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Key States in Families First Act Debate Have Big Investment In State Funds
For the states that raised objections to parts of the Families First Act, specifically California, New York, Texas and Wyoming, the Child Trends survey gives some perspective. California and New York which raised serious concerns
Massachusetts Tracks Increased Substance Abuse in Child Abuse Reports
Massachusetts has reported some new and detailed information on the impact of substance abuse on child abuse reports. The data, reported recently by the Boston Herald indicates that within a six month period substance abuse
Speaker Talks Reconciliation, Freshman Seek Changes to Budget and Entitlements
In the past week two discussions were taking place across the two houses of Congress that could dramatically effect budgets, entitlements and policies. In comments made at his regular press briefing, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WS)
Poverty Group Announced
CWLA has joined with a number of groups including First Focus in forming a new Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). The coalition website states, “One of the biggest challenges facing our nation today is the
CWLA Asks OMB to Include Funding for Key Child Maltreatment Issues
Last week CWLA called on the Office of Management and Budget to include new funds in the 2018 budget to better address key child maltreatment strategies. The preparation of the 2018 budget is a placeholder
Advocates Seek Greater Budget Help on Child Trafficking
In regard to letters to OMB, CWLA has signed onto a letter by the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) in support of increased funding to address trafficking including prevention and treatment. The lengthy
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