There are many challenges that face children who age out of the foster care system, including education, housing, and health care. One rarely-addressed challenge is oral health care. Children who have aged out of the foster care system face considerable barriers in...
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Oral Health Care Needs of Young Adults Transitioning from Foster Care
There are many challenges that face children who age out of the foster care system, including education, housing, and health care. One rarely-addressed challenge is oral health care. Children who have aged out of the foster care system face considerable barriers in...
The Affordable Care Act Upheld
On November 9, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional. The ruling stated that the individual insurance mandate in the law is valid and within Congress’ Constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause of the U.S....
Affordable Care Act 101
A Conference Call Series Discussing the Benefits and Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Hosted By the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for Faith and Community Leaders Please RSVP by choosing from the dates below. Nov. 1 at 12:30 pm ET Nov....
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month 2011
From NHPCO: November is the best time to thank those who ensure that you provide the best care possible to your patients and families. Celebrate the month by recognizing those who listen and provide hands-on care. Whether they are staff or volunteers, work in the...
NASW Submits Comments on State Health Insurance Exchanges: An Essential Feature of the 2010 Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) stipulates that by 2014, each state will have an “exchange,” a health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses. Exchanges should provide many currently uninsured and underinsured Americans with an affordable way to...
The Affordable Care Act: 18 Months Later
September 23 marked the 18 - month anniversary since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). New census numbers showed 500,000 more young adults have insurance than last year because of the ACA provision that lets parents keep their children on their plans until...
Affordable Care Act 101 Conference Call
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 101 - Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Choose the following dates for an Interactive Conference Call Discussing the Benefits and Provisions of the Affordable Care Act:...