Articles tagged as: foster care
July 1, 2025
Advocates celebrate new law allowing foster youth, emancipated minors to open bank accounts
Foster youth and emancipated minors in Indiana are now able to open their own bank accounts without parental consent. One advocate said the new law will help many teenagers learn how to manage their money.
Read MoreJune 24, 2025
New housing project offers stability for foster youth aging out of care
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is building a $5.3 million apartment complex in Indianapolis to house and support young adults aging out of foster care.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Bill headed to governor's desk sets aside child care vouchers for foster families
Indiana will set aside 200 child care vouchers for foster families if the governor signs a bill sent to his desk Monday.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2023
Every Child Indiana initiative aims to boost statewide foster family recruitment
Nonprofits Hands of Hope and The Contingent, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services, announced their new initiative Every Child Indiana Nov. 28.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
DCS accused of failure to protect children in foster care in class action lawsuit
Nine children in Indiana’s foster care system filed a class action lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Child Services alleging it is “failing to keep children safe”.
Read MoreMay 11, 2023
New report on foster youth education shows little progress over the last five years
A new report detailing education for Indiana's 22,895 foster children tells a familiar story that officials say has not changed much over the past five years.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2023
Fishers scout troop introduces legislation to help kids in foster care
A collaboration between a Fishers Girl Scout troop, a local nonprofit and State Senator Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) created legislation to help foster care children work through trauma.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2022
What is the difference in funding for typical foster care placement and relative/kinship placement?
In Indiana, typical foster home placements and what are known as relative or kinship placements are offered different financial resources and supports. A listener in Lafayette wanted to know more about why there are differences in funding.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
Indiana high schoolers in foster care can sign up for more college, career support
A new statewide program aims to help hundreds of students in foster care determine how to achieve their post-high school goals.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Indiana has fewer kids in foster care, but racial disparities remain
The number of kids in Indiana foster care decreased in recent years, according to a new report from the Indiana Youth Institute, but advocates worry about racial disparities.
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