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RAND Study Highlight Impact of Up-Front and Prevention Efforts
The Rand Corporation has come up with a new study of a model of care that they say can address both prevention and child welfare treatment. It focuses on investments into three elements of this
House Moves Juvenile Justice Reauthorization
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017. The bill was adopted on a voice vote reflecting the bipartisan sponsors that they can get a reauthorization done
Trump Administration Brings Back President Bush Appointees
Earlier this month the Administration announced some key appointments within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Clarence Carter is the new head of the Office of Family Assistance. Carter comes from Arizona where he
Budget Tomorrow—Cuts Expected
The Administration is expected to release the 2018 budget on Tuesday, May 23. That budget will provide the specifics of the significant cuts the President had proposed in March. It should also shine some light
CBO Budget Score on Health Care Bill Wednesday
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), will release their updated study of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Wednesday, May 24. Technically the House is still holding the bill pending the CBO before it is
Groups In Support of SSBG Gear Up for Proposed Budget Cut
If you haven’t seen it before, a coalition group including CWLA has sent Capitol Hill a letter of support of SSBG that will serve as a reminder to Capitol Hill on the importance of SSBG
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