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President Joe Biden

A Long Overdue Apology

10/25/2024

Biden Issues ‘Long, Long, Long Overdue’ Apology for Indian Boarding Schools

President Biden apologized to survivors of Indian boarding schools, describing “one of the most horrific chapters in American history.” 

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White House Issues Plan for Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

10/7/2022

White House Issues Plan for Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

This week, the Biden Administration released a blueprint for an artificial intelligence "bill of rights" as big data tools are used in more social institutions.

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Executive Order Pledges Better Support for LGBTQ Youth

6/27/2022

Executive Order Pledges Better Support for LGBTQ Youth

In an executive order issued this month, President Joe Biden detailed his plan to advance equality for LGBTQ youth and adults.

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Survey Shows Frustration with Foster Care from Within The System

5/18/2022

Survey Shows Frustration with Foster Care from Within The System

A new national survey of the people involved in the child welfare system paints a dismal picture of the state of foster care.

How Build Back Better Would Support American Families

2/15/2022

How Build Back Better Would Support American Families

With the right supports, parents can refocus their energy on providing a safe and nurturing home for their child to learn and flourish, writes Dr. Melissa T. Merrick.

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January Contreras Nominated for Top ACF Position

1/4/2022

January Contreras Nominated for Top ACF Position

President Joe Biden has nominated former Obama official January Contreras to lead the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the division of the Department of Health and Human Services that oversees child welfare policy. 

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Biden Team Reverses Trump Rule on Foster Placement

11/30/2021

Biden Team Reverses Trump Rule on Faith-Based Discrimination in Foster Placement

The Biden administration has revoked a Trump-era waiver that exempted federally funded foster care providers from following nondiscrimination rules.

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Next Week, Thousands of Foster Youth Will Age Out on the Same Day

9/21/2021

Next Week, Thousands of Foster Youth Will Age Out on the Same Day

Champions for young adults in foster care say that as many as 18,000 could age out of the system next week when a federal moratorium expires.

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Study of Native Children’s Justice Needs Will Likely Be Extended

8/25/2021

Study of Native Children’s Justice Needs Will Likely Get a Two-Year Extension

By The Imprint staff reports A bill granting the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Tribal Justice two additional years to complete a study on the needs of Native children is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.