PA: Supreme Court Says Philadelphia Violated Catholic Child Welfare Group's First Amendment Rights Imprint - June 17, 2021 In a widely watched case focused on the rights of religious groups to discriminate in child welfare work, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Philadelphia service … [Read more...]

US: Fifty failed years later - it's time to end and dismantle the war on drugs (Commentary) Hill - June 17, 2021 The drug war has not solved any problems associated with drug use, but it has caused a lot of harm. Our country has wasted hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars subjecting our own … [Read more...]

US: Casey Introduces Legislative Plan to Support Nation's Children and Invest in Future Generations (Press release) Office of Bob Casey, U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania - June 09, 2021 Throughout America, children lack health care, economic security, education, adequate nutrition and safety. In an … [Read more...]

Canada: AFN says Ottawa using 'racist and colonial' policies to restrict services for Indigenous children Canadian Press - June 17, 2021 The Assembly of First Nations says Canada's attempt to narrow the list of First Nations children who can access services under Jordan's Principle is linked to … [Read more...]

China: Child abuse: a hidden problem China Daily - June 18, 2021 Cases of domestic child maltreatment in Hong Kong are on the rise, but they have been grossly underestimated and underreported, as both parents and victims want to avoid the shame and … [Read more...]

International: Child marriage in humanitarian crises: Girls and parents speak out on risk and protective factors, decision-making, and solutions Plan International & Save the Children & Human Rights Center - June 17, 2021 Child marriage is a well-recognized global phenomenon, which may … [Read more...]

DE: Bill seeks to offer college aid to teens in foster care (Includes audio) Delaware Public Media - June 16, 2021 Legislation that would provide financial assistance to children who were in the foster care system and attend college in Delaware advances from the House Education Committee. The bill … [Read more...]

NY: New Rochelle County Family Court Grand Opening Hudson Valley Press - June 16, 2021 For over a decade Westchester County needed it, and now Westchester County Executive George Latimer will join key stakeholders to cut the ribbon on the long awaited new Family Court site at 26 Garden Street in … [Read more...]

US: Global Health and Human Rights Champions in House Introduce Support UNFPA Funding Act (Press release) Planned Parenthood Federation of America - June 16, 2021 Today, Reps. Houlahan (D-PA-6), Meeks (D-NY-5), Speier (D-CA-14), DeGette (D-CO-1), Frankel (D-FL-21), Maloney (D-NY-12) - along with … [Read more...]

US: Together In Pride: LGBTQ+ Options For Family Planning And Adoption Have Grown (Includes video) WLNY - June 16, 2021 As we celebrate Pride Month, we're taking a look at how families are coming together in the LGBTQ+ community. There have been lots of positive changes in the last few years. … [Read more...]