Participate in “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” Study for $25
You are invited to participate in the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren study. This study is being conducted by the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work. The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: January 11-22, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from January 11 – 22, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.R. 259 — Rep….
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
In Pennsylvania, the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in a phased approach. View the Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard Vaccine Allocation & Eligibility In order to facilitate vaccine distribution throughout…
Philadelphia Youth Diversion Program Works to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Punitive discipline methods in schools – such as “zero-tolerance” policies – have historically affected students of color at disproportionate rates. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that Black students…
Generations United Calling for Submissions to Virtual Conference
Proposals to present at the Generations United Virtual Intergenerational Conference are due on January 31, 2021. Generations United’s Biennial Global Intergenerational Conference will look extremely different this year. The conference…
Annie E. Casey Report Illuminates COVID-19 Damage to Children & Families
According to a recent Annie E. Casey report—Kids, Families and COVID-19—Pennsylvania children and families (and families nationwide) have not only suffered from financial challenges and food insecurity as a result…
The Link Between Poverty and Child Maltreatment
Information provided by Chapin Hall in their January 2021 newsletter. Children in households with low socioeconomic status experience neglect at about seven times the rate of other children. In some…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: December 28, 2020-January 8, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from December 28, 2020 – January 8, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health …
Stimulus Bill: Significant New Funding for Older Foster Youth
Through the advocacy and support of thousands of young leaders across the country, Congress passed the long-awaited $900 billion stimulus bill. In addition to direct stimulus payments to eligible individuals,…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: December 14-25
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from December 14 – 25. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.R. 8958 —…