by Alex Coccia, Ellie Kaverman, Megan Martin Right now, the stakes could not be higher for families with children. With rising inflation and looming economic uncertainty, all set to the backdrop of a slow pandemic recovery, families are struggling to make ends meet — exacerbated by last year’s decision to…

Today the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a series of cases consolidated into one case, Brackeen v. Haaland, that challenges the constitutionality of ICWA-the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. ICWA serves as a protection for Native American families and tribal unity by setting federal standards that prioritize keeping…

The immigration system at the southern border is a product of a century of conflicting policies aimed at facilitating trade, limiting undocumented immigration, and protecting national security. It was not designed to protect and promote the health and well-being of children and families, but it has an obligation to do…

Children and youth who are removed from their families and come into foster care need loving and nurturing homes. The state child welfare agency itself and the contracted providers acting as an extension of the state must ensure children are cared for and treated fairly by everyone who works with…

Today, Thursday, June 28th, the Senate is likely to vote on the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (S.3042) — also known as the Senate version of the Farm Bill. The Senate farm bill demonstrates a commitment toward improving food security for families and children by reauthorizing and strengthening the nation’s…

Over the last two months the Trump administration separated over 2,300 children from their parents as part of its larger effort to deter immigrant families from Central America from entering this country, creating an ongoing humanitarian crisis. The public outcry against the separation of families forced the President to reverse…

According to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau in its annual reports on income, poverty and health insurance, 2015 saw higher household incomes, lower levels of poverty and higher rates of health insurance coverage than in the previous year. This is the first time in 20 years that…