On September 21, the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act, HR 2883, overwhelmingly passed in House of Representatives. This bill amends title IV part B (Child and Family Services) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend through FY2016 the authorization of appropriations for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program. It also revises requirements for child visitations by caseworkers. It extends through FY2016: (1) the Safe and Stable Families Program, and (2) specified reservations of funds for monthly caseworker visits and regional partnership grants. NASW advocated for the passage of the legislation.
SCOTUS conversion therapy case could affect ability of states to enforce standards of care
No matter the outcome, NASW will remain steadfast in its support of the LGBTQIA2S+ community
