Children’s Monitor Highlights

Snippets from CWLA’s weekly breakdown of federal policy and its impact on children and families

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CDC: The Role of Research in Gun Violence Prevention

The Center for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) and Community Action Justice Fund hosted a webinar about the role of research in Gun Violence Prevention. Derrick Gerwin of the CDC reported that gun violence is

By Kati Mapa|March 13th, 2024|Categories: Administration, Children's Monitor, Health, Prevention, Research|Comments Off

Culture is Healing: Webinar

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) conducted a webinar, “Culture is Healing: Removing Barriers from Culturally Responsive Services.” The panel provided a comprehensive discussion surrounding the necessity

By Kati Mapa|March 13th, 2024|Categories: Children's Monitor, Disproportionality, Race, Culture & Identity|Comments Off

CWLA Supports New Proposal that Expands the Child Tax Credit and Lifts Children Out of Poverty

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced on Tuesday a bipartisan, bicameral tax proposal that includes improvements to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). CWLA is pleased

By Kati Mapa|January 28th, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Budget Policy, Children's Monitor, Family & Community Support|Comments Off

Congress Prioritizes Budget and Child Tax Credit

Congress has returned to Capitol Hill and has a long list of priorities to address, including two impending government funding deadlines on January 19 and February 2, 2024. There has been good news on the

By Kati Mapa|January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Budget, Budget Policy, Children's Monitor, Family & Community Support|Comments Off

Senate Hearing on Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl

On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on “Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions.” Witnesses Mr. Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord,

By Kati Mapa|January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Children's Monitor, Health, Senate Legislation|Comments Off

House Judiciary Hearing on Immigration and Social Services

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a hearing on Thursday, January 11, 2024, entitled, "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services." Witnessed included: Manuel Mello III, Fire Department Chief

By Kati Mapa|January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Children's Monitor, House legislation, Immigration, Protecting Youth & Families|Comments Off

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