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Engaging state legislators as champions of foster parenting policy reforms

published: Nov 15, 2019

author: CHAMPS

topics: foster parenting

type: Blog Post

state: National

On October 24 and 25, 2019 state legislators and policy staff from more than 10 states gathered in Columbus, Ohio for a policy convening focused on examining policy approaches that can improve foster parent recruitment, retention and support. The meeting…

Summary of Indiana P.L. 210-2019, SB 1

published: Nov 15, 2019

author: CHAMPS

topics: foster parenting

type: Fact Sheet

state: Indiana

Indiana Senate Bill 1, signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb on May 5, 2019, made significant changes to laws affecting foster care, kinship care and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) court proceedings. The Indiana General Assembly enacted the…

Children's Bureau Issues Memorandum to Encourage Agencies to Engage and Empower Families

published: Aug 1, 2019

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: National

On August 1, 2019, the Children's Bureau issued an Information Memorandum (IM) to "demonstrate that family and youth voice are critical to a well-functioning child welfare system and to strongly encourage all public child welfare agencies, dependency courts, and Court…

We Join Together to Say #ThanksFosterFamilies on National Foster Family Appreciation Day

published: May 31, 2019

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: National

Throughout the month of May, to celebrate foster families and in recognition of National Foster Family Appreciation Day on May 31, CHAMPS has been highlighting stories of amazing foster families from around the country. We believe it’s important and worthwhile…

Thank you to American Academy of Pediatrics for Supporting Foster Families

published: May 31, 2019

author: CHAMPS

type: Blog Post

state: National

Throughout the month of May, in celebration of foster families and in recognition of National Foster Family Appreciation Day on May 31, CHAMPS has been highlighting stories of amazing foster families from around the country. CHAMPS will continue to highlight…

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