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Improvements Will Give Birth Parents Greater Access to Due Process

Frankfort, Ky.– The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is making several changes to the state’s child protection services practices to improve the equity of the process for families and ensure the best outcomes for children in state foster care.

Bill will provide more child support money to families leaving welfare, simplify distribution & improve collection

Judges faced with warring couples embroiled in custody battles or at odds over child visitation issues have a new tool to assist them in determining the individuals' fitness as parents.

More child support is being received, and a rise in employment rates of custodial parents match a decline in participation in public assistance programs, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Washington – Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan, the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, expressed alarm at the contents of the House Democrats’ federal budget plan during the committee’s debate yesterday and following its vote on the proposal early this morning.

Indianapolis - The Annie E. Casey Foundation honored Governor Mitch Daniels for the state's progress in child welfare reform at a special ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. The Casey Foundation recognized Daniels' unwavering commitment to Indiana's children and families.

First Lady Laura Bush today saluted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ new Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative, announced today at the National Prevention Summit, which targets obesity prevention and the promotion of healthy weight for children.

On December 10, 2007  the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services shall commence operating the city’s child support enforcement program services which were before ran through the Carson City District Attorney’s office.

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Award recognizes state’s efforts to ensure children receive the financial support they’re entitled to through child support assistance

HARTFORD, -- Last week, at a national child support conference, the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services was awarded a certificate of accomplishment for meeting the federal requirement for certification of its new computerized Connecticut Child Support Enforcement System (CCSES).

WASHINGTON – Reps. Jim Ramstad (R-MN), Pete Stark (D-CA) and Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) today introduced the "Keeping Families Together Act." The legislation would help parents obtain necessary mental health treatment for their mentally ill children without being forced to relinquish custody.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today introduced an amendment based on legislation he authored to safeguard custody arrangements for military parents and their children as an amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization bill currently being debated by the Senate.

MORE DEADBEAT PARENTS SOUGHT AS POSTERS GENERATE OVER 300,000 WEB IMPRESSIONS

Statement of Chairman Orrin G. Hatch before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Hearing on “The Child Custody Protection Act: Protecting Parents Rights and Children’s Lives”

I want to thank Senator Sessions for holding this hearing today. I also want to thank Senator Ensign for introducing S.

AB 298 helps California’s foster children find permanent loving homes with their relatives

Sacramento – Assemblyman Bill Maze (R-Visalia) is proud to announce that Assembly Bill 298 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday afternoon.

Agency to enhance role as neutral visitation site for families

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Ernie Fletcher announced $50,000 in state funding to help a nonprofit Louisville center expand its services for families and children.

Improvements Will Give Birth Parents Greater Access To Due Process