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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.
Foster Youth Shadow Members of Congress
Foster care alumni from around the country came to Capitol Hill for the Second Annual Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day on Tuesday, May 21.
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.
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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New York City Foster Care Field Visit
Jun 6, 2013
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Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Member Rep. Charlie Rangel and Co-Chair Rep. Karen Bass hosted a Foster Care Field Visit in New York City. Site visits included: Harlem Children’s Zone, Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), and Google Ideas.
Nationwide Listening Tour in Seattle
May 30, 2013
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Casey Family Programs, the nation's largest foundation focused entirely on foster care, and Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) hosted Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) in Seattle to learn more about best practices and challenges in Washington's child welfare system.
Nationwide Listening Tour in Seattle
May 30, 2013
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The Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Listening Tour convened in Seattle, WA to discuss the state of foster care locally and nationally.
Rep. Jim McDermott at the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Listening Tour-Seattle
May 29, 2013
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Foster Youth Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Jim McDermott discusses why he wanted to bring a Listening Tour stop to Seattle, Washington.