US: Breaking: Federal Agency Publishes Proposed Rule, Announces Major Grant to Implement ICWA
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: Breaking: Federal Agency Publishes Proposed Rule, Announces Major Grant to Implement ICWA Indian Country Today - April 07, 2016 Signaling continued federal intent to support the Indian Child Welfare Act, today the Administration for Children and … [Read more...]
NJ: Action on child abuse needs to improve
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NJ: Action on child abuse needs to improve Jersey Journal - April 07, 2016 A primary weakness in preventing abuse is the confounding reality that a majority of children who are abused do not get investigated by child protective … [Read more...]
Commonwealth of the Bahamas: 142 Child Abuse Cases In Grand Bahama
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Commonwealth of the Bahamas: 142 Child Abuse Cases In Grand Bahama Bahamas Tribune - April 06, 2016 There were 142 child abuse cases reported in Grand Bahama in 2015, Assistant Director of Social Services Paula Marshall said on Tuesday while … [Read more...]
Australia: Olympic chief: Child abuse laws as important as anti-doping
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: Australia: Olympic chief: Child abuse laws as important as anti-doping Associated Press - April 07, 2016 The head of the Australian Olympic Committee says child abuse prevention needs to be elevated to the same importance as the anti-doping code … [Read more...]
US: So Little to Ask For: A Home (Opinion)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: So Little to Ask For: A Home (Opinion) New York Times - April 07, 2016 In a year in which there finally is serious talk about inequality, the ultimate poverty is lack of shelter. And the good news is that in the last decade or so, we've figured … [Read more...]
US: For Nontraditional Families, The Tax Code Can Be Especially Confusing (Includes audio)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: US: For Nontraditional Families, The Tax Code Can Be Especially Confusing (Includes audio) National Public Radio - April 07, 2016 "Every year up until now, we've been fine doing our taxes," says Franklin, who works in a warehouse. But this year, the … [Read more...]
NY: New York Tries New Ways to Increase Stability for Kids in Foster Care
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: New York Tries New Ways to Increase Stability for Kids in Foster Care Youth Today - April 06, 2016 Placement in the child welfare system is traumatizing for children, says Forbes, and they frequently react with challenging, defiant behavior. … [Read more...]
NY: Foster Parents Are The Best Therapy For Traumatized Children In The System (Opinion) (Includes audio)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: Foster Parents Are The Best Therapy For Traumatized Children In The System (Opinion) (Includes audio) WXXI - April 06, 2016 In 2014--the most recent year for which data is available--a total 650,000 kids spent at least part of the year in foster … [Read more...]
NY: County officials note rise in child-abuse cases
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NY: County officials note rise in child-abuse cases The Daily Star - April 06, 2016 For all of the past four decades, Bill Hayes has been on the front lines of helping to strengthen the safety net for families in crisis. This year, though, he is … [Read more...]
NJ: Child abuse reporting, investigation needs to improve: Parenting with Pete (Opinion)
➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ: NJ: Child abuse reporting, investigation needs to improve: Parenting with Pete (Opinion) The Jersey Journal - April 06, 2016 We know how to prevent child abuse. A primary weakness in preventing abuse is the confounding reality that a majority of … [Read more...]