Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Politics WA lawmakers look to keep families together in foster care reform The legislation emerged from meetings of parents, agencies, advocates and others seeking to turn ‘foster care on its head.’ by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Equity Big wins for kids caught in foster care crisis Gov. Jay Inslee signs legislation to create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. Rep. Ruth Kagi, wearing a blue jacket, looks over his shoulder. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / July 10, 2017
Equity Finally, a foster-care fix - but who will pay? Hundreds rallied at the state Capitol Feb. 10 for children who are either homeless or in foster care. by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / February 14, 2017
Equity Will the Legislature do what’s needed for foster care? Hundreds rallied at the state Capitol Feb. 10 for children who are either homeless or in foster care. by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / April 25, 2017
Equity Head trauma, painful restraints: WA foster kids face abuse out of state The state removed foster kids from an Iowa facility following reports of abuse, but red flags abound at other group homes. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / February 5, 2019
Politics Foster kids trapped as WA system collapses Washington kids are being warehoused in hotels and shipped out of state. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / September 21, 2018