Social Security benefits could be changed for thousands of children
Under current rules in California, not all foster children are receiving their Social Security benefits.
Former foster kid slams Social Security withholding benefits
A recent study discovered states across the country are consistently siphoning federal benefits from foster kids.
Hundreds of California kids lose Social Security benefits
Some 44 states received failing grades in a Children's Advocacy Institute report.
New York kept Social Security from some kids, new documents reveal
Mayor Eric Adams implemented a policy calling for all federal benefits for foster kids to go into a personal savings account.
Social security benefits to change for people in one state under new bill
Missouri's new law, backed by Rep. Kelly and Sen. Rehder, protects foster children's Social Security benefits for future needs.
"Foster fail" as rescuers trying to home dog for 217 days can't let her go
"I know fostering saves lives but this really warms my heart so much!" one social media user said.
I told mom I wanted to find my birth mother. It blind-sided her
My mom's upset quickly turned to anger, then accusation. But she didn't give informed consent when adopting me.
The adoption agency lied about my true identity
My heritage was stolen and kept from me for almost my entire life until I found out through a Christmas present.
What woman learns about dog after fostering him moves internet to tears
"You inspired me, I filled out an application," one viewer said in response to the heartwarming video.
Adoption agencies under pressure 18 months after Roe v Wade overturned
Unable to access legal abortion in certain states, women are increasingly putting their infants up for adoption.
You can now foster a dog over Thanksgiving: "No one should be alone"
The initiative, put together by the Animal Foundation, offers a chance for a rescue pet to get a well-earned break from the shelter over the holidays.
Foster care crisis in America: 'We can't find enough foster parents'
A study noted an 11 percent increase in the number of children in foster care after restrictive abortion laws were enacted.
Dog "terrified of humans" finds love in foster home after years in kennel
As time went on, rescue dog Mischa "got more scared and started to shut down," Paula Biddle, a volunteer at Noah's Ark Dog Rescue, told Newsweek.
Alabama teacher arrested for sexually abusing a child: Sheriff
In addition to his teaching position, the suspect also had access to children through his former role as a foster parent, the sheriff's office said.
I was reunited with my sisters after 43 years
I didn't know where they were going as they held small suitcases in their hands. I was too young to understand the concept of foster care.
Foster Youth Are Sleeping in Jails, Offices, and Hotels
The federal government has ignored its responsibility to foster care children.
The Government Is Uprooting Children From Loving Homes Because of Wokeness
To uproot children after years with a safe and loving family only to send them to another temporary foster home is unconscionable.
'A better life in foster care' couple backed for refusing to take in nieces
Allison Mahoney, a litigator, told Newsweek: "Foster care systems across the country are often overburdened, understaffed, and underfunded."
Praise as mom bans nieces and nephews from playing with foster child's toys
The foster mom was accused by relatives of "taunting" their kids by putting toys they couldn't play with in plain sight.
Read 12-year-old's heartbreaking letter to judge about being in foster care
"That's as poignant & beautiful a letter as I've ever seen in all my years as a social worker Steven," said one person after reading the letter.
Man accused by girlfriend of treating cat better than her in hilarious clip
"Sorry, but he's not your bf anymore, the cat stole his heart," one user said.
Woman Refusing To Help Her Homeless Parents Praised Online: 'Blocked'
The top comment receiving over 9,000 upvotes said: "You do not have to do anything else for them."
'I Grew up Homeless and Starving, 18 Years Later I Beat the Odds'
I spent the first 11 years of my life with my mom and siblings on the streets of New York City.
Woman Slammed for Refusing to Let Foster Child Refer to Her as His Aunt
"You're punishing a child for not keeping in contact during a major upheaval in his life," one commenter wrote.
Foster Puppy Leaves Internet in Hysterics With Crazy Midnight Antics
"I think she is challenging you to a dance off up ya get," one user joked.
Greene Calls Non-Biological Parents 'Fake' Amid Post-Roe Adoption Push
The GOP lawmaker said that "children are in the greatest danger in America today because traditional family values are being destroyed."
Woman Shares 'Traumatizing' Reasons Why Adoption Is a 'Scam'
"There needs to be a serious reforming when it comes to the entire adoption system," the TikToker said in the clip.
Social Worker's Response to Not Being Allowed to Wear Bathing Suit Praised
"I am willing to bet those kids will remember you fondly for the rest of their lives," a Redditor commented.
Evangelical Adoption Movement in Free Fall: Devastated Parents, Families
Evangelical Christians once were pioneers in international adoptions and foster care. A "tsunami" of mentally ill and violent children now derails the movement.
Meet the Woman, 23, Who Runs 3 Schools and Fosters Over 30 Children
Tusaiwe Munkhondiya is the founder of non-profit organizations "Empowering Young Mothers" and "You Are Not Alone" in Malawi.