Child Welfare Legislative Updates: November 16-27
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates from November 16-27 pertinent to children and families. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Child Protection S….
Mom Shares Why ‘Representation Matters’ for Children with Disabilities
Lindsay Filcik’s daughter, Ivy, has Down syndrome. Now, Ivy has a doll that looks like her! Lindsay told Good Morning America that she believes, “it is important for children with…
Generations United’s New Report on Grandfamilies and COVID-19
Generations United’s new report, State of Grandfamilies, explains that older adults are being told to keep their distance from children because of the risk of infection and death due to…
Critical Documentary Sheds Light on the Adultification of Black Girls in Pittsburgh
On November 19, Pittsburgh’s WQED aired Childhood Lost: The Adultification of African American Girls, an imperative documentary addressing the phenomenon of adultification of black girls and its negative implications. The…
Human Rights Speaks: Call for Youth Creatives!
The City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations is inviting Pittsburgh youth in grades K-12 to participate in the “Human Rights Speaks” arts contest by creating their own original answer to…
Community Outlets for Black Youth to Channel Frustrations About Racism
Why do we need community outlets for Black youth? Most Black youth in the United States encounter racism in their daily lives, which can lead to continual psychological and emotional…
Opportunities for Financial Assistance for Foster Youth
Think of Us Cash Grants Is Offering Financial Assistance for Foster Youth What is it? Up to $1000 to eligible individuals to meet an array of needs during the pandemic…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: November 2-13
Please review the following legislative updates from November 2-13 pertinent to children and families. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health Care H.R. 8725 — Rep. Darren…
Disability Does Not Equal Incompetence: Removing Biases Against Parents and Caregivers with Disabilities in Child Welfare
Parenting is not an easy task for any one or two people to do alone, and parents without disabilities rely on the support of family, friends, public services, etc., to…