International: Spanking can worsen a child's behavior and do real harm, study finds CNN - June 28, 2021 Physical punishment does not appear to improve a child's positive behavior or social competence over time, according to a review of 69 studies from the US, Canada, China, Colombia, Greece, … [Read more...]
NY: Judge OKs Review Of CPS Case On Thomas Valva, Who Froze In Garage
NY: Judge OKs Review Of CPS Case On Thomas Valva, Who Froze In Garage Patch - June 25, 2021 A judge has issued a "non-final" decision that could allow a special committee organized by the Suffolk County Legislature to investigate the death of Thomas Valva -- Thomas froze to death in his father's … [Read more...]
PA: Senator Ward acts to remove educational roadblocks for students (Requires registration)
PA: Senator Ward acts to remove educational roadblocks for students (Requires registration) Daily Herald - June 26, 2021 The Senate recently approved legislation to create a smoother transition to high school graduation for students who are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care, … [Read more...]
US: States Could Have the Opportunity to Bolster and Speed Up Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth (Commentary) Center for Children and Families, Georgetown University
US: States Could Have the Opportunity to Bolster and Speed Up Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth (Commentary) Center for Children and Families, Georgetown University Health Policy Institute - June 25, 2021 One of the most bipartisan provisions of the Affordable Care Act extended Medicaid … [Read more...]
Canada: ‘Staying alive is an obsession:’ Family of survivors reflect on residential schools
Canada: 'Staying alive is an obsession:' Family of survivors reflect on residential schools Canadian Press - June 25, 2021 The Regina man struggled this week with news that a search had found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School … [Read more...]
International: One million African girls ‘may never return to school’
International: One million African girls 'may never return to school' Science X (Omicron Limited) - June 24, 2021 About one million girls in Sub-Saharan Africa may never return to school after getting pregnant due to COVID-19 school closures, a development that could derail Africa's growth, a … [Read more...]
Syria: Childhood Interrupted: The Case of Syrian Refugees (Opinion)
Syria: Childhood Interrupted: The Case of Syrian Refugees (Opinion) Enheduanna (Middle East Women's Initiative) - June 18, 2021 According to a 2019 UNHCR report of the 7 million plus refugee children of school age worldwide, 3.7 million (more than half) are out of school. This report had also … [Read more...]
NY: Legislative Roundup – New York’s Actions on Children and Youth Justice
NY: Legislative Roundup - New York's Actions on Children and Youth Justice Imprint - June 23, 2021 After a year of pandemic-prompted shutdowns and widespread protests against racism and police brutality, the New York Legislature closed its session this month with notable reforms to the child … [Read more...]
PA: Senate passes legislation to help children experiencing homelessness or in foster care to graduate high school
PA: Senate passes legislation to help children experiencing homelessness or in foster care to graduate high school Center Square - June 23, 2021 Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania state Sens. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and Pat Browne to help students who are homeless or in foster care graduate high … [Read more...]
US: Some households may have to repay expanded Child Tax Credit – 4 key differences with stimulus checks
US: Some households may have to repay expanded Child Tax Credit - 4 key differences with stimulus checks Dow Jones - June 23, 2021 Starting in July, eligible families will get $250 for every child aged 6 through 17. Families will get $300 per child for every kid under age 6. Starting next month, … [Read more...]
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