Hearing: Leaving the Sticky Notes Behind: Harnessing Innovation and New Technology to Help America's Foster Youth Succeed

Subcommittee on Work and Welfare (Committee on Ways and Means)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (10:00 AM)

2020 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Mr. Martin Elisco
CEO and Chairman of the Board, Augintel, Chicago, Illinois

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Dr. Jennifer Jacobs
CEO and Co-Founder, Connect Our Kids, Falls Church, Virginia

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Ms. Lasheunda Carr
Case Specialist, Lawrence Hall, Chicago, Illinois

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Mr. Adrien Lewis
Founder and President, CarePortal, Stilwell, Kansas

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 11/18/2025 at 10:42 AM
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Mr. Michael Leach
Chief External Engagement Officer, Think of Us, Washington, D.C.

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  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 11/18/2025 at 10:42 AM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 11/18/2025 at 10:42 AM

First Published: November 10, 2025 at 07:24 PM
Last Updated: November 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM