Julie Christie

2 weeks ago | wesa.fm | Julie Christie |Steve Volk |Resolve Philly

Counties across Pennsylvania are taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to kids in foster care, a practice some child advocates equate to stealing. These local agencies contend the practice is allowed under law and needed to offset the cost of care. But it’s often done without a child’s knowledge and how some counties use the money is unclear. “This money belongs to these kids,” said state Rep.

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Christie |Steve Volk

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Counties across Pennsylvania are taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to kids in foster care, a practice some child advocates equate to stealing. These local agencies contend the practice is allowed under law and needed to offset the cost of care.

3 weeks ago | dailycourier.com | Julie Christie |Steve Volk

Counties across Pennsylvania are taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to kids in foster care, a practice some child advocates equate to stealing. These local agencies contend the practice is allowed under law and needed to offset the cost of care. But it’s often done without a child’s knowledge and how some counties use the money is unclear. kAm“%9:D >@?6J 36=@?8D E@ E96D6 <:5D[” D2:5 DE2E6 #6A] #:4< zC2;6HD<: Ws][ !9:=256=A9:2[X H9@ =2DE J62C :?EC@5F465 2 3:A2CE:D2?

3 weeks ago | abc27.com | Julie Christie |Steve Volk

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Resolve Philly and Spotlight PA partnered to investigate how county foster care agencies across Pennsylvania take Social Security money owed to children in their care.

3 weeks ago | abc27.com | Julie Christie |Steve Volk

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Counties across Pennsylvania are taking millions of dollars in Social Security benefits owed to kids in foster care, a practice some child advocates equate to stealing. These local agencies contend the practice is allowed under law and needed to offset the cost of care.