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The Imprint Weekly Podcast offers listeners a regular review of news and trends in America's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, along with other critical services for youth and families. Join Imprint Senior Editor John Kelly for a discussion of the week's major headlines, plus interviews with leaders in the field.

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Headlines: What’s Going on in Washington

May 12, 2025 • The Imprint • Episode 203

On this week’s “Headlines” edition of the Imprint Weekly Podcast, we dive into Trump administration’s reduction of the federal workforce focused on children and families, and hundreds of millions of dollars in grants terminated at the Department of Justice. Then we turn to what early indications are in regard to the future of federal spending, including Republican plans for a reconciliation bill and Trump’s proposed budget for 2026,

We also talk about new federal data on youth in foster care, which shows the total continues to decline.

Thanks to Lyssn for sponsoring this episode!

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Months of Turmoil, Hasty Terminations

https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/months-of-turmoil-hasty-terminations/260982

Trump Delivers Massive Blow to Youth Justice Programs

https://imprintnews.org/justice/juvenile-justice-2/trump-delivers-massive-blow-to-youth-justice-programs/260778

National CASA Loses Federal Funding Amid Trump Administration’s Cuts to Hundreds of Nonprofits

https://imprintnews.org/child-welfare-2/national-casa-loses-federal-funding-amid-trump-administrations-cuts-to-hundreds-of-nonprofits/260680

Trump Administration Guts Funding For Children’s Advocacy Centers in Western U.S.

https://imprintnews.org/child-welfare-2/trump-administration-guts-funding-for-childrens-advocacy-centers-in-western-u-s/260872

DOJ Funding Update, Council on Criminal Justice