Celebrate National Foster Care Month With These Austin Organizations

How you can help a kid – or two – in the system

"...It’s no secret: Texas’ foster care system could really use some more helping hands...."

May 1, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Jared Leto Sings for Kids in Foster Care

Then invites them to 30 Seconds to Mars concert

"...small talk with a group of Austin youth in foster care or who have been adopted. “Fifty-three!” shouted one...."

April 5, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Supports Strayhorn on Foster Care System

"...come as a surprise to Texas officials [“Strayhorn Blasts Foster Care System,” News, June 30]. What is surprising is..."

July 5, 2006 Postmarks

Strayhorn Blasts Foster Care System

Comptroller releases findings of two-year investigation

"...subjected to double jeopardy when they enter the state's foster care system, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn charged last week..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Foster Families for Furry Friends

TLAC and AHS want you!

"...pup), but you're still just not sure? Why not foster!..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...out, "Say his name!" The crowd roared back, "Garrett Foster!" "Say his name!" "Garrett Foster!" The call and response..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Community-Building Musician Ruthie Foster Honored with Star Outside the Paramount

“We take care of our own, Austin!”

"...Friends, family, and fans of Ruthie Foster braved frigid temperatures and downtown parking headaches on Saturday..."

Nov. 21, 2022 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Foster Kids' Rights Violated

Judge rules Texas' foster care system unconstitutional

"...The Texas foster care system violates the U.S. constitution: That's the stern..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Foster Boy

The for-profit foster system exposed in this heartrending drama

"...an orphaned young Black man take on the for-profit foster care industry in this drama backed by Shaquille O'Neal...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review

People Who "Don't Care"

"...brewing beneath the city's foundations. People's propensity to “not care” when it comes to issues of morality will quickly..."

Aug. 15, 2020 Postmarks

UT Austin’s Gender and Sexuality Center Takes Care of Young Adults

Queer students find sanctuary and support at the GSC

"...The GSC aims to foster dialogue not only within the center but also outside..."

Aug. 9, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Music for the Soul

Michael Franti spearheads KING fundraiser Thursday

"...To Michael Franti, the topic of children in foster care is a personal one. Consquently, when he was..."

Sept. 17, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas

Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, Texas' foster care system is broken, its voters are disenfranchised, its..."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Save the Puppies!

Austin Humane Society needs volunteers to foster kitties and puppies

"...Humane Society is looking for volunteers to join its foster family program...."

June 29, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fifty Shades Freed

Mr. and Mrs. Grey break out the whips one last time

"...biggest takeaway from the film is that the American foster-care system has failed us all. And that’s super sexy...."

Feb. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Short Term 12

This indie drama starring Brie Larson has an emotional honesty that reaps fans and awards.

"...year, is largely set within a facility that houses foster-care and other troubled kids while social services try to..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Checking In to Short Term 12

Brie Larson talks about the drama and heart of foster care

"...Brie Larson walked in the shoes of Grace, a caregiver in the new foster care drama Short Term 12,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Kiwi comedy offers a wealth of belly laughs

"...of this family-friendly tale of a troubled teen in foster care who takes up with an unconventional couple who..."

July 15, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...us and we are sorry that we cannot take care of you," reads a letter mailed in December to..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Food and Wine Alliance Awards 2014 Grants

Five winners share $30,000

"...of the locavore movement, this year's winners all help foster community...."

Dec. 10, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...Services caseworkers who'd come to take custody of 22 foster boys, ages 12-17, all of whom the agency had..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As a retired career counselor for people with disabilities, I can testify that..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Nowhere to Go

The struggles of homeless teenagers and young adults often go overlooked in Austin

"...spent the majority of her childhood trapped in the foster care system. "I feel like every person I was..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...welfare providers to discriminate against LGBTQ youth and would-be foster parents, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...this particular measure, which would prohibit the placement of foster children in gay or lesbian households, the articulate, soft-spoken..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...the other hand, many state leaders had quite the scare this past election, and Team Blue flipped 12 seats..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Think of the Children

Can the Lege fix Child Protective Services?

"...2017, the state's longstanding problems have manifested within its foster care system, and the roughly 30,000 children held in..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strayhorn on Woodside Trails

Former comptroller defends her actions on foster care

"...2003, when a series of articles regarding the state's foster-care system, and the possibility of financial improprieties by at..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In Search of Homosexual Activity

"...seek to ban gays and lesbians from adopting or fostering children in the State of Texas...."

March 19, 1999 News Feature

Full Circle

The gospel according to Ruthie Foster

"...The opening lines of Ruthie Foster's new album Let It Burn peel back a prayer..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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