P4C featured in article about WA State Extended Foster Care Bill
Dr. Emiko Tajima was interviewed for a Washington State Standard Article titled “Extended foster care for young adults up to 21 set to expand in WA.” The article discusses a bill to make requirements less strict for the program, which helps foster youth transition to adulthood.
P4C Extended Foster Care Report Featured in The Imprint
P4C’s Extended Foster Care report was recently featured in an article in the Imprint titled “Washington Lawmakers Want Young Adults in Foster Care To Receive More Help with Fewer Strings Attached.” The article also interviews Tulalip tribal member and former foster youth Andres Thornock.
UW News Article Features P4C Extended Foster Care Report
An article in University of Washington News features P4C’s recent report on Washington State’s Extended Foster Care program. The article explores both the report and its associated study, led by faculty in the UW School of Social Work.
New study examines supports for youth transitioning out of foster care
P4C graduate student examines online communities that help former foster youth
ACF releases guidance to ensure youth receive federal benefits
Administration urges Benefit Offices to understand how receiving Chafee funds impacts eligibility for TANF and CCDF funds
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Signed Into Law
Some critical provisions for children, youth, and families included, however funding not included for Social Services Block Grants and Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
