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In the news: Federal judge imposes $100,000 daily

In the news: Federal judge imposes $100,000 daily fine on Texas for failure to address foster care abuse allegations - @abc13houston reports. Plaintiffs reveal a distressing case where a girl endured a year-long stay in a residential facility amidst 12 unaddressed investigations into allegations of her rape by a staff member. Shockingly, she remained exposed to the perpetrator until she was left alone in an emergency room with a broken jaw in two places… These heartbreaking incidents have plagued foster care for decades. Incidents like this are why @thecenterforchildren is steadfast in its mission to ensure that every child in the system has an attorney. Without a genuine, client-directed attorney, rights hold little weight, and children remain vulnerable. #childrenslawclinic
Read more: https://abc13.co/3Jq5mAE

Incredible heroes walk among us! Shoutout to all t

Incredible heroes walk among us! Shoutout to all the amazing grandparents stepping up to foster their grandchildren. Your love creates a world of difference for the children in your care. Thank you for being such an inspiration! 💖 #GrandparentHeroes

Check out this inspiring story! https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2023/grandparents-become-parents-again.html

🌟 Double the Impact with Your Donation! 🌟 T

🌟 Double the Impact with Your Donation! 🌟

Today, your generosity goes twice as far! The Challenge Foundation will match each dollar you donate up to $250,000. It’s the perfect time to maximize your contribution and make a significant difference!

Attention Arizona residents! Your donation not only doubles in value but also qualifies for the AZ Qualifying Foster Care Organization tax credit (QFCO). It's a win-win situation!

👉 Donate here and make twice the difference: https://bit.ly/3Tt3vQi

#ChallengeFoundation #DonationMatch #FosterCareSupport #AZTaxCredit #MakeADifference

At the Center, we're committed to being a pro bono

At the Center, we're committed to being a pro bono lifeline for children in crisis. Together, we're ensuring children have save and loving homes they deserve. ❤️

❤️ TAX DOLLARS SAVES LIVES: Tax dollars kept t

❤️ TAX DOLLARS SAVES LIVES: Tax dollars kept the Bennett siblings together. ❤️

Thanks to initiatives like the AZ Qualifying Foster Care Organization tax credit (QFCO), we've been able to provide crucial support to siblings like Abby, Luke, and Alice Bennett. Your contributions enabled us to intervene, stop abuse, keep these siblings together, and provide the safe home they deserve.

Your commitment to children in need makes stories like the Bennett's possible. With your continued support, we can keep fighting for the safety of every innocent child victim in our community.

💰 DOUBLE YOUR GIFT: Every dollar you give today will be matched by The Challenge Foundation, up to $250,000. Don't miss this opportunity to amplify your impact!

Make your tax credit donation today!
https://bit.ly/3Tt3vQi

🎉 VICTORY IN ARIZONA! 🎉 The Arizona legisla

🎉 VICTORY IN ARIZONA! 🎉

The Arizona legislature unanimously passed House Bill 2486, allowing courts to consider the restoration of the parent-child relationship when a child who has not found their forever home can safely return to live with their biological parents and when doing so is in their best interests. 👨‍👩‍

👉🏽 Once the parent-child relationship has been terminated due to an unwillingness or inability to parent, a child is legally free to be placed for adoption. However, each year, throughout the country, approximately 18,500 children exit foster care without a family. Furthermore, only about four percent of children who get adopted each year are 16 or older. These youth face an uphill battle against dire outcomes.

📜 Laws for restoring the parent-child relationship acknowledge that parents capable and willing to provide a safe home should have the opportunity to ask the court to reunite with their child, preventing the child from exiting state care without a permanent family.

👧🏽 To ensure that a child can safely return to their parents, House Bill 2486 includes numerous safeguards. For example, the restoration of the parent-child relationship is only available when the prior relationship did not involve severe physical or sexual abuse, abuse that resulted in a death or near death, or a dangerous crime.

Additionally, parents must show sufficient remediation; they must demonstrate
they've made necessary changes and can ensure their child's overall well-being — socially, mentally, and emotionally. Finally, to ensure a good fit, the bill will provide for an in-home trial placement.

This legislation, sponsored by Representative Selina Bliss, could help the 700 Arizona youth who exited foster care without a family to rebuild relationships and have the lifelong support of family. Governor Hobbs is anticipated to sign the bill into law later this month. 🗓️

Read the Bill: https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2486/2024

This marks the third Center for the Rights of Abused Children reform of this session, clearing the Arizona Legislature 👍🏼