Dr. Natasha (Honorary)

PBS is launching a new documentary that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of young people with disabilities as they navigate the complex path to adulthood. Titled Becoming: Disability Stories, the documentary aims to break down stereotypes and spotlight the challenges and triumphs these individuals face while pursuing independence. The hour-long film, produced by […]

California’s newly approved budget is a mixed bag for the state’s child welfare system—offering critical financial support to private service providers while simultaneously cutting back on vital programs designed to protect and uplift children and families. Facing a multi-billion-dollar shortfall, lawmakers finalized a deal that includes a one-time funding boost to residential and community-based service

A new legislative proposal under discussion in Congress could change the way young adults aging out of foster care access food assistance. Lawmakers are considering implementing work requirements for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — a move that could significantly impact former foster youth who are still trying to find stability after

A new federal proposal in Congress is sparking concern among child welfare advocates. The legislation seeks to impose work requirements on certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients—including young adults who recently transitioned out of foster care. Currently, former foster youth aged 18 to 24 qualify for SNAP benefits without having to meet the usual

In Georgia, parents can now breathe a little easier when allowing their children to walk to school, play in the park, or stay home alone. A newly signed state law brings clear protections for families who choose to give their kids more independence. Governor Brian Kemp recently approved House Bill 1205, a bipartisan bill that

Across the United States, unions are stepping up efforts to secure substantial pay increases for school paraprofessionals—an essential yet often underpaid group within the education system. Paraprofessionals, also known as teacher aides or support staff, play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, managing classroom tasks, and assisting with daily school operations. Yet despite

New York is poised to significantly shift how child abuse and neglect are reported across the state, with legislation advancing that would end anonymous calls to the state’s child abuse hotline. The proposed bill, which has already passed both the Assembly and Senate, aims to replace anonymous reports with confidential ones. Under this change, callers

In a major step toward dignity and respect for foster youth, New York state lawmakers have reached an agreement on a new bill that requires child welfare agencies to provide appropriate luggage to children in foster care. This legislative move comes after continued outcry over foster youth being forced to carry their belongings in trash