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Planning ahead in an age of longevity

Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan.

‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college

Sarah Wasch of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on the college aspirations of foster children.

College Hall seen through the archway of Fischer Fine Arts.

Awards and accolades for Penn faculty

A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn’s faculty across several schools.

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More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt

Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says people older than 65 are the fastest-growing homeless population in the U.S.

White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships

Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care.

Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep

Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends.

An unusual ‘village’ aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses the difficulty of recovering from substance abuse while being homeless.

Rising housing costs are pushing more seniors into homelessness

Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses homelessness among senior citizens.

Can $500 a month help Pierce County families long-term? Here’s what happened

The Center for Guaranteed Income Research of the School of Social Policy & Practice partnered with the City of Tacoma and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income to study the impact of monthly cash payments on low-income families.

Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches nation’s first practice doctorate in nonprofit administration

The new degree is the first practice-based doctoral program in the nation focused exclusively on leadership for nonprofit administrators. Applications for the inaugural doctorate in nonprofit administration cohort will open in September 2025, with the program beginning in fall 2026.

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