ARTICLE TAG

Washington

11/2/2023

From Pain to Politicking

In part three of the series Born of History, Andres “Dre” Thornock embarks on a political path that leads them back to the Tulalip reservation.

11/1/2023

Reconnection and Reconciliation, Seeking a Way Back

In part two of the series Born of History: A Tulalip Youth’s Journey to Indigenize Child Welfare, Andres “Dre” Thornock leaves tribal land.

10/31/2023

Born of History

Part one in the three-part series Born of History, about one youth’s journey through a tribal foster care system and into a life of advocacy. 

8/21/2023

Washington Child Welfare Workers Call For Firing of Top State Official

Washington's unionized social workers are calling for the state’s top child welfare official to step down, saying he's lagged in reforms.

7/26/2023

Can Giving Cash to Youth Prevent Homelessness? A New Program Developed in Washington Looks Promising

A new model in Washington aims to help youth close to losing their housing — a critical first step in stemming the number of unhoused adults. 

From Failed Adoption to Homelessness and Incarceration

6/28/2023

From Failed Adoption to Homelessness and Incarceration

The homelessness of foster youth often leads to incarceration, another system that does absolutely nothing to help, writes Maryanne Atkins.

    Belonging and Support as Interventions in the Foster Care-to-Homelessness Pipeline

    6/26/2023

    Belonging and Support as Interventions in the Foster Care-to-Homelessness Pipeline

    In order to reduce youth homelessness, we must structure child welfare systems to provide holistic support, writes Nadia Goforth.

    The Disruptive Impact on Sibling Relationships in Foster Care

    6/22/2023

    The Disruptive Impact on Sibling Relationships in Foster Care

    For many young people in foster care, the separation of siblings happens more frequently than it should, writes Nelly Braxton.

    A Look into Generational Pipelines of Foster Care and Homelessness

    6/21/2023

    A Look into Generational Pipelines of Foster Care and Homelessness

    Homelessness and foster care had been a recurring issue deeply embedded into my family's history, writes Katie Buxton.