➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: State's Highest Court Expands Definition of Parenthood The New York Times - August 31, 2016 Expanding the definition of what it means to be a parent, especially for same-sex couples, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that a … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Children's Services opens investigation of Anthony Weiner The Hill - August 31, 2016 Child-welfare officials have launched an investigation into Anthony Weiner after the former New York congressman sent lewd photos of himself with his toddler son … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Bed-Stuy woman, LaToya Lennard, helps change sibling rights laws in NY AM New York - August 31, 2016 The pleas of LaToya Lennard, who went to court when she turned 18 to win the right to see her adopted baby sister "really caught the eye of the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Egypt: No guarantee that FGM law amendments will discourage practice: researcher Daily News Egypt - August 30, 2016 Despite the recent amendment to the law against female genital mutilation (FGM), there is no guarantee that people will be discouraged … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: 5 Ways Schools and Communities Can Support Homeless and Foster Care Youth Education Post - August 30, 2016 Schools as well as faith communities and community-based organizations are in a unique position to identify students who are homeless or in … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Court Rules That Non-Biological, Non-Adoptive Parents Can Seek Custody After Break-Up Gothamist - August 30, 2016 In a landmark decision that narrowly but clearly alters how New York defines parenthood, the state's highest court on Tuesday found … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Egypt: Egypt Cracks Down On Female Genital Mutilation Huffington Post - August 29, 2016 The Egyptian cabinet approved a draft bill on Sunday that would enact a punishment of five to seven years in prison for anyone who performs FGM, according to … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Judy Cockerton: Transforming Foster Care in America, One Community at a Time (Includes video) Chronicle of Social Change - August 29, 2016 Cockerton is the founder of the Treehouse Foundation, an organization seeking to impact child welfare … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Safety net helps Lehigh Valley kids 'aging out' of foster care (Includes video) Morning Call - August 27, 2016 Because he is on his own, Rodriguez is at a higher risk than most of his peers of becoming chronically homeless or involved in the … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Inquirer editorial: Kenney's legacy should include saving kids from DHS's neglect Philadelphia Inquirer - August 28, 2016 There's another legacy that Mayor Kenney could leave Philadelphia besides his sugary beverage tax to pay for more … [Read more...]