CT: State admits liability in case of Groton foster care abuse Day - August 18, 2021 The state of Connecticut admitted last month that it was partially liable for the abuse and neglect endured by a baby boy while he was in a foster home in Groton. The boy, referred to in court records by his … [Read more...]

NY: 'No recourse': Abuse survivors have fewer legal options after Child Victims Act expires Press-Republican - August 18, 2021 With the deadline to file lawsuits under New York's Child Victims Act expiring last Saturday, attorneys representing some of the survivors of sexual abuse say victims now … [Read more...]

NY: How the Pandemic Became an Unplanned Experiment in Abolishing the Child Welfare System (Opinion) New Republic - August 18, 2021 Some experts feared the worst: that removed from the watchful eyes of the Child Welfare System, children were suffering. Pediatricians, government officials, and … [Read more...]

US: As child hospitalizations rise, leaders must act now (Opinion) Hill - August 19, 2021 With schools opening as the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges, children under 12 face rising infection risks with no protection from vaccines. There are thousands of preventable child hospital admissions from … [Read more...]

US: On why you can solve most "neglect" issues with money; so the rocket scientists can stick to rocket science (Opinion) (May require subscription) Youth Today - August 19, 2021 A concept some of us have been pushing for decades has suddenly become a centerpiece of the child welfare debate: … [Read more...]

US: Parents worried about Covid in schools have an easy weapon at hand, experts say -- fresh air (Includes video) CNN - August 19, 2021 Filtered or fresh air is not a substitute for masks and certainly no substitute for vaccination, but it's another way to help protect people stuck indoors for … [Read more...]

US: Prosecutors Push Back on Enduring "Superpredator" Label (Commentary) Imprint - August 19, 2021 Since political scientist John DiIulio Jr. coined the term "superpredator" in a 1995 magazine article, the word has come to represent an era of panic about young people of color, particularly Black … [Read more...]

US: EPA bans use of pesticide linked to developmental problems in children Hill - August 18, 2021 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to ban the use of a pesticide that has been linked to developmental issues in children from use on foods. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency … [Read more...]

US: How Listening to Constituents Can Lead to Systems Change Stanford Social Innovation Review - August 18, 2021 More and more nonprofits and funders are seeking participant feedback because, while experimental measures can surface the "what" of change, participant input can surface the "how and … [Read more...]

NY: Parents, advocates rally against expansion of family enrichment centers NYN Media - August 17, 2021 A small group of parents and advocates for families affected by the child welfare system gathered outside New York City Hall on Friday afternoon to criticize the city's plan to expand family … [Read more...]