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➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Canada: Advocates concerned about unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in Canada Canadian Press - March 16, 2017 The mother - who Clarke wouldn't identify to protect her from any possible reprisals back home - was denied entry under the Canada-U.S. … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Australia: Foster care: Fewer Queensland children being placed with relatives Courier Mail - March 15, 2017 Queensland foster parents are carrying the heaviest burden in the country, with many juggling two or more children in need of care. They are … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Finding Safe, Supportive Homes for Teens in Foster Care National Center for Youth Law News - March 01, 2017 NCYL recently kicked off a 50-state study to identify state laws and regulations that either help or hinder placement of foster teens in … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Loebsack backs legislation to help homeless children Ottumwa Courier - March 14, 2017 Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) has teamed with an Ohio Republican to reintroduce legislation aimed at helping homeless minors. The Homeless Children and Youth Act is … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Marchant Introduces Legislation Protecting Children from Identity Theft Office of U.S. Congressman for Texas Kenny Marchant - March 15, 2017 Today, U.S. Congressmen Kenny Marchant (R-TX-24) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35) introduced the Social … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: PA: Mandated reporters critical to stopping child abuse, experts say Centre Daily Times - March 15, 2017 Sandusky's conviction and the five-year drama around the three administrators' cases has brought attention on the role of the mandated … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Homeless Teens Are 3 Times More Likely To Attempt Suicide, Be Hurt By Partners (Includes video) Huffington Post - March 14, 2017 "The stark differences between homeless teens and their housed peers are cause for alarm," researchers … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Raise the Age NY Campaign Statement on One-House Budget Resolutions (Press release) Public - March 15, 2017 In response to the New York State one-house budget resolutions released, the Raise the Age NY Campaign issued the following statement: 'We … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NJ: No child brides in N.J.: Senate approves ban on minors getting married NJ.com - March 13, 2017 The Senate approved the legislation by a 26-to-5 vote, four months after the Assembly approved the bill. It now goes to Gov. Chris Christie who will … [Read more...]

➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: United Kingdom: Supreme Court rules against Scottish Named Person scheme International Business Times UK - July 28, 2016 Judges at the Supreme Court have ruled against Scottish government plans to appoint a named person - usually a teacher or health … [Read more...]