YLAT in the news: 2000 - 2007
In 2007, the accomplishments of YLAT member Kala Clark were featured in a CBS Evening News segment, “From foster child to fostering change: Teen helps create law to reunite brothers and sisters from broken homes,” reported by Kelly Wallace. The feature focused on the successful efforts to pass a law that gives foster children visitation rights with their siblings. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/27/eveningnews/main3209977.shtm
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In 2006, the Portland Press Herald and MaineToday.com profiled YLAT member Kala Clark for her accomplishments in championing the passage of sibling rights legislation. Maine Today.com, 20 Below 20: Recognizing Maine’s Young Unsung Heroes: Kala Clark.
http://20below.mainetoday.com/20/nominees/kala_clark.html
In 2006, an article on “Youth voices for change” in Voice, a publication of Casey Family Services, acknowledged Maine’s YLAT for its groundbreaking work in assisting the state child welfare organization to draft policy regarding siblings in foster care.
http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org/pdfs/voice%20win06.pdf
In 2004, O (The Oprah magazine) contained an article written by ABC’s Cynthia McFadden that profiled Amber, a youth leader in YLAT, illustrating her courage in seeking to improve her life circumstances even in the face of adversity.
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In 2002, the Portland Press Herald published a feature article profiling three YLAT members, their hopes for their futures and their desire to instill hope in other youth. Ricks, S. "Helping hope give birth to young dreams," Portland Press Herald, June 24, 2002.
In 2002, Children’s Voice, a publication of the Child Welfare League of America, presented an article on college tuition waivers for youth in foster care. Particular attention was given to the Maine tuition waiver law, with an emphasis on YLAT’s crucial role in advocating for the program before the state legislature. Mack, K. “YLAT Advocates for Tuition Waiver,” Children’s Voice, May/June 2002, http://www.cwla.org/articles/cv0205youthcare.htm
In 2000, the Bangor Daily News published an article that profiled members of YLAT, describing their leadership activities, their motivation, and the impact that they were having. Cohen, R. E. Foster kids fight to end stigma. Bangor, ME: Bangor Daily News, July 17, 2000.
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