Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing New Jersey Siblings’ Bill of Rights TRENTON – In an effort to maintain sibling relationships in the child welfare system, Governor Phil Murphy today signed S1034/A1357, establishing the Siblings’ Bill of Rights in New Jersey. The bill, which will take … [Read more...]
New Updates and Refresher on Using GetCTC.org to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Before November 15th
New Updates and Refresher on Using GetCTC.org to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Before November 15th The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America is offering a refresher class on how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax … [Read more...]
2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (Strategy) is the result of three years of focused effort by two Congressionally mandated advisory councils: The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Act Family Caregiving Advisory Council and The Advisory Council to Support … [Read more...]
how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC)
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America is offering a refresher class on how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) before simplified filing closes on November 15, 2022. This session will also share new information on the launch of the Earned … [Read more...]
Gov. McMaster signs bill aimed at keeping some children out of foster care with strangers
Gov. McMaster signs bill aimed at keeping some children out of foster care with strangers NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing in North Charleston on Thursday expanding access to kinship care in the state. The legislation, S. 222, allows the … [Read more...]
Affirming and Supporting LGBTQ Children and Youth in Child Welfare
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. in 1973.
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. in 1973. The court’s controversial but expected ruling gives individual states the power to set their own abortion laws without concern of … [Read more...]
CHART Adoption and Guardianship for Children in Kinship Foster Care: National Comparison Chart
A Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2022
A Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2022 Every May, we renew our commitment to ensuring that all youth in foster care have the love, support, and resources they need to thrive. We also celebrate the families who provide safe and loving homes for our Nation’s foster children. We share … [Read more...]
The Hidden Hurdles and Benefits of Kinship Care and Adoption
In the U.S, almost 2.7 million children are currently being raised by kin—family members other than their parents[1]. These families have been formed through both formal and informal processes. For the wellbeing of these children and their families, as well as for the professionals who serve them, … [Read more...]
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