Canada: & U.S.: Erasing Native American culture Week - August 23, 2021 The U.S. and Canada are starting to face their history of forcing indigenous children into abusive boarding schools. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the U.S. government and religious leaders used compulsory boarding schools … [Read more...]

International: First day of school 'indefinitely postponed' for 140 million first-time students around the world (Press release) UNICEF - August 23, 2021 A child's first day of school--a landmark moment for the youngest students and their parents around the world--has been delayed due to COVID-19 … [Read more...]

International: International adoptions face challenges during pandemic (Includes video) KARE - August 23, 2021 Heidi Wiste, as the senior director of adoption at Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, has been helping families for more than two decades. "We hopefully are … [Read more...]

NY: NYC Bars Human-Service Contractors From Union-Busting Labor Press - August 20, 2021 Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation Aug. 18, that will prohibit city human-service contractors from interfering with their workers' attempts to organize unions. The bill, passed by a 41-2 vote in the City … [Read more...]

A: House Committee Hearing: Improvements Needed On Child Protection Patch - August 20, 2021 A state legislator from Montgomery County is calling for improved collaboration between Pennsylvania agencies dedicated to protecting children, following a House committee hearing this week that highlighted … [Read more...]

US: Covid Sets Stage for Biden to Tackle Addiction Treatment Access (Includes audio) Bloomberg Law - August 23, 2021 Bilingual addiction specialists, methadone treatment vans for underserved areas, and research into race's role in drug policy are among team Biden's plans for getting a grip on … [Read more...]

US: American Bar Association Calls for an End to 'Criminalizing Childhood' Imprint - August 20, 2021 The American Bar Association is pushing the nation's juvenile justice systems to improve the treatment of children accused of crimes--urging states to raise the minimum age for prosecution to 14, … [Read more...]

US: $20K or more to expand your family? How to pay for adoption (Commentary) NerdWallet - August 16, 2021 Adoption can include unplanned costs--like living expenses and hospital costs for the birth mother during pregnancy--that vary depending on the agency and state, as well as the adoption … [Read more...]

Afghanistan: UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan UNHCR - July 13, 2021 The number of civilian casualties has risen 29 per cent during the first quarter of this year compared to 2020, according to UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. An increasing proportion of women and … [Read more...]

Canada: Federal party leaders' visits 'well received' in Cowessess First Nation CBC News - August 22, 2021 The Cowessess First Nation has hosted leaders from three of Canada's federal parties so far in recent weeks. Cowessess First Nation's chief says his community was blessed to see the leaders … [Read more...]