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  Addressing Children’s Behavioral Health Needs Through Changes to DC’s Medicaid Program

  The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) recently announced plans to move towards a fully managed Medicaid program over the next five years. This provides…

• Resource Testimonies/Comments

  FY20 Oversight Testimony: DC Health

  Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Tami Weerasingha-Cote recently shared her testimony about DC Health with DC Council’s Committee on Health. Through our work and participation in the…

  February 20, 2020

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: DC Public Schools

  Many of the kids Children’s Law Center represents attend DC Public School (DCPS), and we see firsthand the critical impact appropriate funding, services, and educational supports…

  February 19, 2020

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: Office of the Attorney General

  Children’s Law Center has successfully partnered with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) throughout the last year on issue areas including improving housing conditions…

  February 13, 2020

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: Child and Family Services Agency

  Children’s Law Center Executive Director Judith Sandalow and Senior Policy Attorney Aubrey Edwards-Luce shared their insight during CFSA’s oversight hearing. Because CLC represents the best interests…

  February 12, 2020

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: Department of Behavioral Health

  Children’s Law Center Policy Director Sharra Greer and policy attorney Tami Weerasingha-Cote recently testified about the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) during DC’s oversight proceedings.…

  January 31, 2020

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: Department of Human Services

  Countless Children’s Law Center clients depend on the Department of Human Services (DHS) for basic needs like housing and the administration of public benefits. Every day, we receive referrals…

  January 29, 2020

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  Testimony: Tenant and Homeowner Accountability and Protection Amendment Act of 2019

  Through our medical-legal partnerships with six District-based health clinics, Children’s Law Center helps many DC families with children harmed by unhealthy housing conditions, including mold, lead, and…

  January 28, 2020

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  Presentation: Why DC Needs a New Department of Buildings

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  FY20 Oversight Testimony: Metropolitan Police Department

  Many of Children Law Center’s youth clients encounter Metropolitan Police Department officers — especially those who are in foster care, those who are missing youth, children…

  January 16, 2020