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Advocacy
Rhode Island organizations urge Congress to act swiftly to address impacts on children and families caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
Rhode Island organizations are among more than 570 national, state and local organizations that are urging Congress for emergency child welfare support to address the COVID-19 crisis. Read letter here. Adoption Rhode IslandParent Support Network of Rhode IslandRhode Island Chapter of the American Academy of PediatricsRhode Island KIDS COUNT
Rhode Island Executive Order with Protections for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Executive Order, dated April 14, 2020, provides protections for older youth in foster care so they can continue receiving services as well as some additional assistance. Executive Order here.
Policy
Rhode Island Executive Order on Extended Foster Care
Executive Order, dated April 14, 2020, provides protections for older youth in foster care so they can continue receiving services as well as some additional assistance. Executive Order here. The executive order suspends age requirements for youth in extended care and aftercare programs to allow provision of services after a youth turns age 21. Eligible […]