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• Latest Action: Oct 06, 2008 Signed by President.

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• Committee Assignment: House Ways and Means

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• On October 17, 2008, by Worshipper1962L - Hi: I just wanted to thank everyone that voted to pass this bill. The children's lives will be aided incredibly by this bill. So often as a 7 yr vetren foster parent, it has sadden me, when children leave the home prematurely, because of lack of funding, and they are not able to be successful without additional supports, that are not put into place. Thank you so much for thinking beyond the age 18 for our children that are suffering and scared of turning 18 years old. You have just stablelized an incredible amount of children that would be fearful, worried, anxious,and very unstable. These kids can't make it on there own, and you are all awesome for giving them the additional supports that will give them the additional time to adjust to adult life, and be as successful as possible for their future. I already know you have reduced the crime rate, and homelessness among this population with this new law. These kids are often incarcarated shortly after turning 18 yrs old, from the supports that were in place just being abandoned and unable to advocate for theirselves in all the areas of concerns. Thank you again for making this world a better place to live.

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  As noted by Worshipper1962L, a user on OpenCongress.org, on October 17, 2008, "Hi: I just wanted to thank everyone that voted to pass this bill. The children's lives will be aided incredibly by this bill. So often as a 7 yr vetren foster parent, it has sadden me, when children leave the home prematurely, because of lack of funding, and they are not able to be successful without additional supports, that are not put into place. Thank you so much for thinking beyond the age 18 for our children that are suffering and scared of turning 18 years old. You have just stablelized an incredible amount of children that would be fearful, worried, anxious,and very unstable. These kids can't make it on there own, and you are all awesome for giving them the additional supports that will give them the additional time to adjust to adult life, and be as successful as possible for their future. I already know you have reduced the crime rate, and homelessness among this population with this new law. These kids are often incarcarated shortly after turning 18 yrs old, from the supports that were in place just being abandoned and unable to advocate for theirselves in all the areas of concerns. Thank you again for making this world a better place to live."
• On November 20, 2008, by Anonymous - In my area, many more children enter guardianship (only 30% with relatives)with people who are not related by blood - foster parents, a teacher, a neighbor, a best friend's parents. It appears there is nothing in this bill to assist those families and children. Will these youth be excluded because there was no appropriate blood relative to provide for their care?

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  As noted by Anonymous, a user on OpenCongress.org, on November 20, 2008, "In my area, many more children enter guardianship (only 30% with relatives)with people who are not related by blood - foster parents, a teacher, a neighbor, a best friend's parents. It appears there is nothing in this bill to assist those families and children. Will these youth be excluded because there was no appropriate blood relative to provide for their care?"

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• O Gafanhoto - Devorando a Web! - 6893 - linha-2011-da-mitsubishi ... - August 12, 2010 by http://portal.ogafanhoto.com.br/ - Sep 14, 2008 – Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.6893 Fostering Connections to Success ... www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6893/show ...

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  As noted by http://portal.ogafanhoto.com.br/ on August 12, 2010, "Sep 14, 2008 – Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.6893 Fostering Connections to Success ... www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6893/show ..." (http://portal.ogafanhoto.com.br/6893/linha-2011-da-mitsubishi-l200-triton-chega-com-retoques-no-visual/)
• The World According to Laura H: Richard Falk: Understanding the ... - January 01, 2009 by The World According to Laura H - Report: Budget Report for H.R. 6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. 1 week ago. (BLOG) RED · STARBUCKS (RED) Is Already Saving Lives. 2 weeks ago. HillaryClinton.com - Welcome ...

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  As noted by The World According to Laura H on January 01, 2009, "Report: Budget Report for H.R. 6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. 1 week ago. (BLOG) RED · STARBUCKS (RED) Is Already Saving Lives. 2 weeks ago. HillaryClinton.com - Welcome ..." (http://worldaccordingtolaurah.blogspot.com/2009/01/richard-falk-understanding-gaza.html)
• The World According to Laura H: Fight Fire With a Cease-Fire - December 30, 2008 by The World According to Laura H - Report: Budget Report for H.R. 6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. 1 week ago. (BLOG) RED · STARBUCKS (RED) Is Already Saving Lives. 1 week ago. Capitol Briefing · And the Winner (Loser?) Is .. ...

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  As noted by The World According to Laura H on December 30, 2008, "Report: Budget Report for H.R. 6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. 1 week ago. (BLOG) RED · STARBUCKS (RED) Is Already Saving Lives. 1 week ago. Capitol Briefing · And the Winner (Loser?) Is .. ..." (http://worldaccordingtolaurah.blogspot.com/2008/12/fight-fire-with-cease-fire.html)

Highly Rated News Articles

• Ohio GOP Under Fire For Anti-Gay Attack Mailer - October 08, 2008 by Queerty, NY - President George Bush recently signed the Fostering Connections to Success & Increasing Adoptions Act (HR 6893). Policy makers across the country have ...

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  As noted by Queerty, NY on October 08, 2008, "President George Bush recently signed the Fostering Connections to Success & Increasing Adoptions Act (HR 6893). Policy makers across the country have ..." (http://www.queerty.com/ohio-gop-under-fire-for-anti-gay-attack-mailer-20081009/)
• Landmark Adoption Bill Passed By House - September 24, 2008 by Evening Bulletin, PA - The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (HR 6893) is designed to help thousands of children in foster care by promoting permanent ...

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  As noted by Evening Bulletin, PA on September 24, 2008, "The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (HR 6893) is designed to help thousands of children in foster care by promoting permanent ..." (http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=20136587&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8)
• Critical Reform Bill Promises New Help for Children in Foster Care - September 17, 2008 by MarketWatch - HR 6893 builds on two bills that Congress acted on earlier this year: HR6307, a bill the House unanimously passed earlier this summer and S. 3038, ...

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  As noted by MarketWatch on September 17, 2008, "HR 6893 builds on two bills that Congress acted on earlier this year: HR6307, a bill the House unanimously passed earlier this summer and S. 3038, ..." (http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/critical-reform-bill-promises-new/story.aspx?guid=%7B3018ED06-02D1-483C-90DF-BFC9766213FA%7D&dist=hppr)