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The Mockingbird Society’s 4th Annual Benefit Luncheon 30 June 2010At The Mockingbird Society, our commitment and passion lie in...
Join us for the Foster Youth and Alumni Leadership Summit 2010 11 May 2010
One United Voice for Change Join us on Friday, June 25th...
Save the Date: Foster Youth and Alumni Leadership Summit 7 April 2010
ONE UNITED VOICE FOR CHANGE June 24 & 25, 2010 •...
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Advocacy
The Mockingbird Society 2010 Legislative Summary: Bringing Hope to Youth and Alumni of Foster Care 4 May 2010This year an uncertain economic climate challenged our Legislators to...
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The Mockingbird Times
July 2010 Mockingbird Times 15 July 2010Vol. XI, Issue VII >>Safety Key Topic at 2010 Summit by...
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Foster-child project recasts picture of a family 21 October 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 The Washington Post’s Petula Dvorak reports on the Mockingbird Family Model Replication sites in Washington DC. Source: The Washington Post ...
Adequate Legal Representation for Foster Youth in Dependency Hearings 9 August 2009
Under Washington State law, youth 12 and older may request an attorney to represent them in their dependency proceedings. Across Washington State, there is inconsistency...
News Release: Foster Youth and Alumni Leadership Summit 8 July 2009
JUNE 29, 2009 – SEATTLE 30 youth and alumni of foster care from across Washington State had the opportunity yesterday to educate and encourage child...
2009 Legislative Testimonies 26 March 2009
Fostering Connections (HB 1961) March 26, 2009 Christina Koshney and Jim Theofelis testify before the Seante Human Services and Corrections Committee on behalf of HB...
Seattle Voices Interview with Jim Theofelis 17 March 2009
March 17, 2009 Seattle Voices host Eric Lui interviews The Mockingbird Society Director Jim Theofelis. Source: Seattle Voices Click here to view more ...
Foster Youths Rally to Right Possible Cuts to Funding 14 February 2009
February 14, 2009 The Olympian’s Adam Wilson reports on The Mockingbird Society’s Youth Advocacy Day. Source: The Olympian Click here to view more The Olympian’s photo gallery: http://www.theolympian.com/localgallery/gallery/758251.html ...
Hundreds to Rally to Save Program for Foster Kids 13 February 2009
February 13, 2009 KING 5 reports on The Mockingbird Society’s Youth Advocacy Day. Source: KING 5 Click here to view more ...
Don’t Cut Rent Program, Former Foster Kids Plead 13 February 2009
February 13, 2009 The Olympian’s Adam Wilson reports on The Mockingbird Society’s Youth Advocacy Day. Source: Tacoma News Tribune Click here to view more ...
The Conversation with Ross Reynolds 13 February 2009
February 13, 2009 Ross Reynolds host of The Conversation interviews Georgina Ramirez, The Mockingbird Society’s Resource Specialist for Region 5, about Foster Care to 21 (HB...
Seattle Treatment Centers Face Massive Deficits 7 February 2009
February 7, 2009 KING 5 interviews Jim Theofelis in a news feature about the closing of local treatment centers for youth due to state funding cuts. Source:...
Youth Support Foster Care Bill 3 February 2009
February 3, 2006 KPLU’s Liam Moriarty discusses Washington State’s policies regarding youth aging out of the foster care system. Source: KPLU 88.5 FM Click here to view more ...
The Mockingbird Family Model Highlighted as a Model Respite Program 12 January 2009
January 12, 2009 The Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) was highlighted as one of eight “model respite programs” by the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids. Source: The Collaboration for AdoptUsKids Click...
Williams Kastner’s Julio Carranza Appointed President of The Mockingbird Society 16 December 2008
December 16, 2008 Seattle attorney Julio Carranza has been elected President of The Mockingbird Society Board of Directors, an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives...
Life After Foster Care 7 May 2008
May 7, 2008 NPR panel discussion featuring Jim Theofelis, Executive Director of The Mockingbird Society. Source: KUOW 94.9 Click here to view more ...
Foster Care: Worthy Legal Pilot 30 January 2008
January 30, 2008 The Seattle PI Editorial Board expresses support for HB3048 which would authorize attorneys for foster children aged 12 and over. Source: Seattle PI Click here...
Laws Give Older Foster Kids More Medical, Housing, College Help 4 May 2007
May 4, 2007 Overview of the new laws that broaden medical coverage, offer rent assistance, and more (See Legislative Achievements). Source: Komo4 News Click here to view more ...
The Conversation: Interview with Jim Theofelis & Mellissa Stringer 23 March 2007
March 23, 2007 “What Happens After Foster Care?” — Jim Theofelis and Mellissa Stringer discuss the need for more benefits for youth aging out of foster...
Foster Care: Logical Solution 14 January 2007
January 14, 2007 Seattle P-I Editorial Board supports extended Medicaid coverage for foster youth aging out of care. Source: Seattle P-I Click here to view more ...
Bill Makes Education an Incentive for Foster Kids 11 February 2006
February 11, 2006 Staying in school after age 18 could get easier. By Claudia Rowe, P-I Reporter (See Legislative Achievements) Source: Seatte P-I Click here to view...
More Like Family 19 January 2006
January 19, 2006 Bills aim to give a hand up to teens who ‘age-out’ of the child welfare system. By Benjamin Shors, Staff Writer Source: Spokesman Review Click here...
Capitol Watch: Beat It, Kids 18 January 2006
January 18, 2006 Editorial featuring Misty Lou Cook from The Mockingbird Society. Source: Seattle P-I Click here to view more ...
Foster Kids Pushed Out of the Nest Too Early 20 December 2005
December 20, 2005 Foster kids get the boot when they turn 18 whether they’re ready or not. By Mary Lou Dickerson and Jim Theofelis, Guest Columnists Source:...
Foster Families Love “Grandma’s House” 25 November 2005
November 25, 2005 New ‘hub’ home gives kids and parents the help and care of an extended clan. By Claudia Rowe, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter Source: Seattle P-I Click here...
New Newspaper Staff Shares Background of Homelessness and Foster Care 30 April 2002
April 30, 2002 Introduction to the Mockingbird Times at its onset. Source: Children’s Bureau Express Click here to view more ...
Teen Journalists Learn the Power — and Responsibility — of the Press 8 April 2002
April 8, 2002 A congratulations to the Mockingbird Times for being the first national monthly newspaper produced by youth in foster care. By Candy Hatcher, Seattle Post-Intelligencer...
Legislation Promotes Foster Children’s Sibling Ties 26 February 2002
February 26, 2002 Source: Seattle P-I Senate Bill 6702 would encourage adoptive parents to maintain connections with birth siblings. By Rebecca Cook, Associated Press Click here to view more ...
New State Task Force Targets Foster Kids 2 February 2002
February 2, 2002 Washington State establishes a task force to improve treating and housing solutions. By Kimberly B. Marlowe, Seattle Times staff reporter Source: The Seattle Times Click here...
Mockingbird Times Comes Out Singing 30 September 2001
September 30, 2001. The Mockingbird Times is a voice for homeless and foster youth. By Deborah Fisher Source: Connect for Kids Click here to view more ...
Foster-care System to be Scrutinized by Its Charges 6 August 2001
August 6, 2001 Young writers hope to educate public with the Mockingbird Times. By Keiko Morris, Seattle Times staff reporter Source: The Seattle Times Click here to view more ...
P-I Focus: Money Is At the Root of Change in Child Welfare System 5 August 2001
August 5, 2001 More money is needed to enact necessary changes in the child welfare system. By guest columnist Jim Theofelis Source: Seattle P-I Click here to view more ...