John Burton Advocates for Youth in the News
- “Non-Profit Launches Major Initiative to Tackle Students’ Basic Needs Insecurity.” The College Post, November 22, 2019.
- St. Amour, Madeline. “Grants Focused on Basic Needs.” Inside Higher Ed, November 20, 2019.
- “ECMC Foundation Launches Basic Needs Initiative.” Cision PR Newswire, November 19, 2019.
- Dembicki, Matthew. “ECMC Foundation Launches Basic Needs Initiative.“ Community College Daily, November 19, 2019.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “Facing rising Homelessness, Los Angeles Adds Hundreds of Beds for Older Foster Youths.” The Chronicle of Social Change, November 15, 2019.
- Smith, Ashley. “California community colleges work to solve housing for foster youths,” EdSource, September 12, 2019.
- Simonton, Stell. “Youth in Foster Care Navigate Challenges as They Look Toward College.” Youth Today, August 1, 2019.
- Poblete, Pati. “The Swearing Samaritan: Think You Know John Burton? Think Again.” San Francisco Magazine, July 2019.
- Harlan, Sparky and John Burton. “How Legislation would Help California’s Homeless Youth.” Mercury News, June 30, 2019.
- Waters, Rob. “Despite Enrollment Growth, Graduating from College Still a Struggle for many California Foster Youth.” EdSource, June 26, 2019.
- “Governor Gavin Newsom Congratulates JBAY Graduates.” Youtube, May 31, 2019.
- Burton, John. “Opinion: Forget Rich Parents Buying Admissions. Here’s California’s Real College Scandal.” The Sacramento Bee, May 7, 2019.
- Frank, Mello. “Cal Grant Expansion Tops List of College Affordability Bills: Track Them Here.” Cal Matters. May 6, 2019.
- Waters, Rob. “Despite Education Reforms, Foster Students in California Lag Far Behind on Multiple Measures.” EdSource, April 26, 2019.
- Tiano, Sara. “Five California Counties Honored for Helping Foster Youth Apply for College Financial Aid.” The Chronicle of Social Change, April 5, 2019.
- “Children Deserve Success Program Earns Statewide Recognition.” Highland Community News, April 4, 2019.
- “Nevada County Wins California FAFSA Challenge Dedicated to Helping Foster Youth Apply for College Financial Aid.“ YubaNet.com, April 1, 2019.
- “Senator Portantino Introduces Legislation to Aid Homeless College Students in California.” The Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley Journal, March 6, 2019.
- Tiano, Sara. “California Looks to Expand Financial Aid Access for Foster Youth.” The Chronicle of Social Change, January 29, 2019.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “Report: Extended Foster Care in California Boosts Wealth, Stability.” The Chronicle of Social Change, January 24, 2019.
- “New Initiative Helps Foster Youth Apply for College Financial Aid,” CSBA Blog, January 24, 2019.
- “California Conversations: John Burton.” The California Channel, January 23, 2019.
- Canto, Minerva. “California Foster Students Get Patchwork of College Support,” Youth Today, January 17, 2019.
- Downing, Shane. “Former Foster Youth Takes Leading Role in Ending California’s Youth Homelessness Crisis,” The Chronicle of Social Change, December 7, 2018.
- Stone, Ashley. “Financial Aid Strings Are A One-Way Ticket Out of College for Foster Youth,” The Chronicle of Social Change, December 6, 2018.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “In America’s Homelessness Epicenter, Local Leaders Propose Supports for Systems-Involved Youth,” The Chronicle of Social Change, November 27, 2018.
- “County Works to Improve College Access for Foster, Probation Youth,” SCVNews, October 3, 2018.
- “Governor Brown Announces Appointments,” CA.gov, September 21, 2018.
- Rechdahl, Katy. “What’s Hindering Most Youth in Foster Care From Studying After High School?,” Youth Today, September 13, 2018.
- “Orange County lauded for supporting educational goals foster youth,” Orange County Breeze, July 24, 2018.
- Tiano, Sara. “California Advocates Receive Federal Award for Helping Foster Youth Succeed in College,” The Chronicle of Social Change, July 20, 2018.
- “Foster Youth in College,” Inside California Education, May 23, 2018.
- City News Service. “Unplanned Pregnancies More Likely With Foster Kids, Study Shows,” KFI AM 640, May 2018.
- Raucher, Debbie. “FAFSA Challenge and SB 940 Remove Barriers to Foster Youth College Success,” Perspectives, May 2018.
- Barries, Alexis. “Senate Bill 918 would address an all-too-common problem: Youth Homelessness,” San Francisco Chronicle, May 4, 2018.
- Walker, Taylor. “Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies Among LA County’s Foster Youth,” WitnessLA, May 3, 2018.
- “Foster Teens 2 1/2 Times More Likely To Have Unplanned Pregnancies,” MyNewsLA, May 1, 2018.
- Martínez, A. “Teen pregnancy rates in LA County’s foster care system are shockingly high. Here’s what’s being done,” 89.3 KPPC, May 1. 2018.
- Farah, Troy. “California Bill Would Help More Foster Youth Claim Financial Aid,” The Chronicle of Social Change, April 16, 2018.
- Sara Tiano. “California Counties Rewarded for Signing Foster Youth Up for College Aid,” The Chronicle of Social Change, April 10, 2018.
- Sequeira, Kate. “Graduate student advocates for foster youth college accessibility,” Daily Trojan, March 29, 2018.
- Mountain, Xavier. “Remove financial aid roadblocks to open college doors for California’s foster youths,” The Sacramento Bee, March 27, 2018.
- Guzman-Lopez, Adolfo. “College aid a game changer for foster youth, but many don’t apply,” 89.3 KPCC, February 19, 2018.
- Hansen, Todd. “Bill would give foster youth greater access to Cal Grant Financing,” Daily Republic, January 31, 2018.
- Hemmelgarn, Seth. “CA Legislators Announce Homeless Youth Bill.” The Bay Area Reporter, January 25, 2018.
- “New initiative helps foster youth apply for college financial aid,” CSBA Blog, January 24, 2018.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “A $200 Incentive to Get Current, Former Foster Youth Engaged on Sexual Health.” The Chronicle for Social Change, January 16, 2018.
- Decosta, Sunshine. “In California, A Push to Help More Foster Youth Get Financial Aid.” The Chronicle for Social Change, December 19, 2017.
- Kirby, Alisha. “Breaking Down Barriers for College-Going Foster Youth.” Cabinet Report, December 14, 2017.
- Wiltz Stateline, Teresa. “These States are Helping Former Foster Youth Navigate College.” PBS News Hour, December 7, 2017.
- Thompson, Sarah. “Tis’ the Season: Ticket to Dream Foundation Announces 2017 Grant Recipients and Ways to Support Foster Youth During the Holidays.” The Daily Telescope, December 6, 2017.
- Hutson, Dan. “Educational Results Partnership Study Uncovers Pathways to Foster Youth Success in Community Colleges.” Business Wire, November 29, 2017.
- Farah, Troy. “California Expands Community College Assistance for Current, Former Foster Youth.” The Chronicle of Social Change, November 24, 2017.
- “Arel Moodie Speaks on ‘Turning Dreams Into Degrees’ at Blueprint Success Conference.” Sentinel News Services, November 6, 2017.
- Slattery, Holden. “Conference Mines Strategies to Support the Educational Success of Foster Youth in College.” The Chronicle of Social Change, October 24, 2017.
- KMEX. “What is the situation of young people who grew up in the foster family system?”. Univision, October 16, 2017.
- McNeil, Anissa. “Interview with Debbie Raucher by Dr. Anissa McNeil.” FostertoFoster Radio, October 14, 2017.
- Slattery, Holden. “One-Third of California Foster Youth Leave Transitional Housing Involuntarily, Report Finds.” The Chronicle of Social Change, October 12, 2017.
- Barries, Alexis. “Help Foster Youth in California Speed Up Their Educational Dreams.” The Chronicle of Social Change, September 25, 2017.
- Cooley, Miles. “Children should not be the last.” La Opinion, Jun 6, 2017.
- Barries, Alexis. “Break the sad cycle of foster kids having foster kids.” Sacramento Bee, June 4, 2017.
- Gomez, Elena. “Foster Kids Graduate From College.” NBC San Diego Channel 7, May 31, 2017.
- Radio Bilingue. “Universitaria que vivió en hogares de crianza, inspira a niños que se las ven difícil en el sistema.” May 26, 2017.
- Shafer, Scott.”California Democratic Heavyweight John Burton Exiting The Political Stage.” KQED News, May 19, 2017.
- KDOC. “Graduation Ceremony.” May 17, 2017.
- KMEX. “Graduation Ceremony.” Univision, May 17, 2017.
- Maestas, Andrew.“Proposed bill seeks to aid foster youth with junior college.” The Connection, May 15, 2017
- Morain, Dan.”He was an orphan. Now he’s a lawyer to the stars on a mission to help foster kids” The Sacramento Bee, May 05, 2017.
- Opsahl, Robin. “Want Foster Students to Succeed in College? Bills Make Financial Aid Easier to Get.” The Sacramento Bee, March 17, 2017.
- Pierce, Margo. “ When Forever Homes Aren’t Forever.” The Contributor, February 20, 2017.
- Caen, Melissa. “John Burton Talks About Retirement, Trump and California’s Future.” KPIX 5-CBS Bay Area January 6, 2017.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “Report Analyzes THP-Plus and THP+FC Programs.” The Chronicle for Social Change October 19, 2016.
- Burton, John. “New Law Protects Foster Youth from Exploitation.” East Bay Times September 20, 2016.
- Burton, John. “Governor: Keep the Promise to Care for Mother-to-Be in Foster Care.” Sacramento Bee September 19, 2016.
- Jhabvala-Romero, Farida “Legislature Backs Bills to Support Foster Youth.” The California Report, August 26, 2016
- Renick, Christie. “California Bill to Increase Support for Pregnant Foster Youth Reaches Governor’s Desk. “ The Chronicle for Social Change August 25, 2016
- Editorial. “Congress.” San Francisco Chronicle July 20, 2016.
- Burton, John. “Our Kids Deserve Better Than Rushed Family First Bill.” The Chronicle for Social Change July 6, 2016.
- Loudenback, Jeremy. “California Budget Expands Support for Foster Youth with Children or in College.” The Chronicle for Social Change July 1, 2016.
- Tureck, Simone. “Chafee Education Grants: The Margin Between School and Survival.” The Chronicle for Social Change June 6, 2016.
- Heimpel, Daniel. “California, New York Bet on Foster Youth to Succeed in College.” The Chronicle for Social Change October 28, 2015.
- Kelly, John. “Advocates Bravely Seek Outcomes, Answers Over Safe Politics.” The Chronicle for Social Change September 14, 2015
- Clemmons, Melinda. “Oakland Former Foster Youth Named White House Champion of Change.” The Chronicle for Social Change June 17, 2015.
- Heimpel, Daniel. “Angel Enters Foster Care Through Probation’s Door.” The Chronicle for Social Change April 13, 2015.
- Rinker, Brian. “Locked Up and Locked Out.” The Chronicle for Social Change June 2, 2014.
- Yahya, Yanthy. “Priority Registration for Foster Youth Two Years Later: Challenges and Triumphs.” The Chronicle for Social Change June 2, 2014.
- Blackshere, Ryann. “California Governor Signs Bill Mandating the Collection of Data on Parenting Foster Youth.” The Chronicle for Social Change June 2, 2014.
- Burton, John. “California is Failing Homeless Youth.” San Jose Mercury News January 24, 2011.
- Burton, John. “Congress Must Step Up to Help Foster Youth.” San Francisco Chronicle July 22, 2008.
- Rothfeld, Michael. “Foster Care Pay is Called Inadequate.” San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2007.
- Guthrie, Julian. “Foster Care Overhaul- Some Say Long Overdue- On Governor’s Desk.” San Francisco Chronicle September 29, 2007.
- Steffans, Sara. “Group pushes to secure help for ex-foster youths.” Contra Costa Times August 10, 2007.
- Burton, John. “Our Foster Youth Need Support to Age 21.” San Francisco Chronicle August 5, 2007.
- Berstein, Nell. “When a Youth Worker Turns Policy Wonk.” Youth Today June 2007.
- Editorial. “Inconvenient Youth.” San Francisco Chronicle April 22, 2007.
- Burton, John. “Needed: A Safety Net.” San Francisco Chronicle April 8, 2007.
- Vogel, Nancy. “Accord Hikes Foster Care Budget” Los Angeles Times June 18, 2006.
- Khánh, Truong Phuoc. “Safety Net for Ex-Foster Kids.” San Jose Mercury News November 4, 2006.
- Editorial. “Foster Care’s Future.” San Francisco Chronicle November 2, 2006.
- Editorial. “No Refuge: A Way Home for Foster Youth.” San Francisco Chronicle February 12, 2006.
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