Yesterday, the Wyoming Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a proposal that would move child representation out of the Office of State Public Defenders and establish a standalone Wyoming Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) office, but […]
Wyoming is hoping to use newly available federal funds to improve its guarantees of representation to children and parents involved in child welfare proceedings. The two proposals working their way through Wyoming’s Judiciary Committee would […]
A group that specializes in working with children who’ve been trafficked is calling out Facebook to change its privacy settings to protect vulnerable children. Connecticut-based Love146 works closely with youth who have been trafficked to […]
Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) became the newest co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA) earlier this week. The largest bicameral, bipartisan congressional member organization, CCA focuses on issues related to adoption and foster care, […]
There’s a new kid on the Sesame Street block, and her story centers around foster care. Karli was introduced during National Foster Care Month in May by the Sesame Street in Communities initiative. Karli joins […]
Nebraska is piloting a new program that will put into practice the idea of resource families taking a lead role in mentoring the families of children in out-of-home care and facilitating reunification efforts. A request […]
In the least populated state with many expansive miles between communities, Wyoming faces some unique challenges when it comes to meeting the needs of its kids in foster care. In a state that spans almost […]
When Kayla Hubert entered foster care at age 4, she was separated from her older brother and a few years later, from her sister as well. By the time she was 8, visits with her […]
Becky Weichhand passed away last year, and the adoption advocacy organization she led is planning an annual event to honor her legacy in the field. On June 23, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) […]
Earlier this week, Nebraska Division of Children and Family Services issued two requests for qualifications (RFQs) for potential providers of services under the Family First Prevention Services Act. The RFQs asked for proposals on Evidence-Based […]
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