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117th Congress Begins With Senate Lineup Set
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, the new 117th Congress began. On January 5, the fate of the Senate was decided when the two Georgia senate seats were filled by two Democrats. The run-off elections were
Achieving Permanency for the Well-being of Children and Youth
The Children’s Bureau released new IM regarding “Achieving Permanency for the Well-Being of Children and Youth” on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, signed by Commissioner Elizabeth Darling. The IM purposes were the following: To provide information
The 2021 CWLA Transition Proposal
CWLA has published its transition paper for the new Administration and new Congress. The report has been circulated with key staff over the past several weeks. It reflects a look forward to improving child welfare services
The Last COVID Bill and the Next
At the end of last month, President Donald J Trump signed into law a $908 billion relief package in the larger omnibus budget legislation. Still, the President-elect has indicated they would be seeking additional help
DOE Letter on Foster Care
On Monday, January 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) issued a letter regarding State Educational Agencies (SEAs) responsibilities in supporting students in foster care. In acknowledging
The Final Days: Death and Devastation
On January 20, 2021, President Trump’s term will come to an end. It ends a long way from what now seems like the almost halcyon days of April when Mr. Trump predicted that we would
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