Ms. Spindel says she fears the Bill will not reduce the teacher shortage problem and will exacerbate the concern that “a sexual predator from Maryland could come into D.C. and teach based on the way background checks are proceeding right now.”

DC KinCare Alliance provided information to the Ward 8 Hub regarding legal rights and financial benefits.

We streamed live from the Old French Embassy, heard from our relative caregivers, and learned about American history and politics from Professor Michael Kazin.  Thank you to all of our supporters and our Law Firm Pro Bono Awardee Brown Rudnick LLP!

Executive Director Marla Spindel and Deputy Director Stephanie McClellan pen an opinion piece on Hidden Foster Care, which calls out the DC child welfare agency for sending vulnerable children out of state without any oversight or accountability for their welfare.

This final amended order extends certain provisions of the judicial emergency until September 6, 2022.

After two long years, we were finally able to get together IN PERSON!  We braved the rain under the Pavilion covering!  Everyone brought yummy food, and the children loved playing with playdough!  At the end of the day, an amazing beautiful rainbow came out!  A wonderful day had by all!

DC KinCare Alliance was chosen for this grant in recognition of its innovative and unique approach to helping DC kinship families.

The DC family court has reimagined how it will return to operations following the COVID pandemic.

Executive Director Stephanie McClellan discussed the services provided by DC KinCare Alliance to grandparent and DC agency attendees.

At this meeting, we discussed the new Ombudsperson for Children, advocacy efforts on kinship navigator programs, and an in-person event in July.  The DC Affordable Law Firm also provided an amazing presentation on wills, trusts and estates.

See attached Order to determine how operations are affected in your case; most cases are still being heard remotely but some are in-person.  Public service counters and help centers are generally open for in-person service. Electronic service via text message, email or other forms of social media remains permissible in accordance with DRB Rule 4(c)(3)(B).