In 2003, I worked with my congressional colleagues to ensure that CAPTA was written so that this, quote, 'appropriate referral,' unquote, and the development of a Plan of Safe Care for the infant was not wrongly interpreted as Congress establishing a Federal law of what constitutes child abuse and neglect.
Senator Casey highlights the intent behind CAPTA regarding child welfare and drug use during pregnancy.
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We are enormously grateful for leaders like Senator Casey who are working to make those investments a reality.
I am disappointed that Dr. de la Torre defied the subpoena this Committee authorized and has chosen not to appear today.
Addressing these challenges is essential to our State's and our country's success.
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