NACC Joins Sign-On Letters
- Protect Babies and Families in FY2027 Appropriations: This letter urges members of the Appropriations Committee to prioritize children prenatal through age five in fiscal year 2027 appropriations.
- Children’s Safe Welcome Act: Sent to Congress, this letter shows support for the Children’s Safe Welcome Act, which ensures that children are in federal immigration custody for the least amount of time necessary and, while in custody, are treated with dignity in a manner consistent with child welfare principles.
- Cash & Affordability Sign-On Letter: This letter, sent to the majority and minority leaders of Congress, urges them to make income supports such as tax credits central to their agenda as a way to address the affordability crisis.
State Update
- In June, NACC submitted a second letter for Mississippi’s special session to consider youth court reform. The legislature adopted many of the proposals under consideration.
Federal Update
- NACC commented on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.”
- The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026 was reintroduced.
Amicus News
- E.L. & D.L. v. Adams County Sheriff et. al.: NACC and partners filed this brief with the Colorado Court of Appeals advocating for family time for children whose parents are incarcerated.
- Bolch v. Stein et. al: NACC and partners filed an amicus brief urging nuanced consideration of the “next friend” standard in federal impact litigation for youth in foster care.
- In re K.B. decision: NACC celebrates the Supreme Court of Maryland’s decision in In re K.B., a case in which NACC and partners had filed an amicus brief. The court found that, “a CINA proceeding revolves entirely around the wellbeing of a particular child and can determine whether custody of the child will change. Thus, there is a baseline assumption that a child attends their CINA proceeding to assist counsel.”