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Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: Webinar on Improving Systems through Collaboration
On Thursday, July 14th, 2022 the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) hosted a virtual panel discussion strategies to improve systems and services for families in the child welfare system who are
Statement On Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, resulting in the overturning of the landmark decision Roe v. Wade. In doing so, the Court has set
Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Clears House Appropriations Committee
On Thursday, June 30th the House Appropriations Committee held a markup on the Labor-HHS FY2023 Appropriations bill, the budget bill that covers the Administration of Children and Families. The bill passed with a 32-24 vote,
Children’s Bureau Hosts Digital Dialogue on Paid Leave
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, the Children’s Bureau’s Learning & Coordination Center hosted, “Laying the Groundwork: Paid Family Leave as a Prevention and Promotion Strategy.” During this Digital Dialogue session, Laura Weeldreyer, Executive Director of
New Resources on the Infant Formula Crisis
As covered in previous Children’s Monitor articles, the families and children of the United States are suffering from the national baby formula shortage. Infant Formula is crucial to the growth and development of infants. Likewise,
Monthly Child Poverty Numbers Released
The Center on Poverty and Social Policy released its newest monthly report on child poverty, finding that monthly poverty rates rose in April and May 2022, following the temporary decrease in March when most refundable
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