Extended Foster Care, Counsel for Kids and Parents, New York’s Many Lawsuits, and More The Imprint Weekly

On this week’s podcast, we discuss some new legislation aimed at drawing more interest in extended foster care, long-sought data on compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, and the use of federal funds for family justice. We also break down yet another child welfare-related lawsuit in New York, and concerns over the precedent set by the conviction of Jennifer Crumbley.
Reading Room
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Federal Extended Foster Care Program
https://bit.ly/3Uum8FC
Fostering Adults: The State of Care
https://imprintnews.org/special-series/fostering-adults-state-extended-care
Biden Proposes New Federal Data on ICWA Compliance
https://bit.ly/3OUriXL
Keeping The Kids: Native American overrepresentation in foster care in Montana.
https://montanafreepress.org/keeping-the-kids/
Most States Now Access Federal Funds for Family Court Lawyers
https://bit.ly/3uN543q
New York City Class-Action Lawsuit Defends Parents’ Rights in CPS Home Visits — A Rare Constitutional Challenge
https://bit.ly/48HyRrO
The Trouble With Convicting Parents for Their Children’s Violent Crimes
https://bit.ly/3Injhan
Bill Tracker: Protecting Benefits for Foster Youth
https://bit.ly/3uqHgCe