November 14, 2007 — This month's New York Times three-part series on the struggles of minority-run foster care agencies in New York City found "a trail of scandals and disappointments, as well as a new commitment to better caring for the city’s vulnerable black and Latino children."

The November 7 front page wrap-up provides thoughtful perspective and a platform for instant dialogue on the critical issues raised by these reports. The series included:

• Day 1: Breach of Faith [1]
• Day 2: How Long Did the City Know? [2]
• Day 3: We Always Wanted Our Own [3]

Ask About New York Foster Care— Expert Q&A [4]
In the related City Room blog [5], writers Benjamin Weiser and Leslie Kaufman, along with a panel of experts, answered readers' thoughtful questions. Among the questions:

• What is the foster care rate of minorities compared with white children?

• Are any statistics kept on how foster care kids turn out?

• Is there not a federal law that requires states to establish [a program of volunteer advocates for children in foster care]?

• What is gained by minority-run agencies?

• What happens to foster children when they are old enough to leave the system?

Let us know, please, if you post a question: send the link to weekly@connectforkids.org [6].