"As I look at those of you who are taking care of our children, I don't have enough appreciation for Foster Care Appreciation Month. That's just how wonderful and valuable you are." On May …

The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to achieving permanency for children served by the District of Columbia child welfare system. The discussion about permanency in the District has been mostly based …

A POLICY PAPER for THE MORIAH FUND by Margie Chalofsky and Susan Campbell EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  The District of Columbia is experiencing a crisis in the availability of affordable housing throughout the city. Lack of permanent, affordable …