➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Child cruelty and neglect cases almost treble in five years Belfast Telegraph - October 28, 2016 The number of cases of cruelty and neglect of children in Northern Ireland has almost trebled over the last five years. The PSNI recorded … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Calais now 'really, really dangerous' for child migrants Church Times - October 28, 2016 Bishops and charities have raised concerns over the handling of the refugee crisis both in the UK and on the Continent, and also for the welfare … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Malaysia: Minister mulling compulsory parenting courses to curb child abuse The Malay Mail Online - October 27, 2016 Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim said parenting courses may be made compulsory to curb … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: China: MRI shows brain disruption in children with PTSD (Press release) Medical News Today - October 27, 2016 PTSD is a mental health problem that occurs in the wake of one or more traumatic experiences. Children are particularly vulnerable to the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Canada: Liberals Announce Countrywide Talks On First Nation Child Welfare The Canadian Press - October 27, 2016 The federal Liberals attempted Thursday to fend off criticism of their response to a landmark human rights tribunal decision by announcing … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: No Difference in Behavioral Issues In Children Adopted By LGBT Parents MedicalResearch.com - October 26, 2016 Controversy continues to surround parenting by lesbian and gay (LG) adults and outcomes for their children. As sexual minority parents … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Children's Health Coverage Rate Now at Historic High of 95 Percent (Press release) Georgetown University Health Policy Institute - October 26, 2016 Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau examining health insurance coverage rates in … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: DCFS Looking Into Brad Pitt's Pattern Of Child Abuse Behavior; Extends Investigation & Safety Plan On 6 Kids With Angelina Jolie (Includes video) News Everyday - October 27, 2016 Actor Brad Pitt is still under scrutiny as the Los Angeles … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Adoption, its uncertainties and how to adjust Chicago Tribune - October 27, 2016 While adoption is an option for growing a family, it's also difficult for families who already have children to determine how and when to tell them about their new … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Foster Care Agency Hit With $5M Verdict Over Sex Abuse (Requires free registration) The Legal Intelligencer - October 27, 2016 Presbyterian Children's Village has been hit with a more than $5 million verdict for placing a child in a foster home … [Read more...]