Press Releases
“Grandparents and other relatives all over our nation step forward every day to provide a home and care for children when their biological parents are unable to do so. These family members play a vital role in our child welfare system and often care for these children without the same resources as foster parents. This support, at times even lifesaving, deserves to be honored and recognized. We are proud to support this effort as we continue to fight for meaningful recognition and reform for this important issue.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY) hosted more than 100 current and former foster youth from across the country as part of the 8th Annual Foster Youth Shadow Day in Washington, D.C. Every year, the event allows youth to share their experiences in foster care directly with their Member of Congress to help inform and improve child welfare policy.
WASHINGTON – This week, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth issued the following joint statement responding to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report that found one in three children in foster care who were treated with psychotropic medications did not receive treatment planning or medication monitoring as required.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and the five other Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate September 2018 as “National Kinship Care Month.” They released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – This week, the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth hosted experts and former foster youth at a policy dinner to highlight the importance of the Family First Prevention Services Act, which was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act on February 9, 2018.