Did you know that teachers and school personnel can become licensed foster parents for vulnerable children and youth? Because of your education, training, and experience with youth and families, you are uniquely positioned to…

U.S. District Judge Goodwin’s recent statement about West Virginia’s foster care system—calling out years of inaction, bureaucratic indifference, shocking neglect, and temporary fixes—is painfully accurate. There is plenty of blame to go around. Blame, however, leads nowhere. Instead, we must focus on real solutions, starting with…

The NYAP/Chance Program, a national program with roots in Jacksonville, has not only brought attention to the critical issues of human trafficking but has also provided much-needed resources and hope to those affected.

As a foster parent and now advocate in the social work field, I own my humanity, flaws and all. Learning through hard knocks tends to be a norm for anyone investing in children, whether they be a parent or professional.

6-year-old unaccompanied Maria, a child from Honduras, was referred to NYAP’S La Jornada program after her “alleged” parents were determined to not be her biological parents but were actually perpetrators of abuse and abor exploitation. Maria reported that she was a victim of sexual abuse by relatives, forced labor, and neglect by caregivers in her home country. Keep reading to learn more about Maria’s story.

There is a tremendous need for foster parents for young people in the LGBTQ+ community. NYAP will help you every step of the way. Open your home and your heart to help a young person who needs your love and support.