NY: Federal court recognizes all foster children as one class (Includes video) Spectrum News - August 27, 2024 In a legal victory for a group challenging the city's foster care system, a federal court judge has ruled that 19 children, can proceed as one class representing all of the children … [Read more...]

US: A disappointing report from the Senate Finance Committee (Opinion) Child Welfare Monitor - July 22, 2024 On June 12, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) released a report called Warehouses of Neglect: How Taxpayers are Funding Systemic Abuse in Youth Residential Treatment Centers. The … [Read more...]

NY: Aunt, former caseworker push for probe into Sullivan County CPS after foster child's hot car death (Includes video) Westchester News - July 19, 2024 The aunt and former caseworker of a Monticello foster child who died after he was left in a hot car are speaking exclusively tonight with … [Read more...]

NY: When Adoptions 'Break': New York Legislation Aims to Ensure Adoption Subsidies Follow the Child Imprint - July 17, 2024 A bill awaiting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature would end an often undetected practice of adoptive parents pocketing funds for children they are no longer caring … [Read more...]

NY: Who Can Legally Be A Foster Parent In New York State? (Commentary) (Includes video) WBLK - July 16, 2024 Who does New York State legally allow to be a foster parent? Maybe you have some extra room and have been thinking of opening up your home to kids who are in need of foster care. But, … [Read more...]

NJ: Jersey Shore woman to face counts in child abuse case Williamsport Sun-Gazette - July 15, 2024 A Jersey Shore woman will face eight counts each of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault, District Judge Denise Dieter ruled, while dismissing an additional three counts of each, … [Read more...]

US: Intercountry Adoption: Regulatory Changes to Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption (Press release) U.S. Department of State - July 12, 2024 The Department of State (the Department) publishes a final rule revising the Code of Federal Regulations to amend … [Read more...]

US: Becoming A Foster Family: Personal Experiences And Insights (Opinion) Support for Stepdads - July 14, 2024 Choosing to become a foster family is a profound and life-changing decision. It's a commitment to open your heart and home to children needing love, stability, and care. And … [Read more...]

US: Why children and teens in residential treatment centers are vulnerable to abuse (Commentary) (Includes video) PBS - July 13, 2024 A recent Senate investigation found that children in residential treatment facilities are sometimes subjected to abuse and neglect. We hear from people who … [Read more...]

NY: More LGBTQ+ Youth Are in Foster Care and They Need Support New York State Bar Association - June 20, 2024 More than one-third of the children in the New York City foster care system are LGBTQ+, according to the city's Administration for Children's Services. At an informational session … [Read more...]