Senate Bill Introduced to Halt Public Charge Regulation
On Tuesday, September 17, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HA) introduced the Protect American Values Act that would restrict the Administration from using federal funds to implement its new “public charge” rule scheduled to go into effect
Strengths Identified in Youth CFSR Except in Placement with Siblings
The findings of the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) report, Focus on Youth CFSR Findings: 2015-2017, published by the Children’s Bureau details how child welfare agencies are working with older youth between the
Do Children Have a Seat at America’s Fiscal Table?
On Tuesday, September 17, the Urban Institute released their 13th annual Kids’ Share report, Kids’ Share 2019: Analyzing Federal Expenditures on Children, on federal expenditures on children through 2018 and future projections. The report and
Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Juvenile Law Center hosted a panel discussion on H.R.2300: Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2019. Sponsored by Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-CA), H.R. 2300 incentivizes states to
The Value of Mentoring in the Workplace on Employees and Youth
On Tuesday, September 17, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) and the Schultz Family Foundation with the Congressional Youth Mentoring Caucus briefing “Workplace Ready: The Value of Mentoring in Improving Performance,” featured speakers to
A&E’s Documentary Series “The Day I Picked My Parents” featuring Kidsave!
On Sunday, September 22, Kidsave will be featured in the A&E Television Network docu-series “The Day I Picked My Parents.” This documentary series is about the lives of older children who struggle to find
Health Care Coverage Declines including for Children
The census report on health insurance coverage showed that the percentage of people with health insurance decreased by 0.4 percent last year. That represents the first decrease in coverage since the Affordable Care Act
Talking Points to Support the Family First Transition and Support Act (S.1376/H.R. 2702)
CWLA continues to engage with committee staff and member offices on a pathway forward to address the proposed legislation. At this time, it is critical that we unite in our message – the Family First
Children’s Budget 2019 Summit
On Tuesday, September 10, First Focus on Children released the 13th annual Children’s Budget 2019 publication, a comprehensive analysis of how kids and families have been faring in the federal budget over the past
Census Shows a Small Drop in Child Poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau annual report on Income and Poverty in the United States: 2018 indicated that for the fourth straight year, the official poverty rate in the U.S. fell again from 12.3 percent
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations In Gridlock
When Congress left with a two-year budget deal for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 it looked like they would be able to finish most of the FY 2020 appropriations in September with perhaps a few
Decennial Census Funding
The 2010 census missed more than 10% of all children under age 5 in the U.S. When we miss young children in the census, it has serious consequences for them, their families, their communities and
History and Update on Flores Settlement
On August 21, 2019 the Administration announces a final new rule that would, in effect, overturn the 1997 Flores settlement.
The Flores settlement is just that, a legal agreement settled in 1997 that outlines certain
Voice for Adoption’s Adoptive Family Portrait Project
The Adoptive Family Portrait Project seeks to inform Members of Congress and their staff about the impact that adoptions have had in many of their constituents’ lives, by pairing adoptive families with their Congress member.
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Up Front for Senate and Congress
Congress left with a two-year budget deal for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 and now they will need to finish the FY 2020 appropriations. The House of Representatives has passed almost all of their 12
Federal Court Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
On August 9, 2019 a US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit rejected a lower court ruling that sought to strike down the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). On October 4, 2018 a ruling
Final Rule to Expand Public Charge Definition and Restrict Immigrants
On August 14, 2019 the Administration published a new final rule to expand the definition of “public charge” as it applies to immigrants legally seeking to enter the United States or adjusting their legal status
ICE Raids in Mississippi, Denial of Extended Medical Treatment Status
On August 7, 2019 the Administration, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a raid that resulted in the arrest of 680 people targeted through various plants in Mississippi. The raid is considered the largest
Administration Releases Final Rule to Overturn Child Protections
On August 21, 2019 the Administration announces a final new rule that would overturn the 1997 Flores settlement. Last October 2018, CWLA submitted comments on the Administration’s proposed regulation that, in part, restricts child
Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
The Child Welfare Information Gateway released a notice to the public detailing the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act that requires states to have provisions or procedures in place regarding mandatory reporters. To find
Family First Clearinghouse Releases List of Programs and Services Up for Review
The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse releases next round of programs and services for systematic review, on August 8, 2019. The sixteen programs were released for the next round across all relevant domains, including two
Announcement: The Supporting Evidence Building in Child Welfare Project Evaluation Opportunity
The Supporting Evidence Building in Child Welfare Project invites child welfare agencies and others to nominate themselves and a program or service to be evaluated. The project, funded by the Administration for
NSWM Policy Fellows Program
Funded by the New York Community Trust, the aim of NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program is to encourage social workers in management to be at the forefront of policy. Social workers should engage