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The use of orphanages fell out of favor in the U.S. around World War II, and the institutions were largely replaced by the foster care system.But in parts…
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Missouri is being sued over allegations of inappropriately providing psychotropic drugs to foster care children.Two national child advocacy groups and…
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Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens has found a treasure trove in the governor's mansion storage locker.Greitens says she heard that there might be some…
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Young adults in the custody of the state who earn money from work or job training may have funds deposited in a trust fund under a measure sent to…
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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon vetoed the "paycheck protection" bill Tuesday, but he also signed legislation covering a broad range of issues. The bills and…
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Governor Jay Nixon signed two bills today to better assist children in foster care with the transition to adulthood. The new laws allow young people up to…
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Children leaving Missouri's foster care system after their 18th birthday would be able to return to state custody under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon.The…
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The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to a bill that would require older children in foster care to visit colleges.Under the legislation,…
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The age older youth could re-enter foster care would be raised from 18 to 21 under new legislation approved by the Missouri Senate on Thursday.Currently…
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Foster care can be difficult for many reasons: stress on the family, forced assimilation into a new environment for the child and a lack of resources can…