Currently, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) applies for federal benefits, such as Social Security Survivor and Social Security Disability Insurance, on behalf of foster youth. If that youth qualifies for the benefits, DHR keeps that money to reimburse...
This Commission will support the work Advocates for Children and Youth is doing to ensure that the funding formula provides adequate resources to school districts so that all students, especially those with special needs, such as students with disabilities,...
Advocates for Children and Youth will oppose cuts to public education and advocate for adequate education funding for schools and students across Maryland. Updates: HB453 & HB1343/SB706 – Maryland Education Credit HB1213 – Broadening Options and Opportunity for Students and Teachers...
For certain statutorily defined offenses, children have their cases automatically transferred to adult criminal court. It is currently possible for a case so transferred to be reverse-transferred back to juvenile court, but better still would be a system where...
A “diversion alternative” is an option to address offenses by youth offenders outside of the formal juvenile justice system, through programs focused on anger management, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol education, or whatever such services may be necessary in...
Promote legislation that extends Medicaid dental benefits to former foster youth under age 26. Oral health is a critical component of overall good health and yet remains a major unmet need for young adults in Maryland. As a result,...
There are 390,000 of public school children are enrolled in the free and reduced-price meal program. Children who eat school breakfast increase their math and reading scores as well as improve their speed and memory in cognitive tests, and...
ACTION ALERT: Urge lawmakers to vote favorably on earned sick days. To send a message to your legislator, click here. More than 700,000 workers in Maryland do not have the right to earned paid sick leave. Parents without paid...