➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: FACT SHEET: First Ever White House Foster Care & Technology Hackathon (Press release)
The White House – May 26, 2016
Today, as a step to improve the lives of youth and families in the foster care system, to prevent more young people from entering the system, and to create better outcomes for those who age out, the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Think of Us are hosting the first ever White House foster care and technology hackathon. This two-day long event during National Foster Care Month brings together child welfare leaders, non-profit organizations, philanthropies, attorneys and foster care families and alumni, as well as engineers, technologists and other leaders from the technology sector. At the convening, we will discuss ways to improve our foster care system through the use of technology and highlight best practices. Additionally, those involved with child welfare will have the opportunity to team up with technology experts to “hack” challenges in child welfare and explore 21st century solutions. Also: Friday, May 27, is the second day of the White House Foster Care & Technology Hack-a-thon! The two-day event and features speakers and presenters, including the ACYF Commissioner, Rafael Lopez. Sessions continue to be streamed live starting at 1:30ET on May 27, at http://whitehouse.gov/live.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/05/26/fact-sheet-first-ever-white-house-foster-care-technology-hackathon