Child Welfare
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Child Welfare
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Introduces Bipartisan Mentorship Bill for Foster Youth
Mentorship provides youth with the healthy, consistent relationships that are crucial for their well-being. The Foster Youth Mentoring Act (H.R. 3083) would create a comprehensive federal grant program to provide foster youth with healthy volunteer and peer mentor relationships.
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Child Welfare
Children's Defense Fund-Ohio Partners with Foster Youth Action to Advocate for Foster Youth Ombuds Office
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Child Health
What the American Families Plan Means for our Nation’s Children
On the eve of his 100th day in office, President Biden released the American Families Plan, outlining a bold proposal with $1.8 trillion in historic investments in our nation’s children and families including expanded tax credits, investments in child care, universal preschool, two years of tuition-free community college, a national paid leave program, and more.
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Child Welfare
New York State Child Welfare Coalition Statement on FY2022 Adopted Budget
Final Adopted FY2022 Budget Restores Support for Local Safety Net for Children and Families
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Child Health
The American Jobs Plan Will Help Ensure a Strong Economy and Future for Our Children
The American Jobs Plan is the first of a two-part effort to invest in our children’s future and build towards a stronger and more equitable economy—with provisions to address long-standing racial disparities and funding designated specifically for underserved Black communities and other communities of color. Congress must now build on President Biden’s proposal and invest in our nation’s most precious resource—our children— ensuring we do not return to a fragile and inequitable status quo.
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