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MY TURN
always loved school. My teachers were my
mentors and my classmates were my fami-
GROWING UP A
lv; many of them shared their holidays and
family outings with me. Thanks to them I
had birthday parties, went on picnics and
attended concerts and baseball games.
Yet the day came when I had to move
FOSTER KID
again. My foster parents wrongly accused
me of stealing and told me to pack my suit-
case. While I sat on the curb waiting for my
social worker to arrive, I thought about all
the people I wouldn't be seeing again For
I've survived the system and begun my college
the second time in my life. there was no time
to say goodbye.
education. Some of us aren't so lucky.
And, as always. my mother was nowhere
to be found. She missed most of the visits
with me chat were arranged by the Depart-
BY KEVIN SIEG
ment of Children and Family Services
while I was 3 child. And she certainly didn't
come running when I was abruptly moved
AM AN ORPMAN, BUT THAT'S NOT WHAT DEFINES ME. WHEN
at the age of 17.
I
I walk around the University of Alcron campus, I look just
like every other freshman-scared and confused. but filled
My senior year in high school was apent
with excitement and optimism. I do, however. face one chal-
in Canton, Ohio. with 2 new foster family.
The checks my fostor parents received
lenge that separates me from the rest of the bunch On July 1
the foster-care system in Cleveland cut me loose from state cus-
monthly for my care stopped coming when I
graduated. and I officially "aged out" of the
tody. I officially "aged out" of the system. Because regulations
system. Since there was another foster child
vary from state to state and county to county. aging out can mean
coming to their home, I had to leave imme-
turning 18 or graduating from high school. Though I ask myself the
diately. and overnight I became responsible
same questions as my classmates- How am I going to pay for
school? Where will I go for the holidays and in the summer?-
for a place 9 live. health insurance and my
college education.
am completely alone in making my decisions.
Luckily. I have found loving. caring people who have taken an
Soll. I consider myself lucky. Of the more than 20,000 bids who
interest in me over the years. I have aunts and uncles who were
aged out or foster care across America last summer. only 35 percent
graduated from high school. And only 11 percent will go on co col-
unable to take me in but still gave emotional support through
regular phone conversations and occasional visits to their
lege or vocational school.
My life as a foster child began on a sunny May day in 1987. One
homes. Several of my teachers helped me with everything from
school issues to personal problems by listening when I neoded
minute I was helping my favorite teacher. and the next minute the
someone to care.
principal was leading me by the hand to her office where two po-
And 1 am now part of the Orphan Foundation of America
Lice officers and several social workers waited. I was in the third
(OFA). a small. volunteer-run organization in Vienna, Va.. that
grade. I will never know who called social services.
awards college scholarships to foster kids Through OF: I have
Life with my mother had never been easy. and I have never met
found a new family. made up of other orphans. volunteers and my
my father. Although I only recently learned that my mother is a
scholarship sponsors. I am one of 60 orphans in an OFA program
paranoid schizophrenic, I recall chat her behavior was frequently
that brings foster teens to Washington to speak to national leaders
bizarre. She thought someone was constantly hieting her. and she
about foster-care issues.
suspected me. My childhood memories are of hiding from her as
When people chink about foster kids. they picture babies or
she angrily chased me from room to room.
small children. Little bids without parents are easy LO care about.
That day also marks the beginning of my life as at. orphan.
While most people think of orphans as children whose parents
But those Little ones grow up quickly and are suddenly dropped by
a system they have come to rely on. Many of us leave the system
have died. the Orphan Foundation of America defines "orphan" as
without the support systems and skills to guide us into productive
"any child permanently separated from his parents through death,
adulthoods. As many as 25 percent of us will end up homeless at
abandonment. abuse or neglect."
some point in our adult lives.
The drive to my first foster home. in a suburb of Cleveland.
The solution (1) this crisis is for more citizens, community and
seemed to take an etemity. In fact. it was 20 minutes. I had never
civic groups, churches. synagogues and the corporate community
been out of my urban neighborhood and nothing seemed familiar.
to be actively involved in our transition to adulthood. Every foster
not the big suburban houses with lawns or my new foster parents.
bid I know has the same wish list: affordable housing in safe neigh-
I called them "Grandma" and "Grandpa" because they were too
borhoods, health insurance and more support and encouragement
old to be "Mom" and "Dad." Being taken in by foster parents does
for our career and educational goals.
not feel like joining a family. at least not initially. I was only 8
A college friend's mother asked recently if my mother and I
years old and didn't know what to think or how to feel in the home
have a good relationship today. The much 19 I haven't spoken to
of these strangers.
her in six years. I have made peace with that part of my life, and I
But kids adapt well. especially when their very existence de-
feel sorry that sha's had to struggle with mental illness for 30 many
pends on it. Like most of us in the foster system. I tried to please
years. Right now though. for my own well-being T have to move
everyone. Despite the stereotype that we are "troublemakers,"
on My survival depends on it.
most of the foster children I know work really hard at getting
along with everybody I was what you would call a -good bid." I
SIEG majors in music education at the University of Akron
20 NEWSWEEK OCTOBER 26, 1998
January 28, 1999
Mr. David S. Liederman
Executive Director
Child Welfare League of America, Inc.
Third Floor
440 First Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-2085
Dear David:
Thank you for your thoughtful letters
presenting the Child Welfare League of America's
recommendations for youth leaving foster care and
for funding. Members of my staff in the Office of
Management and Budget are reviewing budget requests
for the fiscal 2000 federal budget.
As we continue to promote fiscal responsibility
while also addressing the needs of our country's
most vulnerable people, including children, my
Administration will keep your thoughts in mind.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/DIA/RLM/RLM/DC/emu-efr-ckb
(Corres. #4189277) (1.liederman.ds)
CC: copy of 12-21-98 incoming to
Jen Klein, 2FL/WW
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CWLA
Child Welfare League of America, Inc.
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2085
202/638-2952
FAX 202/638-4004
PRESIDENT
December 16, 1998
Judith S. Block
VICE PRESIDENTS
The President
George T. Hubbard
Ann D Jordan
The White House
Jane K. Paine
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
SECRETARY
James M. Karet
Washington, DC 20500
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Charles A. Haas
Dear Mr. President:
TREASURER
Raymond P. Carpenter
The Child Welfare League of America thanks you for your leadership on adoption and other
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Richard H. Fleming
improvements to safety and permanence for children. As you put together your FY 2000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
budget, we urge you to make needed investments to deliver the services required to protect
Carol Armstrong
Susannah K. Cherney
abused and neglected children With the federal budget in a surplus, now is the time to
Michael J. Chesser
demonstrate our nation's commitment to help our most vulnerable children by dedicating
Robert M. Cooper
Nan Dale
the resources necessary to save and secure America's families.
Anne Duncan
Jeanette Dunckel
Kate S. Flather
Restore and Increase Efforts to Keep Children Safe
Saundra M. Foster
Frances L. Hume
The numbers of children abused and neglected continues to rise. The total number of
Mai Bell Hurley
reports of child abuse and neglect nationwide have increased 41 percent since 1988.
Susan M. Hyatt
Carolyn Jenkins-Jaeger
Meanwhile, the federal share of resources dedicated to address and prevent child abuse and
Glynn D. Key
Alan C. Korz
neglect has not kept pace. In FY 1999, the Title XX Social Services Block Grant which
Kim B. Lauritzen
states use for adoption, foster care, child protection, and child care was cut by seventeen
William E. Long
James R. Mason
percent. Funding for Child Welfare Services, Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, which
Suzanne S. Megathlin
Elba Montalvo
has been the major source of federal support for assistance to abused and neglected children
Timothy F. Noelker
and their families, has remained flat over the last several years. We therefore urge you to
Jeffrey M. Nugent
Jane K. Paine
increase funding for the Child Welfare Services program to the authorized level of $325
Elizabeth H. Patterson
million and to restore funding to $2.38 billion for the Social Services Block Grant.
Carlton D. Pendleton
Richard G. Plufka
Jestina L. Richardson
Stephanie G. Robinson
Invest in Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment to Improve Safety and
Faith R. Roessel
Permanency
Michael N. Rosen
Digna Sánchez
Substance abuse devastates hundreds of thousands of American children and their families
Marilyn R. Seymann
S Norman Sherry
each year. It is a major factor in child abuse and neglect and is associated with the
Faith Smith
placement of at least half of the children in the custody of the child welfare system.
Amy E. Spears
Dennis W. Sutton
Substance abuse can compromise a child's safety and disrupt families. The heartening news
George W. Swan III
John G. Theban
is that children can remain safe, substance abuse can be treated, and family breakup can be
Robert S. Tsushima
averted. We therefore request that your FY 2000 budget dedicate sufficient funds to assist
John C. Wesley
Camille Wheeler
states in supporting cross-system efforts that can help address this significant problem
Deborah A. Williams
among families involved in the child welfare system.
HONORARY MEMBER
Mrs. Ben W. Heineman
Mr. Nic L. Knoph
Give Young People the Skills to Move From Foster Care to Independence
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Each year, twenty-five to thirty-five thousand young adults, ages eighteen to twenty-one,
David S. Liederman
must leave the foster care system and take on all the responsibilities of adult life. Unlike
DEPUTY DIRECTORS
Shirley Marcus Allen
their mainstream counterparts, the majority of emancipating foster youth make the
Michael Petit
transition to self-sufficiency without the many resources and supports available to their
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mainstream counterparts. Many of these young adults struggle with completing educational
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December 16, 1998
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goals, finding a stable place to live, and securing steady employment. We urge you to increase the
Independent Living Initiative, Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, to at least $140 million. Funding
for this critical program has not increased since 1990, while the number of youth in foster care has
increased dramatically. We also request that you extend eligibility for Title IV-E Maintenance and
Administrative reimbursement to eligible foster care youth up to age 21. Eligibility currently ends at
age 19, and the majority of youth leaving care at that age are unable to maintain self-sufficiency. As the
agent acting in loco parentis, child welfare agencies should provide adequate support to ensure that no
youth leaving foster care becomes homeless or is unable to complete secondary education.
Invest in Proven Interventions to Prevent Juvenile Crime
The $75 million increase for the Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs (Title V)
within the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention programs provided in FY 1999 is a good down
payment for making sure that every child who runs into trouble gets early and effective intervention. In
FY 2000 we urge you to increase funding to at least $250 million. In March the Justice Department
reported that many communities that applied for funding through Title V were turned down due to lack
of funds. An increase to this level would help resolve this problem. Also, this would bring the funding
up to the level of the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant, which is focused on incarceration.
Prevention programs should receive at least as much support as punishment.
We believe, like you, that our society has a responsibility to protect and help provide support to
vulnerable children and families. Many areas would benefit from important investments to strengthen
families, and to enable parents to raise their children and be contributing members of their communities.
Child care and health care remain critical needs for low-income families and we urge your continued
leadership to increase supports and the quality of services in these vital areas as well.
Sincerely,
David Dill S. Liederman
Executive Director
cc:
Jack J. Lew
Director, Office of Management and Budget
John Podesta
White House Chief of Staff
Bruce N. Reed
Director and Assistant to the President
Domestic Policy Council
Gene Sperling
Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
National Economic Council
Maria Echaveste
White House Deputy Chief of Staff
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CWIA
Child Welfare League of America, Inc.
-440 First Street, NW, Third Floor. Washington, DC 20001-2085 202/638-2952 FAX 202/638-4004
Website: http://www cwlz org
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December 23,1998
1998 CWLA
DATE:
Conferences/Training
TO:
The President
December 6-9, 1998
1998 National Adoption Training Conference
AGENCY: The White House
San Antonio, Texas
FROM:
David Liederman
December 10-11, 1998
Managed Care Institute
The Ins and Outs of Networks & Alliances
NUMBER OF PAGES; (INCLUDING THIS FORM) .5
Redondo Beach, CA
January 26, 1999
Recruiting Foster Parents and Volunteers
COMMENTS:
Baltimore, MD
February 22-23, 1999
BACW Annual Symposium
Washington, D.C.
February 22-23, 1999
Spring 1998 Mental Health & Child Welfare
Forum
Washington. DC
February 24-26, 1999
Children 99: CWLA National Conf.
Washington, D.C.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CWLA AT THE
NUMBER INDICATED ON THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING CONFERENCES/INSTITUTES/TRAIN-
INGS. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT: http://www.cwla. org
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CWIA
Child Welfare League of America, Inc.
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2085
202/638-2952
FAX 202/638-4004
DiAMI
The President
PRESIDENT
Judith 5. Block
The White House
VICE PRESIDENTS
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
George T. Hubbard
Ann D. Jordan
Washington, D.C., 20500
Jane K. Paine
SECRETARY
December 21, 1998
James M. Karet
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Charles A. Heas
Dear Mr. President:
TREASURER
Raymond P. Carpenter
This letter provides additional detail on one aspect of our December 16 letter on
.
ANT TREASURER
Richard H. Floming
the budget. We thank you for your support of older youth in foster care, a most
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
vulnerable population. Your efforts on behalf of these young people have sparked
Carol Armstrong
Susannah K. Cherney
significant national interest in the media and in the field of child welfare. Now we
Michael J. Chossnr
Robert M. Cooper
urge you to expand those efforts by strengthening the child welfare system's ability
Nan Date
to help every youth in foster care make a successful transition to adulthood.
Anne Duncan
elle Dunckel
Kate S. Flather
Saundre M. Foster
The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest national
Franços L. Hume
Mal Bell Hurley
nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting America's children and young
Susan M. Hyatt
people and strengthening American families. Our members are nearly 1,000 public
Carolyn Jankins-Jaeger
Glynn D. Key
and private nonprofit agencies that serve vulnerable children and youths, families,
Alan C. Korz
Kim B. Laurlizen
and communities. We are the only major national organization that offers guidance
William E. Long
Jamos R. Mason
and leadership to professionals in the field of child welfare while also educating the
Suzanne S. Megethlin
public at large about emerging issues that impact children and families. CWLA
Elba Montalvo
Timothy F. Noolkor
played an active role in the development and passage of the legislation that initially
Jeffroy M. Nugent
Jane K. Paino
established the Federal Independent Living Program in 1986, as well as in its
Elizabeth H. Patterson
Carlton D. Pendicton
permanent reauthorization in 1993. CWLA also worked hard to enact the
Richard G. Pluika
Jestina L. Richardson
Adoption and Safe Families Act this past year. As advocates for strong families
Stephanie G. Robinson
and strong communities, we share your concerns regarding the supports and
Falth R. Roessel
Michaol N. Rosen
opportunities available to young people.
Digna Sánchoz
Marllyn R. Seymann
S. Norman Sharry
Faith Smith
Each year in America, twenty-five to thirty-five thousand young people, ages
Amy E. Spears
eighteen to twenty-one, must leave the foster care system and take on all the
Dennis W. Button
George W. Swan III
responsibilities of adult life. Unlike their mainstream counterparts, the majority of
John G. Theban
Robert 6. Taushima
emancipating foster youth make the transition to self-sufficiency with few
John C. Wesley
Camille Wheeler
resources and supports. If they don't have strong connections with biological,
Debarah A. Williams
foster, or adoptive family members, they have no one to rely on for loans, gifts, or
HONORARY MEMBER
Mrs. Bon W. Heinoman
a spare room when the going gets tough. If they have spent many years in out-of-
Mr. Nic L. Knoph
home care, they have missed many real-life opportunities to practice the skills and
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
develop the resources they need to be self-sufficient. Most importantly, if they
David S. Liederman
must live on their own and have no family to return to, they are missing the
DEPUTY DIRECTORS
Shirley Marcus Allen
unconditional love and support only a family can offer. In a country where young
Michool Potit
adults typically rely on their parents and relatives for financial support and other
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resources well into their twenties (and even beyond), how can we realistically
expect youth leaving the foster care system to make it on their own at 18--or at 21,
for that matter? We are asking the most of those who have the least.
The consequerices of these policies are visited upon youth, families, and
communities every day. Twenty-five to forty percent of young people
emancipating from foster care are likely to experience homelessness within-one
year of emancipation. Over 60% of young women leaving care will have a baby
within four years. Only 40% to 50% will have completed their secondary
education by the time they must become self-supporting. These numbers are
unacceptable. Many young people tell us that they need someone to be connected
to, someone to turn to when they need help. In order to fulfill our moral and legal
responsibilities to these youth, for whom we act in loco parentis, we must
strengthen our support in concrete and comprehensive ways.
Please find attached CWLA's recommendations for concrete strategies to
strengthen our ability to help young people achieve healthy, productive adulthood.
We appreciate your attention to this issue, and look forward to working with you
to make a better future possible for the thousands of youth who must leave foster
care each year.
Sincerely,
21
David S. Liederman
Executive Director
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STRENGTHENING THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR
YOUTH LEAVING FOSTER CARE:
CWLA RECOMMENDATIONS
The Child Welfare League of America recommends that no.youth-be
forced to leave foster care until age 21.
Current policy for Title IV-E Maintenance and Administration allows reimbursement to
the states for eligible youth up to age 19. Many foster youth are forced to leave care at
age 18, while they are still in high school, because they will not graduate by their 19th
birthday. Many others find themselves unable to sustain stable housing and employment
because they do not have any adult support during these critical years. In order to ensure
that young people have a fair chance to achieve productive citizenship, we must invest in
their care during the transitional years. The cost would be minimal- approximately $192
million each year, plus applicable administrative costs, This investment would result both
in reduced human cost for youth who are abandoned by their only source of support and
in reduced financial burden to the homeless, welfare, mental health, and health systems.
CWLA recommends that resources for independent living preparation
be increased to match current foster care populations and to ensure that
states have adequate resources to provide the skills training that young
people must have to succeed.
In addition to meeting children's basic needs for food, shelter, and care, we must ensure
that young people receive training and support for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed for independence. Funding to meet this need has been available since
1987, but has not kept pace with the population of youth eligible to receive the services.
Current allocations to the states remain based on their 1984 population, and overall funds
have not been increased since 1990. Foster youth deserve the opportunity to learn the
skills they need to become productive participants in the modern workforce. We urge that
the formula for the distribution of funds be updated, and that no state lose funds through
the reallocation process. In addition, we request an overall increase in funding for this
program, to a total of $140 million. This amount should include funds dedicated to the
completion of longitudinal research to determine self-sufficiency outcomes of youth
leaving care.
CWLA recommends that aftercare services be available to each youth
leaving care as a young adult.
Every youth who leaves foster care on or after their 18th birthday, and must become
financially and émotionally independent, should receive services and support to ensure that
the transition to adulthood is successful. Child welfare departments or community based
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organizations should maintain contact with emancipated youth, and be able to provide
limited cash assistance, counseling, healthcare, and referral to other needed services for at
least two years following discharge from care. This should be funded as an addition to the
Independent Living Initiative, at an estimated cost of $20 million per year. Aftercare
should also be considered an eligible cost-neutral activity under the Promoting Safe and
Stable Families program.
CWLA recommends that safe, stable, affordable housing be made
available to each youth emancipating from care.
No young person should be emancipated from foster care to homelessness. Young people
who leave foster care and go to college should have access to housing during holidays and
over summer breaks. Other youth who are still pursuing their high school education or
who are entering the world of work should also have access to stable living arrangements
during the transitional period. We recommend that the Department of Housing and Urban
Development work in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services to
create and implement a transitional housing program for youth leaving foster care,
modeled on the Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth of HHS and the
Supportive Housing and Family Self-Sufficiency programs of HUD. The investment of
funds to support this vulnerable group would more than pay for itself in reduced future
dependence on government assistance.
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Independent Living Contacts
Index:
Alumni
Federal Policy Makers
Researchers - - University
Child Welfare Advocates
Foster Parents
Resource Center / Organizations
Child Welfare Administrators / State
Foundations
Service Providers / Organizations
Leaders
Independent Living Coordinators/
State Legislators / Governors
Corporations
Foster Care Managers
Think Tanks
Educators
Judges / Legal Advocates
Unions
Entertainers
Media Representatives
Youth Currently in Care
Faith-Based Organizations
Researchers
Youth Development Specialists
Alumni
Comments
Leigh Barr
Ms. Barr is an alumnae of The Casey Family Program - - Austin Division who
Case Assistant
went on to the University of Texas at Austin to complete a B.A. in social work.
The Casey Family Program - - Phoenix Division
She is now part of the Social Work staff in Casey's Phoenix Division where
378 East Palm Lane
she supports social workers in helping older youth prepare to transition from
Phoenix, AZ 85004
care.
602-252-9449
Louis Henderson
Mr. Henderson is a foster care alumnus who heads this primarily D.C.-focused
z
National Association of Former Foster Care Children of America
organization.
611 Edgewood Street, #818
Washington, DC 20017
201-832-7595
1 Additional alumni contacts are available through most of the service provider organizations listed below.
3
Alfred Perez
Mr. Perez is an alumnus of the California foster care system and a current staff
Myothia
member of the California Youth Connect. Ms. Warren is also a foster care
Joy Warren
alumnae and a current student at Yale Law School.
California Youth Connection
114 Sansome Street, #921
San Francisco, CA 94101
415-398-9036
Child Welfare Administrators / State Leaders
Comments
Peter Digre
Mr. Digre has a strong focus on Independent Living needs of foster youth. He
S
Director
has worked with Nicholas Scoppetta (New York City) to frame key issues.
Los Angeles County Dept. of Child & Family Services
425 Shatto Place, #603
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-351-5601
Thomas Grazio
Director
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Office of Family & Children's Services
311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-7269
Marva Livingston Hammonds
Director
Michigan Family Independence Agency
PO Box 30037
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-2000
James Hine
Executive Director
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Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
PO Box 149030, M/C W-639
Austin, TX 78714
512-438-3112
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Welfare Administrators / State Leaders (CONTINUED)
Comments
Comelius Hogan
Mr. Hogan is also president of the American Public Human Services
Secretary
Association Board (formerly American Public Welfare Associatin).
Vermont Agency of Human Services
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671
802-241-2220
Emestine Jones
Receiver
LaShawn General Receivership
900 Second Street, NE, Suite 212
Washington, DC 20002
202-789-5913
Jay Lindgren
Executive Director
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families
610 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI -2908
401-457-4750
Richard Matt
Mr. Matt is the President of the National Association of Public Child Welare
Deputy Director
Administrators (NAPCWA).
Children's Services Section
12
Missouri Department of Family Services
615 Howerton Court
PO Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103
573-751-2882
Rosalyn Oreskovich
Ms. Oreskovich oversees child welfare in Washington State. She was supporter
Assistant Secretary
of the Take This Heart outreach project in the state; serves as a co-sponsor of
Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services
Washington State Families for Kids permanency project; and established an
13
Children's Administration
Adolescent Task Force that looked at IL needs of youth among other issues.
PO Box 45040
Olympia, WA 98504
360-902-7820
3
Child Welfare Administrators / State Leaders (CONTINUED)
Comments
Carmen Schulze
Director
Missouri Department of Social Services
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Division of Family Services
PO Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103
573-751-3221
Nicholas Scoppetta
Mr. Scopetta has a strong focus on Independent Living needs of foster youth in
Commissioner
New York City, and he is an alumnus of the foster care system.
Administration for Children's Services
IS
City of New York
80 Lafayette Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-266-2100
Gary Stangler
Mr. Stangler is Chair of the American Public Human Services Association
Director
(formerly American Public Welfare Association) National Council of State
Missouri Department of Social Services
Human Service Administrators
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221 West High Street
P.O. Box 1527
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1527
573-751-4815
Kay Dean ran
Ms. Tora oversees child welfare in Oregon. Ms. Toran's office was engaged
Administra (
in the Take This Heart outreach
campaign
Oregon D Am.
State Off ce or Services to Children and E milies
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97310
503 8-4374
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Child Welfare Administrators / State Leaders (CONTINUED)
Comments
Kathryn Way
Ms. Way is a former member of the Domestic Policy Council.
Director, Family Services Division
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their
n
Families
1925 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-633-2657
Child Welfare Advocates
Comments
Mary Lee Allen
Director, Child Welfare Division
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Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-628-8787
Robert Arnold
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National Independent Living Association
4203 Southpoint Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-296-1038
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Kathy Barbell, Director of Foster Care
-David Liederman
Robin Nixon, Director of Youth Services
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President
Karabelle Pizzigati, Director of Public Policy
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Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
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Washington, DC 20001
202-638-2952
Donna Butts
Generations United develops intergenerational programs and services, as well
Executive Director
as advocacy.
Generations United
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440 First Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-662-4283
5
Child Welfare Advocates (CONTINUED)
Comments
Terry Cross
Director
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National Indian Child Welfare Association
3611 SW Hood Street, Suite 201
Portland, OR 97201
503-222-4044
Heitzi Epstein
Child Welfare Project Director
National Association of Child Advocates
22
1522 K Stree NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
202-289-0777
Mary Ann Gleason
Executive Director
National Coalition for the Homeless
27
1012 14th Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-737-6444
Peter Goldberg
The National Association of Homes and Services for Children recently merged
President and Chief Executive Officer
with the Alliance for Children and Families.
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Alliance for Children and Families
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
202-223-3447
Deborah Hayes
Youth Advocacy Center, Inc.
29
281 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
212-675-6181
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Child Welfare Advocates (CONTINUED)
Comments
Carol Kamin
Executive Director
Arizona Children's Action Alliance
30
4001 N. Third Street, #160
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-266-0707
Danielle Nabinger
The National Association of Foster Care Reviewers coordinates a network of
National Association of Foster Care Reviewers
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state foster care review boards. These boards are volunteer-based and help
1349 West Peachtree Street NE, Suite 900
provide community oversight of the child welfare system.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-876-3393
Michael Piraino
Chief Executive Officer
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National Association of Court Appointed Special Advocate
Association (CASA)
100 West Harrison
North Tower, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98199
206-270-0072
Corporations
Comments
Kerry Bennedeto
Ms. Bennedeto has been instrumental in advocating and assisting in the
Human Resources Manager
development of UPS/Casey work experience programs in San Antonio and San
33
United Parcel Service
Diego.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-828-4851
Joan Berger
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Manager of Community Relations
Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Place
Camden, NJ 08103
609-342-6423
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Corporations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Jim Gann
Mr. Gann is leading an effort in Oklahoma and within his company to reach out
Red Lobster
to foster youth as employees.
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228 E. Duffy
Norman, OK 73069
405-329-2413
Kevin Garvey
Among the work Mr. Garvey oversees: school-to-work programming for
Training Development Manager
Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC that specifically includes recruitment
District Human Resources, Metro D.C. District
of youth in foster care.
36
United Parcel Services
14841 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
301-604-4548
Courtney Kardo
IKEA North America
Public Relations
31
496 W. Germantown Pik
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
610-834-0180
Kent C. (Oz) Nelson
Mr. Nelson is Chairman of the Board of the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Chief Executive Officer - Retired
38
United Parcel Service
55 Glenlake Parkway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
401-547-6600 (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Educators (K-12 and Higher Education)
Comments
Cindy Brown
Director of Resource Center on Educational Equity
39
Council of Chief State School Officers
One Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
202-408-5505
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Educators (K-12 and Higher Education) (CONTINUED)
Comments
John Emerson
Director of Education
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The Casey Family Program
1300 Dexter Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7300
Dr. Lois Wright
Assistant Dean (Title IV-E Coordinator)
Center for Child & Family Studies
41
South Carolina College of Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
803-777-9400
Entertainers
Comments
Lezlie Johnson
Ms. Johnson founded Westside Children's Center and has used many of her
Westside Children's Center
within the entertainment community to help fund the foster care and
4600 I indblade Drive
ser ACES of the Center, and has hered a great deal of press for the
Curver City, CA 90230
Center. Ms. Johnson and her busband adopted two children.
301-390-0551
Paula Poundstone
Ms Poundstone is a foster mother and advocate for children in care.
Los Angeles
Victori Pa Rowell
Ms. Rowell is best known for her role off the CBS daytime program, The Young
R owell Foundation
and the Restless. She was mised in foster care and has been an advocate for
(Address un vailable)
youth. She runs her ow foundation to provide scholarships in the arts for
213-463-6094
youth in care and she filmed am Introduction to Take This Heart.
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Faith-Based Organizations
Comments
Sister Mary Rose McGeady
President
42
Covenant House
346 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-727-4000
Patricia O'Neal-Williams
National One Church, One Child, Inc. is an initiative that informs African-
National One Church, One Child, Inc.
American church congregations about the role other congregations and the
43
2811-2E Industrial Plaza Drive
larger community can plan in ensuring permanency for African-American
Tallahassee, FL 32301
children in foster care systems.
904-488-8251
Federal Policy Makers
Comments
The Hoperable Mike DeWine
Inted States Senate
Washington DC 20510
202 224-2315
The Honorable Nancy Johnson
U.S. House of Representatives
Machington, D.C.20315
202-225-4476
The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
202 24-4543
The Honorable Robert Matsui
Rep. Matsui was responsible for proposing amendments to the IL Program in
U.S. House of Representatives
the early 1990's.
Washington DC 20515
202-223-7163
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Federal Policy Makers (CONTINUED)
Comments
The Honorable Baniel Patrick Meyman
United States-Senate
Vashington, DC 20510-3201
02-224-4451
The Honorable John Edward Porter
U.S. House of presentatives
Washingto DC 20515
202-225-4835
The Honorable Charles Rangel
U.S House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-4365
The He Rocketoller IV
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
202-284-6472
The Honor ble Clay Slaw
U.S. House of opresentatives
Washington D.C. 20515
202- 22 -3026
The Honoral Arlen Specter
United States Senat
Washington DC 20510
208-224-4254
The Honorable Healther Wilson
Rep. Wilson was a foster parent before adopting her son. She was also the
U.S. House of Representatives
Secretary of the New Mexico Department that deals with children and families
Washington, DC 20515
before she was elected to Congress.
202-225-631
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Foster Parents
Comments
Betty Brown
President
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Foster Parent Association
703 Brookwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
410-965-0649
Shirley Hedges
President
45
National Foster Parent Association
608 Hanson Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
502-825-0097
Tess Thomas
Ms. Thomas is the foster mother profiled in the documentary, Take This Heart.
46
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She fosters teenage boys and understands the challenges of preparing youth to
Seattle, WA 98118
leave care. Ms. Thomas is an excellent spokesperson for foster parents and
P6/(b)(6)
needs of older youth.
Foundations
Comments
Susan Bales
The Benton Foundation publishes the Kids Campaigns web site, which includes
Director of Children's Programs
a special section on foster care and the Take This Heart project.
47
Benton Foundation
1634 Eye Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-638-5770
Cindy Ballard
48
Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth
1000 Broadway, Suite 302
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-842-4246
2 Additional foster parent contacts are available through the National Foster Parent Association and most of the service provider organizations listed below.
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Foundations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Julia Calhoun
President
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Laurel Foundation
655 S. Orcas, Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98108
206-763-4900
M. Christine DeVita
The Dewitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Foundation provides funding for youth
President
so
development work to the Child Welfare League of America.
DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Foundation
Two Park Avenue, 23ʳᵈ Floor
New York, NY 10016
Ruth W. Massinga, Chief Executive Officer
51
Ms. Massinga was Secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Resources
Jean McIntosh, Chief of Strategic Planning
prior to Casey. She also served as a Congressional Appointee to the National
52
Susan Weiss, Director of Advocacy
Commission on Children.
The Casey Family Program
53
1300 Dexter Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7300
Eileen McCaffrey
The Orphan Foundation of America provides college scholarships to foster care
54
Orphan Foundation of America
alumni.
380 Maple Avenue W.
Vienna, VA 22180
703-281-4226
Brent Neiser, CFP
The National Endowment for Financial Education is working in collaboration
Director of Collaborative Programs
with the Child Welfare League of America to prepare financial planning guides
55
National Endowment for Financial Education
for youth in foster care.
4695 South Monaco Street
Denver, CO 80237
303-220-1200
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Foundations (CONTINUED)
Comments
56
Douglas W. Nelson, President
57
Donna Stark, Senior Associate
Talmira Hill, Program Associate
John Mattingly, Senior Associate
59
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
701 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-547-6600
Susan Notkin, Director of Children's Programs
Pam Stevens, Youth Development Program Director
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
250 Park Avenue, #900
New York, NY 10017
212-551-9100
Harvey L. Price
Interim President
Weingart Foundation
1055 W. 7th Street, Suite 3050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-688-7799
Pat Reynolds
Program Officer
Stuart Foundation
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188 The Embarcadero, Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-495-1144
Sandra Rudnick
Chairman of the Board
United Friends of Children
5721 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 120
Culver City, CA 90230
310-338-3646
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Foundations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Carol Stevenson, Director of Research and Grants, Law and Policy
Lucy Carter, Program Officer
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
300 Second Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-948-3696
Gary Yates
President and CEO
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The California Wellness Foundation
6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
8181-593-6600
Independent Living Coordinators / Foster Care Managers
Comments
Maureen Fallon
Independent Living Coordinator
67
Massachusetts Department of Social Services
24 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-727-0900
Mary Furnas
Independent Living Coordinator
68
Nebraska Department of Social Services
301 Centennial Mall South
State Office Building
Lincoln, ME 68509
402-471-9434
Sarah Greenblatt
Director
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National Resource Center for Permanency Planning
Hunter College
129 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
212-452-7049
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Independent Living Coordinators / Foster Care Managers
Comments
(CONTINUED)
Lupe Humphrey
Independent Living Coordinator
California Department of Social Services
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744 P Street, MS 19-78
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-323-6214
Janet Luft
Independent Living Coordinator
71
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
PO Box 149030, MC E-588
Austin, TX 78714
512-438-5442
Patrick Patrong
Independent Living Coordinator
12
Maryland Department of Human Resources
311 W. Saratoga Street, Suite 572
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-7634
Bryan Stewart
Independent Living Coordmator
Michigan State Department of Youth in Transition Program
235 S. Grand, Suite 511
Lansing, MI 48909
517 373-2083
Judges / Legal Advocates
Comments
Howard Davidson
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Director
ABA Center on Children and the Law
740 - 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-662-1750
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Judges / Legal Advocates (CONTINUED)
Comments
The Honorable Richard Fitzgerald
Chief Justice
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Jefferson Family Court
600 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-595-4736
The Honorable Ernestine Gray
Judge Gray has a strong interest in transition and independent living issues. She
Orleans Parish Juvenile Court
serves on the Board of the National Council o f Juvenile and Family Court
Section A
Judges.
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421 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-565-7326
The Honorable Richard Guy
Judge Guy is member of the committee overseeing the Washington State
Chief Justice
Families for Kids Permanency Summit.
76
Washington State Supreme Court
Temple of Justice
PO Box 40929
Olympia, WA 98504
360-357-2041
The Honorable Scott McKown
77
345th District Court
PO Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767
512-473-9374
Mary Mentaberry
Project Director
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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
PO Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
702-784-441
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Judges / Legal Advocates (CONTINUED)
Comments
Carol Shauffer
Youth Law Center
114 Sansome Street, Suite 950
79
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-543-33379
Mark Solar
Executive Director
1325 G Street, NW, Suite 1020
Youth Law Center
Washington, DC 20005
202-637-0377
The Honorable John Specia
225th District Court
Bexar County Court
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-220-2223
Media
Comments
Elizabeth Brock
Ms. Brock was the executive producer for Take This Heart.
KCTS/Seattle Public Television
82
401 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
206-728-6463
Judy Butler, Principal
Edwin Rothschild, Associate
Podesta Associates
83
1001 G Street, NW, Suite 900E
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-1010
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Media (CONTINUED)
Comments
G na Glatz
Princip
Martin & Glan
100 SH ore line wy. Suite 140B
Mill Valley, CA 949
AV
415-331-197
Jusie Gonzalez
Ms. Gonzalez has written about youth in foster care including two articles
San Antono Express
about the needs of older youth in support of the San Antonio Take This Heart
10 Box 2171
outreach campaign.
San Antonio TY 782.7
210-250-3000
Eric Graham
President
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Children's Express
1440 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20005
202-737-7377
Keith Hefner
Youth Communications was founded in 1980 to train, inform and provide a
Youth Communications/New York Center, Inc.
voice to New York City teens through print journalism. They publish a
85
224 W. 29th Street, 2nd Floor
magazine for youth in care entitled Foster Care Youth United.
New York, NY 10001
212-242-3270
Kathryn Hunt
Ms Hunt directed the documentary Take This Heart
ilmnmker
014 Avenue
Seattle W 98118
329-8698
Susan Kellam
Ms. Kellam writes about foster care for the Kids Campaigns web site.
Reporter
Benton Foundation
86
1634 Eye Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-638-5770
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Media (CONTINUED)
Comments
Tamar Lewin
Ms. Lewin reports on social welfare and education issues for the New York
The New York Times
times and has written on foster care.
229 West 43ʳᵈ Street
New York, NY 0036
212-556-101
Richar Louy
Mr. Louv edits the Benton Foundation's Kids Campaigns web site.
San Diego Union-Tribune
PO Box 2019
San Diego, CA 02112
619-293-2215
Marcie McDonald
Ms. McDonald reports on child and social welfare issues for U.S. News and
U.S News & Yorld Reports
World Reports.
240 N Street, W, Room 262
Washington, DC 20077
202-256-2026
Dr, Ethel Porter
The San Antonio public television station was actively involved in the Take
KLRN/Sin Antonio Pub fic Television
This Heart outreach project. The station and community partners focused on
50 Broadway
the needs of youth transitioning out of care. They have continued to work
Antonio, TX 78215
together along with the business community to look at housing and employment
210-270-9000
for youth.
Vicky Qua
Ms. Quay reports on children's issues for NPR.
National ublic Radio
63) Mastachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-14-2000
Karen Quebe
The Austin public television station was one of 5 major grant recipients for
ALRU/Audh Public Television
outreach activities related to Take This Heart and recently won an award from
Box 7158
public television's National Educational Telecommunications Association for
Aussin, TX 78.13
this work in Central Texas.
512-471-4811
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Media (CONTINUED)
Comments
Judy Ravitz
Outreach Extensions designed and coordinated the Take This Heart public
President
television outreach campaig
Outreach Extensions
70.9 Dume Drive
Maliau, CA 90265
310-589-5180
Christine Spolar
Ms. Spolar has expressed interest in producing a segment on youth aging out of
Producer
foster care.
CBS News/60-Minutes II
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555 W. 57ᵗʰ Street
New York, NY 10019
212-975-7884
Ray Suan
Mr. Suarez moderate a anel discussion about foste care that aired on PBS
National Public Radio
following the broadcast of Take This Heart. He also ared a Talk of the Nation
635 Massac husetts Avenue NW
segment on the needs of older youth transitioning out of care, D. Mark
Washington DO 20001
Courtney was one of his guests.
202 14-2000
Scott Tong
Mr. Tong produces segments on social welfare issues for The News Hour with
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer and has indicated an interest in youth transition.
88
3620 South 27th Street
Arlington, VA 22206
703-998-2150
Bill Treanor
Publisher
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Youth Today
1200 - 17th Street NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-785-0764
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Media (CONTINUED)
Comments
Cathy Trost
Director
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Casey Journalism Center
8701-B Adelphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
301-445-4971
ynn Varner
Ms is reporter with The Seattle and an afumna of the Maryland
The Seaule Tim
foster care system.
20 John Street
Seattle WA 98109
206-464-2121
Barbara Vobejda
Ms. Vobejda on child welfare other social issues for The
The Vash Post
Washington Post. Her front-page article, "At 18, It's Sink or Swim," about the
1150 Street NW
challenges youth race upon leaving care appeared on 7/21/98.
Washin DC 20071
202-334-4887
Stan Wellborn
Director, External Affairs
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Annie E. Casey Foundation
701 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-547-6600
Researchers
Comments
Dr. Amy Baker
The Children's Village has done extensive research and program development
Director of Research
both in the areas of independent living and employment preparation for youth
92
Children's Village
in foster care.
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-0600
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Researchers (CONTINUED)
Comments
Dr. Ronna Cook
Dr Cook conducted an evaluation of the Title IV-E Independent Living
Westat, Inc.
Program between 1990 and 1991.
93
1650 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
301-251-1500
Dr. Patrick Curtis
Director of Research & Evaluation
94
Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-2952
Dr. Diana English
Research Director
95
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
Division of Child & Family Services
4045 Delridge Way SW, #400
Seattle, WA 98016
206-361-3065
94
Dr. Peter Pecora, Manager of Research
Dr. Pecora also holds a joint appointment as associate professor at the
Dr. Kim Nollan, Research Specialist
University of Washington School of Social Work. Dr. Nollan helped developed
97
Michael Horn, Research Assistant
the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment tool and focused her dissertation on
The Casey Family Program
preparing youth for transition.
98
1300 Dexter Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7300
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Researchers - University
Comments
Dr. Richard Barth
Dr. Barth's work in the area of child welfare is quite well-known and respected.
Frank A. Daniels Professor
He was formerly the director of the Child Welfare Research Center at UC-
University of North Carolina
Berkeley. He conducted a study of the well-being of youth after leaving care in
School of Social Work
the San Francisco area.
301 Pittsboro
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550
919 962 6516
Dr. Mark Courtney
Dr. Courtney is currently conducting a three-phase longitudinal study of the
University of Wisconsin
well-being of youth who have aged out of the Wisconsin State foster care
School of Social Work
system.
101
1350 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
608-263-3669
Dr. Tom Grayson, Director
This institute has been at the forefront of federal transition initiatives and
Transition Research Institute
model programs for the past 15 years. They are a clearinghouse for information
College of Education
as well as researchers. Excellent resources and staff that are committed to
102
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
providing technical assistance and customer service.
113 Children's Research Center
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-2325
Dr. David Johnson
The Institute on Community Integration provides support to individuals with
Director
developmental disabilities and their families. Rather than providing direct
Institute on Community Integration
services itself, the Institute works with service providers, educators, advocacy
103
University of Minnesota
and self-advocacy organizations, policymakers, and researchers around the
102 Pattee Hall
world to provide state-of-the-art information and practices that support the
150 Pillsbury Dr. SE
community integration of individuals with disabilities. The Institute oversees
Minneapolis, MN 55455
the National Transition Network which works to improve the transition and
612-624-6300
school-to-work policies as they relate to youth with disabilities.
24
Researchers - - University (CONTINUED)
Comments
Dr. Elizabeth Jones
104
Marty Zanghi
los
University of Southern Maine
Muskie School of Public Service
PO Box 15010
Portland, ME 04112
207-780-5852
Dr. Ronald Kessler
Dr. Kessler is a co-principal investigator with Dr. Pecora on a proposal to study
Professor
the outcomes of alumni in Washington State from The Casey Family Program
106
Harvard Medical School
and the public foster care system.
Department of Healthcare Policy
180 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-432-3587
Dr. Edmund Mech
Dr. Mech is the author of a number of articles on preparing youth to transition
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
from foster care to independent living.
107
School of Social Work
Urbana, IL 61801
217-244-8219
Dr. Harold Richman
Director
Chapin Hall Center for Children
108
University of Chicago
1155 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
773-753-5900
Dr. Charles Lynn Usher
University of North Carolina
109
Graduate School of Social Work
223 E. Franklin Street, CB#3550
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
919-962-1225
25
Resource Centers / Organizations
Comments
Dorothy Ansell
Ms. Ansell is an expert in the area of developing youth life skills. She worked
Ansell & Associates
with The Casey Family Program to develop the Ansell-Casey Life Skills
110
3837 Northdale Blvd., Suite 176
Assessment tool to help evaluate current skill level and develop case plans for
Tampa, FL 33624
additional skill building among youth in foster care.
813-264-1057
Cynthia Diehm
Director
National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth
P.O. Box 13505
Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505
301-608-8098
Karolyn Gould
The South Bronx Human Development Organization serves as a central
Executive Director
independent living resource center for the City and State of New York.
South Bronx Human Development Organization
112
One Fordham Plaza, Suite 900
New York, NY 10458
718-295-5501
Nancy Johnson
Many is a six-state (Region III) network of youth and family service providers
Executive Director
that have supported providers of independent and transitional living services
Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services (MANY)
with extensive training, technical assistance and other supports.
113
135 Cumberland Road, Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-6562
Joan Morse
Ms. More works with Dorothy Ansell on competency-based life skills
Human Services Consultant
69-45 - 108th Street
Forest HillsoN 11375
718-793-2356
NRCYS offers resources and support for child welfare, youth services, juvenile
114
James Walker, Director
Peter Correia, Associate Director
justice, and other professionals whose focus is youth, children and families.
115
National Resource Center for Youth Services
Their mission is to enhance the quality of life of our nation's at-risk youth and
202 West 8th Street
their families by improving the effectiveness of human services.
Tulsa, OK 74119
918-585-2986
26
Service Providers / Organizations
Comments
Dr. Wendy Auslander
Dr. Auslander coordinates the HIV Prevention and Life Options Project for
George Warren Brown School of Social Work
Youth in Foster Care in collaboration with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to
116
Washington University in St. Louis
provide enhanced IL services to 215 youth served by the St. Louis County
Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive
foster system.
117
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-935-6600
Jane Austin
Ms. Austin established the self-sufficiency and independent living services
Social Worker
program in Casey's Tucson Division and is focusing on the same work in her
The Casey Family Program - San Diego Division
role with the San Diego Division.
118
3878 Old Town Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92110
619-543-0774
Carmen Bach
The Walnut Creek Division has designed the Preparation of Youth for
Division 1 irector
Employment (PYE) program to develop life skills and work opportunities for
The Carey Family Program - Walnut Creek Division
you transit me out of the Program
1485 Treat Blad., Sure 102
Walnut Creek
925-935-5705
Steve Bewsey
Lifeworks is a provider that offers a continuum of services for youth in
Life Works
transition including housing needs. (I believe this is correct.)
119
6114 S. First Street
Austin, TX 78745
512-441-8336
James Clark
President
Daniel Memorial, nc.
4203 Sout hpoint Blvd.
Jacksonvil FI 32016
904 ₹ 96-1055
27
Service Providers / Organizations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Phillip Coltoff
The Children's Aid Society is a leader in developing community schools in
Executive Director
New York working in conjunction with child welfare and education systems.
The Children's Aid Society
120
105 E. 22ⁿᵈ Street
New York, NY 10010
212-949-4800
Katherine Gabel. Ph.D. ID
Dr. Gabel is the former president of Pacific Oaks College (Pasadena, CA) and
Regional Leader
Dean of School of Social Work at Smith College.
The asey Family Program - Western Region
75 S. Grand
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-449-843
Craig Gorden
Communities for People provides independent living services.
Director
ri
Communities for People
21 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-273-7103
Ethel Harris
The Baton Rouge Division has partnered with eleven other agencies to
Division Director
establish services for youth transitioning into independent living. The program
The Casey Family Program - - Baton Rouge Division
design includes a central facility to house and teach independent living skills to
122
3045 Westfork Drive
eight youth at a time. The second phase will involve a scattered site apartment
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
program where youth who successfully complete phase one (12-18 months)
504-293-4555
will be placed in their own apartments with subsidy and service.
Dr. Vera Jackson
Residential Youth Services offers long-term residential group care, transitional
Chief Executive Officer
living apartments and independent living apartments.
Residential Youth Services
123
2701 Cameron Mills road
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-548-8334
28
Service Providers / Organizations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Janet Knipe, Statewide Coordinator
California Youth Connection
ry
114 Sansome Street, #921
San Francisco, CA 94101
415-398-9036
Sue Krahe
Our Town offers a continuum of services for older youth who are currently in
Executive Director
care and who have emancipated from care.
125
Our Town Family Services
3833 E. Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-323-1708
Mark Kroner
Lighthouse is a national leader in delivering independent living services.
Program Director
126
Lighthouse Youth Services
1527 Madison Road, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-475-5680
Gene I igtenberg
Division Directo
The
am Rapid City Division
zu Sheridan Lake Road
RapidCity 702
6699
Dr. Gary Mallon
Associate Executive Director, NYC Program
127
Green Chimney's Children's Services
327 E. 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
212-677-7288 ext. 216
29
Service Providers / Organizations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Mark
Mector
Case Family vices
261 Commercial Street, 2nd Floor
ortland, ME 04101
207-772
Michael Pesce, Division Director
The Tucson Division has developed a Self-Sufficiency Initiative designed to
Maureen Andrews, Vocational Consultant
128
enhance systematic and programmatic interventions to develop youth life skills,
The Casey Family Program - - Tucson Division
work skills and secondary education.
1600North Country Club Road
129
Tucson, AZ 85716
Sharon Pierce
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Villages of Indiana
130
652 North Girls School Road, Suite 240
Indianapolis, IN 46214
317-273-7575
Rita Powell
Divide on Directo
The Casey Family Program - - Austin Division
West sional Center
4701 Westgate Blvd Suite E
Austin, TX 7874
51 -892-5890
Bob Robertson
Mr. Robertson has written a book on transitional living and provides staff
Associate Executive Director
development and youth development training in the areas of transition and
Valley Youth House
other youth programs.
131
524 Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-432-6481
30
Service Providers / Organizations (CONTINUED)
Comments
Teresa Tod
The Texas Network for Youth Services is working with HUD on housing
Director
waivers for older youth leaving foster care.
132
Texas Network of Youth Services
2525 Wallingwood, Suite 1503
Austin, TX 78746
512-328-6860
Raymond Torres
Executive Director
Casey Family Services
133
1 Corporate Drive, Suite 515
Shelton, CT 06484
203-929-3837
Steve Trippe or Glenn Eagleson
The New ways Workers program involves public and private partnerships to
New Ways Workers
improve career preparation and employment for youth in care.
134
785 Makret Street, Suite 950
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-202-7911
State Legislators / Governors
Comments
The Honorable Jim Hargrove
Wa hington State Senate
412 A Legislati ve Building
PO Box 40432
Oly mpia, WA 9850
360-786-7646
The Honora de Jane Dee Hall
Governor
State of Alizona
100 West Washington
Phoenix AZ 85007
602-542-4331
31
State Legislators / Governor (CONTINUED)
Comments
The Honorable Angus King Jr.
Governor
State of Main
1 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
20 -287-3531
The Honorable Kip Tokuda
Representative Tokuda is member of the committee overseeing the Families for
Was hington States House of Representatives
Kids Washington State Permanency Summit.
323 ohn L. D'Brien Building
Olympia, WA 9850
360-86-7838
The Honorable Anthony Williams
Mayor-Elect Anthony Williams was raised in foster care.
[ayor-Elect
One Judician Squar
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 2000
20 - 727 2980
Think Tanks
Comments
Douglas Besharov
Resident Scholar
135
American Enterprise Institute
1150- 17th Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-5800
Margaret Dunkle
Director
Institute for Educational Leadership
136
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-8405
32
Think Tanks (CONTINUED)
Comments
Frank Farrow
Director, Children's Services Policy
137
Center for the Study of Social Policy
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20005
202-371-1565
William Gorham
President
138
Urban Institute
2100 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-857-8593
Cheryl Hayes
Executive Director
139
Finance Project
1341 G Street, NW, Suite 820
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-4200
Dr. Herbert London
President
140
Hudson Institute
5395 Emerson Way
Indianapolis, IN 46226
317-545-1000
Tom Morton
Chief Executive Officer
Child Welfare Institute
141
2 Mid-Town Plaza, Suite 900
1349 West Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-876-1934
33
Think Tanks (CONTINUED)
Comments
Richard Nathan
Director
Rockefeller Institute
142
University of Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
518-442-5289
Marion Pine
Levitan Center fol Social Policy Studies
Johns opking University
Institu for Policy studies
W Par dg., 5% Floor
3450 N Charles Stre
Ba 218
410-516-7169
Gary Walker
President
Public/Private Ventures
143
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215- 557-4402
Unions
Comments
Don Cameron
144
Executive Director
National Education Association
1201 - 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
34
Youth Currently in Care
Comments
*Contact Child Welfare League of America
C VLA has offered to help arrange contact with youth ci arrently in care.
Kalhy Barbell, Director of Foster Care
440 First Street, NW, Third Hoor
Washington, DC 20001
208-638-2952
Youth Development Specialists
Comments
Bonnie Armstrong
Consultant
145
968 N. Madison
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-798-1698
Dr. Peter Benson
The Search Institute is a leader in research and education on building both
President
community assets and internal assets needed for full youth development.
Search Institute
700 S. Third Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-376-8955
Michele Cahill
Ms. Cahill was one of the founders of the Center for Youth Development and
Vice President
Policy Research. She later started the Youth Development Institute, which
Youth Development Institute
provides technical assistance, advocacy and policy development in the field of
E
Fund for the City of New York
youth development.
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013
202-925-6675
Vince Griffith, Project Director
The Living Classrooms Foundation has been recognized by President Clinton
Living Classrooms Foundation
and others for their innovative maritime training approaches in other programs
148
802 South Caroline Street
for at-risk youth. Mr. Griffith has been working with the UPS School-to-Career
Baltimore, MD 21231
Partnership for Maryland Youth.
410-685-0295
35
Youth Development Specialists (CONTINUED)
Comments
Richard Murphy
The Center is located in the Academy for Educational Development and has
Director
been a major national voice for promoting youth development as the framework
149
National Center for Youth Development
for youth services. Mr. Murphy is also a foster parent and has a long history of
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
involvement with foster care.
Washington, DC 20009
202-884-8270
Dr. Michael Olenick
The Community College Foundation serves the California Community College
Vice President
system, and the Youth Services Division has been a primary force in the
Youth Services Division
development of Independent Living training programs in Los Angeles County
ISO
Community College Foundation
and across the state. They were also instrumental in the development of the
14156 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 101
Foster Youth Connection.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-501-1940
Gordon Raley
The Collaboration beings together a large number of youth development
Executive Director
organizations in the interests of promoting best practice and policy for youth
National Collaboration for youth
services.
151
National Assembly of national Voluntary Health and Social Welfare
Organizations
1319 F Street, NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-2080
Miriam Rollins
The National Network for Youth plays a major role in advocacy on behalf o
Director of Advocacy
runaway and homeless youth, as well as promoting youth development in all
152
National Network for Youth
youth programs.
1317 F Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-7949
Alan Zuckerman
Executive Director
153
National Youth Employment Coalition
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, #728
202-659-1064
36
ADDITIONAL ADVOCATES
Dixie Davis
The Adoption Exchange
154
Aurora, Colorado
800-451-5246
William Waldman
American Public Human Services Association
155
Washington, D.C.
202-682-0100
William Pierce
Executive Director
National Council on Adoption
156
202-328-1200
J. Dean Lewis
President
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
IS 7
Spotsylvania, VA
540-582-7207
Joe Kroll
North American Council on Adoptable Children
IS
St. Paul, MN
651-644-3036
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
159
Dublin, OH
614-764-3009
Jann Heffner Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Executive Director
16
Dublin, OH
614-764-3319
Judith Brotman
Executive Director
National Independent Living Association
161
Washington, D.C.
202-775-2499
Valora Washington
Program Officer
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
162
Battle Creek, MI
616-968-1611
Additional Invites to White House Event
Hugh Weathers
Coordinator, Environmental Justice
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades
163
United Unions Building
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-637-0737
202-637-0771 (fax)
Richard Ford
President, Board of Trustees
The Casey Family Program
164
1300 Dexter Avenue N., Suite 400
Seattle, Washington 98109
206-282-7300
206-282-3555
Jane Quinn
Program Director
DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Foundation
165
Two Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, New York 10016
212-251-9700
212-679-6990
Carol Goss
Program Officer
The Skillman Foundation
166
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1700
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-6360
313-568-1101
Zippiroli
Director, Children, Families, Communities Program
Lorraine Zippiroli, Program Director
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
167
300 Second Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-948-3696
650-941-2481 (fax)
Joan Morgan
Executive Director
New Yorkers for Children
168
1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10036
212-899-5436
212-899-5437 (fax)
Kathy Kingery
Advocacy Specialist
The Casey Family Program
169
1300 Dexter Avenue N., Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7300
206-282-3555 (fax)
Anna Murdoch
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NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Beth Lowe
Universe of Players
Clark
Independent Living Contacts
President
Naty IL term.
Additional (new) Priority Invitees:
Richard D. Ford
David Liederman
ID:2023930151
President, Board of Trustees
Executive Director
The Casey Family Program
Child Welfare League of America
1300 Dexter Avenue N., Suite 400
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor
Seattle, WA 98109
Washington, DC 20001
202-282-7300
202-638-2952
Robin Freedman
Elizabeth Meitner
Sr. Communications Officer
Sr. Policy Analyst
The Casey Family Program
Child Welfare League of America
1300 Dexter Avenue N., Suite 400
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor
Seattle, WA 98109
Washington, DC 20001
202-282-7300
202-638-2952
Ralph R. Smith
Nancy Daly Riordan (Nicole Rabner may have better contact
Vice President
information)
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
United Friends of Children
701 St. Paul Street
5721 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21202
Culver City, CA 90230
410-547-6600
310-338-3646
Lee Mullane (accompanying youth Joe F.)
Clare Faulkner (accompanying youth John Gutirrez)
,JAN-22-99 17:41 FROM:
Communications Director
Executive Director
Casey Family Services
United Friends of Children
1 Corporate Drive, Suite 515
5721 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 120
Shelton, CT 06484
Culver City, CA 90230
203-929-3837
310-338-3646
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Hugh Weathers
212-899-5436
Coordinator, Environmental Justice
International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades
Kelly Cook
United Unions Building
P6/(b)(6)
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Arlington, VA
Washington, DC 20006
P6/(b)(6)
202-637-0737
Karen Jorgenson
invited Shinley Hedges
Jolie Bain Pillsbury
ID
Administrator
Bettydrown,
Sherbrooke Consulting
National Foster Parent Association
Pres.
1500 - 22nd Street N.
P.O. Box 81
ID:2023930151
Arlington, VA 22209
Alpha, OH 45301
202- 737-3622
800-557-5238
Lorraine Zippiroli
Yvonne Gilcrist
MD Dept
Director, Children, Families, Communities Program
Director
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
300 Second Street, Suite 200
NAPCWA Executive Board
Los Altos, CA 94022
1510 Guilford Avenue
650-948-3696
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-361-2202
Joan Morgan
Executive Director
New Yorkers for Children
1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10036
JAN-22-99 17:41 FROM:
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Priority Invitees for the original "Universe of Players" list:
Child Welfare Administrators / State Leaders
Peter Digre
Director
Los Angeles County Dept. of Child & Family Services
425 Shatto Place, #603
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-351-5601
ID:2023930151
Nicholas Scoppetta (accompanying alumni Analeah Charles)
Commissioner
Administration for Children's Services
City of New York
80 Lafayette Street, 18ᵗʰ Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-266-2100
Child Welfare Advocates
Mary Lee Allen
Director, Child Welfare Division
Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-628-8787
Kathy Barbell, Director of Foster Care
Robin Nixon, Director of Youth Services
Karabelle Pizzigati, Director of Public Policy
Child Welfare League of America
JAN-20-99 17:41 FROM:
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-2952
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Corporations
Kerry Bennedeto
Human Resources Manager
United Parcel Service
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-828-4851
Kevin Garvey (accompanying alumni from Baltimore)
Training Development Manager
ID: ID:2023930151
District Human Resources, Metro D.C. District
United Parcel Services
14841 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
301-604-4548
Kent C. (Oz) Nelson
Chief Executive Officer - Retired
United Parcel Service
55 Glenlake Parkway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
401-547-6600 (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Foster Parents
Shirley Hedges
President
National Foster Parent Association
608 Hanson Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
502-825-0097
Foundations
JAN-22-99 17:41 FROM:
Susan Bales
Director of Children's Programs
Benton Foundation
1634 Eye Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
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202-638-5770
Ruth W. Massinga, Chief Executive Officer
Susan Weiss, Director of Advocacy
The Casey Family Program
1300 Dexter Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7300
Eileen McCaffrey (accompanying alumni from Baltimore)
Orphan Foundation of America
ID:2023930151
380 Maple Avenue W.
Vienna, VA 22180
703-281-4226
Douglas W. Nelson, President
Donna Stark, Senior Associate
Talmira Hill, Program Associate
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
701 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-547-6600
Susan Notkin
Director of Children's Programs
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
250 Park Avenue, #900
New York, NY 10017
212-551-9100
Pat Reynolds
Program Officer
Stuart Foundation
50 California Street, Suite 3350
JAN-22-99 17:42 FROM:
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-393-1551
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Sandra Rudnick
Chairman of the Board
United Friends of Children
5721 West Slauson Avenue, Suite 120
Culver City, CA 90230
310-338-3646
Carol Stevenson, Director of Research and Grants, Law and Policy
Lucy Carter, Program Officer
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
ID:2023930151
300 Second Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-948-3696
Independent Living Coordinators / Foster Care Managers
Maureen Fallon
Independent Living Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Social Services
24 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-727-0900
Patrick Patrong
Independent Living Coordinator
Maryland Department of Human Resources
311 W. Saratoga Street, Suite 572
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-7634
Bryan Stewart
Independent Living Coordinator
JAN-22-99 17:42 FROM:
Michigan State Department of Youth in Transition Program
235 S. Grand, Suite 511
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-2083
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Judges / Legal Advocates
Mary Mentaberry
Project Director
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
PO Box 8970
Reno, NV 89507
702-784-441
Media
ID:2023930151
Judith A. Butler, Principal
Edwin Rothschild, Associate
Podesta.com
1001 G Street, NW, Suite 900E
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-1010
Susan Kellam
Kidscampaigns Foster Care Reporter
Benton Foundation
1634 Eye Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-638-5770
Resource Centers / Organizations
Dorothy Ansell
Ansell & Associates
3837 Northdale Blvd., Suite 176
Tampa, FL 33624
813-264-1057
17:42 FROM:
Joan Morse
Human Services Consultant
69-45 - 108ᵗʰ Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-793-2356
JAN-22-99
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James Walker, Director
Peter Correia, Associate Director
National Resource Center for Youth Services
202 West 8ᵗʰ Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
918-585-2986
Service Providers : Organizations
James Clark
ID:2023930151
President
Daniel Memorial, Inc.
4203 Southpoint Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-296-1055
Dr. Vera Jackson (accompanying alumni Terry Harrah)
Chief Executive Officer
Residential Youth Services
2701 Cameron Mills road
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-548-8334
Janet Knipe, Statewide Coordinator (accompanying alumni Alfred
Perez
California Youth Connection
114 Sansome Street, #921
San Francisco, CA 94101
415-398-9036
Mark Kroner (accompanying alumni Leah McBride)
Program Director
JAN-22-99 17:42 FROM:
Lighthouse Youth Services
1527 Madison Road, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-475-5680
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Dr. Gary Mallon
Associate Executive Director, NYC Program
Green Chimney's Children's Services
327 E. 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
212-677-7288 ext. 216
Mark Millar
Division Director
Casey Family Services
ID:2023930151
261 Commercial Street, 2nd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
207-772-4110
Maureen Andrews (accompanying alumni Margaret Duarte)
Vocational Consultant
The Casey Family Program - Tucson Division
1600North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
Raymond Torres
Executive Director
Casey Family Services
1 Corporate Drive, Suite 515
Shelton, CT 06484
203-929-3837
Think Tanks
Margaret Dunkle
Director
Institute for Educational Leadership
JAN-22-99 17:43 FROM:
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-8405
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ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE TO INVITE
Secretary Donna Shalala
Patricia Montoya
1
Commissioner, Children's Bureau, HHS
202-205-8347
total
Gilda Lambert
Commissioner
2
Family & Youth Services Bureau, HHS
202-205-8086
Mary Bourdette
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation
3
DHHS
202-690-6311
Lyn Jennings
Department of Labor
4
202-219-6147
Teresea Scannell
Corporation for National Service
S
202-606-5000 ext. 300
Gina Wood
6
Department of Justice
202-307-5911
Deborah Jospin
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Corporation for National Service
202-606-5000
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Federal Agency Contacts for Independent Living
Contact
Comments
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Ms. Audrey Hutchinson
Apprintee-previously the Chief of Staff for the President's Initiative on
Higher Education
Race - Has had extensive postsecondary experience with communit
U.S. Department of Education
colleges.
000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Mr. William Kincaid
Directs an initiative on elementary/secondary reform
Special Assistant
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
4000 PORTALS
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202)205-4292
Ms. Maureen McLaughlin
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Higher Education
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U.S. Department of Education
4060 ROB
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202)205-2987
Ms. Judy Wurtzel
Special Assistant to Mike Smith
Office ST the Deputy/Under Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
600/Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(102)401-3389
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NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Federal Agency Contacts for Independent Living
Contact
Comments
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Ms. Olivia Golden
Assistant Secretary
Children's Bureau
9
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
370 "Enfante Promenade SW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20447
(202)401-2337
Ms. Pam Johnson
Oversees Federal IL Program
Deputy Associate Commissioner
Family & Youth Services Bureau
10
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
330 C Street SW, Room 2046
Washington, DC 20204
(202)205-8086
Mr. Terry Lewis
Associate Commissioner
Family & Youth Services Bureau
11
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
330 C Street SW, Room 2046
Washington, DC 20204
(202)205-8102
Dr.Marsh Martin
intee-trained clinical social worker and worked on child welfare
Senior Advise
issues
Department of Health and Human Services
605F
200 Independence Avenue.SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 690-5400
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NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Federal Agency Contacts for Independent Living
Contact
Comments
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
(Continued)
Mr. Ralph Rogers
Mr. Rogers has been working with HUD in Region VI regarding
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Region VI
housing for youth transitioning out of care.
Administration for Children and Families
12
1200 Main Tower, 10th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
(214)767-2977
Ms. Cynthia Walker
Federal Independent Living Coordinator
Children's Bureau
13
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
330 C Street SW, Room 2332
Washington, DC 20201
(202)205-8721
Dr. Carol Williams
Associate Commissioner, Children's Bureau
Department of Health and Human Services
14
2068 MES
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202)205-8618
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NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Federal Agency Contacts for Independent Living
Contact
Comments
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Gerald J. Benoit
Section 8
Director
Real Estate Performance and Housin Division
Is
U.S. Department nt of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202)708-0477 x4069
Ms. Gloria J. Cousar
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Public and Assisted Housing and Delivery
16
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202)619-8201
Mr. Fred Karnas
Transitional Housing
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Community Planning and Economic Development
17
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Sevent Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202)708-1506 x4621
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NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS PROJECT
Federal Agency Contacts for Independent Living
Contact
Comments
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Shay Bilchik
Administrator
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention
18
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 742
Washington, DC 20531
(202)307-5911
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mr. Raymond Bramucci
Assistant Secretary-Designate for Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
S2307
19
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202)219-6050
Mr. Lorenzo Harrison
Appointee-leading an effort aimed ar urban minorty youth and young
U.S. Department of Labor
adults
200 Constitution Avenue
20
Washington, DC 20210
(202)219-6050
Ms. Pat Stell
Very strong ties to AFL-CIO
Secretary's Representative
U.S. Department of Labor Region X
21
1111 Third Avenue
Suite 920
Seattle, WA 98101
(206)553-0574
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