History and Accomplishments

Highlights of Accomplishments - 1995

• Published first annual “Top 10 States to Raise a Child”. A comprehensive report which received increasing national media attention resulting in nationwide media coverage with its fifth annual report delivered in 1999.
• Published book “Putting Kids First” written by Michael L. Oddenino, General Counsel to the Children’s Rights Council.
• Developed a multi-organizational welfare reform proposal through Kinship Care Act of 1995; requiring individuals seeking welfare involving dependent children to explore the kinship care network for child placement before receiving a determination of welfare eligibility.
• Helped Congress establish the National Commission on Child and Family Welfare which, after deliberations, recommended more mediation, unified courts, and parenting plans.
• Received personal message from President Clinton acknowledging the important work of a Candlelight Vigil highlighting children’s access to parents, and complimenting CRC’s “continued commitment to helping young Americans lead more stable, healthier lives”.

Highlights of Accomplishments