Fostering Media Connections

04/09/2026

Today is — a national day of action to support the local news that keeps communities informed, connected and strong. Sign up for one of The Imprint’s regional newsletters to stay up-to-date on local child welfare reporting in California, Georgia, Minnesota, New York and Texas.

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03/20/2026

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03/19/2026

Sunshine Week reminds us that transparency matters and so does your support. Your donation helps us continue bringing truth, clarity, and accountability to our community.

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03/18/2026

We’re halfway through Sunshine Week – and our Circle of Supporters has generously offered to match donations up to $2,500 to help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal. This means your financial support for The Imprint's child welfare and youth justice coverage will go twice as far this week.

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03/17/2026

Sunshine Week is the perfect time to support transparent, impactful journalism.

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03/16/2026

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03/16/2026

03/16/2026

We’re excited is here and proud to join government organizations, news outlets and civic groups in highlighting the significance of and accountability.

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01/31/2026

Amid intense ICE enforcement in Minnesota, legal advocates are urging immigrant parents to make child care plans in case they are detained or deported, including using notarized Delegation of Parental Authority forms so trusted adults can legally make decisions for their children.

Advocates say these forms can help avoid foster care and serious instability, allowing another adult to provide care, make medical and educational decisions, and supervise the children while parents are detained.

Click the link to read more: https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/make-plans-for-your-kids-minnesota-advocates-urge-immigrant-parents-in-ice-crosshairs/270656

Reporting by Hana Ikramuddin.

01/13/2026

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01/09/2026

The Imprint proudly features the work of young writers with lived experience in the child welfare and youth justice systems. Youth Voices Rising Editor Tracey Onyenacho selected 10 pieces from 2025 to feature in our year-end roundup.

Some of the strongest Youth Voices Rising pieces published by The Imprint in 2025, all written by youth with lived experience.

01/08/2026

Thanks to readers like you who donated to Fostering Media Connections and our programs – The Imprint, Youth Voices Rising, SafeCamp Audio and Fostering Families Today – we raised $51,790 through our campaign, exceeding our goal to raise $50,000.

Because of your generosity, we’re equipped and inspired to continue delivering the trustworthy journalism we all need in 2026 and beyond.