Jun 16, 2021 | Policy Updates
On June 10, 2021, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Reauthorization Act (CAPTA) of 2021 reauthorization was passed via voice vote by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. This legislation, S. 1927, was re-introduced on May 27, 2021 by...
May 27, 2021 | Policy Updates
On May 19, 2021, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled, “Picking up the Pieces: Strengthening Connections with Students Experiencing Homelessness and Children in Foster Care.” The hearing focused on...
May 16, 2021 | Policy Updates
On April 22, 2021, the Child Care for Working Families Act (CCWFA) was reintroduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in the U.S. Senate and by Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The CCWFA amends the Child Care and Development Block...
May 13, 2021 | Policy Updates
Over the past week, several federal agencies released guidance for funding made available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. Specifically, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued revised guidance for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental...
May 3, 2021 | Policy Updates
On April 29, 2021, the bipartisan Homeless Children and Youth Act (S.1469) was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). This bipartisan legislation corrects long-standing flaws in...
Apr 19, 2021 | Action Alert, Policy Updates
Action Needed Congress is currently considering yearly funding for federal programs through the annual appropriations process. This year, appropriations advocacy is especially critical, as schools and community-based organizations continue to struggle to meet the...
