[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING THE SIGNING OF A DECLARATION OF INTENT BETWEEN THE JEWISH 
 ADOPTION AND FAMILY CARE OPTIONS AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL MINISTRY OF 
               LABOR, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2021

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Jewish 
Adoption and Family Care Center's declaration of intent agreement with 
the State of Israel. JAFCO continues to provide support to children 
affected by disabilities at risk of abuse or neglect in the United 
States.
  JAFCO was established as a non-profit in 1992. The JAFCO Children's 
Village is among the rarest programs of its kind around the country. 
The partnership with the Israel Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, and 
Social Services, or MOLSA, will help both entities refer requests for 
foster care, consultation, support services and more.
  JAFCO and MOLSA have seen their efforts overlap over the past 25 
years, making this partnership all the more important towards providing 
help for children in need. Both have done phenomenal work servicing 
special needs kids. This partnership can help mend any unmet 
necessities for children in the Jewish community.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in supporting this partnership and 
commending the invaluable work JAFCO and MOLSA have done over the years 
to bring help to children and families in need.

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