Housing Costs Are Too High for Families with Low Incomes
On June 14, 2023, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released Out of Reach 2023: The High Cost of Housing. Published annually,
Homeless Youth at Risk
SchoolHouse Connection hosted a webinar on Wednesday, June 22, 2023, titled “Homeless Youth at Risk: Lessons from the 2021 Youth Risk
Representatives Bonamici and Gomez Participate in Child Care Webinar about FFN Care
On June 20, 2023, Early Edge California and National Women’s Law Center hosted a webinar entitled “Strengthening our Nation’s Child Care
Supreme Court Upholds ICWA
On June 14, 2023, the Supreme Court released a decision in Haaland v. Brackeen,
Senate Judiciary Hearing on Child Labor and Unaccompanied Minors
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hosted a hearing on June 14, 2023 titled “Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of
House Marks Up Tax Package
On Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee held a markup for a series of
Anti-Poverty and Family Support Provisions in the Tax Code: Senate Finance Committee Hearing
On June 14, 2023, the Committee on Finance held a hearing, “Anti-Poverty and Family Support Provisions in the Tax Code
Invest in Kids With the Mamas’, Baby, and Dads Caucuses
On June 15, 2023, First Focus on Children hosted a webinar “Invest in Kids Briefing” as part of
Building Child Care for a Better Future Act Reintroduced
As COVID-19 Pandemic relief funding is coming to an end, the child care sector is facing a severe funding cliff. On Thursday June 15, 2023, Senators Wyden (D-OR)
Briefing: Investing in Baby Bonds
On June 13, 2023, Prosperity Now held an event for Children’s Week to address unequal wealth distribution and
Foster Youth and Driving Act Briefing
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the National Foster Youth Initiative (NFYI) and Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) held a briefing on
House Ed and Workforce Committee Questions Secretary Becerra
On June 13, 2023, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities
June is Reunification Month: Webinar
In celebration of National Reunification Month, the American Bar Association hosted a free informational webinar titled “What Child Welfare Agencies Can
ILO Event on World Day Against Child Labor
The International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorated World Day Against Child Labour by hosting an event during its 111th
Webinar: Keep Up the Fight to Improve the Tax Code for Kids
On June 16, 2023, First Focus on Child held a webinar, “Keep Up the Fight to Improve the Tax Code for
Diaper Insecurity among U.S. Children and Families
The National Diaper Bank Network released a new report highlighting diaper need in the United States. From the
Protecting our Students: Webinar
On June 12, 2023, First Focus on Children started their Child Week 2023 programming with a webinar titled “Protecting our Students
Congress Takes on Tax Reform
On June 7, 2023, Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D- CT), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY), reintroduced the American Family Act
Senate HELP Hearing on Youth Mental Health
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on June 8, 2023 titled “Why Are So Many
House Considers Farm Bill Provisions: Hearing
On June 7, 2023, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing entitled “Innovation, Employment, Integrity, and Health: Opportunities for Modernization in Title IV
The Border Crisis: Is the Law Being Faithfully Executed?
On June 7th, 2023, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a hearing with
House Democrats Request Child Labor Hearing
On June 8, 2023, Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D- VA) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Alma Adams (D-NC) sent a
Uncovering America’s Best-Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers
The National Family Support Network released the “Uncovering America’s Best-Kept Secret: Family Centers Webinar,” which created a comprehensive
President Signs Debt Limit Deal
On Saturday, June 3rd, President Biden signed the debt limit bill, titled the Fiscal Responsibility Act, into law, one week after
Supporting the Rights of LGBTQ+ Youth in Care
A publication released by the Child Welfare Information Gateway in 2023 provides a legal overview of the rights and supports available to