CAI's Amy Harfeld Speaks at People's Filibuster at the U.S. Capitol (Nov. 30, 2017)
CAI's Ed Howard featured in press re CHIP expiration (Nov. 29, 2017)
NACC's The Guardian Features Article by CAI's Amy Harfeld on the Child Welfare Oversight and Accountability Act (Nov. 27, 2017)
CAI's Robert Fellmeth Featured on Ralph Nader Radio Hour (July 1, 2017)
Voices Around the State Demand that Policymakers Ensure Appropriate Caseloads for Attorneys Representing Abused and Neglected Children (June 2017)
Help CAI Stop the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children by Supporting AB 1495 (Maienschein) : View Fact Sheet / Sample Support Letter / Press Release (Apr. 12, 2017)
Juvenile & Family Court Journal Publishes Article Co-Written by CAI's Amy Harfeld, Making America's Children Safe Again (Mar. 1, 2017)
CAI Helps Design Resource Family Approval Guide, to Help Caregivers with the Resource Family Approval Process (Feb. 10, 2017)
The Chronicle of Social Change Features Article by CAI's Amy Harfeld on the Need for IV-E Change (Feb. 1, 2017)
CAI Co-Sponsors Congressional Briefing on Children's Right to Counsel (Aug. 12, 2016)
San Francisco Chronicle Supports Efforts to Increase Public Disclosure of Child Abuse and Neglect Near Fatalities (Aug. 10, 2016)
Sacramento Bee Publishes CAI OpEd on Facebook Settlement (Aug. 9, 2016)
Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Publishes Article Co-Written by CAI's Christina Riehl, Doing More for Children with Less: Multidisciplinary Representation of Poor Children in Family Court and Probate Court (Jul. 16, 2016)
CAI Releases 2015 Annual Report (June 30, 2016)
CAI Files Amicus Curiae Letter Brief with CA Supreme Court in Support of Petition for Review in Vergara v. California (teacher tenure case) (June 16, 2016)
CAI's Ed Howard Featured in KCRA Story Discussing DSS' Attempt to Limit Public Disclosure of Abuse/Neglect Near Fatality Information (May 25, 2016)
Sacramento Bee Editorial Supports CAI's Position on Abuse/Neglect Near Fatality Disclosures (May 19, 2016)
CAI Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review of Facebook Settlement Agreement that Harms Children's Privacy Interests (May 16, 2016)
CAI Advocates in the News: Melanie Delgado Named Woman of the Year and Amy Harfeld Featured in National Catholic Reporter
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CAI OpEd on Chronicle for Social Change Urges President Obama to Make His "Last Lap Count for Kids" (Apr. 11, 2016)
Huffington Post Features CAI Blog Discussing Variables Contributing to Child Abuse Deaths (Apr. 4, 2016)
Huffington Post Features CAI Blog Discussing Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Final Report (Apr. 1, 2016)
CAI Joins Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court action in M.A. v. Padilla (Mar. 21, 2016)
CAI Issues Press Release on Final Report of Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (Mar. 17, 2016)
View CAI's 2016 legislative priorities! (Mar. 15, 2016)
CAI Presentation on New Laws Impacting California Children and Families (Jan. 4, 2016)
CAI Releases Statement on ACF’s Current Child Welfare Policy Manual’s Public Disclosure Provisions and the Impact on
Future Issues of State Secrecy and Child Deaths in the U.S. (Nov. 19, 2015)
CAI Supports Children's Bill of Rights House Resolution (Sept. 30, 2015)
CAI Issues 2014 Annual Report (Sept. 30, 2015)
CAI research featured in NACC Infographic on a child's right to counsel in dependency cases (Sept. 8, 2015)
CAI Coalition submits comments on regulations aimed at protecting the interests of private postsecondary students (July 20, 2015)
CAI Testifies Before National Commission to End Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: Testimony / Slides (July 15, 2015)
CAI comments on ACF's revised policy interpretations of CAPTA's public disclosure mandate (June 26, 2015)
CAI comments on Senator Wyden's discussion draft bill to invest funding in prevention and family services (June 12, 2015)
CAI joins coalition in urging Secretary of Education to develop proactive, risk-based, student-centered strategy to prevent private for-profit educational institutions from putting students and taxpayers in jeopardy (June 3, 2015)
CAI submits letter to Children's Bureau Associate Commissioner JooYeun Chang re CAPTA (May 14, 2015)
CAI comments on ACF's proposed AFCARS rules (Apr. 10, 2015)
View CAI's 2015 legislative priorities! (Mar. 31, 2015)
CAI testifies in support of Maryland's HB 575 to protect assets of foster youth (Feb. 18, 2015)
CAI releases Shame on U.S ., detailing how failings by all three branches of federal goverment leave abused and neglected children vulnerable to further harm (Jan. 27, 2015)
USD Article Commemorates CAI's 25th Anniversary (Nov. 12, 2014)
CAI enters into settlement agreement with CDPH regarding Kids' Plates litigation (Oct. 21, 2014)
CAI Compiles State by State Summary of Private Postsecondary School Oversight and Governing Statutes and Regulations (Aug. 18, 2014)
CAI Submits Comments on Federal Child Welfare Reform to U.S. Senate Caucus on Foster Youth (July 2014)
CAI Files Reply Brief in Appeal Challenging Settlement in Facebook Class Action (July 15, 2014)
CAI Presentation Illustrates What to Know about For-Profit Colleges Before You Enroll (June 26, 2014)
CAI Oped published by Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: Jerry Brown neglected children by stripping $11 million from the budget (June 22, 2014)
CAI Files Amicus Curiae Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court Review in Pierre v. Holder (May 28, 2014)
CAI Submits Comments to U.S. Department of Education's Proposed Rule on Gainful Employment (May 23, 2014)
CAI Submits Comments to Children's Bureau on Proposed Changes to CFSR Process (May 22, 2014)
House of Representatives Passes CAI-Supported Bipartisan Legislation to
Prevent and Address Sex Trafficking of Youth in Foster Care (May 20, 2014)
CAI and Coalition Call Out May Revise for Failing to Address Kin Equity Issue (May 20, 2014)
CAI Joins Coalition Urging Legislators to Align Foster Youth Services Program with Local Control Funding Formula (Apr. 28, 2014)
CAI Releases 2013 Children's Legislative Report Card (Apr.17, 2014)
Follow CAI's Advocacy to Ensure Appropriate Oversight of Private For-Profit Postsecondary Educational Institutions (Apr.16, 2014)
Commentary by CAI Executive Director Robert Fellmeth published by San Diego Union-Tribune (Apr.14, 2014)
CAI Executive Director Robert Fellmeth and David Chadwick co-author Expert Testimony in Pediatric Forensics (Apr. 4, 2014)
View 2014 state legislative priorities for CAI and for other child advocacy organizations (March 20, 2014)
CAI files Opening Brief in appeal challenging settlement in Facebook class action (March 14, 2014)
CAI joins new Step Up campaign, aimed at better supporting foster youth placed with relatives. (Feb. 19, 2014)
CAI Releases New Report on MHSA and Transition Age Foster Youth: Report / Press Release (Dec. 20, 2013)
CAI Releases Report Reviewing First 18 Months of AB Implementation: Report / Press Release (Dec. 9, 2013)
Daily Journal Publishes CAI OpEd on Proposed Facebook Class Action Settlement (July 22, 2013)
CAI Supports Motion to Create Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection (June 24 2013)
CAI Files Class Member Objection to Proposed Settlement in Fraley v. Facebook Class Action (May 1, 2013)
CAI Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Agency's Misuse of Foster Youth's Survivor Benefits (Mar. 4, 2013)
CAI Joins Coalition in Opposing Proposed Elimination of Foster Youth Services Program (Feb. 21, 2013)
CAI Comments on DHHS Proposed Regulations for Ensuring Medicaid to Age 26 for Eligible Former Foster Youth (Feb. 20, 2013)
CAI Joins Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Child's Right to Counsel in Dependency Cases (Jan. 23, 2013)
CAI and Morrison & Foerster Obtain Victory for Children in SB 39 Litigation (Jan. 3, 2013)
CAI Files Revised Amicus in Fraley v. Facebook (Nov. 7, 2012)
CAI Statement on Governor Brown's Veto of SB 1476 (Leno)
CAI 2012 Legislative Round-up
CAI Panel Discusses Child Welfare Law Enforcement at NACC Conference (Aug. 14, 2012)
CAI Files Petition for Writ of Certiorari to U.S. Supreme Court in case challenging high caseloads of attorneys for abused and neglected children (July 11, 2012) View more case information
CAI files Amicus Memorandum Opposing the Proposed Settlement Agreement in Fraley, et al. v. Facebook (July 11, 2012)
CAI Releases 2011 Annual Report (June 26, 2012)
CAI, First Star and National Center for Youth Law Respond to ACF's Interpretation of CAPTA's Public Disclosure Mandate (May 21, 2012)
CAI and First Star Release 3rd Edition of A Child's Right to Counsel , grading state laws regarding the appointment of attorneys for abused and neglected children (May 10, 2012)
CAI Releases 2011 Children's Legislative Report Card (May 10, 2012)
CAI Opposes Budget Proposal to Divert Funds from Child Health and Safety Fund (May 8, 2012)
CAI and First Star Release 2nd Edition of State Secrecy Report , comparing state laws on public disclosure of child abuse or neglect deaths and near deaths. View press release
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See more videos of briefing (April 17, 2012)
CAI OpEd on Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Blanket Order (Mar. 21, 2012)
CAI Joins Advocates in Urging Action by Congressional Caucus on Foster Care (Feb. 25, 2012)
CAI Joins NHeLP Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Supporting the Affordable Care Act: View Brief / View Press Release (Feb. 16, 2012)
CAI Announces New Project: "Foster Kids First: Does Press Coverage Help Foster Kids?" (Feb. 15, 2012)
CAI Files Petition for Rehearing in Attorney Caseload Challenge; Leading Groups and Experts File Amici Briefs in Support of CAI's Position (Oct. 4, 2011) — Ninth Circuit Orders Defendants to File a Response (Oct. 26, 2011)
CAI Releases 2010 Annual Report (Oct. 2011)
CAI Joins Amici Brief to Washington Supreme Court on a Child's Right to Counsel in TPR Proceedings (Sept. 16, 2011)
CAI Files Lawsuit to Force California to Lift Secrecy on Child Deaths (Sept. 14, 2011)
CAI Releases 2010 Children's Legislative Report Card (Sept. 13, 2011)
The American Bar Association Adopts the Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings — including language mirroring that used by CAI and First Star to grade states in A Child's Right to Counsel (Aug. 8, 2011)
CAI Participates in FTC / DOJ Forum on Child Identity Theft (July 21, 2011)
CAI's Foster Family Home Rate Litigation: U.S. District Court Grants CAI's Motion to Enforce Judgment. Click here for more information (May 27, 2011)
CAI Responds to ACF Request for Comments on Improving IV-E, IV-B Review Process (May 20, 2011)
CAI Holds Congressional Briefing to Unveil New Report on the Fleecing of Foster Children (Mar. 16, 2011)
CAI Amicus Brief Selected as The National Law Journal's "Brief of the Week" (Feb. 28, 2011)
CAI Files Amicus Curiae Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Proceedings (Dec.. 17, 2010)
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CAI Submits Amicus Curiae Brief in In Re M.C . (Nov. 2010)
CAI Joins Amicus Curiae Brief Challenging Agency Taking of Foster Youth's Survivor Benefits (Oct.. 11, 2010)
View CAI video on Transition Age Foster Youth and the Mental Health Services Act (Sept. 15, 2010)
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CAI Issues 20th Anniversary Retrospective: 20 Years of Changes, Always a Kid at Heart
Read about CAI's Transition Life Coach (TLC) Plan and other efforts to improve services and resources available to former foster youth