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2010 News
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
Our research: Families involved with child welfare system struggle to meet basic needs
Seattle Times
What kids in poverty really need
Seattle Medium
Study of state's child welfare system shows families having trouble meeting basic needs
Real Change
News from the poorhouse
Real Change
Parents of foster kids need basic services, study says
2009 Media coverage
Our research on "aging out" of foster care
Huffington Post
Two percent ain't good enough
USA Today
Savings plan benefits teens leaving foster care
LA Weekly
Rooftop Foster Kids
KGO-TV
State may extend care from age 18-21 to try to save money in the long run
Sacramento Bee
Bill would help older foster youths in California
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