Posts Tagged ‘Indiana Connected By 25’
First Report on Foster Youth and Education Released
Indiana Connected By 25 says the State needs to do more to help Indiana foster youth succeed in school. The comments come after the release of the State’s first annual report on foster youth education outcomes. The report will be discussed at next Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting. The report was mandated by House…
Read MoreIndiana Foster Youth to Receive National Award
Indiana foster youth Joshua Christian has been recognized for his advocacy by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Christian is a sophomore at Marian University, a member of the Indiana Youth Advisory Board and a Jim Casey Young Fellow. He is one of 12 recipients of the 2018 Adoption Excellence Award who…
Read MoreFoster Care Bill Unanimously Approved
The Indiana Senate unanimously approved a foster care bill Tuesday that aims to improve education outcomes for thousands of Indiana foster youth. The 50-0 vote in favor of the bill sends the measure back to the Indiana House. Lawmakers there can vote to approve Senate changes or send the bill to a conference committee to…
Read MoreMonnett hired as director of advancement
Indiana Connected By 25 has hired Scott D. Monnett. He will serve as the new director of advancement. Monnett has more than 15 years of experience. He has worked in fundraising, community relations, annual giving, partnership engagement and organization development. Prior to taking the role at the nonprofit serving foster youth, Monnett worked in the…
Read MoreTamika Catchings to keynote event
Indiana Connected By 25 is pleased to announce that four-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner, WNBA Champion and MVP Tamika Catchings will give an inspiring keynote speech at an evening benefiting foster youth. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, and will raise funds for the nonprofit’s programs. Catchings Helps Foster Youth “Indiana Connected By…
Read MoreNonprofit Adds to Board of Directors
Indianapolis-based Nonprofit Elects Two New Board Members Nonprofit Indiana Connected By 25 is pleased to announce the election of Heather Neal and Beth Bray to the organization’s Board of Directors. Indiana Connected By 25 is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit focused on ensuring that every foster child in Indiana has the skills needed to succeed by the…
Read MoreFoster Youth Organization Hires Leader
Indianapolis-based nonprofit Indiana Connected By 25, which serves foster youth who are aging out of the system, has selected Brent Kent to serve as the organization’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Kent was formerly the state director of StudentsFirst Indiana, where he successfully pushed for stronger charter school accountability and teacher preparation program reforms. Why…
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