US: Some states move to block Covid-19 vaccine requirements in public schools (Includes video) CNN - July 13, 2021 As the return to school approaches, some states are prohibiting public schools from requiring Covid-19 vaccinations or proof of vaccination for students ranging from pre-K to … [Read more...]

NY: 'Raise the Age' Reforms Lead to No More Youths in NY Adult Prisons (Includes audio) Public News Service (PNS) - July 12, 2021 Rates of youth incarceration in adult jails and prison are down to zero since New York raised the age of criminal responsibility to 18, according to a new … [Read more...]

NY: One-time Pandemic Cash Assistance Now Available to Foster Youth in New York Imprint - July 09, 2021 Sixteen long, grueling months after the pandemic upended daily life in New York, young people who were in foster care after their 14th birthday can now apply to the state for one-time direct … [Read more...]

PA: Computer program aimed at predicting child abuse debated (Includes video) (Includes audio)Associated Press - July 10, 2021When serious neglect and abuse cases happen in Allegheny County, "we review them with a fine-tooth comb with tons and tons of stakeholders, and just so often you see these … [Read more...]

US: Concerns about unreported child abuse loom large despite easing Covid restrictions Cable News Network (CNN) - July 12, 2021 Family welfare experts for months have looked to the easing of coronavirus pandemic restrictions as the turning point that would bring clarity about child abuse and … [Read more...]

US: A Federal Probe Into Indian Boarding School Gravesites Seeks To Bring Healing (Commentary) (Includes audio) KACU - July 11, 2021 The United States is about to undertake a national investigation into hundreds of American Indian boarding schools that from the 1800s through the 20th century … [Read more...]

US: Bacon Introduces Legislation to Encourage the Development of Specialized Foster Care Programs for Siblings (Press release) Office of Don Bacon, U.S. Congressman for Nebraska - July 09, 2021 On Friday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE - 02) and Reps. Karen Bass (CA-37), Jim Langevin (RI-02) and Brenda … [Read more...]

US: This Youth Generation: Youth workers, you can hate job but love work (Opinion) Daily Republic - July 09, 2021 Most people are well aware of the emotional toll, risk and stress that is related to the occupation of youth services. A good friend of mine who worked in Child Protective Services … [Read more...]

Syria: U.N. Decision on Syria Cross-Border Mandate - Save the Children Statement (Press release) Save the Children - July 09, 2021 The U.N. Security Council's decision today could keep the only effective route for humanitarian aid into North West Syria open for another 12 months but more is needed … [Read more...]

NJ: Governor Signs 6-bill Package Addressing NJ's Opioid Epidemic (Press release) Office of Phil Murphy, Governor for New Jersey - July 08, 2021 Reaffirming his commitment to end New Jersey's opioid epidemic, Gov. Phil Murphy July 2 signed a comprehensive legislative package into law to address … [Read more...]