Out Of The Closet, Onto the Street: Foster System a 'Pathway to Homelessness' For LGBT YouthOctober 2, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaLGBT youth in the foster system are more likely than their straight peers to end up on the street. Sacramento County and other local agencies are putting out the call for safe and affirming homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature Backs Bills to Support State's Foster YouthAugust 26, 2016California legislators are taking steps to help more foster youth. One bill would expand access to mental health services and another would help pregnant teens prepare for the birth of their child. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Foster Children Overprescribed Psychotropic DrugsAugust 24, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCalifornia's state auditor says the state and counties have failed to adequately monitor the prescribing of psychotropic drugs in foster children. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
