➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: The Pernicious Failure of Child Welfare Reform (Commentary) Chronicle of Social Change - November 21, 2017 After more than 40 years of work in child welfare, I have lost count of the number of child reforms undertaken across the United States. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Proposed federal tax cuts threaten children's health (Opinion) Raleigh News & Observer - November 21, 2017 In North Carolina, our priorities are reflected in our strong sense of community and our commitment to children. We look out for our … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Marquette, Upper Peninsula participate in National Adoption Month Upper Michigan Source - November 21, 2017 There are more than 110,000 children up for adoption across the United States. Efforts like National Adoption Day are helping to match … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Grandparents: A Safety Net for Kids Grand Magazine - November 21, 2017 Recently, the President declared the opioid epidemic a national crisis. This long-overdue step is critical. But to 2.6 million grandparents raising grandchildren across the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: Annual cost of opioid crisis as high as $504 billion Behavioral Healthcare - November 21, 2017 Two recent research studies have placed dollar amounts on the staggering costs of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Each provides a strong body of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NY: Straight No Chaser: Our Children Are Under Attack! (Commentary) Minority Reporter - November 21, 2017 Children are innocent, and born into this world with the expectation that they will live a nurtured life, full of love and growth. And, in addition … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway United Kingdom: Scotland's child protection system 'does not work', MSPs told Falkirk Herald - November 23, 2017 In a submission to the parliament's Public Petitions Committee Mr. Mackie, a legal investigator, claimed the children's hearing system "does … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway Singapore: Wilmar International : Launches Child Protection Policy for its Operations and Suppliers (Press release) 4-Traders - November 22, 2017 "Wilmar has absolutely zero tolerance for child labour under any circumstances. Over the last year, we have … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway Canada: Nova Scotia not looking to open up adoption records, minister says News Summed Up - November 23, 2017 Nova Scotia's community services minister says the province isn't looking to open up adoption records, even as many other provinces ease access. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: The number of teens who are depressed is soaring - and all signs point to smartphones Business Insider - November 18, 2017 In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless - classic symptoms of … [Read more...]