➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: A Whole New Tech World for Foster Care Youth in New York City Youth Today - May 04, 2016 The Digital Inclusion Summit, held Saturday, was organized by The New York Foundling, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering children and families in … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: David Cameron finally U-turns on bid to accept stranded child refugees who've reached Europe (Includes video) Mirror - May 04, 2016 David Cameron has finally U-turned over a bid to accept stranded child refugees after weeks of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Canada: Nova Scotia suspends use of hair tests in child protection cases CBC News - May 03, 2016 Nova Scotia has suspended the use of all hair-strand drug and alcohol testing in child protection cases, following a CBC News investigation. At least … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Survey suggests children of gay fathers are well adjusted Medical News Today - May 03, 2016 The study, "Experiences of Children with Gay Fathers," was conducted via an online survey, receiving responses from 732 gay fathers in 47 U.S. states. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: For National Foster Care Month: The Tax Benefits Of Becoming A Foster Parent Forbes - May 03, 2016 Fortunately, there are a few tax breaks that foster parents can take advantage of to help defray the cost of providing this invaluable … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Education Breakthrough from a Foster Care Alum: Loan Forgiveness Program for Foster Youth The Chronicle of Social Change - May 03, 2016 In this proposed program, once a youth took out their first set of loans, he or she would be required to … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Lawmaker wants cross-reporting of child, animal abuse to be mandatory in Pennsylvania Lancaster Online - May 03, 2016 Researchers say there's a strong link between animal abuse and child abuse: People who commit one are highly likely to commit … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Report: ACS Conducts Lax Investigations Into Child Abuse And Neglect Gothamist - May 03, 2016 The City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) has consistently failed to investigate and report allegations of child abuse, hold its contracted … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Canada: Spare the rod, protect the child United Church Observer - May 02, 2016 With the Trudeau government on the verge of banning spanking, critics ask: why has it taken Canada so long? By John … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: States vary in rate of breaking up families Associated Press - April 30, 2016 For child-welfare agencies across the United States, it's the ultimate sanction: terminating the rights of parents to raise their own children due to concerns about … [Read more...]