NY: Governor Hochul Announces Pilot Program with Baby2Baby to Provide Diapers and Other Essential Items to Domestic Violence Services Providers (Press release) Office of Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York - October 29, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a pilot program between national … [Read more...]

US: A Proclamation on National Adoption Month, 2021 (Press release) White House - October 29, 2021 Every child deserves to grow up with a safe and loving family, with the care and support of their community. During National Adoption Month, we celebrate all of the children and families nurtured, … [Read more...]

US: Head Start Programs Are for Families (Press release) (Includes audio) US Administration for Children and Families - October 29, 2021 Family is the heart of the mission for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). We believe that families are the most important partner when it comes … [Read more...]

US: Security firm fired by USA Gymnastics after reporting alleged abuse to SafeSport Orange County Register - October 29, 2021 Security Concepts Group was terminated less than four months after its CEO reported potential misconduct at a USA Gymnastics event to the U.S. Center for … [Read more...]

Canada: Ottawa will appeal court ruling on Indigenous child welfare but says it's pursuing a compensation deal CBC News - October 29, 2021 The Canadian government is appealing a Federal Court ruling that upheld a landmark Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on Indigenous child welfare … [Read more...]

US: The Surge In Online Child Exploitation, Trafficking And Abuse - And What To Do About It (Opinion) (Includes video) International Business Times - October 29, 2021 While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in some silver linings in society, it has also led to many of society's darker elements to … [Read more...]

US: Fatal Child Poisonings Linked to Common Cough and Cold Meds WebMD Health News - October 28, 2021 A number of fatal child poisonings have been linked to common cough and cold medications, according to a report. The Pediatric Cough and Cold Safety Surveillance System, which tracks fatal child … [Read more...]

US: This Cafe Chain is on a Mission to Give Foster Youth Jobs - and to 'Normalize Kindness' Imprint - October 28, 2021 Nestled in posh Santa Monica, La La Land Kind Cafe may appear from the outside to be yet another bougie coffee shop. But there's a key ingredient at the cafe affectionately known … [Read more...]

Canada: Window closing for Ottawa to appeal ruling to compensate First Nations kids Canadian Press - October 29, 2021 The Liberal government is expected to reveal today whether it will continue fighting an order directing it to compensate First Nations children removed from their homes. A 30-day … [Read more...]

Canada: New financial literacy program from RBC responds to recommendations of First Nations youth (Press release) Royal Bank of Canada - October 28, 2021 Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") today announced the launch of the Financial Literacy for Indigenous Peoples Course, aimed at providing Indigenous … [Read more...]