On this week’s podcast we discuss the end of some pandemic protections for current and former foster youth, what Canada’s reckoning with history on Native American children portends for America; exits from big lawsuits, and office-seekers of note in Alaska and Los Angeles.
Zach Laris, director of federal advocacy and child welfare policy for the American Academy of Pediatrics, joins us for a deep dive on the Family First Prevention Services Act, which fully took effect in all states last week.
Reading Room
Next Week, Thousands of Foster Youth Will Age Out on the Same Day
https://bit.ly/3ktAPXh
Several States Issue Second Round of Foster Youth Pandemic Assistance
https://bit.ly/3kPEKxF
Indigenous children in Canada slated to receive billions in compensation after court rejects Trudeau appeal
https://wapo.st/2YbOXvX
Bill To establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States
https://bit.ly/3A4HADt
Bureau of Indian Affairs Listening Sessions Registration
https://on.doi.gov/3mgFUlb
Former state Rep. Les Gara becomes fourth candidate for Alaska’s governor
https://bit.ly/3l1uYbD
California Rep. Karen Bass Joins Los Angeles Mayoral Race
https://bit.ly/3EXRDhc