➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Singleton, Mosquera, Vainieri Huttle & Downey Bill to Strengthen Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Clears Assembly (Press release) NJ Assembly Democrats - June 22, 2017 The bill (A-4034), dubbed 'Monica's Law,' is named for Monica Paul, a … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway CT: DCF making move to home-based care Stamford Advocate - June 24, 2017 Last May, Samantha Collins' drug use, legal problems and dealings with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families forced her to strike a bargain with the agency. In return … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway CT: Prolonged CT budget standoff will hurt towns, disabled, needy Connecticut Mirror - June 26, 2017 When the new fiscal year begins Saturday, Connecticut will owe hundreds of millions of dollars more for things like Medicaid services bound by federal … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway Tanzania: Need to Take Child Welfare to a Different Level All Africa - June 25, 2017 Majority of activists in Tanzania have been advocating for female sexual abuse, early marriages and child pregnancies as core factors that have for long limited girl … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway US: New Study Ranks States on How Well They Help Homeless Students. Where Does Your State Rank? 74 - June 25, 2017 Homeless students have long been considered an invisible population in American education policy discussions, but the new federal education … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway PA: Safety concerns raised during summer for at-risk children Meadville Tribune - June 26, 2017 At-risk kids consistently meet with mandated reporters while attending school. Mandated reporters, such as teachers or school administrators, are required by … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NY: What happens when a parent is accused of child abuse? Experts voice concerns with system Staten Island Live - June 26, 2017 In the uncertain world of child care investigations, experts on all sides agree on two things: The current system is flawed, … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NY: Lawmakers urge Cuomo to cap cases for abuse investigators Press Republican - June 26, 2017 New York's safety net for abused and neglected children is under stress, with caseworkers charged with keeping those youngsters out of harm's way too often … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NY: Two smart fixes that will help New York City help the homeless (Opinion) New York Daily News - June 27, 2017 If we're going to give families in the system the tools they need to get back on their feet permanently, it's time to take two logical next … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway India: NCPCR for child-friendly police stations Press Trust of India - June 27, 2017 The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) today held a meeting with senior government officials to discuss draft guidelines for establishment of … [Read more...]