France: Parolin to French prime minister: Fight against abuse must respect seal of confession Pillar - October 20, 2021 The Vatican Secretary of State reaffirmed the Church's stance that the seal of confession is inviolable, during an exchange with the French prime minister this week. France is … [Read more...]

NY: Child Welfare, Youth Justice Program Leaders Among Winners of New York's David Prize Imprint - October 19, 2021 The creators of a nonprofit helping foster youth age out of the system, and a program to better launch young adults leaving lockups are among five New Yorkers awarded a prestigious … [Read more...]

NY: City, Union Push Back on Informing Parents of Rights in Child-Welfare Probes City - October 19, 2021 A so-called Parental Rights package of legislation is scheduled to be voted on by the City Council on Friday, seeking to "empower families in the child welfare system… to know their rights." … [Read more...]

US: Fact Sheet: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions (Press release) White House - October 19, 2021 Even before the pandemic, demand for mental health and substance use services was increasing, especially for our nation's young people. The COVID-19 … [Read more...]

US: The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) to Launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy (Press release) Center for Adoption Support and Education - October 19, 2021 The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) … [Read more...]

Australia: New law orders priests to report abuse PS News - October 20, 2021 Minister for Child Protection, Simone McGurk says the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 has passed State Parliament, requiring ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse, including when … [Read more...]

Ukraine: Child poverty reduction should be prioritized as COVID-19 pandemic unfolds - UNICEF together with the Ministry of Social Policy launched Child Poverty Report (Press release) UNICEF - October 13, 2021 Children in Ukraine are more likely to live in poverty than adults as the poverty rate … [Read more...]

NY: Amid Division Over Critical State Audit, St. Lawrence County Approves Outside Review of Embattled Social Services Department Imprint - October 18, 2021 After months of escalating concerns about its child protection and foster care services, local lawmakers in St. Lawrence County, New York, are … [Read more...]

US: Lesbian Rejected as Foster Parent Sues Federal Government Advocate - October 18, 2021 A Tennessee woman has sued the federal government because child services agency with a government contract rejected her as a foster parent simply because she is a lesbian. Kelly Easter of Nashville filed her … [Read more...]