Advancing Teen Flourishing: Moving Policy Upstream
The Academy Health, in partnership with ACT for Health and with support from Well Being Trust, developed the report Advancing Teen Flourishing: Moving Policy Upstream outlining policy priorities from experts in the field for
DACA Decision Waiting
Last November 13, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) should be upheld. Time is running down for the Court to issue their final decisions for
HHS Releases $25 Billion to Hospitals
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, HHS released an additional $25 billion in relief funding to some hospitals and other health care providers. The release comes after building pressure on the Administration to release more of
State of Babies Yearbook 2020
On Thursday, June 11, Zero to Three released the State of Babies Yearbook: 2020, a comprehensive report and advocacy tool that tells the story of how the United States’ babies are faring and provides
Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
On Tuesday, June 9, the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19: The CARES Act and the Role of Unemployment Insurance During the Pandemic” addressed the future and current administration of Unemployment Insurance (UI).
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House Plans Full Appropriations This Summer
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the House summer schedule at the end of May. He expects a month full of appropriations and other committee action through all of June with floor votes
Children’s Bureau Guidance Regarding Extended Foster Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 26, 2020, the Children’s Bureau released guidance to Child Welfare Directors describing how title IV-E agencies can utilize enhanced foster care programs during the COVID-19 pandemic to support youth who have left
Child Care Bill Introduced in the Senate
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced a companion to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) the Child Care is Essential Act that would provide $50 billion in child care funding as part
Hospitals Call on HHS To Release More Funds
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, the American Hospital Association asked the Administration to release $50 billion in federal funding that they already control. The letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar urged HHS to distribute
House Democrats Talking With Treasury Secretary On Next COVID-19
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA) announced that he was meeting with Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin on Friday on another round of COVID-19 legislation. The discussion between the two will be
How COVID-19 is Impacting Kids in Juvenile Detention Facilities
In response to a bipartisan group of Senators, national youth justice advocates, and other stakeholders urging the Justice Department to outline ways
State Relief by Increasing FMAP for Medicaid and Title IV-E
Last week, CWLA’s members urged Congress to pass another emergency supplemental bill that expands the current level of federal support for state and territorial Medicaid and child welfare programs.
In the Families First COVID-19 emergency supplemental
Remembering the 100,000 Lives Lost to Coronavirus in America
The front page of the New York Times paid tribute to the 100,000 lives lost to the coronavirus in America, “an Incalculable Loss.”
The New York Times reported that “toward the end of May in
Recognizing National Foster Care Month
As National Foster Care Month, May 2020, comes to a close, we look ahead to what comes next for children, youth, families, and the child welfare workforce. During these unprecedented times, we acknowledge everyone whose
State Relief by Increasing FMAP for Medicaid and Title IV-E
Last week, CWLA’s members urged Congress to pass another emergency supplemental bill that expands the current level of federal support for state and territorial Medicaid and child welfare programs.
In the Families First COVID-19 emergency supplemental
Senate Returns Along With Debate on Next COVID-19 Package
The Senate will formally return to Washington this week after the Memorial Day break, joining their House of Representatives counterparts. The House returned last week under rules that allow members to vote under a new
Joint ACF & HRSA Letter to Promote Family Strengthening
On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a joint letter to promote family strengthening and virtual primary prevention during COVID-19 and
Ways and Means Committee Examines the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the House Ways and Means Committee conducted a virtual hearing on the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color. Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), said: “While the factors driving
Senate Caucus on Foster Youth Briefing on COVID-19 and its Impact on Child Welfare
On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth hosted a briefing on COVID-19 and its impact on child welfare to explore the effects of the pandemic on these vulnerable young people and
Child Care Pandemic Funding Getting Traction
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the House Education and Labor Committee held a virtual briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on America’s Child Care System. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the child care
Bipartisan Senate Bill Not In Line With Current Leadership Plans
Last week, bills were introduced in both houses with bipartisan support that would provide state and local governments with $500 billion in additional fiscal relief despite Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) saying he wants
New Research Outlines School Closing Impact on Child Abuse Reporting
In a new research paper published on May 17, 2020, Suffering in Silence: How COVID-19 School Closures Inhibit the Reporting of Child Maltreatment, three researchers document how the closure of schools across the country
CWLA and Children’s Aid Asks Secretary DeVos to Allow Self-Attestation for Former Foster Youth
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and Children’s Aid sent a letter to Secretary Betsy DeVos asking for assistance to provide additional guidance about flexibility related to income
New Report Examines Child Care in Pandemic World
The National Women’s Law Center released a new report on child care during this COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey of states called, Child Care’s Struggle to Survive COVID-19: State Impacts and Response, released on May 12,
CWLA Endorses Non-Profit Support Bill, (WORK NOW) ACT
Last week, CWLA endorsed the Work Opportunities and Resources to Keep Nonprofits Organizations Well, the WORK NOW Act. The legislation, S 3747 is sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Brian Schatz (D-HA), Senator Ron