Our friends at Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) this week released a few report carrying recommendations on addressing a range of hotly-debated issues surrounding the U.S. foster system, including immigration, education, mentoring, psychotropic drugs, child abuse and government accountability. What makes the report’s information and opinions especially significant is its source: young adults who’ve spent significant time in foster care themselves and now serve as interns in the U.S. Congress. You can view the report HERE, and a video of the interns briefing on the report can be view HERE.
Insider Perspective on Key Foster Care Issues
By Jedd Medefind on August 26, 2011
Jedd Medefind serves as President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), an alliance of more than 300 organizations and a global network of churches working together to inspire and equip Christians to care effectively for vulnerable children and families. His background includes serving in the White House as a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, leading the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, as well as a range of posts in the California State Legislature. Jedd writes and speaks frequently on faith, human flourishing and emerging technology and is the author of several books, including Becoming Home and Rule Your Tech (So It Won’t Rule You).
