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Congress axes money for volunteer group that helps kids in foster care - Malheur Enterprise

Summary by The Malheur Enterprise
The volunteer group that advocates for children in foster care in Malheur County faces a budget deficit after Congress recently trimmed community project funding. The Oregon CASA Network was banking on receiving $1.7 million for 19 programs, according to Kat Hendrix, executive director of the state CASA network. The organization manages volunteers who serve as court-appointed special advocates for children in the foster care system. Malheur Coun…
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Congress axes money for volunteer group that helps kids in foster care - Malheur Enterprise

The volunteer group that advocates for children in foster care in Malheur County faces a budget deficit after Congress recently trimmed community project funding. The Oregon CASA Network was banking on receiving $1.7 million for 19 programs, according to Kat Hendrix, executive director of the state CASA network. The organization manages volunteers who serve as court-appointed special advocates for children in the foster care system. Malheur Coun…

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Federal budget cuts to prevent CASA of Marion County from serving dozens of foster kids

Federal budget slashing means dozens of Salem’s foster care children who suffer from neglect or abuse won’t have access to court appointed advocates.   Congress eliminated millions in funding earmarked for programs across Oregon, including $85,000 for CASA of Marion County which would have allowed the organization to expand to serve dozens of children in foster care by pairing them with volunteers who advocate for them in the courtroom, and ensu…

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Federal budget cuts to prevent CASA of Marion County from serving dozens of foster kids - Salem Reporter

Federal budget slashing means dozens of Salem’s foster care children who suffer from neglect or abuse won’t have access to court appointed advocates.   Congress eliminated millions in funding earmarked for programs across Oregon, including $85,000 for CASA of Marion County which would have allowed the organization to expand to serve dozens of children in foster care by pairing them with volunteers who advocate for them in the courtroom, and ensu…

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Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF)Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF)

99% of Children in Foster Care Count on Medicaid: Here’s How Funding Cuts Could Disrupt Their Access to Care

The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C; gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families; and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive cha

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Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) broke the news in on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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