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, approximately 3.8 miles from the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School.
    • Airport availability
    • Hotel information listed
    • Registration will begin in July.
  • houseparent.com – CORE member discount
  • Support from the World New’s Group
    • OUT OF FAVOR – Group homes struggle in a foster care system that’s forgotten their worth.
    • Effective Compassion: Better together – S4.E8
  • Agency Update
    • Brooke Davilla named vice president for organizational effectiveness at Methodist Children’s Home.