Summary provided by Jackie Rutheiser, Policy Director, California Alliance of Caregivers Governor Newsom signed the $308 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget on June 30, 2022, with generous supports for children, youth and families impacted by the child welfare system. The state’s finances wer...

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Research shows that when children need out of home care due to abuse and neglect, they do best in the homes of relatives or friends. If that is not possible, it is best that children remain in their community, and with a family of their same cultural background. This is not always possible due to th...

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The Marshall Project recently published a compelling article Foster Care Agencies Take Thousands of Dollars Owed to Kids that led to a resurgence of discussion around the ongoing issue of how children and youth in foster care receive the social security benefits they are entitled to. The Child Welfa...

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