2013 is in the books, readers. All that’s left to do is watch the ball drop, sip champagne and sing a song.
In no particular order, here’s a look at some of the most notable developments in child welfare and juvenile justice this year:
Foster Youth Uninterrupted
The year began with President Barack Obama signing the Uninterrupted Scholars Act, which permits caseworkers to access academic records of foster youth without the permission of a birth parent or court official.