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Funds May Be Ahead for Caregivers

A new federal law would steer monthly financial support to people who take in children their relatives have abused or neglected, a development expected to expand such assistance in Maryland and the District and perhaps launch a similar effort in ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, The Washington Post,  17 Nov 2008

Opening Doors by Building Bridges

It's a tidy space to do her work as a site leader for a Fairfax County social services office, but the office is also a symbol of how far she has come in a short time. Two years ago, Numan left the welfare rolls after completing a program that works ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, The Washington Post,  13 Nov 2008

Law Equalizes Health Insurance

The law is a culmination of a decade of lobbying and negotiating among advocates for the mentally ill, the insurance industry, the business community -- including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- and doctors' groups. The change, which was included in ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, The Washington Post,  9 Oct 2008

With Demand Up, Job Centers Offer Opportunity

Joyce Hanson, an adviser with the National External Diploma Program, goes over paperwork with River Acevedo at the Fairfax County SkillSource Center. (By Bill O'leary -- The Washington Post) Job counselor Ximena Rada, above, works with Marcelo Gonzalez, ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, The Washington Post,  25 Sep 2008

With Demand Up, Job Centers Offer Hope, Opportunity

One was an electrician looking for a new job for the first time since he moved to this country seven years ago. Another, a recent immigrant from Korea, was hoping to improve his lot after working a low-wage job for more than a year. A third had just ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, The Washington Post,  25 Sep 2008

Officer Shot on I-395, Driver Dead

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From CHRIS L. JENKINS AND ELISSA SILVERMAN, The Washington Post,  24 Sep 2008

Ex-wife of D.C. sniper focuses on healing her kids, other abuse victims

Posted: 2:08 PM-     WASHINGTON - Whenever one of Mildred Muhammad's three children calls her, she instinctively answers the phone with a worried greeting: "What's wrong?"     The question usually brings an exasperated sigh from the other end of the ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, Salt Lake Tribune,  16 Sep 2008

More caregivers bringing disabled adults into their homes

WASHINGTON — When Leila McDowell-Head thought about the future of her mentally disabled daughter, Layla, she kept coming up with unsavory scenarios. Called sponsored placements, they are akin to foster care for adults. Carefully screened and qualified ...

From CHRIS L. JENKINS, Monterey County Herald,  18 Aug 2008

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