Just in Time For Foster Youth Lends Perspective on Spike in Teens Entering Foster Care

by | Mar 30, 2023 | IN THE NEWS

A rise in abuse cases in San Diego County has led to a spike in teenagers entering foster care. With a shortage of foster homes, teenagers placed at Polinsky Children’s Center has reached a five-year high. CBS 8 reporter Carlo Cecchetto visited the Just in Time Mission Valley office to chat with JIT’s Chief Advocacy & Community Empowerment Officer, Simone Hidds-Monroe to gain insight on challenges that teens and transition age foster youth face after they are introduced to the child welfare system.

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Recently, Just in Time CEO Don Wells and participant Nyla visited the CBS8 studio to talk about the critical resources and relationships that empower youth, like Nyla, to overcome challenges and reach their goals.Watch NEWS STORy Below

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