➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: International: Strengthening child protection in the EU and globally (Opinion) EUobserver - September 27, 2016 But how do we translate our lofty declarations into sustainable systems which ensure that no child anywhere experiences and suffers from … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: CT: Family and Children's Agency continues to make a difference Greenwich Time - September 25, 2016 For nearly 75 years, the Family & Children's Agency has become one of the largest change-makers in Fairfield County working with individuals … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: CUNY to Waive Application Fees for Low-Income and Homeless Students (Includes video) NY 1 - September 26, 2016 Students who are homeless, in foster care, or qualify for free or low-priced school lunches will also be eligible for the waivers. The … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Greater support needed to improve, expand foster parent system (Opinion) Yomiuri Shimbun - September 26, 2016 It is essential that efforts be made to promote and expand the foster parent system to provide warm, reassuring environments in which … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Growing number of pediatricians turn away unvaccinated children WNCT - September 26, 2016 10% of parents are now refusing vaccines for their kids. On the flip side, nearly one in eight pediatricians reported they always dismiss these patients. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: My Children's Adoption Stories Are Beautiful, But They're None of Your Business (Opinion) Babble - September 26, 2016 I'm often asked these questions, and many more, by those who see our family in a store, at a restaurant, or out playing at the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Why Do We Punish Parents For Letting Their Kids Go Outside Unattended? (Opinion) Fast Company - September 26, 2016 In the U.S., the chance of having your teen or child abducted is vanishingly small, around 0.00007%, or one in 1.4 million … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Indonesia: Renewed campaign to end female genital mutilation Asian Correspondent - September 27, 2016 THE Indonesian government is looking to stop the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) through a renewed campaign, despite opposition from … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: International: Shutting Down All Orphanages is a Risky Act that Could Leave Thousands of Children in Danger (Opinion) Huffington Post - September 26, 2016 Last month, J.K. Rowling sent sent out a series of tweets denouncing the practice of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: New Zealand: Child protection reform excluding Maori Waatea News - September 27, 2016 It is essential that efforts be made to promote and expand the foster parent system to provide warm, reassuring environments in which children who cannot live with … [Read more...]