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“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.