➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Czech Republic: Czech court clears way for those in same-sex unions to adopt children Reuters - June 28, 2016 The Czech Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that individuals in same-sex partnerships may be allowed to adopt a child, overturning a ban … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: More than preschool: Strategies to improve child well-being are broadening, with greater emphasis on birth-to-3 years and help for parents Council of State Governments - June 28, 2016 To improve child well-being and long-term outcomes, states are … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Million-Dollar Commitment From Kappa Alpha Theta Lays Groundwork for National CASA to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Children (Press release) National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association - June 28, 2016 New Fundraising Campaign … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: House approves bill to fix loophole in background checks law, apply it to college employees PennLive.com - June 28, 2016 The state House on Tuesday approved legislation that would expand the child protection background check requirement to college … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Economist Editorial Claims 'Minor Forms' Of Female Genital Mutilation OK Huffington Post - June 27, 2016 Activists are up in arms over an article suggesting "minor forms of genital cutting" should be permitted. An editorial published … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Ofsted issues warning over 'unmanageable' caseloads Community Care - June 28, 2016 Ofsted has warned councils they need to tackle social worker caseloads that are "too high", after identifying it as a common problem in poorly … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Child abuse reports in Suffolk more than double East Anglian Daily Times - June 28, 2016 Child cruelty cases have more than doubled in Suffolk over the past three years, while Essex has seen a 50% increase in offences, figures … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: South Africa: Setshabelo: 'a place of refuge' Mission News Network - June 27, 2016 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Japan: Revamping child welfare, but tens of thousands still institutionalized in Japan Reuters - June 27, 2016 A baby lies in a metal-bar cot drinking from a bottle perched on his pillow in a Tokyo orphanage. There's no one to hold and feed him or … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Ethiopia: Raising My Voice for Ethiopian Girls (Opinion) Huffington Post - June 27, 2016 I am optimistic that by 2030, girls will take a step forward in transforming communities at the national and international level. In Ethiopia by 2030, I want to … [Read more...]