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HomeAuthorsMontague Jaya

Articles by Montague Jaya

Center City

Politics: Women Leading Charge on Reentry in Philadelphia

May 1, 2018 Montague Jaya 0

Ask Sisters Returning Home founder Peggy Sims (below) why women are the leaders in reentry in the city and she will say that it’s because they believe in their fights. And often those fights are for [continue reading…]

Center City

Politics: TAP’s Impact on Foster Care Parents in the City

April 4, 2018 Montague Jaya 0

Already parents of one son, Phyllis and Derek Stevens wanted to grow their family. The couple had space in their hearts and their home for more children, so they became foster parents. Like other new [continue reading…]

Center City

Politics: Advocacy Lawyer Fights For Those In And Exiting Foster Care

March 20, 2018 Montague Jaya 0

Jean Strout always wanted to work with children. A Maine native, Strout became a communications fellow for the Community Partnership School through Philly Fellows after graduating from Swarthmore College. After returning to Philadelphia from Harvard [continue reading…]

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