➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Indian Child Welfare Act under attack again as conservative group submits appeal to Supreme Court (Commentary) Indianz - December 12, 2017 The conservative Goldwater Institute is attacking the Indian Child Welfare Act again. The group has asked the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: How is the opioid crisis affecting children? (Commentary) Associated Press - December 12, 2017 Public attention to the historic wave of opioid addiction gripping the U.S. has focused mostly on its effect on adults and the thousands who have died of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: The Policy Labs We Urgently Need (Commentary) Governing - December 13, 2017 Following a bipartisan call to "improve the evidence available for making decisions about government programs and policies," Congress is poised to pass legislation to … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway PA: Protecting our children: Transitioning from foster care New Castle News - December 13, 2017 There is good news and bad news about child abuse in Lawrence County. The good news is that increased reporting requirements have resulted in the removal of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NY: Pedophile Barred From Leaving Australia as Sex Tourism Law Takes Effect New York Times - December 13, 2017 In Australian law barring registered child sex offenders from international travel had an immediate impact when it took effect on Wednesday, … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway CT: Report says teenager's death was preventable Record Journal - December 12, 2017 An investigation has found that the death of an autistic Connecticut teenager from malnutrition was preventable and there were problems with the state child welfare … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway Canada: Canada signs MOU with Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to drive change in child and families services (Press release) Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada - December 07, 2017 Today the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Jane Philpott, … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Crucial disparities exist in the economic well-being of youth transitioning out of foster care Annie E. Casey Foundation - December 04, 2017 Opportunity Passport Participant Survey Results Show Employment Helps Many Thrive. A new report completed for … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: How the Federal Government Helps Families Meet Child Care Needs Pew Charitable Trusts - December 06, 2017 Child care is essential for many American families, but most parents say they have difficulty finding affordable, high-quality care in their … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Some states aim to get more foster youth graduating from college Christian Science Monitor - December 07, 2017 Foster children don't always have the support system they need to navigate adult decisions for a successful college experience. Some states … [Read more...]