In today’s rundown: The number of homeless in the region has declined. | CASA de Maryland plans acts of civil disobedience to protest the new immigration law in Arizona. | Foster parents are desperately needed in our region.
— It appears that the National Capital Region’s homeless population has declined in the past year. Preliminary results of a recent survey by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments show that the area’s homeless population decreased by 1.7 percent between 2009 and 2010. During that time, however, the District saw a 5 percent increase. This year, the survey counted 11,774 homeless people. Click here for more details.
— CASA de Maryland, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner, is planning a demonstration outside the White House this weekend to protest the new Arizona anti-illegal immigration law. Many worry that the law will lead to racial profiling. Organizers say they will engage in acts of civil disobedience on Saturday. Click here to read more.
— Child welfare agencies in our region are struggling to find foster homes for teens and children with complicated medical needs and siblings. They’re urging people to consider serving as foster parents. There are about 4,500 children in our area who are in foster care. Click here for more.
