Education, Children, and Families
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Helped young children build stronger early learning and literacy skills by requiring training for professionals and promoting guidance for parents.
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Helped get unpaid child support funds to the families and children they were meant to support.
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Adopted safety standards for playgrounds at schools and care facilities to better protect children.
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Helped schools open sooner by speeding up required inspections while still keeping safety checks in place.
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Helped protect children in foster care and placement services by setting clear rules for agencies responsible for their care.
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Sped up adoption home studies to help children move into permanent homes sooner.
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Gave families and youth more places to play by allowing public property to be used for soccer fields and community facilities.
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Expanded emergency and temporary shelter options so children in protective custody can get safe placement faster.
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Supported community sports facilities by helping a tennis organization lease move forward.
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