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Yes, ACAs are not ideal. Yes, we want to see an end to children and young people residing in ACAs, but where's the alternate planning? Where are the carers needed to fill the void. Parallel to this decision should be an urgent focus on family connections for children in care, finding appropriate long term stable care options for children, building on support for family and Kinship carers and building the carer pool. Not removing a bandaid solution and leaving agencies with nothing. Will definitely be watching this space! #aca #nswgovernment #childprotection #fostercare #kinshipcare #childrenfirst https://lnkd.in/gNJseAWc

📢 #ICYMI Catch up on our insightful discussion featuring experts tackling various approaches to effectively support vulnerable families in #child and #family services. Watch our webinar with @Deloitte here🔗 https://buff.ly/3Qq9CV1

#WhoDefinesSurvival: Intimate Partner Violence survivors can have multiple intersecting needs that impact what safety and stability looks like for them. For example, a survivor’s immigration status and their access to work authorization may impact their comfort in engaging with systems, ability to be independent, and priorities. A survivor who has a child with special needs receiving services and community support for childcare, may decide that fleeing to a shelter in another borough doesn’t work for them. Survivor-centered justice means survivors must be able to define what reclaiming their lives looks like for them, based on their unique circumstances and needs. Our role is to provide and expand the options available to them, so they can choose what is right for them. We need to trust survivors about what will make them safe, what will bring them support, and what justice looks like for them. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #domesticviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #survivorcentered #weareNYLAG

Raising Awareness and Support for Children with Down Syndrome in Somalia: At Disability Aid Foundation - DAF, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with Down Syndrome in Somalia. Despite many challenges, these children show incredible resilience and potential. Yet, access to resources, healthcare, and education remains limited. This is where our mission comes in. Our Commitment: 1. Advocacy: Raising awareness about Down Syndrome and the needs of these children. 2. Education: Providing specialized programs to help them thrive. 3. Healthcare: Improving access to essential medical services. 4. Community Support: Building a support network for families. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for these incredible children. Together, we can build a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. #DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusionMatters #SupportAndEmpower #ChildrenWithDownSyndrome #Somalia #TogetherWeCan #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAidFoundation

Here are some Life Events that Qualify You for Special Enrollment: ✔️ If you have a baby, adopt a child, or put your child into foster care: Your coverage can start the day of the event — even if you enroll in the plan up to 60 days afterward ✔️ Changes in your income that affect current health coverage ✔️ Become a U.S. citizen ✔️ Change of dependency status of someone on your plan ✔️ Turning 26 or older and aging off your parent's plan ✔️ Gaining membership in a federally-recognized tribe or status as an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder ✔️ If you get married, lose health coverage, or move to a new state ✔️ Leave incarceration ✔️ Death of a covered member of your household ✔️ AmeriCorps members starting or ending their service Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQzdFCfy #floridacoveringkidsandfamilies

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Reviewing the history of family separations in the United States reveals a troubling legacy that began during the era of human chattel slavery. The harm resulting from these separations is immeasurable, and the narratives of formerly enslaved people illustrate the devastating impact on families. It's important to acknowledge and learn from this history to ensure a more just and equitable future. #FamilySeparation #USHistory #SocialJustice

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To all the amazing military spouses, both active and veteran, I say thank you. Do not let the proximity to Mother's Day fool anyone - both men and women support their families and make sacrifices for our country. You are the most resilient, caring, and proactive community I know. You stand up for injustices that our activity duty spouses cannot, care for each other like you are old friends (even if we just met), and work to make to life for future military spouses easier than you found it. Military spouses have three times the national unemployment rate (https://lnkd.in/e8p2kQBE). There are amazing groups out there working for military spouse licensing reciprocity at both the state and federal levels. Organizations and companies taking deliberate steps to not weed out military spouse resumes and changing policies to keep military spouses employed through moves and increased obligations during deployments. If anyone is inspired to participate, please reach out I have plenty of organizations to suggest! Military Spouse JD Network National Military Family Association Operation Homefront Military Spouse Advocacy Network - to just highlight a few. Frequent moves have real impacts on mental health due to separation from family, increased barriers for stable careers, and the challenges of navigating DoD services. Only recently has substance abuse in the military spouse community started to enter the public discussion and I hope the efforts to address this issue grow (https://lnkd.in/eQ98bcRt). Keep it up Jennifer Barnhill, MPA and Karen Jowers - your reporting is meaningful and impactful! https://lnkd.in/e5gT29wX