CORE News

October 3, 2020

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• Legislative Alert: Congressman Dunn Introduces Bill to Help Facilities Who Care for At-Risk Children
  • National and State Organizations/Associations endorsing Cottage Homes To Improve Lives for Dependents [H.R. 8443]
• Legislative Updates
  • Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act [H.R. 7947] introduced by Rep. Danny Davis
  • Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act of 2020 of 2020 [S. 4172]
• Two are better than one, they have a good return for their labor [Eccl. 4:9]
• Welcome to New Member:
  • Haven’s Open Arms, Lake City,
    

September 2, 2020

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• Ways and Means Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill [H.R. 7947] to Provide Emergency Support for Foster Youth and Child Welfare Services
• The Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act
• Co-Sponsors Added to S.4172 – Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act
• CORE’s Legislative Efforts
• 2020 CORE National Conference Postponed
  • SAVE THE DATE – April 20-22, 2021
• Welcome to New Member:
  • The Brownson Home in Victoria, Texas

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July 27, 2020

From: Don Forrester LMSW, Executive Director

Topics include:

• Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act
• CHAMPS Report
• The Challenge Before Us
• The Need for a United Voice
• An Unapologetic Legislative Ask:
  • Ensuring Placement Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Legislative Remedy
• Update on 2020 CORE National Conference
  • A Word of Regret and SAVE THE DATE – April 20-22, 2021

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