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SPEAKING FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN — “On-the-Line” with CWLA, is hosted by Linda Spears, Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs at the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), is a thought-provoking, interactive Internet based live radio program focusing on subjects, stories and strategies that are of special interest to child welfare policymakers, providers, practitioners and the general public. “On-the-Line” with CWLA, broadcast LIVE on Wednesday’s, 2:00pm – 2:30pm EST features in-depth and timely discussions with leading child welfare experts, agents and advocates; with the leadership and representatives from CWLA’s member agencies; and with local and national political figures who are all working to improve America's child welfare paradigm—and provides a public platform for child welfare professionals who stand and speak for vulnerable children and youth nationwide. “On-the-Line” with CWLA is a production of the Child Welfare League of America, based in Arlington, Virginia.

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To Francine, Frank Lucas was Daddy, but to the rest of the world Lucas was the notorious Harlem drug kingpin portrayed by Denzel Washington in the film, “American Gangster.” On this special broadcast presentation, Francine... more
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The first in a new series of “On-the-Line” with CWLA monthly special broadcast presentations featuring one-on-one interviews with prominent people and personalities with a personal experience or a particular interest in America’s... more
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There is an ongoing need for foster parents. Unfortunately, foster parenting is often maligned by negative portrayals in the media that stigmatize the foster families and severely hinders efforts to recruit qualified foster parents. In a effort... more
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Each year, approximately 20,000 youth “Age Out” of the foster care system. What happens to foster youth when they “Age Out” of the system at the age of 18—suddenly on their own without the “Safety Net” of a permanent family?... more
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May 8 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Because of the traumatic experiences that brought them into foster care; separation from their homes and families; and the disruption of multiple placements; foster... more
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Studies show that foster children have more chronic physical and mental health conditions than the general population of children due to the maltreatment they have experienced and the separation from their homes and families. Although... more
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to broadcast today's program in its entirety. We have rescheduled the live broadcast for tomorrow ... Thursday 5/1/08 at 2:00pm EST. We apologize for any... more
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Over six million children are living with a relative as their caregiver. Close to four and a half million of these children live with grandparents. On May 7, hundreds of grandparents and other relative caregivers will converge on the Capitol in... more
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The United States leads the world in violence against children and youth under the age of 15. Nearly 3 million cases of child abuse and neglect are reported each year and 1,500 children die every year from maltreatment. Today’s thoughtful... more
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The second in a series of three programs to commemorate Child Abuse and Prevention Month. The Child Abuse and Prevention Act (CAPTA) is key federal legislation that funds child protection throughout the 50 states. “On-the-Line”... more
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