by Elizabeth Gibbons Iowa The Iowa Department of Human Services is facing criticism after the high-profile deaths of two teenagers at the hands of their adoptive parents. The Department is now working to change their policies, procedures, and responses. The teenagers were formerly in the foster system and had contact with social service workers; in
by Elizabeth Gibbons Mississippi Lack of legal representation for parents creates unnecessary delays and hardships, hindering child welfare workers and keeping families apart. In Mississippi, 75% of parents who are financially challenged and involved in the child welfare system do not have legal counsel or representation, making it one of only two states not to
by Elizabeth Gibbons Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Department for Children and Families Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel have announced their proposal to increase the budget on child welfare services by $16.5 million. This proposal comes on the back of news that the Kansas DCF is unable to fill open positions due to deficits in the
By Linda Brooks and Al Steward The City of Virginia Beach has a population of approximately 1.7 million people. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, in connection to six neighboring cities, Virginia Beach represents the largest city in the Hampton Roads area, and is the 36th largest city in the United States. In late May and early
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The second of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and Opioid Crisis will be held via teleconference on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. EST. The Commission, Chaired by Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) is behind schedule. It met for the first time on Friday, June 16. The Commission was established to develop interim
Use The Town Hall Project to visit your members of Congress and tell them to protect our health care! If they are not in town, call them at your district office or contact your Senator here and your House member here. Key Points: Consequences of Repeal without Simultaneous, Responsible Replacement Members of Congress should vote
On Tuesday, May 20 more than a dozen groups led by Futures Without Violence released their new recommendations called, Safe, Healthy and Ready to Learn: Policy recommendations to ensure children thrive in supportive communities free from violence and trauma. The recommendations focus on seven goals: * invest early in parents and young children; * help
An analysis of the President's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016) as submitted to Congress in February 2015. Both an analysis and chart of some of the key child welfare and children's programs. Here
The Senate Caucus on Foster Youth has a new co-chair, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). She replaces Senator Mary Landrieu who is an original co-chair along with Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) when the caucus was formed in 2009. Senator Landrieu did not win her re-election race. Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) made the announcement and welcomed Stabenow
