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New York’s Requests for Forthcoming Package of Federal COVID19 Response Legislation Related to Child Welfare and Family Wellbeing

Child Welfare

CDF Continues Call for Increased SSBG Funding amid COVID-19

The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a proven key source of support to help communities respond to critical needs in national disasters and an important tool in times of recession because it can provide assistance to cash-strapped states, territories, and counties quickly. We urged Congress to increase funding to the SSBG by $4.1 billion to respond to the growing needs of older people, children and families, and people with disabilities in the midst of COVID-19.

Child Welfare

Congress Must Support Families and Address Further Strain to Child Welfare System

On behalf of nearly 600 national, state, and local organizations, CDF sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to act immediately to equip the child welfare system with the tools it needs to handle this crisis. Strengthening the system to face these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire child welfare continuum.

April 15, 2020 | National

Child Welfare

500+ Child Welfare Advocates Deliver Policy Demands to Congress to Protect Children From Abuse and Neglect During Pandemic

As national, state, and local organizations dedicated to the well-being of vulnerable children and families, we write to urge Congress to act immediately to provide crucial support to families facing the stress and disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, by equipping the child welfare system with the tools it needs to handle the crisis.

Child Welfare

CARES Act Impact on Immigrant Communities

April 6, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

"Am I Eligible?" Immigration-Related CARES Act Eligibility Requirements

April 6, 2020 | Texas

Child Health

New York State Budget Embraces Some Reforms But Fails to Invest In Child and Family Well-Being

Child Welfare

New York State Child Welfare Coalition Statement on 2020-21 Budget

Child Welfare

Protecting Immigrant Communities Newsletter: 4/1/20

Here’s the latest roundup of immigration-related news, and our bi-weekly action opportunities.

April 2, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

The $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Was Necessary But Falls Short for Families and Children in the Child Welfare System

We are urging Congress to act immediately to provide crucial support to families facing the stress and disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic by equipping the child welfare system with the tools it needs to handle the crisis.

March 30, 2020 | National