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| vol.6 no.8, May 26, 2010 |
Member Survey RecapDear Members,
What are your top challenges? What you want to see more of:
Keep your eyes open for member spotlights and other ways in which we are implementing your feedback in the upcoming months! |
In this Issue |
Policy |
Grants Accountability Office Reports Improvements Needed in the Grant Award Process for Runaway and Homeless Youth GrantsSubmitted to the Congressional Committee about Runaway and Homeless Youth, this report pushes for increased transparency and fairness in the process of grant awarding and adjusting the process to allow for grantees to have more ability to plan for services. To read more about the seven actions the Grants Accountability Office is asking of the Administration for Children and Families, click here. |
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HUD Releases MFIs and Income Limits for Fiscal Year 2010
New estimated media family incomes (MFIs) and income limits have been released for the 2010 fiscal year. These numbers are used in determining the eligibility of individuals and families for a number of HUD programs including Public House, Housing Choice Voucher, CDBG, and HOME programs, in addition to programs under the Department of Agriculture, Department of Treasury, the Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. To read more about the new FY 2010 HUD estimated MFIs and income limits, how they are determined and geographic specific information, click here.
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Where Internet Gambling and Child Welfare MeetOn Wednesday, a 2 ½ hour hearing with the House Ways and Means Committee focused on the legislation designed to tax internet gambling (H.R. 4976) and give part of the revenue to children and youth in foster care. The McDermott bill, drafted by Barney Frank (D-MA) and Jim McDermott (D-WA), would drastically change the funding for the child welfare system in our country. To read more, click here.
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Study Takes a Closer Look at Runaway YouthThe National Runaway Switchboard released a new study highlighting the problem of runaway youth in American and outlining runaway youth prevention. This study, “Why They Run: An in-depth look at America’s runaway youth,” is available as a free download by clicking here.
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Who Is Your Hidden Workforce? Volunteers!The NEN has released a free toolkit for child and youth serving organizations about how to start, run, and support effective volunteer programs. Geared specifically for organizations working with youth, “The Hidden Workforce: How to Use Volunteers to Expand, Extend and Strengthen Your Services" focuses on utilizing the surge of baby boomer volunteers and implementing a volunteer program in a budget-strained time. Click here to read more. |
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My So-Called Emancipation: From Foster Care to Homelessness for California Youth
Human Rights Watch has recently released this report which documents the struggles of foster care youth who become homeless after aging out of California's care without sufficient preparation or support for adulthood. My So-Called Emancipation outlines key recommendations for better preparing youth for success after leaving foster care. To read the full report, click here.
