Grace Packer remembered 10 years later: How the tragedy reshaped Pennsylvania’s child protective laws | Upper Bucks County
Ten years ago this month, 14-year-old Grace Packer was taken to a home in Richland Township, where she…
Waiting for Home: Pa. children and teens seek forever families
Many children and teens across Pennsylvania are still waiting for forever homes. Adoption can be a long and…
Northampton County nonprofit steps up for kids during National Foster Care Month | Easton Area
PALMER TWP., Pa. – May is “National Foster Care Month”. A non-profit organization with chapters across the region,…
Navigating an often frustrating child welfare process in Philly’s Family Court
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Philadelphia foster mother charged after child dies in her care
A Philadelphia foster mom has been charged with murder after Sy’vir Hill, a toddler in her care, drowned…
These programs can help foster care youth succeed at college
For Jennifer Stanley, college has been a lifeline. Having grown up in the foster care system, she said…
Mental health care for Philadelphia foster kids
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7 newborn puppies in recovery after being abandoned outside Philadelphia Target | Regional
HUNTERDON CO., N.J. – Squeals of survival were heard inside a padded carry-all. Seven of the 8 puppies…
Seven newborn puppies in recovery after being abandoned outside Philadelphia Target | Regional
HUNTERDON CO., N.J. – Squeals of survival are heard inside a padded carry all. 7 of the 8…
Council has concerns about foster care in Philly
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‘Never enough:’ Number of foster parents declining in southwestern Pennsylvania | Welfare
Fewer families are stepping up to foster — just as experts warn a surge of children could soon…
Number of foster parents declining in Southwestern Pennsylvania | Local News
Fewer families are stepping up to foster, just as experts warn a surge of children could soon flood…