In response to Oregon’s high number of moves and disruptions for young people in foster care, Street Roots, with funding and collaboration from the Solutions Journalism Network, is investigating unique solutions to problems associated with placement instability for youth in care. This five-part series explores innovative, data-driven solutions which can be replicated in other states or regions.
Foster Care Shuffle
Treatment foster care model shows promising results
An Oregon-developed model of foster care aims for reunification
Frequent moves for Georgia foster youth prompt changes
‘PAUSE’ calls in Georgia require extra steps be taken before removal of youth from their foster placements
A pilot program in Iowa produces encouraging results for foster kids
Iowa’s ‘4 questions, 7 judges’ program aims to minimize unnecessary removals
Iowa foster care system changes prove positive and effective
In hopes of improving the placement stability in the state’s foster care system Iowa implemented a ‘No Eject/No Reject’ policy
Lack of placement stability for Oregon foster youth causes traumatic disruptions
Former foster youth speak on their experience with a lack of placement stability while in Oregon’s foster care system