President Barack Obama kicks off National Foster Care Month with a Presidential Proclamation

May 5, 2010

In this statement, he recognizes the strengths of children and youth in foster care as well as former foster youth. President Obama also acknowledges the child welfare workforce and foster parents dedicated to meeting the needs of children and youth in foster care. To read the full proclamation, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-national-foster-care-month

Have 8 Minutes? Share Your Thoughts on Client Substance Use

Feb 3, 2026

We’re listening! We want to learn about your work with clients on alcohol and other substance use. In just eight minutes, you can help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use...

Recent Child Care Updates

Jan 29, 2026

Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Childcare has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the childcare workforce because the costs of care are rising. Without affordable child care, some parents leave the workforce, and some spend more than 7% of their income on care while paying for other necessities. Childcare is plagued with long waitlists, low compensation for workers and some rural communities have few options to access care.

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