Ronald E. Richter: JCCA - Children's Welfare, A Calling

Happily the number of children in foster care has decreased dramatically, yet Ronald Richter, JCCA’s leadership notes challenges today’s kids face, entering foster care: many have never been to a dentist, have had inadequate medical care, family violence; difficulties that bring these children closer to the criminal justice system. JCCA and fellow agencies work towards stability, life skills, job skills, education support. Cuts in Medicaid will affect agencies ability to lead kids out of foster care!