IN PRINT
DARCY OLSEN
Founder & CEO
“We have newborns sleeping in offices,” the social worker told me. “If you could open a crib, we’d be thankful.” I couldn’t shake the image of newborns struggling under the glare of fluorescent lights. So, instead of fostering a teen as I’d planned, I left the hospital cradling an abandoned infant, meth-exposed. In a few short years, I’d taken home ten.
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DARCY OLSEN
Founder & CEO
“We have newborns sleeping in offices,” the social worker told me. “If you could open a crib, we’d be thankful.” I couldn’t shake the image of newborns struggling under the glare of fluorescent lights. So, instead of fostering a teen as I’d planned, I left the hospital cradling an abandoned infant, meth-exposed. In a few short years, I’d taken home ten.
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SHE CAN'T FIGHT ABUSE. BUT WE CAN.
Abandoned, abused and broken. Unable to live safely at home, 437,283 American children are living in temporary foster homes. Without better laws, their futures are in jeopardy.
"Gen Justice is the gold standard for impact giving. It is a fierce advocate for our most vulnerable foster children, providing substantial and sustainable protections. Its success in protecting these children is truly unmatched."
– Carrie Tynan, Executive Director, Adolph Coors Foundation
Celebrating three years of helping children
It's time to fix this.
The statistics are alarming.
CHANGING LAWS TO CHANGE LIVES
Fact Sheet: Family Search and Stability Act
The number of children in foster care is increasing. The goal of the Family Search and Stability Act is to place abandoned and abused children with caring relatives as soon as possible. Second, if relatives are not willing or able to take in the children, the Act seeks to minimize the number.
Fact Sheet: Attorneys for Foster Children
The fundamental rights of children are at stake in abuse and neglect court proceedings
Dependency courts have the power to remove children from their homes, determine who
they live with, for how long, and decide whether they will ever see their families again.
Amicus Brief
“The Fourteenth Amendment secures children’s interests in forming familial relationships. Consequently, the state bears a heavy burden to justify restrictions on children’s access to foster or adoptive parents…disagreement with Catholic teaching does not come close to meeting that burden. Any governmental action that reduces the availability of quality foster parents and families has dire consequences for children.”
AWARD-WINNING ADVOCACY
Arizona Capitol Times Leader of the Year in Public Policy Award 2021
Rebecca Masterson, Chief Counsel of Gen Justice
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Adoption Excellence Award 2020
Darcy Olsen recognized for her impact helping waiting children get adopted
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Arizona Capitol Times Women Achievers of Arizona 2020
Darcy Olsen honored for adaptation, innovation and leadership during the pandemic
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Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angel in Adoption 2020
Darcy Olsen receives national honor for her “extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in need of families.”
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Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy
Gen Justice wins national philanthropy prize
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Arizona Capitol Times Women Achievers of Arizona Award
"Honored for her pioneering legal work on behalf of abused kids."
Rebecca Masterson, VP and Chief Counsel of Gen Justice
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Arizona Capitol Times Leader of the Year Award
Darcy Olsen, CEO of Gen Justice
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