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Submitted by akarpy on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 14:45

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Mark Courtney to return to University of Chicago and Chapin Hall

News release: After three years of service as executive director, then as chief researcher, Mark Courtney is leaving Partners for Our Children.

Our research: Youth who "age out" of foster care face major challenges into their 20's

On April 7, Partners for Our Children at the University of Washington School of Social Work and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago released the latest report on a study that has been tracking the lives of 700 young people as they transitioned out of foster care. Here's some of the media coverage about the report.

CBS News
Katie Couric's notebook: After foster care

New York Times
Study finds more woes following foster care

National Public Radio's Morning Edition
Foster kids face tough times after 18

Seattle Times
Study: Transition out of foster care needs support

KIRO FM
Dave Ross Show

National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation
After 18, foster kids face tough road ahead

National Association of Social Workers' Social Workers Speak!
Outlook for aged-out foster children bleak

Christian Science Monitor
Crime, homelessness dog ex-foster care youth

WBEZ
Study: Illinois foster kids fare slightly better as adults

Youth Today
College diplomas, income elude foster care alums

Daily Nonpareil
Our view: Pay it now or pay more later

OregonLive.com
University of Washington study: Transition out of foster care needs support

Daytona Beach News Journal
Education a struggle for many foster children

KOSU
Report: Foster kids face tough times after age 18

Some of the other media coverage included:
Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), Rhinelander Daily News (Wisconsin), The Telegram (Worcester, Massachusetts), WCCO (Wisconsin), Beloit Daily News (Illinois), The State Journal Register (Illinois), News-Press (Fort Meyers, Florida), KQED San Francisco, Stamford Advocate (Connecticut), Southern California Public Radio,

Ben de Haan, Ph.D., named Executive Director for Partners for Our Children

Dr. de Haan has 30 years combined experience in academia, philanthrophy and as director of several state agencies.
News release
Dr. de Haan's resume