Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

The SOUL Family approach to permanency should be recognized as a viable permanency option, says Congressional intern Shyeonna Robinson.

Congressional intern Maria Rosa Kelley wants more attention on the impact of interstate sibling separation in child welfare cases.

Congressional intern Dylan Evans proposes more federal investment in substance use treatment as a prevention tool, and kin caregiver support.

Congressional intern Christian Bell calls for greater federal transparency in delivering health care services to foster youth under Medicaid.

Congressional intern Erick Alvarez calls for federal investment in mentoring and other support for older youth transitioning out of foster care.

Congressional intern Leah Adams Adams argues for greater federal support for the promotion of treatment foster care in kinship care settings.

Rutgers University student April Barcus calls for every current and former foster youth to be matched with a health care navigator.

Interns with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute presented their policy recommendations to members of Congress and their staff.

Angelique Salizan participated in the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Foster Youth Internship Program in 2015. Now, she's returning as a policy director.