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CWLA Holds Successful Advocacy Summit
APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH For three days CWLA members engaged in active discussions, met with their congressional representatives and participated in forums that dealt with the serious issues of child fatalities, the
CWLA Members Discuss Commission On Child Fatalities Findings
On Monday, April 18, CWLA members focused on the National Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. Dr. David Sanders Ph.D., Chairman of the Commission, Executive Vice President, Casey Family Programs, presented some of
The Child Welfare Workforce
During the Capitol Hill Day, while CWLA members handed out Hot Topics on key policy issues, members could also break to attend a briefing that focused on the significance of the child welfare workforce. CWLA
CWLA Members Discuss Substance Use With Hill, States and Programs
After the Tuesday evening dinner with Commissioner Lopez and reporter Christopher Walker, on Wednesday, April 20, CWLA members wrapped-up with a morning session focused on the substance use issue. With Congress continuing its focus on
Senate, House Begin Appropriations Process
Without any official announcement both the House of Representatives and Senate have begun the appropriation process despite not passing a budget resolution. A budget resolution would have streamlined some of the appropriations process and aligned
CWLA Holds National Advocacy Summit: Join Virtual Effort
Today starts the CWLA National Advocacy Summit. If you can’t be there, then take a virtual trip to the CWLA National Advocacy Summit! Join along with Summit participants on Tuesday, April 19 as they go
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