The Schubert Center joined over 500 national, state, and local organizations dedicated to the well-being of vulnerable children and families to urge Congress to act immediately to provide crucial support to families facing the stress and disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, by equipping the child welfare system with the tools it needs to handle the crisis. Although state and local leaders across the country are working hard to continue vital child welfare prevention and intervention services during these extraordinary times, they face major challenges, so Congress must act now to address these needs.
Federal funding is urgently needed to strengthen the state and local systems that prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect and that address the needs of children, youth, and families already in the foster care system. The impacts of COVID-19 are putting stress on families who are attempting to navigate new public health safety protocols, school closures, uncertain childcare arrangements, job losses, social isolation, and significant barriers to many critical support services.
Read more and see the list of organizations fighting for our nation’s children.