Senate Bill 64 Task Force

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47016266094326418322011-06-08T00:47:24.594-06:00Senate Bill 64 Task ForceSenate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-85528225367818728832007-10-15T08:58:00.000-06:002007-10-15T09:01:06.949-06:00CA Governor to Sign Historic Legislation for Disabled Youth in Foster Care

Sacramento, CA: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will sign historic legislation today that leads the nation in ensuring that disabled youth in foster care receive the necessary assistance when they exit the State's foster care system. The legislation, Assembly Bill 1331, authored by Assemblymember Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), creates a safety net for severely physically and mentally disabled foster

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-66363613260317809712007-10-08T08:11:00.000-06:002007-10-08T08:14:30.948-06:00Hittng the M.A.R.C. - Establishing Foster Care Minimum Adequate Rates for Children

In October 2007, Children’s Rights, the National Foster Parent Association and the University of Maryland School of Social Work released the first-ever nationwide, state-by-state calculation of the real cost of supporting children in foster care. The report reveals widespread deficiencies in reimbursement rates across the nation—and major disparities among the states—and proposes a new standard

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-66308644905129760782007-10-03T11:25:00.000-06:002007-10-03T11:33:24.662-06:00Update from Systems Subcommittee

The committee plans to meet regularly and will post their meetings on the SB 64 blog. One meeting will always be at 7:30 am prior to the regularly scheduled SB 64 task force meeting. All meetings will take place at Mile High United WayThe committee reviewed their charge and discussed the following areas:-Consult with CDHS on CFSR-How to mediate conflicts-Identify Best Practices and promising

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-79636847275883227612007-10-03T11:14:00.000-06:002007-10-03T11:24:58.775-06:00Tuesday, October 9, 2007 -SB 64 Task Force Agenda

Meeting Time: 9:30 - 1:30Location: Mile HighUnited Way - Founders RoomAgendaI. WelcomeII. Review and Approval of MinutesIII. Public commentIV. Presentations-CPA-Youth Panel-Kempe FoundationV. Subcommittee Reports and DiscussionVI. Interim TasksVII. Announcements and CloseFor a copy of previous meetings minutes e-mail kippi.clausen@unitedwaydenver.org

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-69771514622095852352007-10-03T08:34:00.000-06:002007-10-03T08:50:27.886-06:00Update from Child Wellbeing and Permanency Subcommittee

The subcommittee plans to meet at 8:00 before the regularly scheduled SB 64 taskforce meetings. Meetings will last 1 1/2 hours and be held at Mile High United Way. The committee welcome others to join them for their meetings.After reviewing their charge the following items were discussed during this meeting and will be incorporated into the existing charge of this committee. -

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-40229538732732505592007-09-26T14:35:00.000-06:002007-09-26T14:43:27.727-06:00New From South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA: “Sanford Names Rest of Adoption Task Force” By: Joel Sawyer South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has named all members of the Children in Foster Care and Adoption Services Task Force. This group has been put in place to identify ways to improve the state’s foster care and adoption processes. The group’s main focus is to reduce the amount of time it takes to find permanent adoptive

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-75956625473623524432007-09-23T11:23:00.000-06:002007-09-26T16:33:37.206-06:00Update from Care Giver Subcommittee

The subcommittee has established meeting dates and posted them on the SB 64 blog. Interested community members are invited to attend. The subcommittee will be using this outline as a guide to accomplish their charge:RECRUITMENT: Certification Issues.1. How to find more foster/adoptive families2. What are appropriate motivations for parents3. How to determine parent motivation4. “Types” of parents

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-35883189377212606692007-09-21T08:53:00.000-06:002007-09-21T08:55:26.425-06:00Congress passes education legislation benefiting youth adopted from foster care.

The Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act, introduced by Senators Norm Coleman (R-MN) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) as an amendment to the Higher Education Access Act, has now passed both houses of Congress and awaits President Bush's signature. The act, intended to encourage the adoption of older children by not forcing a teenager to choose between a loving family and financial aid

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-17440441023278034282007-09-20T09:41:00.000-06:002007-09-20T10:15:19.312-06:00Task Force Creates Committees

SB 64 has created subcommittees. These committees are open to the public. Interested community members are welcome to participate in committee meetings; however, only task force members can vote on recommendations to be forwarded to the whole task force for approval. All meetings will take place at Mile High United Way.Here is a list of the Sub-Committees and focus:1. System Sub-Committee:Meeting

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-12620215066370059552007-09-17T13:47:00.000-06:002007-09-17T13:50:41.395-06:00SB 64 - September 18, 2007 - Meeting Agenda

Meeting Time: 9:00 am – 3:00pmLocation: Mile High United Way - Founder RoomI. Welcome and Introductions of Task Force MembersII. Review of Minutes from 8-28-07III. Public CommentIV. County Department Panel PresentationV. Review and discussion of foundation materials · Report of the state auditor – Foster Care Program Department of Human Services · CRFS

Senate Bill 64 Committeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701626609432641832.post-5413518679178942422007-09-07T21:49:00.000-06:002007-09-07T21:55:18.147-06:00Current Federal Legislation Before the 110 Congress

Listed below is information on the three federal bills that were identified during the last meeting of SB 64 that are currently before the 110 congress. S. 1512: Foster Care Continuing Opportunities ActExpands federal eligibility for children in foster care who have reached age 18 and elect to remain in foster care until reaching age 19, 20, or 21.

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