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This post is written for colleagues with an interest in data and/or children’s issues. I submitted a project idea with the Knight Foundation OpenGovernment News Challenge. I’m asking that you take a look at my CommunityData Wiki submission and consider … Continue reading
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There are so many causes ‘out there’ these days, it can be tough to decide where to invest one’s time and energy, especially when both are limited for most of us. There are the standards; things like the arts, human … Continue reading
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We have known for some time that outcomes are not great for youth who age out of foster care. Several studies¹ conducted over the last decade or so have confirmed what most child welfare professionals have known for a while: … Continue reading
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The title is not a typo, and the similarity to FarmVille¹ is intentional. Games like FarmVille seem to have taken over Facebook, mobile devices, and the internet. Their popularity may wax and wane, but in the end, still they survive; in … Continue reading
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For lovers of lists who also have an interest in foster care, this is my “Ultimate List of Opportunities” to get involved in helping vulnerable children and families. They are separated by general categories but as you no doubt will … Continue reading
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As a general rule of thumb, I’ve tried to steer clear of politics in my blog (not always successfully). With the Presidential election behind us, it should be easy to stick to this. However, I find myself compelled to say … Continue reading
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Reality TV seems to be dominating television lately. I have to say upfront that I’ve never been a fan; it’s just not my ‘thing’. However, I happened to catch a clip of ABCs Shark Tank last week and was intrigued … Continue reading
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This is turning the table on the previous post, Advocacy 101. Administrators, legislators, and other decision-makers, this one is for you. Foster parents, youth, advocates, and others who read Advocacy 101: A Practical Guide For Those Who Care in Foster … Continue reading
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Move over stock market, there’s a new kind of bond in town. We have all heard of stocks and bonds, savings bonds, and other investment options. Lately I’ve been reading about a new type of investment tool: Social Impact Bonds. … Continue reading
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Everyone knows about dominoes. Although the game dates back to around 1355 BC, it has evolved into an entirely new form of entertainment. The ‘domino effect‘ is fairly straightforward…one thing leads to another which leads to another. Pushing that first … Continue reading
