News

August 2, 2023

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• 2023 CORE National Conference
  September 18-20, 2023
  • Reminder: Catherine Hershey Award Nominations are due August 15, 2023.
  • Link to Nomination Form

• Legislative Updates
  • H.R. 3852 Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CORE) for Children Act
  • H.R. 2955 – Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
  • S. 1353 – Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
  • Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act [H.R. 755]
  • Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023 [S.102]
  • Save Children’s Coverage Act [H.R. 1316]
  • H.R. 3435 The Charitable Act
  • S.566 Charitable Act

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June 19, 2023

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• Legislative Updates
  • Congressman Dunn fights for the health and safety of children in foster care.
  • Representatives Moore, Davis, Steel, and Pappas introduce legislation to encourage
    charitable giving and support local communities.
• Other Legislation of Interest
  • Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (S. 1351)
  • Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act (H.R.755)
  • Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023 (S. 102)
  • Save Children’s Coverage Act (H.R.1316)

• 2023 CORE National Conference
  September 18-20, 2023
  • Conference Host – St. Joseph’s Indian School – Chamberlain, SD
  • The CORE conference will be held at Arrowwood Conference Center,
    

May 24, 2023

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• Legislative Updates:
  
  • Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (April 27, 2023)
    • Who is Subject to the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act?
    • Who is Excluded from the Legislation?
    • Following Passage – Immediate Impact – Personal Thoughts
  • Status Update on Legislation Requested by CORE
    • Create Accountable Respectful Environments for Children Act (CARE Act)

• Save the Date & Call for Presenters
  • 2023 CORE National Conference – September 18-20, 2023
    Hosted by St. Joseph’s Indian School –