COOPER CALLS FOR REFORM OF U.S. FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2008
Press Release
Says McDermott bill is a start, but much more needs to be done
WASHINGTON--Congressman Jim Cooper today called on Congress to reform the foster care system. Cooper, a longtime advocate of adoption reform, last week participated in a symposium on child welfare jointly hosted by the Congressional Urban Caucus and Rural Working Group. Today he spoke on behalf of the Fostering Connections to Success Act (H.R. 6207), which was introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA). It passed by voice vote.
Video of Cooper's remarks is available here.