➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Child protection services failing children as estimated 320k kids at risk of abuse Daily Star - June 26, 2016 Chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw said the youngsters would be safer with foster parents or in children's homes. He said: … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Uganda: Launches child rights manuals to mark Day of African Child Coast Week - June 27, 2016 As Uganda marked the Day of the African Child on Thursday, it launched manuals aimed at helping children protect themselves from violence and conflict. The … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: South Africa: Prostitution, substance abuse and exploitation some of problems faced by foster children Times Live - June 24, 2016 Moerane told the summit on foster care held in Turffontein, Johannesburg that mothers would sometimes use their foster … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: International: Protocol for high-risk industry can protect kids, church official says Catholic News Service - June 24, 2016 The mindset and specialized procedures used in nuclear power plants, hospitals and air traffic control towers are being … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Paying for success in education: Comparing opportunities in the United States and globally Brookings Institution - June 24, 2016 "This is about governments using data for performance rather than compliance" was a resounding message coming out of … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Home Alone: Is my child ready? WashingtonTimes Herald - June 24, 2016 Whether they are making a quick trip to the grocery store or working during summer or after-school hours, all parents will eventually face the question, "Is my child ready to … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: After the Supreme Court Immigration Decision: Where Do We Go From Here? (Includes audio) Public News Service - June 27, 2016 "The original deferred action for childhood arrivals program, which was launched in 2012, remains available," she said. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: A Downgraded License Is Among The Challenges New Commissioner Of Human Services Will Face CBS Philadelphia - June 24, 2016 DHS shifted to a new system, with most child welfare case work outsourced to Community Umbrella Agencies, or CUAs, two … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: CT: Quality of life improving for Connecticut children, but effects from recession remain Register Citizen - June 26, 2016 The Annie E. Casey Foundation ranked Connecticut the fifth best state in the nation for children; the report ranked the state … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: NSPCC: rise in Northern Ireland child neglect cases BBC News - June 22, 2016 Criminal cases of cruelty and neglect involving children have increased by 60% in the last five years, according to research by NSPCC Northern Ireland. The … [Read more...]