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President Bush Signs Landmark Child Welfare Reform into Law October 08, 2008 | North American Council on Adoptable Children
NACAC applauds Congress for its dedicated bipartisan efforts to pass into law this significant child welfare reform legislation before the end of the fiscal year.
Rep. McDermott’s Foster Care Legislation Signed Into Law October 08, 2008 | From Rep. McDermott
The President signed Rep. Jim McDermott’s Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, H.R. 6893, into law late yesterday. The legislation marks the most significant reform of America’s child welfare system in more than a decade.
Grassley Praises President’s Signing of Adoption, Foster Care Bill into Law October 07, 2008 | Senator Charles Grassley
Senator Chuck Grassley today praised the signing into law of legislation he initiated to help states move more children from foster care to permanent, loving homes. President Bush signed the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 into law today.
New Law is Designed to Improve Lives, Outcomes of Nation's Foster Children and Youth October 07, 2008 | The Pew Charitable Trusts
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act."
CPPP Hails U.S. Senate Passage of Adoption Incentives Bill, Urges Quick Presidential Action September 24, 2008 | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Center for Public Policy Priorities today announced that the U.S. Senate passed the Fostering Connection to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act
Congress Passes Groundbreaking Foster Care and Adoption Bill September 24, 2008 | Public Children's Services Association of Ohio
Legislation ensures sweeping reform of child welfare system
Congress Passes Landmark Child Welfare Bill September 24, 2008 | National Indian Child Welfare Association
Includes Tribal Access to Foster Care, Adoption, Kinship Care, and Independent Living Funds for Tribes
Congress Passes the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 September 24, 2008 | Generations United
Today Generations United celebrates the passage of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Landmark Federal Foster Care and Adoption Bill September 24, 2008 | Children's Action Alliance
Makes Critical Improvement's for Arizona's Foster Children
Baucus, Grassley Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Support Foster Children, Boost Adoptions September 23, 2008 | Senate Finance Committee
Bill championed by Finance leaders now heads to the President’s desk
Clinton and Snowe Hail Senate Passage of Legislation to Boost Foster Care and Adoption September 23, 2008 | From Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton
Legislation Includes Key Provisions from Clinton-Snowe Bill to Aid Growing Number of Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
Landmark Foster Care and Adoption Bill Makes Critical Improvements to Nation’s Foster Care System September 23, 2008 | Kids Are Waiting
Bill Implements Policy Recommendations by Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
Bipartisan, bicameral foster care bill passes House September 17, 2008 | From Rep. Jerry Weller
Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Finance Health Subcommittee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.), together with House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support Chairman Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Jerry Weller (R-Ill.) today unveiled legislation to increase incentives that will move children from foster care to adoptive homes, allow more children to be cared for by their own relatives and in their own communities, and create opportunities for older children aging out of the foster care system.
House Passes McDermott Foster Care Legislation Provision Honors Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones September 17, 2008 | From Rep. Jim McDermott
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly today to pass the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (H.R. 6893) authored by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), chairman of the Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the nation’s foster care system.
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help More Kids Find Homes, Support Foster Families, Create Opportunities for Children in Foster Care September 15, 2008 |
Congressional leaders combine Senate and House packages to produce most significant adoption legislation in last ten years
U.S. Senator Grassley: Wins Passage of Bill to Help Foster Kids Get Permanent, Loving Homes September 10, 2008 | Iowa Politics
The Senate Finance Committee today approved legislation first proposed by Senator Chuck Grassley to help move kids in foster care to permanent homes. Grassley urged congressional leaders to find a way to achieve final passage of the legislation before the end of this year's session.
Baucus Announces Markup of Bills to Support Foster Care and Adoption, Fight Elder Abuse, Exploitation July 30, 2008 |
Finance Committee set to consider three proposals at Friday business meeting.
U.S. Sen. Grassley: Makes Progress on Legislation to Help Foster Care Kids get Permanent, Loving Homes July 30, 2008 | Iowa Politics
Senator Chuck Grassley said today that his legislation to help move kids in foster care to permanent home is scheduled for consideration on Friday by the Senate Committee on Finance. Grassley urged congressional leaders to find a way to achieve final passage of the legislation before the end of this year’s session.
House of Representatives Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Foster Care Reform Bill July 01, 2008 | Kids Are Waiting
Bipartisan Fostering Connections to Success Act Would Help More Children in Foster Care Have Safe, Permanent Families
Congressman Watt Congratulates Foster Care Alumna and 2008 Outstanding Young Leader Honoree Julia Charles of Greensboro May 22, 2008 | U.S. Representative Melvin L. Watt (NC-12)
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