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Scroll through the listing below to see current legislative happenings. Our aim is simply to keep you informed of timely issues. Remember, agree or disagree but always stay involved!

The updates below are informational only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Association.


 

December 2004
12/29/04 Changing of the Culture of Aggression: A State Forum on Bullying
Source: Athe Governor's Prevention Partnership
12/29/04 Summary of Legislation Affecting Children & Families
Source: Connecticut Vocies For Children
12/29/04 Fun For Kids!: Time Machine
Source: The United States Mint
12/23/04 Adequate Yearly Progress
Source: edweek.org
12/23/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 5 Issue: 5
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
12/23/04 Children's Online Monitor
Source: Child Welfare League of America
12/23/04 Report: DCF Makes Gains
Source: Hartford Courant
12/23/04 Fun For Kids!: GMability
Source: General Motors Corporation
12/15/04 Despite ongoing complaints, the federal No Child Left Behind Act has become implanted in the culture of America’s public education system
Source: edweek.org
12/15/04 U.S. Students Fare Poorly in International Math Comparison
Source: edweek.org
12/15/04 FY 2005 Funding for Selected Children's Programs
Source: Child Welfare League of America
12/15/04 Fun For Kids!: Take a trip to an era in American history
Source: The Library of Congress
12/8/04 President Signs Reauthorized IDEA
Source: Wrightslaw
12/8/04 Comparison of H.R. 1350 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004) and IDEA ‘97
Source: The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
12/8/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 5 Issue: 4
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
12/8/04 Fun For Kids!: State Symbols
Source: ConneCT Kids
12/8/04 Kids’ Mental Health Day
Source: FAVOR, Inc and the KidCare Coalition
12/2/04 Reauthorized IDEA Could Shift Power to School Districts
Source: edweek.org
12/2/04 The New IDEA: CEC’s Summary of Significant Issues
Source: Council for Expectional Children
12/2/04 Forum Explores Needs Of Children At Risk
Source: Hartford Courant
12/2/04 Fun For Kids!: Branches of Government
Source: Ben's Guide to Government
November 2004
11/24/04 Congress OKs Special Education Update
Source: Hartford Courant
11/24/04 Children's Monitor Online
Source: Child Welfare League of America
11/24/04 Covering Connecticut’s Kids and Families News
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
11/24/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 5 Issue: 3
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
11/24/04 Food Share: Use this link and click make a donation
Source: Food Share Inc.
11/24/04 Fun For Kids!: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Source: Kids Domain Family Resource
11/17/04 Lame-Duck Session of Congress to Address IDEA, Budget
Source: edweek.org
11/17/04 Side by Side Comparison of Senate Bill 1248 (as passed on May 13, 2004) and House Bill 1350 (as passed on April 30, 2003) with Parts A and B of the IDEA (Current Law)
Source: Wrightslaw
11/17/04 State Surplus Figure Triples But Hefty Deficit Seen For 2005-06 Year
Source: Hartford Courant
11/17/04 Children's Monitor Online A Public Policy Update from the Child Welfare League of America
Source: Child Welfare League of America
11/17/04 Fun For Kids!: Quick Facts: The United States of America
Source: U.S. Government Printing Office
11/10/04 Changing the Culture of Everyday Aggression
Source: Connecticut Department of Education, the Connecticut Commission on Children, the Connecticut Psychological Association, the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, and the Office of the Child Advocate.
11/10/04 Children in Connecticut
Source: Children's Defense Fund
11/10/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 5 Issue: 2
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
11/10/04 Side by Side Comparison of Senate Bill 1248 and House Bill 1350
Source: National Association of Protection & Advocacy Systems
11/10/04 Fun For Kids!: Take a Tour of Connecticut's State Capitol
Source: State of Connecticut ConneCT For Kids
11/3/04

Fun For Kids!: Famous Structures
Source: Fact Monster

11/3/04 Using Positive Behavioral Support to Manage Avoidance of Academic Tasks
Source: Council for Exceptional Children
11/3/04 Aquarium School Gives Students 2nd
Source: Times Daily
11/3/04 New Report Highlights Kinship and Legal Guardianships
Source: Child Welfare League of America
11/3/04 `Left Behind' Schools Work On Problems
Source: Hartford Courant
11/3/04 Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Signed
Source: NAMI
11/3/04 Get Election Result For Your Town
Source: The Hartford Courant
11/3/04 November is National Adoption Month
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
   
October 2004  
10/27/04 Teaching Exceptional Children
Source: Counsil for Exceptional Children
10/27/04 CEC’s Summary of Selected IDEA Reauthorization Issues
Source: Council for Exceptional Children
10/27/04 Special Education at a Crossroads
Source: Council for Exceptional Children
10/27/04 Fun For Kids!: How Do Computers Work?
Source: Fact Monster
10/20/04 Report of Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care : Overview, Analysis, and Potential Impact on CT
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
10/20/04 Make Your Voice Be Heard on Children's Mental Health Services
Source: FAVOR
10/20/04 State of Working Connecticut 2004
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
10/20/04 Childproof Your Home
Source: WebMDHealth
10/20/04 Fun For Kids!: Know Your Rights
Source: Fact Monster
10/13/04 CWLA's Children's Monitor Online
Source: Child Welfare League of America
10/13/04 Early Changes, Enduring Challenges : Connecticut Educators Speak Out About the Impact of the No Child Left Behind Act
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
10/13/04 The Solution: A Free Anti-Bullying Resource
Source: Child Welfare League of America
10/13/04 When Parents & Schools Disagree
Source: Wrightslaw
10/13/04 Fun For Kids!: Provide a safe home for your pet
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10/6/04 "A Critical Need: Early Identification and Treatment of Children's Mental Health Disorders."
Source: Mental Health Association of CT
10/6/04 NICHQ ADHD Practitioners' Toolkit
Source: National Initiative For Children's Healthcare Quality
10/6/04 Extension of SCHIP and Education and Training Funds at Risk
Source: Children's Monitor Online
10/6/04 After School Computer Academy of The Career Counseling Center
Source: The Career Counseling Center
10/6/04 HOTLINE for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Source: State of Connecticut Commission on Children
10/6/04 Connecticut Voter Basics
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
10/6/04 Let's Open The Books On Corporate Tax Breaks
Source: Hartford Courant
10/6/04 Bills Touch on Key Priorities of Ethics Reform, Childhood Education
Source: M. Jodi Rell, Governor, State of Connecticut
10/6/04 City Teachers May Lose Tutor Roles
Source: Hartford Courant
10/6/04 Pediatricians Chide Bush on Child Health
Source: Middletown Press
10/6/04 Fun For Kids: Costumes for Halloween or Pretend Play
Source: Kids Domain Family Resource
September 2004
9/29/04 $1.1 Billion In Children's Health Insurance Funds To Be Returned to U.S. Treasury
Source: Families U.S.A.
9/29/04 Legislative Process Advisory Committee
Source: Connecticut General Assembly
9/29/04 Girlfighting: Preventing Girls' Aggression & Violence October 15, 2004
Source: The Governor's Prevention Partnership
9/29/04 Inclusive Education: Promising Practices
Source: New Canaan Public Schools and SPED*NET, Special Education Network of New Canaan, Ltd.
9/29/04 IDEA Alert - Negotiations on IDEA Reauthorization to Begin
Source: Wrightslaw
9/29/04 The State's Financial Safety Net Continues to Grow
Source: Journal Inquirer
9/29/04 Children's Monitor Online
Source: Child Welfare League of America
9/29/04 Fun For Kids!: Towns & Cities in Connecticut
Source: State of Connecticut CT.gov
9/22/04 McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act
Source: Child Welfare League of America
9/22/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 16
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
9/22/04 No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide
Source: U.S. Department of Education
9/22/04 Fun For Kids!: People Fun Facts
Source: Fact Monster From Information Please
9/15/04 Data Show Schools Making Progress On Federal Goals
Source: Education Week on the Web
9/15/04 Legislative Update: Expiring SCHIP Funds
Source: Families USA
9/15/04 `No Child' Act Leaves Parents Confused
Source: The Hartford Courant
9/15/04 Fun For Kids: How coins are made
Source: The United States Mint
9/8/04 Poll: Public Still on Learning Curve For Federal School Law
Source: Education Week on the Web
9/8/04 CEC Supports Bill Enabling Schools to Retroactively Meet Adequate Yearly Progress Requirements
Source: The Council for Exceptional Children
9/8/04 Do you know a child or youth with a disability who has made outstanding achievements? Then nominate him or her for a ...
Source: Foundation for Exceptional Children
9/8/04 National Depression Screening Day
Source: Child Welfare League of America
9/1/04 DCF Working To Keep Treatment Closer To Home
Source: The Hartford Courant
9/1/04 Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E. Jackson and Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship Awards for 2005-2006
Source: Foundation for Exceptional Children
9/1/04 Scores Up On 10th-Grade Test
Source: The Hartford Courant
9/1/04 Fun For Kids!: Learn about the U.S. Census, Get Facts about Your State
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
9/1/04 For Rell Aide, Economic Growth Starts With Childhood
Source: The Hartford Courant
9/1/04 Children's Monitor ... A CWLA Public Policy Update
Source: Child Welfare League of America
9/1/04 How You Can Create A Positive Education Experience For The Foster Children
Source: A Publication of the Vera Institute of Justice
   
August 2004
8/25/04 State Profiles: How well does your state fare on behalf of children?
Source: Children's Defense Fund
8/25/04 Dodd Proposes Education Reform
Source: The Hartford Courant
8/25/04 Stronger Warnings Ahead For Antidepressants
Source: The Hartford Courant
8/25/04 Rell: Preschool Priority In State
Source: The Hartford Courant
8/25/04 Fun For Kids! What In The World?
Source: National Greographics
8/25/04

CAFAP Federal Bill Tracking Report
Source: CAFAP

8/18/04 Protecting Your Child Against Serious Diseases: Making Sure Kids Get All Their 'Shots'
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
8/18/04 Moving Beyond the Barriers: Attracting and Sustaining Youth Participation in Out-of-School Time Programs
Source: Harvard Family Research Project
8/18/04 Critics Float No Child Revisions
Source: Education Week on the Web
8/18/04 New Research Shows Uninsured Children Missing Out On Checkups, Other Medical Care
Source: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
8/11/04 Summary of the Kinship Caregiver Support Act, S. 2706
Source: Child Welfare League of America
8/11/04 DCF Meets Federal Caseload Standards
Source: The Hartford Courant
8/11/04 Connecticut State Budget 2003-2005 Revisions
Source: Connecticut General Assembly
8/11/04 Action Alert: Help Abused and Neglected Children
Source: Children's Defense Fund
8/11/04 Taking a lead in state child protection
Source: The Stamford Advocate
8/11/04 Study: Public Health Insurance For Kids 'Picks Up Slack'
Source: NBC30.com
8/11/04 CWLA Key Concerns about the Child SAFE Act, H.R. 4856
Source: Child Welfare League of America
8/11/04 Fun For Kids!: Check out these 10 tips to keep you cool, calm and collected
Source: Center For Disease Control
8/4/04 Highlights of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004
Source: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
8/4/04 Urge Congress to Make Significant Improvements to New Child Welfare Financing Bill
Source: Child Welfare League of America
8/4/04 After-School Programs
Source: Education Week on the Web
8/4/04 A Systemic Approach to Reducing the Use of Physical Restraint in Residential Treatment
Source: New England Network for child, youth & family services
8/4/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 15
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
8/4/04 Fun For Kids!: Explore the States
Source: The Library of Congress
8/4/04 The Earned Income Tax Credit: Still Lagging Behind In Connecticut
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
8/4/04 Sales Tax Exclusion Week on Items or Clothing and Footwear Costing under $300
Source: State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
   
July 2004
7/28/04 The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Parent Public Policy Fellowship Program 2005
Source: The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
7/28/04 CWLA Voter Registration Resource Center
Source: Child Welfare League of America
7/28/04 Positive Outcomes for Children
Source: The Department of Children and Families
7/28/04 Child and Family Services Plan: 2005 - 2009
Source: The Department of Children and Families
7/28/04 Agency plans group home for abused teenage girls
Source: The News-Times
7/28/04 Fun For Kids!: Did You Know?
Source: PBS Kids
7/21/04 Legislative Summary 2004
Source: The Department of Children and Families
7/21/04 Discipline for Children With Disabilities: Questions & Answers from OSEP
Source: Wrightslaw
7/21/04 Therapeutic Foster Care Shown to Reduce Violence among Chronically Delinquent Juveniles
Source: Community Prevention Services
7/21/04 Report: Mentally Ill Youths Poorly Placed
Source: The Hartford Courant
7/21/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 14
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
7/21/04 Americans Urged To Roll Up Sleeves Amid Blood Shortage
Source: NBC30.com
7/21/04 International Children's Conference on the Environment
Source: International Children's Conference
7/21/04 Fun For Kids!: Craft Finder
Source: Family Fun
7/14/04 Urge Congress To Renew The Assault Weapons Ban
Source: Children's Defense Fund
7/14/04

Lifespan Respite Care Act

7/14/04 Innovative Foster Care Programs Show Promise in Reducing Youth Violence
Source: Center For Disease Control and Prevention
7/14/04 View from the Bench: Obstacles to Safety & Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Source: The Pew Charitable Trusts
7/14/04 Federal Youth Coordination Act (FYCA/HR 4703)
Source: The White House Task Force For Disadvantaged Youth
7/14/04 Alternate High School Planned
Source: The Hartford Courant
7/14/04 Fun For Kids!: Explore the States
Source: The Library of Congress
7/7/04 The Evaluation Exchange: A periodical on emerging strategies in evaluating child and family services
Source: Harvard Family Research Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education
7/7/04 Congratulations on a terrific victory for children!: H.R.3973
See Attached Source: Children's Defense Fund
7/7/04 Side by Side Comparison of Senate Bill 1248 (as passed on May 13, 2004) and House Bill 1350 (as passed on April 30, 2003) with Parts A and B of the IDEA (Current Law)
Source: NAPAS
7/7/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 13
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
June 2004
6/30/04 Connected By 25: A Plan For Investing In Successful Futures For Foster Youth
Source: Child Welfare Services
6/30/04 Helping Your Child Become a Reader
Source: U.S. Department of Education
6/30/04 Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence
Source: U.S. Department of Education
6/30/04 At Last, Mastery Test Scores Arrive
Source: The Hartford Courant
6/30/04 Fun For Kids!: What is advocacy?
Source: Foster Club
6/23/04 HUSKY Income Guidelines and outreach tools
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
6/23/04 America's Youth Grade Adults: The Uhlich Report Card
Source: Uhlich Children's Advantage Network
6/23/04 Generations United Photo Contest
Source: Child Welfare League of America
6/23/04 Ask you Representative to oppose H.R.3973
Source: Child Welfare League of America
6/23/04 Fun For Kids!: Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments
Source: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
6/16/04 THE PEW COMMISSION ON CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
Source: The Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
6/16/04 Special Issue: Family Foster Care in the Next Century
Source: Child Welfare League of America
6/16/04 10 Tips for Raising Children of Character
Source: Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character
6/16/04 Fun For Kids!: Food Safety at Home, School and When Eating Out
Source: USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service, The Chef and the Child Foundation, FDA/Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
6/9/04 State Budget Overview
Source: Connecticut Association of Nonprofits
6/9/04 FY05 - Second Year of the Biennium Budget: Human Services Funding Highlights
Source: Connecticut Association of Nonprofits
6/9/04 Study Predicts School Failures
Source: The Hartford Courant
6/9/04 Survey: Connecticut Among Best States For Children
Source: nbc30.com
6/9/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 11
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
6/9/04 Fun For Kids: Field Trip to Capitol Hill
Source: Kids In the House; Office of the Clerk
6/2/04 Protecting Your Child from Abduction
Source: MSN Family
6/2/04 Water Safety
Source: NBC30.com
6/2/04 Bicycle Safety
Source: NBC30.com
6/2/04 America After 3 PM: How Kids Spend the After School Hours
Source: Afterschool Alliance
May 2004
5/26/04 Count Me In: Special Education In An Era Of Standards
Source: Education Week On The Web
5/26/04 Technology Counts 2004
Source: Education Week On The Web
5/26/04 Supportive Housing for Medically Complex Children and their Families: What is it and could it help Connecticut families?
Source: Connecticut Health Policy Project
5/26/04 The Fiscal Survey of States
Source: National Governors Association & National Association of State Budget Officers
5/26/04 Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage
Source: Families USA for Cover the Unisured Week
5/26/04 Copay Information for Medicaid and SAGA
Source: Keep The Promise Coalition
5/19/04 Foster Care Reforms Proposed
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/19/04 $3 Million For Homes For Disabled Also, Legislature Stops Plan For State To Accept Medicaid Block Grants
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/19/04 Be Safe & Sound Campaign: Enhancing School Safety and Security
Source: National Crime Prevention Council
5/19/04 Internet Safety Guide For Parents
Source: NBC30.com
5/19/04 How To Help Your Kids With Homework
Source: NBC30.com
5/19/04 Working without a Net: The Health Care Safety Net Still Leaves Millions of Low-Income Workers Uninsured
Source: Families USA
5/19/04 Two Conflicting Views On Closing Education Gap
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/19/04 CAFAP State Bill Tracking Report
Source: CAFAP
5/12/04 Legislature to Study Medicaid Eligibility
Source: Covering Connecticut's Kids and Families
5/12/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 9
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
5/12/04 UCLA study shows Medicaid costs can shrink significantly when Head Start parents are trained to handle kids’ common ailments
Source: UCLA/Johnson & Johnson: Health Care Institute for Head Start
5/12/04 Health Insurance Coverage
Source: Sheils JF and Haught RA, Economic and Social Research Institute
5/12/04 Characteristics of the Uninsured:A View from the States
Source: States Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota
5/5/04 Foster Care Changes Eyed
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/5/04 State Might Try Medicaid Cost-Cutting Plan
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/5/04 Defiant State Budget Passes
Source: The Hartford Courant
5/5/04 Avoiding Cruel Choices: A guide for policymakers and family organizations on Medicaid's role in preventing custody relinquishment
Source: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
5/5/04 Task Force Forming to Seek New Vision for Schools
Source: Education Week on the Web
5/5/04 Rowland Might Pick And Choose Budget Items
Source: NBC30.com
5/5/04 CAFAP Federal Bill Tracking Report
Source: CAFAP
   
April 2004
4/21/04 Urge Your Senator to Stop Cuts to Medicaid!
Source: Families USA
4/21/04 Title I
Source: Education Week on the Web
4/21/04 Support Raised H.B. No. 5294, An Act Concerning A Juvenile Justice Plan For Girls
Source: Kids Counsel Center For Children's Advocacy
4/21/04 Support Bill S.298, An Act Concerning Health Insurance For Adoptive Parents
Source: CAFAP
4/21/04 Child Sexual Abuse, The Basics of Prevention
Presented by the Aetna Foundation Children’s Center, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Prevention Programming Supported by The McPhee Foundation and Hartford Courant Community Fund
4/14/04 DCF Creates Crisis Fund
Source: The Department of Children and Families
4/14/04 Residential Services Informational Forum
Source: The Department of Children and Families
4/14/04 THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Source: The Department of Children and Families
4/14/04 Education law: an overview
Source: Legal Information Institute
4/7/04 Fun For Kids!: Government Phrases Word Search
Source: ConneCT Kids
4/7/04 Send a Message of Support for S.486, the "Senator Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act."
Source: Mental Health Liaison Group
4/7/04 Youth as E-Citizens: Engaging the Digital Generation
Source: American University Center for Social Media
4/7/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 7
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
4/7/04 OPENING KINDERGARTEN DOOR: The Preschool Difference
Source: Connecticut Commission on Children
4/7/04 Destination Education
Source: NBC30.com
4/7/04 Another Delay For Mastery Test Results
Source: The Hartford Courant
4/7/04 Cost of Proposed Medicaid and HUSKY A Changes to the Connecticut Economy
Source: CT. Vocies For Children
   
March 2004  
3/31/04 Dodd pushes reform for education act
Source: The New Haven Register
3/31/04 A Different Kind Of Shop Class
Source: The Hartford Courant
3/31/04 Federal Teacher Quality Rules Eased For Some
Source: The Hartford Courant
3/31/04 Health care cuts out in Dems’ plan
Source: The New Haven Register
3/31/04 Special kids, standardized tests
Source: Denver Post
3/31/04 House Approves Castle Bill to Improve Integrity of Child Nutrition Programs, Ensure Access for Eligible Children
Source: Committee on Education and the Workforce
3/31/04 The Dodd-Miller Act to Leave No Child Behind (S. 448/H.R 936)
Source: The Children's Defense Fund
3/31/04 APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE BUDGET
Source: Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut, Inc. (LARCC)
3/24/04 White House Task Force For Disadvantage Youth
Source: The Forum for Youth Investment
3/24/04 Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!
Source: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
3/24/04 Statistical Briefing Book
Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
3/24/04 Truancy Reduction: Keeping Youth in School and Out of Trouble
Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
3/24/04 National Youth Violence Prevention Campaign
Source: National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
3/24/04 Supportive Housing for Medically Complex Children and their Families – What is it and could it help Connecticut families?
Source: Connecticut Health Policy Project
3/24/04 National Call-in Day: Wednesday MARCH 24th
Source: The League of Special Education Voters
3/24/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 6
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
3/17/04 CARE4KIDS ALERT
Source: CT Association for Human Services
3/17/04 Health Care Day At The Capitol
Source: One Connecticut
3/17/04 Children and Poverty: What Will It Take to End Child Poverty in Connecticut?
Source: One Connecticut
3/17/04 'No Child Left Behind' Falls From Favor
Source: The Hartford Courant
3/17/04 Keep it Simple: Reduce Gaps in Children's Health Coverage
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
3/17/04 No Child Left Behind Explained
Source: American Education's Online Newspaper of Record
3/10/04 Senate Amendments
Source: Families USA
3/10/04 Inside DCF
Source: Department of Children and Families
3/10/04

SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 5
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

3/10/04 Making Dollars Follow Sense: Financing Early Childhood Mental Health Services to Promote Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Source: National Center for Children in Poverty
3/10/04 Improving Connecticut's Health Through Education
Source: Connecticut Health Policy Project
3/10/04 Transitiioning The Special Adolescent
Source: Families United for Children’s Mental Health
3/10/04 Department of Children and Families Legislative Update
Source: Department of Children and Families
3/4/04 Children's Mental Health Resource Kit
Source: Children's Defense Fund
3/4/04 The Bush Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 Budget: Analysis of Key Health Care Provisions
Source: Families USA
3/4/04

DCF Legislative Updates
Source: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

3/4/04 The Health Advocacy Tool Box
Source: Connecticut Health Policy Project
3/4/04 The Act to Leave No Child Behind (S. 448 / H.R. 936)
Source: Children's Defence Fund
3/4/04 Advocates for Connecticut's Children and Youth Legislative Agenda 2004
Source: Advocates for Connecticut's Children and You
3/4/04 A Quick Guide to the Connecticut State Budget
Source: CT Voices For Children
3/4/04 Government For Kids!: The Constitution of the United States
Source: Thomas
3/4/04 Human Services Committee Public Hearing
Source: The Connecticut General Assembley Bulletin
3/4/04 Public Hearing: SB457 An Act Concerning Restoration of Social Services Programs
Souce: One Connecticut
   
February 2004
2/25/04 Education Day At The Capitol: March 3rd
Source: One Connecticut
2/25/04 Safety Recall - Allergy Alert: Easy-Bake Chocolate Brownies and Chocolate Frosting Mixes
Source: Toys "R" Us, Inc
2/25/04 Tutoring Aid Falling Short Of Mandate
Source: American Education's Online Newpaper of Records
2/25/04 Safeguards Sought For Kids DCF Sends Out Of State
Source: The Hartford Courant
2/25/04 Parents Urge Senate to Vote "No" on Senate Bill 1248
Source: Wrightslaw
2/25/04 The Governor’s Proposed Revisions to FY04-05 Budget
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
2/25/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 4
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2/25/04 No Name Calling Week - March 1-5
Source: No Name Calling Week: A Coalition of over 40 Organizations
2/18/04 CDF Action Council Legislative Update
Source: Children's Defense Fund
2/18/04 The 2003 Children’s Defense Fund Action Council Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard
Source: Children's Defense Fund
2/18/04 Alcohol & Drug Information: Prevention Basics For Families
Source: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services and SAMHA's National Clearing House For Alcohol & Drug Information
2/18/04 Study Gives Advantage To Bilingual Education Over Focus on English
Source: Education Week on the Web
2/13/04

DCF Legislative Updates
Source: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

2/11/04 CAFAP Needs Your Support:Health Insurance for Adoptive Parents
Source: CAFAP
2/11/04 HMO Legislative Update - Children with Behavioral Health Problems or Mental Illness
Source: NAMI-CT
2/11/04 Connecticut Nonprofit Human Service Cabinet: Budget Proposal
Source: Connecticut Association of Nonprofits
2/11/04 Joint Committee Hearing Regarding Repeal of the Medicaid and Saga Cuts Passed Last Year
Source: Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut, Inc.
2/11/04 Office of Fiscal Analyst Synopsis of the Governor’s FY 2004-2005 Midterm Budget Adjustments
Source: State Of Connecticut Office of Fiscal Analyst
2/11/04 ReadBooks! is a national children's braille literacy program to encourage families with blind children to read print/braille books together.
Source: National Braille Press
2/11/04 Budget ConneCTion$: Connecticut’s FY04 Budget: A Summary & Contextual Analysis
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
2/11/04 Economic Development Through Early Childhood Investment
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
2/11/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 3
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2/11/04 IDEA: Advocacy Groups Speak Out, Organize, Demonstrate
Source: Wrightslaw
2/11/04 Information on IDEA and Discussion Topics for Conversations with Policy Makers
Source: National Coalition of Parent Centers
2/10/04

DCF Legislative Updates
Source: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

2/5/04

DCF Legislative Updates
Source: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

2/4/04 CSGV Condemns Anti-Law Enforcement Provisions in Spending Package
Source: The Coalition To Stop Gun Violence
2/4/04 Senate Democrats 2004 Legislative Adenda
Source: Connecticut Senate Democrats
2/4/04 The Connecticut House Republican Legislative Reform Agenda
Source: Connecticut House Republicans
2/4/04 State Information: Connecticut
Source: Families USA
2/4/04 Budget Differences Revived
Source: The Hartford Courant
2/4/04 Apply for NFPA Scholarships
Source: National Foster Parent Association
2/4/04 Federal Tax Benefits for Foster and Adoptive Parents and Kinship Caregivers: 2003 Tax Year
Source: Casey Family Programs
2/4/04 Contest for Foster Children: It's a new year! What's your New Year's resolution? Explain why you picked it.
Source: Fosterclub.com
2/4/04 Children's Mental Health Resource Kit
Source: Children's Defense Fund
2/3/04

DCF Legislative Updates
Source: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

   
January 2004  
1/28/04 Nominating Materials For The Youth Spirit Awards
1/28/04 REGIONAL COMMUNITY FORUM: New London County Budget Roundtable
Source: Alliance For Living
1/28/04 Call Your Legislators About The Co-Pays And Medicaid/Saga Cuts
Source: Keep the Promise Coalition
1/28/04 Count Me In: Special Education in an Era of Standards
Source: American Education's Online Newpaper of Records
1/28/04 Self-Advocacy for Teens and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Source: Wrightslaw & National Center for Learning Disabilities
1/28/04 No Child Left Behind Parents' Guide to: Supplemental Services
Source: Wrightslaw & U.S. Department of Education
1/28/04 Become a Mentor
Source: National Mentoring Partnership
1/21/04 Managed Care Reform
Source: NAMI-CT
1/21/04 If you have found it difficult to obtain the necessary mental health services for your child…
Source: NAMI-CT
1/21/04 Free To Grow: a national demonstration program testing an innovative approach to substance abuse and child abuse prevention
Source: Head Start Partnerships To Promote Substance-free Communities
1/21/04 AFCAMP Monthly Training Workshops for Parents, Community Agencies and Providers On System of Care
Source: African, Caribean, and American Parents of Children with Disabilities
1/21/04 A Profile of Connecticut’s Youth
Source: Connecticut Voices For Children
1/21/04 MIT offers summer programs for high school girls interested in engineering or computer science
Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Women's Technology Program
1/14/04 Public Act 03-243 Concerning Visitations for Children in Care : Effective October 1, 2003
Source: Department of Children and Families
1/14/04 Blood Emergency Declared!
Source: American Red Cross
1/14/04 International Children's Conference on the Environment: New London, CT
1/14/04 Community Forum
Source: One Connecticut
1/14/04 SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Headline Database, Volume: 4 Issue: 1
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1/14/04 Government For Kids!: Art in the White House: A Nation's Pride
Source: www.whitehouse.gov
1/7/04 Education: No Child Left Behind
Source: American Education's Online Newspaper of Record
1/7/04 Long-Awaited Spec. Ed. Testing Rules Issued
Source: American Education's Online Newspaper of Record
1/7/04 Red Cross Needs Blood; Drives Scheduled Across State
Source: The Hartford Courant
1/7/04 Grant To Aid Children's Hospital
Source: The Hartford Courant
1/7/04 Federal Tax Credit for Special Needs Adoption
Source:North American Council on Adoptable Children
   
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