Why children in Newcastle need foster care more than ever
The demand for foster care in Newcastle, New South Wales, is reaching critical levels. More children than ever are being placed in out-of-home care as...
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County awarded $1.1 million for foster care youth housing
REGION — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials presented San Diego County with a $1.1 million grant on Tuesday that will fund 49...
Encinitas woman cherishes role as foster youth advocate
ENCINITAS — Shortly after moving to Encinitas 30 years ago, Kate Gibson received a visit from a neighbor looking for help. During a short walk...
Commentary: Young adults from foster care system need COVID relief now
Last year, 2020, was a year like no other, especially for young people who are a part of the child welfare system in California....
Transforming at-risk foster youth through wilderness training
Foster the Earth was founded with the goal of connecting children and young adults in the foster care system with nature as a way of...
Ceremony opens Life Spring House
VISTA — A ribbon cutting ceremony April 1 marked the completion of renovations on Life Spring House and a positive start for five young men....