A Reflection on SJN

A Reflection on SJN

The Solutions Journalism Team shares how their experience with SJN has impacted them for the better. This story is a part of the Solutions Journalism Network Media Challenge, where we report on solutions to mental health issues within the juvenile justice and foster...
Cake4Kids is Serving Up Joy

Cake4Kids is Serving Up Joy

How a California-based organization is providing celebratory cakes for youth in the foster care system. This story is a part of the Solutions Journalism Network Media Challenge, where we report on solutions to mental health issues within the juvenile justice and...
4/10 SJN Curated News

4/10 SJN Curated News

Increasing rates of youths entering foster care after a parent or guardian is detained by immigration agents   On February 10th, 2026, reporter Jackie Llanos covered a story on the increasing rates of children whose families have been detained by Immigration...

SJN Rise Above

Creating Normalcy: How Rise Above Supports Foster Youth Through Extracurricular Opportunities BRISTOL, RI | “Raven has never had the opportunity to participate in any sports or after school activities due to financial constraints,” said her foster parents. “Being...
3/18 Curated News

3/18 Curated News

This curated news involved three stories. The first one talks about the Rhode Island Supreme Court ruling that municipalities are not required to pay for the general education costs of students in state custody placed in residential facilities unless special education...