Child Trauma

First in a three-part series on a teenager with a tumultuous childhood sent to die in prison, and where his life would lead.

Philanthropic giant Casey Family Programs announced today the recipients of its annual Excellence for Children awards. 

In 2022, The Imprint covered innovative community approaches to curbing youth violence, from California to New York.

There are many tragic outcomes from residential care that go overlooked if a death or a celebrity aren't involved, writes Dawn Post.

In Texas, a novel residential program provides young men who have survived sex trafficking with health care, legal help and animal therapy.

After enduring abuse and neglect until the age of 16, Sky Lea Ross writes that nobody should have to wait so long to find a loving parent.

Nobody knew how to care for a teenager with autism. Instead of trying to communicate with me, I was just labeled a problem, writes Nia Dyer.

A world without foster care would not have so many children growing up with self-doubt like myself, writes Ashley Calderon.

I feel safe when I am with those close to me. But, the comfort they provide is fleeting because I am constantly on guard, writes Luna Busch.