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30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights
Wednesday, November 20 marked the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the world’s most ratified international human rights treaty. The CRC’s recommendation are incorporated into
Native Youth Count
November is Native American Heritage Month in which the country recognizes the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of this nation. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Center
The Family Unification Program & Housing for Foster Youth
On Monday, November 18, the House passed the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act (FSHO) (H.R. 4300) by unanimous consent. Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) stated that this is a “bill of the heart and that he
Supreme Court Hears DACA
On Tuesday, November 13, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) should be upheld. Some Supreme Court observers were guessing that the Court may be leaning toward
Moving Upstream: Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect
The Children’s Trust Fund Alliance held a Congressional Briefing on Thursday, November 14, 2019, titled “Moving Upstream: What works to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.” The panel featured LaCrisha Rose from the
Vice President Pence Delivers National Adoption Month Celebration Speech
On Tuesday, November 12, Vice President Mike Pence delivered remarks at the 2019 HHS National Adoption Month Celebration. He exclaimed that the Trump Administration is the most pro-adoption (and pro-life) Administration in American history and
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