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To the Social Workers Who Quietly Changed the Course of My Life
Most social workers never get to see how the story ends. BSF's Robyn Harvey wrote this open letter during Social Work Month to the guidance counselors, caseworkers, placement workers, and therapists whose small decisions quietly shaped the course of her life and the lives of the children in her care.
How Illinois Youth Got The Hair Care Bill Passed
When youth in Illinois DCFS care identified equitable hair care as a statewide priority, they didn't just talk about it; they turned it into law. Here's how the Illinois State Youth Advisory Board for youth in care, in partnership with Loyola University Chicago, helped young people transform lived experience into lasting policy change.
South Carolina Gun Safety Cafés: Strengthening Families for Violence Prevention
Guns are now the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in South Carolina. In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Public Health, we've adapted the Parent Café model to address gun safety and nonviolence, taking a two-generation approach.