in Native American TimesToday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed under suspension H.R. 6307, the “Fostering Connections to Success Act.” Representative McDermott (D-WA) introduced the bill saying, “Today, we are focused on the shortcomings of the existing system that can disconnect foster children from the things they need most: Family, support, and school.” More...
in Des Moines RegisterWashington lawmakers have a lot on their plates, from monitoring the Iraq war to grilling oil-industry executives. But they could really make a difference in the lives of some young Americans by passing legislation introduced by Sen. Charles Grassley that provides incentives for adoptions of children in foster care.
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in San Francisco ChronicleWhat dreams do we have for our children? What future do we seek to chart for them? What supports do we endeavor to give them as they transition into adulthood?
When we address these straightforward questions for our own children, all of the complexities of reforming the nation's beleaguered foster care system disappear. The answers are self-evident. We want our children to have a good education, a stable, loving environment, and the opportunity to grow into healthy young adults. More...
