Events

1. Higher Ed Reauthorization
   On March 19th, Representative George Miller (D-CA) introduced the Foster Opportunities for Success Through Higher Education Reform Act to provide help with educational services and college opportunities for children in foster care. In his announcement, Rep. Miller referenced work by the Center and several other organizations.  Read the press release (2 pgs, 39.5 kb, 3/04).  Read the Bill (11 pgs, 44.7 kb, 3/04).

Recent Statements

1. Testimony of Court-Appointed Monitor for LaShawn A. V. Williams, The Center for the Study of Social Policy. "U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on the District of Columbia." (5 pgs, 39 kb, 3/05)
   
   
2. Testimony of Clare C. Anderson, Associate, The Center for the Study of Social Policy. "The Annual Report of the Child Fatality Review Committee." (9 pgs, 108 kb, 4/04)
   
   

Issue Briefs

1. Fact Sheet 1: Basic Facts on Disproportionate Representation of African Americans in the Foster Care System (3 pgs, 29 KB 3/05)
2. Fact Sheet 2: State-by-State Profile on Racial Overrepresentation in Foster Care (5 pgs, 22 KB, 3/05)
3. Recommendations for Federal Policy: (2 pgs, 21 kb, 3/05)
4. Encouraging Strong Family Relationships Brief (24 pgs, 680 kb, 6/04)

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