All foster care

James Gleeson

March 12, 2013

Impact of kinship care on families, kids

For grandparents who are caring for their grandkids, “it’s a double-edged sword,” says James Gleeson.

Sonya Leathers,

October 24, 2012

Moving from foster care to independence

Making the transition from foster care to adulthood can be overwhelming. A new program being studied at UIC in partnership with Children’s Home + Aid may help young adults facing this transition.

August 23, 2012

New Program Helps Young People in Foster Care to Independence

Making the transition from foster care to adulthood can be overwhelming. A new program being studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in partnership with Children’s Home + Aid, may help young adults facing this transition to succeed in independent living, college or vocational placement.