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Disability Benefits Scandal: New York City Under Fire for Misuse of Foster Children’s Funds

In New York City, years after promised reforms, advocates continue to voice concerns over the city’s practice of keeping federal disability benefits meant for foster youth to cover the costs of their care. The issue has sparked a national conversation around the fair distribution of funds intended for some of the most vulnerable members of society. One such case involves Julian, a former foster youth who, at 16, found himself back in the system with …

Children’s Security Law Passes in Missouri Senate to Safeguard Foster Youth Social Security Benefits

Jefferson City, Missouri – The Missouri Senate made a significant move on Friday by passing a bill aimed at ending the state’s practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children. This legislation, sponsored by Republican state Representative Hannah Kelly and state Senator Holly Thompson Rehder, seeks to redirect these funds to address the specific needs of vulnerable youths in the foster care system. Over the past five years, Missouri has withheld approximately $28.2 million …

Children’s Social Security Benefits Protected by Missouri Senate Bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate has taken a significant step towards safeguarding children’s Social Security benefits with a recent bill introduced by Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City. This legislation aims to ensure that children who have lost parents or whose parents are disabled continue to receive the necessary financial support as they transition into adulthood. Rehder emphasized that the bill is particularly important for foster children who are already facing numerous challenges. …

Missouri Legislative Momentum Builds to End Seizure of Foster Children’s Benefits

Jefferson City, Missouri – Proponents of bills aiming to end Missouri’s practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children are optimistic about regaining momentum in the legislative process after a setback during the spring break. Despite hurdles in both the House and the Senate, advocates for the bill are working to push it forward when lawmakers reconvene. In the Senate, GOP state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder of Scott City faced challenges with her bill …

Palestine Bracelet Sale for Children’s Relief Fund Sparks Controversy in Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri – Amidst the usual hustle and bustle of Girl Scouts cookie season fundraising, a troop in Missouri took a different approach. Troop 149, consisting of eight girls, decided to raise money by making and selling bracelets, with the intention of donating the proceeds to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund during the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Troop leader Nawal Abuhamdeh supported the girls’ decision, noting their passion and empathy for the situation. However, …

Children’s Health Disparities Amplified by Inequities in Access and Quality of Care

New York, NY – A growing concern within the healthcare system is the inequity faced by children with special needs, disabilities, or autism. This issue reflects broader challenges in accessing quality healthcare services, as highlighted by various studies and research efforts. According to the 2022 summary of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s National Survey of Children’s Health, over 14 million children in the United States require special healthcare needs due to chronic physical, developmental, …