …
Join Lansdale’s Biggest Sidewalk Sale: Support Local Youth Transitioning from Foster Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House Children & Youth Committee convened an informational meeting to deliberate on House Bill 2617. Introduced by state Representatives Rick Krajewski and Sheryl …
PA Lawmakers Push for Groundbreaking Reforms to Protect Foster Youth Benefits Read More
POCONO MANOR, PA – The 32nd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in Monroe County, brought together child welfare professionals, foster families, kinship …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Honors Child Welfare Achievements Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Office of Children and Families (OCF) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) are seeking partnerships with organizations that can help uplift the city’s children, families, …
Philadelphia Calls for Proposals to Boost Children and Family Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a crucial move seen as a lifeline to foster care youth, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new guidance designed to …
New Measures to Alleviate Youth Homelessness Post Foster Care: An Imperative Move by the U.S. Department of Health And Human Services Read More