{"id":31067,"date":"2024-06-26T18:18:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiantmedia.io\/?p=31067"},"modified":"2024-06-26T18:21:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:21:42","slug":"paris-hilton-testifies-in-congress-and-laments-the-child-welfare-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/34.197.49.85\/?p=31067","title":{"rendered":"Paris Hilton Testifies In Congress And Laments The Child Welfare System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Paris Hilton is advocating for children who lack a voice, appearing before Congress on behalf of youngsters in the welfare system and highlighting her own achievements in the field.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The socialite-turned-mogul appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday to testify against child abuse in the system, citing personal experiences, before delving into how she plans to address the concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the clip\u2026 Hilton states that she helped prohibit numerous severe punishment tactics, including as restraint and seclusion, and that she has advocated for greater site visits to hold foster parents accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: Paris Hilton Is Planning Her First-Ever Live Performance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Paris expresses hope at the federal level, stating that she wants Congress to continue Title IV-B, a federal fund for state child welfare programs, as well as pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#ParisHilton<\/a> testified before #Congress<\/a> on behalf of children in the welfare system. She outlines the work she’s already done — and what’s yet to come.<\/p> \u266c original sound – TMZ<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>