➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Epidemic, need for action acknowledged The Daily News - April 13, 2016 The cost of properly treating addictions, which Pleus said needs to go far beyond the 21 days of in-patient treatment her son received, are high. But itemizing the criminal … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Arab Emirates: New child protection law 'a big move for UAE's development' The National - April 12, 2016 On Tuesday, President Sheikh Khalifa issued Federal Law No?3 of 2016 on children's rights, which was originally named Wadeema's Law after … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Russia: Russian NGO proposes nationwide register of prospective adoptive parents RT - April 13, 2016 A member of the Russian Public Chamber and the head of an NGO dealing with orphans has said that a nationwide database of people who want to adopt a … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: International: Child refugees in Europe need better protection from traffickers - Unicef Thomson Reuters Foundation - April 12, 2016 Europe's refugee crisis has created a "huge business opportunity" for human traffickers, and governments should widen … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: India: Will frame model rules for adoption: Centre to Bombay HC Times of India - April 12, 2016 The Centre on Tuesday told Bombay high court within two months it will frame model rules for States to follow before Central Adoption Resources Authority … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Pediatricians, health professionals speak against legislation targeting trans youth (Press release) (Includes video) Human Rights Campaign - April 12, 2016 "Lawmakers introducing bills that make it difficult for trans kids to survive in school or … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Need Evidence That Child Welfare Sees Poverty As Neglect? Step One: Look (Opinion) The Chronicle of Social Change - April 12, 2016 The data are "hard to see" only if you refuse to look. And that also turns out to be part of the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Wolf Administration Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Efforts (Press release) PR Newswire - April 12, 2016 In partnership with counties, schools, and community organizations, the department is promoting evidence-based programs that give parents … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Child abuse awareness critical as case numbers skyrocket Sunbury Daily Item - April 12, 2016 The drastic increase in reports has affected local CYS agencies in a number of ways. In Montour County, the CYS agency employs one director and three … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: International: Breaking the adoption taboo in Dubai The Islamic Monthly - April 11, 2016 In the UAE and in many other Muslim countries, many people eschew the idea of adopting a child. Some concerns are religious and others are cultural. While Islam … [Read more...]