➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: CT: Agencies raise awareness for foster care in Danbury, as number of kids in system rises Connecticut Post - April 30, 2017 For some youths, being in foster care feels like "being thrown out with the trash." For others, it's like being "kidnapped" … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Canada: ‘Sobering’ findings in first-ever count of homeless population in St. John’s
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Canada: 'Sobering' findings in first-ever count of homeless population in St. John's CBC News - May 02, 2017 End Homelessness St. John's has released its first count of the homeless population with findings that it calls "sobering." "It is alarming … [Read more...]
US: Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 2017 as National Foster Care Month (Press release)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 2017 as National Foster Care Month (Press release) White House - April 28, 2017 During the month of May, we observe National Foster Care Month and we celebrate those who have opened their homes and their hearts to … [Read more...]
US: It Is Becoming Illegal To Be Homeless In America (Opinion)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: It Is Becoming Illegal To Be Homeless In America (Opinion) Economic Collapse Blog, - May 01, 2017 Should we make homelessness against the law and simply throw all homeless people into prison so that we don't have to deal with them? Incredibly, … [Read more...]
US: Foster Care Awareness Month: Educational Disparity for Foster Youth (Opinion)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Foster Care Awareness Month: Educational Disparity for Foster Youth (Opinion) Chronicle of Social Change - May 01, 2017 With dismal statistics like the average reading level of a 17-year-old in foster care being that of a seventh grader and less … [Read more...]
United Kingdom: Children’s services leaders question usefulness of abuse and neglect guidance
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Children's services leaders question usefulness of abuse and neglect guidance Children & Young People Now - April 28, 2017 Proposed national guidance for children's professionals on tackling child abuse and neglect is "too long", … [Read more...]
US: Rep. Susan Davis Unveils Initiative to Protect Children and Combat Sex Trafficking (Press release)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Rep. Susan Davis Unveils Initiative to Protect Children and Combat Sex Trafficking (Press release) Office of Representative Susan Davis - May 02, 2017 U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) introduced bipartisan legislation to combat sex … [Read more...]
US: 21st Century Program Gets Budget Reprieve Until September
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: 21st Century Program Gets Budget Reprieve Until September Youth Today - May 02, 2017 Millions of low-income kids just got a guarantee they will be able to spend their summers learning in a safe, supportive environment. And the cadre of educators … [Read more...]
PA: Deluge of child abuse reports continued across Pennsylvania in 2016
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Deluge of child abuse reports continued across Pennsylvania in 2016 Tribune-Democrat - May 02, 2017 Child abuse claimed at least 46 lives in Pennsylvania last year, a five-year high, according to data released Tuesday by the Department of Human … [Read more...]
CT: Police: Statute of limitations means accused Choate teachers won’t be prosecuted
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: CT: Police: Statute of limitations means accused Choate teachers won't be prosecuted Greenwich Time - May 02, 2017 Most of the 12 teachers accused of sexual misconduct at Choate Rosemary Hall, including three who also taught in Danbury-area schools, … [Read more...]
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