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A new report provides state data profiles that trace the experiences of young people ages 14 to 21 who were in foster care between 2006 and 2021. In Arkansas, the number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly. Youth age 14 and up in foster care dropped from 28% in 2006 to 20% in 2021.
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The Children's Shelter of Walnut Ridge, which has provided a safe haven for children in need since 2009, has been forced to close its doors due to the Family First Prevention Services Act.
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One local organization is actively looking for volunteers to tackle the overcrowded foster care system in the state.Member station KUAR reported Thursday…