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  • Nourishment was Scarce in Her Foster Home, but Plentiful at L.A. Kitchen

    Holden Slattery

    April 19, 2018 |

    The Chronicle of Social Change |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    L.A. Kitchen, a California non-profit organization, offers a creative approach that combines job training, healthy eating, and a reduction of food waste. The program trains youth coming out of foster care, giving them food-industry skills that will help them succeed. Upon completing the training program, 85% of participants have jobs, a success rate that is inspiring other organizations to work on supporting foster youth.

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  • Can Churches Help Supply the Foster Homes L.A. County Needs?

    Holden Slattery

    May 17, 2017 |

    The Chronicle of Social Change |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    Los Angeles County has lost half of its foster homes and is projected to sink further into a deficit over the coming years, which is a concerning for the future of foster children. Recently, faith communities have become more involved in this problem including having events at churches to allow potential foster families to learn about fostering and apply quickly.

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