Traumatic experiences can have ripple effects that permeate across many aspects of people's lives. For students, adverse ...

In February 2021, at the beginning of the second year of the pandemic, The Body Keeps the Score shot up to the No. 1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. The book, which was published in 2014, ...

When foster youth act out, whether through tantrums, withdrawal, or defiance, society too often labels them as “problem kids.” Teachers may see them as disruptive, caregivers describe them as ...

Growing up in today’s complex world is challenging for any child, but being a foster child adds another layer of difficulty. As someone who has worked with foster youth for many years, I have ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Studies estimate that up to 90% of children in foster care have experienced trauma, ...

In Washington state, thousands of children and youth are in foster care - each deserving the chance to thrive. Yet many carry the weight of trauma which can have a lasting impact on mental and ...

A new pilot study by University of Cincinnati researchers finds that foster caregivers across the U.S. need more accessible, ongoing and community-driven training. Government data shows that from 2014 ...