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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
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced three bills to support foster and former foster youth by preventing family separation and promoting mental health services in foster care and …
Casey Introduces Legislation to Support Foster Youth, Expand Educational Resources and Health Care Coverage Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it recently awarded $12.9 million to 16 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 9 states to provide housing assistance to young …
HUD Awards $12.9 Million to Help Youth in Foster Care Find Affordable Housing Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), recently announced a new proposed regulation to lessen obstacles in licensing standards for …
Proposed Regulation to Lessen Obstacles in Licensing Standards for Kinship Foster Caregivers Read More
MEDIA, PA — CASA Youth Advocates, Inc., today announced the launch of its Higher Ed Fund, a new resource for providing financial assistance to youth in Delaware and Chester counties’ …
New Higher Ed Fund to Help Youth In Delaware and Chester Counties’ Child Welfare Systems Overcome Alarming Odds Read More