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Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Co-Chairs Recognize May as National Foster Care Month
May 2, 2012
Press Release
Co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, U.S. Reps.Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Tom Marino (R-Penn.), Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) made the following statement recognizing May as National Foster Care Month.
Florida Listening Tour Stop Recap
Apr 20, 2012
Listening Tour
There is a growing movement of foster youth, advocates, stakeholders, and Members of Congress to improve the way we care for the most vulnerable among us. Join us in our efforts to protect and promote the welfare of all children in foster care.
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Members Visit Broward, Miami-Dade Counties for Second Stop on Nationwide Listening and Learning Tour
Mar 31, 2012
Press Release
Today, the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth held the second stop of its nationwide listening and learning tour in Broward and Miami-Dade counties to gain a better understanding of Florida’s state and local child welfare system. Hosted by U.S. Reps. Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), Caucus co-chair U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) was invited by the Members to learn first-hand how Florida’s system may provide ideas for potential positive federal policy modifications in order to improve outcomes for children in the system.
Focusing on foster care
Mar 27, 2012
Editorial
On March 30th, a delegation of members of congress will be taking part in a Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Field Visit to do just that. Members will meet with child welfare advocates, local and state officials, and current and former foster youth to learn first-hand what a child experiences within the child welfare system.
