US: Child Welfare: Various HHS Offices Provided Input on Decision to Grant Exception from Religious Nondiscrimination Requirement Government Accountability Office - November 25, 2019 States may use federal funds for foster care contracts. Federal funding has rules that, for example, forbid … [Read more...]

US: To Help Foster Youth With Education, More Data, Analysis Needed, Experts Say (Includes video) Youth Today - November 25, 2019 Data collection and analysis is a recent and growing focus in the field of child welfare. But, between privacy concerns, coordinating across agencies and the lack of … [Read more...]

US: Efforts to end child marriage in America face opposition from both sides of political spectrum KU News Service - November 24, 2019 In most states, a minor can be old enough to get married but not old enough to file for divorce. In many states, the legal age to marry is lower than the age of … [Read more...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's 23 Million Child-Brides (Editorial) All Africa - November 25, 2019 The recent disclosure by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) that Nigeria has the second highest number of child-brides in the world should worry critical stakeholders. It is shameful that no fewer than … [Read more...]

CT: Authorities accuse school district of impeding investigation Associated Press - November 22, 2019 Connecticut child welfare authorities say an investigation into sexual abuse at a school district has been hindered by the district's hesitation and poor … [Read more...]

CT: DCF putting families first: State says relatives adopting children a better choice than foster care (May require subscription) Republican-American - November 22, 2019 Three-year-old Marli Taylor-Griffin had a good day Friday. She got to see "Frozen 2" on its opening day, dressed in a blue … [Read more...]

NY: Chemung County celebrates national adoption awareness month (Includes video) WENY - November 22, 2019 The Chemung county social services department on Friday celebrated national adoption awareness month. They honored those parents who gave a child their forever home. There are hundreds of … [Read more...]

US: Indian child welfare legal challenge is about ending tribal sovereignty (Commentary) Indian Country Today - November 24, 2019 This story is like a scary movie. In "Fatal Attraction" Glen Close's character won't give up her murderous quest. She comes back again and again. The legal challenges … [Read more...]

US: Attorney general unveils plan on missing Native Americans Associated Press - November 22, 2019 Attorney General William Barr announced a nationwide plan Friday to address the crisis of missing and slain Native American women as concerns mount over the level of violence they face. Barr … [Read more...]

US: Here's HOPE for Restorative Practices in the Child Welfare System Youth Today - November 22, 2019 When we hear the words restorative justice, there is often a connection with the criminal justice system. But what if we brought "restorative" to child welfare and a civil legal system? All humans … [Read more...]