Teen who aged out of foster care helps pass two new Tennessee laws

Teen who aged out of foster care helps pass two new Tennessee laws

Now 19, Brinen is helping change what that future looks like for others like her.

How one Tennessee foster care kid helped enshrine rights for the next generation

Ella Brinen leads a student protest against legislation that would allow teachers and school staff to carry guns at school during during the 2024 legislative session.(Blaise Gainey / WPLN News )The Tennessee Statehouse voted unanimously to pass the Foster Care Youth Bill of Rights, which guarantees all kids in foster care access to an education, medical care and a safe environment, free from abuse, neglect and pests. The bill also ensures that f…

Former foster youth inspires new Tennessee law

"We are your children, and we are begging you for your support."Tennessee legislators are hoping to come through with that supportpassing two bills this week, g

Stand up for youth in foster care before time runs out! - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Our Washington state youth in foster care are facing a critical moment. As the legislative session draws to a close, proposed budget cuts threaten vital educational support programs that help these resilient young people succeed in school and beyond. Youth in foster care already face significant educational barriers – each school change can set them back months in learning. Without these support services, graduation rates could plummet, closing …