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Eliminating Barriers Between Texans and Voting

October 7, 2020 | Texas
Food Deserts in Appalachia: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Families and Children

October 6, 2020 | Ohio
Immigration

Protecting Immigrant Communities Newsletter: 10/05/20

October 5, 2020 | Texas
Child Poverty

Family Crisis Cash Assistance Act Seeks to Provide Automatic Cash Assistance to Suffering Families

A new bill, the Family Crisis Cash Assistance Act (H.R. 8387/S. 4770), introduced last week in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz and in the House by Congresswoman Gwen Moore would make sure that every household in need would receive cash to help meet their needs in the case of a sudden economic downturn or natural disaster.

October 2, 2020 | National
Condemnation of White Supremacy

At the Presidential debate this week, President Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacist groups, instead telling them to “stand back and stand by.” It was a terrifying moment in a time when violence motivated by racism is on the rise in America, and it was hailed as a victory by violent white supremacist groups across the country.

October 1, 2020 | National
Child Health

What the Latest COVID Relief Bill Means for Children

This week, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi introduced a new version of the HEROES Act. Despite the smaller price tag, this bill maintains many of the key priorities for children and families included in the May bill passed by the House, while also taking steps to address at least two critical pieces for children and families that to date, have been largely left out of Congress’ earlier efforts to ensure relief: significant funding for the child care sector and critical investments to help support children, youth, and families across the child welfare continuum. While this new bill may still fall short of all of the things we know children and families need to weather this health and economic crisis, it’s imperative that Congress take this crucial next step to ensure long overdue relief now.

September 30, 2020 | National
Child Welfare

Transforming the child welfare system through Family First Prevention Services and Safe Babies Court Teams TM

September 29, 2020 | Ohio
Child Health

Nation's Thirst for Pandemic Relief No Match for McConnell's Hunger for Power

200,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 and millions more marching for racial justice did not move Mitch McConnell to act, but one death on the Supreme Court propelled him into action. Just hours after Justice Ginsburg died, Majority Leader McConnell was rallying his troops in preparation for one of the quickest and most controversial Supreme Court confirmations ever.

September 29, 2020 | National
Child Welfare

What the Updated Heroes Act Means for Children Involved in the Child Welfare System

On Monday, September 28, Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced a new version of the Heroes Act, the latest in a series of attempts at legislation to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the American people.

September 29, 2020 | National
Child Poverty

Our Presidential Candidates Must Address Child Wellbeing & Poverty in Tonight’s Debate

September 29, 2020 | Ohio

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