Braam v. State of Washington: Youth Law News Articles

WA Meets Just 6 of 22 Outcomes, but Improvements Seen in Children's Health, Safety, and Stability

Youth Law News, January-March 2011
While Washington has met only six of the outcomes established for Braam v. Washington, it has made improvements that affect children’s health, safety, and stability.

WA Foster Parent Survey Shows Signs of Improvement in Foster Care

Youth Law News, July-September 2009
The third annual survey of foster parents and other caregivers in Washington State shows significant gains in the number of children receiving monthly caseworker visits, and other improvements.

Braam v. State of Washington: New Developments Under the Reform Process

Youth Law News, Jan-March 2007
Tremendous progress has been made in the almost three years since the settlement agreement in Braam v. State of Washington was signed.

Braam v. State of Washington: A Blueprint for Child Welfare Reform

Youth Law News, April-June 2006
Two years ago, in the early hours of July 31, 2004, parties in Braam v. State of Washington reached an historic settlement, creating a blueprint for reform of the child welfare system in that state.

State Supreme Court in Washington Recognizes Constitutional Rights of Foster Children

Youth Law News, January-March 2004
Cory was 3 years old when she was taken from her parents’ home,where she was physically and sexually abused, and placed in the custody of Washington state’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

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