Education is a major challenge for kids in foster care in Pennsylvania, according to a new report. Nearly 20,000 children and teens are served by Pennsylvania’s foster care system each year. Maura McInerney, legal director for the nonprofit Education Law Center-Pennsylvania, said the report identifies policy recommendations to improve educational outcomes for them. “The report shows […]
Report targets ‘systemic failures’ in schooling for Pennsylvania children in foster care
Pennsylvania children in foster care are less likely to graduate from high school, have lower standardized test scores and are suspended at higher rates than their peers, according to a new report by two advocacy groups. These children are already grappling with the trauma of separation from their biological families and uncertainty about what their […]
With Pa. child mistreatment reports on the rise, advocates call for community action, policy reform
Child abuse cases are on the rise, and advocates say better community support and training could make the difference in ensuring those numbers don’t continue to climb. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released its latest data on child abuse and neglect in its annual Child Protective Services Report. After a notable drop in reports from 2019 […]
State of Child Welfare Report Shows Need for Child Welfare System Improvements for Children, Families and Foster Youth
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children releases 14th annual child welfare report HARRISBURG (January 17, 2024) – Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children today released its 14th annual State of Child Welfare report, highlighting several gaps in the child welfare system and recommendations on how it can be strengthened. The report features critical data on abuse and neglect, the […]
Many Pennsylvania kids sent to foster care over behavior problems
Pennsylvania is seeing fewer older youth in foster care — but experts say too many are still entering the system because of behavioral issues compared to the rest of the country.
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