International: Ending child marriage: Does raising minimum age requirements for marriage work? (Opinion) Toronto Star - June 02, 2021 Marriage before the age of 18 is recognized by the United Nations as a fundamental violation of human rights. Currently, about 12 million of the world's children … [Read more...]
Bethany Christian Services’ Controversial New Appeal: Factor Race Into Adoption
Bethany Christian Services' Controversial New Appeal: Factor Race Into Adoption There's a federal law on the books that prohibits race from being a factor in an adoption. This Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) is intended to remove barriers to adopting children of color. Bethany Christian … [Read more...]
NY: Helping NY Kids Cope with Lingering Trauma of COVID (Includes audio)
NY: Helping NY Kids Cope with Lingering Trauma of COVID (Includes audio) Public News Service (PNS) - June 01, 2021 Children's advocates are urging parents and communities to address the trauma children have experienced through the fear and social isolation of the COVID pandemic. Comments by Shea … [Read more...]
NY: Child welfare in Upstate New York: Another “unintended abolition” (Opinion)
NY: Child welfare in Upstate New York: Another "unintended abolition" (Opinion) NCCPR Child Welfare Blog - May 31, 2021 If there's one thing we "know" about child abuse and COVID-19 it's that the very worst cases have skyrocketed, right? After all, that's what all those fearmongering news accounts … [Read more...]
NY: Chancellor Porter Announces Record High Percentage Of Families Receive Pre-K Programs
NY: Chancellor Porter Announces Record High Percentage Of Families Receive Pre-K Programs Harlem World Magazine - May 30, 2021 Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter today announced a record ninety-one percent of families received an offer to one of their top three choices for free, full-day, … [Read more...]
Exploring the Pathways to Adoption
Adoption can be both exciting and overwhelming. The types of adoption may seem confusing, and you may feel unprepared to parent a child who has experienced separation and loss. As you explore the different pathways to adoption, you will begin to understand how you can benefit from building and … [Read more...]
Volume 18 Issue 2: Summer 2021
Volume 18 Issue 1: Winter 2020
Quick Reference Mental Health Guide
Quick Reference Mental Health Guide The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our lives. This public health emergency has presented unprecedented challenges to our schools and communities. In June, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released The Road Back: Restart and … [Read more...]
Providing Respite Supporting People and Families Across the Lifespan
Providing Respite Supporting People and Families Across the Lifespan Defining Respite Respite is a service that offers a short-term break for caregivers that regularly provide support to a child, adult, or senior family member with a disability or chronic health care need. Respite may be … [Read more...]
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