Foster Care Counts
Foster youth who received the laptops reported better quality relationships with their biological families, improved feelings of social connectedness and a more positive outlook on life, according to the survey. “It’s not just an emotional help, but academic performance is impacted and social connections as well,” Wechsler said. “It’s more […]
Helping Foster Youth, One Laptop at a Time
LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2014 – Foster Care Counts, the non-profit organization founded by Jeanne Pritzker that’s dedicated to raising awareness and serving the needs of foster youth and families in Los Angeles, will host its sixth annual Foster Mother’s Day celebration Sunday, May 11. Together with numerous community-based organizations […]