Ohio State University (OSU), College of Social Work Kinship Care Study
The research team is seeking to learn about the needs of kinship caregivers, particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to recommend to local and national decision-makers the types of programs, services,
Millions of American Families Receive First Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
The Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan, is here to help families raising children make ends meet. Experts estimate that the new Child Tax Credit has the potential to cut child poverty
State and Local Organizations: Call on Congress to make the Child Tax Credit expansions permanent! Sign On by July 26th!
Families have started to receive their monthly payments of the expanded Child Tax Credit!! Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, families can receive up to $300 per month for children under the age of 6,
Outlines of Budget Resolution-Reconciliation Unveiled
Last week, Senate leaders and the Administration laid down a marker for a budget resolution that, if adopted by both houses, would open up a reconciliation bill for this fall. If
House Committee Moves Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations
Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed through the subcommittee (Monday, July 12, 2021) and then through the full committee on Wednesday (July 14, 2021) the appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human
Biden Names New Drug Czar As Overdose Deaths Skyrocket
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, President Biden announced the nomination of Rahul Gupta as the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a position many have referred to as
Some of the House Committee’s Appropriations Directives
As is custom, the House Appropriations Committee included important guidance and directives for some of the new and existing HHS funding. Some of these include:
CWA data elements into AFCARS. Mental Health Screenings for Foster Youth.
The
New Perry Preschool Research: Benefits Into Adulthood From Early Childhood Education
In a story highlighted by NPR, a new study underlines the economic importance of early childhood education. Research has come out that re-examines the impact
Ohio State University (OSU), College of Social Work Kinship Care Study
The research team is seeking to learn about the needs of kinship caregivers, particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to recommend to local and national decision-makers the types of programs, services,
Older Youth Pandemic Relief Implementation in Hawaii & National Campaign Toolkit for States
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) passed at the end of 2020 provided increased support for older foster youth in all 50 states, and each state has utilized the funding in varying ways. Over
Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan, is here to help families raising children make ends meet. Experts estimate the new Child Tax Credit has the potential to cut child poverty in
Latest Budget Update
Last week resulted in an initial agreement between the White House and a bipartisan group of senators on an infrastructure bill while Congressional Democrats focused on what should be included in a fall reconciliation bill.
On Thursday,
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
The Trevor Project’s third annual survey, National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, brings to light the difficulties for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-24 experiences across the U.S. The
Interior Department Grants To Operate Indian Child And Family Service Programs
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the Department of Interior, through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), published a notice soliciting grants from Indian Organizations to establish
CMS Announces Release of State ACA Marketplace Funding
The Administration announced the release of $20 million in COVID-19 relief funds for states to make improvements to their ACA marketplace systems. State-based Marketplaces (SBMs) allow potential health insurance customers to buy or make adjustments
Youth Mobile Response Programs
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) hosted a conversation this week entitled How to Keep Young People of Color Safe Through Mobile Response. Experts from Connecticut and Oklahoma discussed the success
2021 Kids Count Data Book
Last week, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2021 Kids Count Data Book. This annual report with state rankings presents a comprehensive picture of
June 21st is #ChildTaxCredit Awareness Day
Help us spread the word about the largest child tax credit ever and learn more at ChildTaxCredit.gov.
The Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan, is here to help families raising children
New National Holiday—Juneteenth
On Thursday, June 18, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. In 1980, Texas became the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. On Tuesday, June 15,
Less Than 2 in 5 Children Now Covered by Federal Foster Care Funding
In the federal fiscal year 2020, only 39 percent of children in foster care were covered by federal Title IV-E foster care funding. For the first time, the percentage of children not eligible for Title IV-E foster
Supreme Court Uphold Catholic Charities Side in Philadelphia Case
In a complex unanimous decision in the Philadelphia V Fulton case, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Catholic Charities’ ability to continue to receive funding through the City of Philadelphia for child welfare services. The opinion that
7-2 Supreme Court Vote Rejects State Challenge to the Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge in California v. Texas, led by the state of Texas, to the constitutionality
Sequestration Budget Cuts Continue for Some Programs: SSBG, Home Visiting, PSSF
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF), and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programs will all be reduced by 5.7 percent this coming year due to
Budget and Reconciliation Likely to Reach Into Holiday Season
Last week the House Budget Committee moved on a budget or “deeming” resolution that will allow the House to proceed on their twelve appropriations bills. It is not a joint budget resolution that would require
New Report* Untold Stories: Young Adult & Racial Dimensions of COVID-19
Last week, Chapin Hall and Howard University released a new study, Untold Stories: Young adult & racial dimensions of COVID-19. The report examines previously untold stories of the pandemic among young people, focusing particularly