May 9, 2013BoardMeeting
BoardDepartment of Health and Human Services Hearing
The hearing focused on faith-based initiatives and collaborative partnerships between state government departments and local churches to improve foster care recruitment and support services. Representatives discussed successful programs in Arkansas, Michigan, Texas, and Florida, highlighting how these partnerships leverage church networks to meet the needs of foster children, increase the number of available foster homes, and provide ongoing support to families, ultimately benefiting the state child welfare systems.