NJ Kinship Legal Guardianship Resource Clearing House
An Information Center for Kinship Care Families
The New Jersey Adoption Subsidy Program provides support and assistance
to families after their adoption is finalized. Although a caseworker is no longer assigned to
your child, your family now has an assigned Subsidy Specialist to assist you with concerns or questions, and obtaining community resources. Your Subsidy Specialist can help with Medicaid, subsidy payments, address changes, and other issues important to your family.
➡ 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 341 offences for cruelty to children and young people in 2015/16, compared to 116 cases in 2011/12.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-cruelty-and-neglect-cases-almost-treble-in-five-years-35168792.html
➡ 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 of hundreds of unaccompanied chil¬dren, as operations to evacu-ate and dismantle the refugee camp in Calais began this week. Also: Calais minors lured from camp then abandoned by authorities: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/27/calais-camp-minors-children-abandoned-uk-france-human-rights
https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2016/28-october/news/uk/calais-now-really-really-dangerous-for-child-migrants
➡ 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 child abuse.
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/minister-mulling-compulsory-parenting-courses-to-curb-child-abuse
➡ 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 effects of PTSD, as the multiple neurochemical and hormonal effects associated with childhood trauma can lead to lasting changes in brain structure and function. Brain imaging with MRI is a promising tool for identifying vulnerable patients and allowing interventions to begin sooner, potentially preventing any adverse brain changes. Report: http://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.2016160907
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/313732.php
➡ 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 talks about First Nations child welfare. Also: Commons debates First Nations child welfare: http://www.simcoe.com/news-story/6933124-commons-debates-first-nations-child-welfare/
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/10/27/liberals-first-nation-welfare_n_12679914.html?
➡ 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 increasingly adopt children, longitudinal research about child development, parenting, and family relationships is crucial for informing such debates.
https://medicalresearch.com/author-interviews/no-difference-in-behavioral-issues-in-children-adopted-by-lgbt-parents/29168/
➡ 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 2015 find that, for the period 2013-2015, children’s uninsured levels experienced the largest two year decline on record; this decline coincided with the implementation of most of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. saw the rate of uninsured children decline from 7.1 percent to 4.8 percent during this time period (See Figure 1). Report: http://ccf.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UninsuredKidsReport2016.pdf Also: CA: State Cuts Number of Uninsured Children by More than Half (Includes audio): http://ccf.georgetown.edu/2016/10/26/childrens-health-coverage-rate-now-at-historic-high-of-95-percent/ http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-28/childrens-issues/calif-cuts-number-of-uninsured-children-by-more-than-half/a54717-1 Also: Report Says Illinois Has Made Huge Strides in Health Care for Children (Includes audio): http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-27/childrens-issues/report-says-illinois-has-made-huge-strides-in-health-care-for-children/a54678-1 Also: New York Near Top for Children’s Health Insurance: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-27/childrens-issues/new-york-near-top-for-children/a54688-1 Also: More Utah Children Have Health Coverage, Study Says: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-27/childrens-issues/more-utah-children-have-health-coverage-study-says/a54693-1
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-10-27/health-issues/new-hampshire-top-tier-state-in-childrens-health-coverage/a54650-1
➡ 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 County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) extended its fact-finding investigation into the actor’s alleged child abuse, not just during the incident aboard their private jet plane but even before that. The safety plan, a protective order imposed by DCFS and part of any pending divorce that should have expired on October 20, is also being extended, reports say.
http://www.newseveryday.com/articles/50932/20161027/dcfs-looking-into-brad-pitts-pattern-of-child-abuse-behavior-extends-investigation-safety-plan-on-6-kids-with-angelina-jolie.htm
➡ 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 sibling. Parents struggle with telling children too early because the adoption could fall through. But they don’t want to wait until the last minute, as a child needs time to adjust. Information Gateway resource: Siblings and Adoption From Foster Care: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/adopt-parenting/foster/siblings/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-seamless-adoption-family-1101-20161027-story.html