Foster Care Reforms – Florida

Nation is watching Florida’s new foster-care reforms, By Kate Santich, May 9, 2013, Orlando Sentinel: “For thousands of foster kids across Florida, life is about to become a little more ‘normal.’ Under newly passed laws being watched by much of the nation, children growing up in the state’s care will soon be allowed to play sports, sleep over at a friend’s house, go to a movie or do any of the things other children do without their caretakers having to pursue background checks and court orders. Also, instead of having to leave foster care on their 18th birthdays, they’ll have the option of staying until age 21 as long as they’re going to school, working or getting job training…”