Adoption Subsidy Law in Missouri

Thursday August 18, 2005

Updates

Suit Filed Over Adoption Subsidy Cuts - Lawsuit is filed citing that the new law violates federal law. The suit is filed on behalf of children still in foster care as well as former foster children. Monday, August 15, 2005

Judge blocks subsidy cuts - Kansas City Judge temporarily stops new law after phone conference. Thursday, August 18, 2005

Child Advocates Challenge Missouri Subsidy Cuts - Child advocates speak out against new law, "He’s actually trying to balance the budget on the backs of abused and neglected children, and even that isn’t a wise move because it’s going to cost him more to actually keep more kids in foster care for longer. So he’s not even saving the money.” Thursday, August 18, 2005