

A new chapter in America's child welfare system
Jan 21, 2025
Zach Larris, founder of Boulder Horizons, and Representative Darren LaHood discuss the groundbreaking reforms in America's child welfare system. They dive into the recent bipartisan support for the Supporting America's Children and Families Act, focusing on the increased aid for kinship care and prevention strategies. The conversation highlights the crucial need to address poverty to keep families together, as well as the importance of involving those directly impacted in shaping policy. Their insights point to a hopeful future for children in foster care.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Transforming Child Welfare: A Proactive Approach to Family Support
03:13 • 2min
Reforming Child Welfare: Challenges and Changes
04:49 • 7min
Bipartisan Breakthrough in Child Welfare Reform
12:08 • 4min
Reforming America's Child Welfare System
16:32 • 11min
Data Gaps and Child Welfare Reform
27:02 • 15min
Empowering Voices in Child Welfare Policy
42:29 • 7min