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Foster Care Month on Capitol Hill
This month, Caucus members are actively working to raise awareness about the needs of foster youth.
Share Your Ideas for Foster Youth
The Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth created a Tumblr account to collect and display your ideas for improving foster care and the lives of foster youth.
Nationwide Listening Tour Continues
The Congressional Caucus heads to Seattle this month to learn more about best practices and challenges in Washington's child welfare system.
Uninterrupted Scholars Act Passes
Thanks to the concerted effort of youth, advocates, and service providers across the nation, the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) was signed into law by President Obama!
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Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day
May 17, 2013
Event
Foster care alumni are coming to Capitol Hill from around the country for the Second Annual Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day on Tuesday, May 21.
Congressional Forum on Children at the Intersection of Child Welfare and Domestic Trafficking
May 16, 2013
Video
The event was designed to bring together child welfare advocates and providers to discuss the unfortunate commercial exploitation of our nation's youth, especially those in foster care.
U.S. Rep. George Miller speaks on the floor about his bill to prevent teen abuse
May 15, 2013
Video
Rep. George Miller, Foster Youth Caucus member and Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, discussed his bill the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act.
Letting Kids Be Kids: Balancing Safety with Opportunity for Foster Youth
May 9, 2013
Video
The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing called "Letting Kids Be Kids: Balancing Safety with Opportunity for Foster Youth."
