#child-welfare

#child-welfare

She met him at work, and he has been known to jump from woman to woman there. I've heard that her fiancé will date women in his office and then all of a sudden start ignoring them-speaking to everyone around them but giving them the silent treatment. One woman already quit her job over how he treated her. Another chewed him out but says she won't give him the "satisfaction"

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald raised the heartbreaking case of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died in July. "He was failed by the Government. Harvey's case is not an isolated case. Such failures are shamefully a hallmark of your Government," she told Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns also raised the case, slating the Government for painfully slow progress on the issue of disability. "Sixteen thousand children are overdue an assessment of need, essential therapies are non-existent and hundreds of children left in agony waiting for spinal surgery," she said.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- An Arizona judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's effort to remove Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to the U.S. alone, according to a decision Thursday. U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez in Tucson extended a decision made over the Labor Day weekend. The video in the player above is from a previous report.

Vital PHNs are the backbone of our health system Both Kyran Durnin and the as-yet- unnamed young child who disappeared in the last few years had previously been referred to Tusla. Referral is a vital step in child protection when there are significant concerns. However, escalation ought to rest on a bedrock of health, social and education services that are extended to all children.

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Much has been written about the relationship between social media use and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It requires no citations to state that social media use has increased over the last 20 years, as have diagnoses of ADHD. The question is whether there is any kind of meaningful relationship between the two. Correlations between events can sometimes mean nothing other than both events are related to something else, but not to each other.

'The Family Preparedness Plan Act' creates a new joint guardianship process allowing parents facing any long-term separation to designate a joint guardian while preserving their parental rights upon their return," said the author of AB 495, Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez.

Jamar Murry-El, 31, was found guilty by a jury of Robbery in the Third Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The NSPCC documented a significant rise in contacts to their helpline regarding children's welfare in sports clubs, indicating a 47% increase over the past year.

A 1-year-old girl, River Wilson, was found unresponsive in an above-ground pool at a daycare in the Bronx. Officers pronounced her dead after medical evaluation.

More than 50 private schools across England have announced closures so far this year, following the introduction of Labour's 20% VAT on school fees in January 2025.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office stated that Brady Kiser won't face charges related to the drowning of his 3-year-old son, as there is 'no reasonable likelihood of conviction.'

Aron Altman and Chana Altman of New City have been charged with one count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, according to the Rockland County District Attorney's Office.

Judge Andrea Ricker Wolfson's ruling established that Jorge Barahona is competent to stand trial concerning the death of his adopted daughter and the abuse of her twin brother. The judge determined that Barahona understands the charges and the potential penalties he faces, which indicates he can assist his legal defense. This assessment followed extensive testimony from forensic psychologists regarding Barahona's mental state and his cognitive function. The judge emphasized the importance of Barahona collaborating with his competent defense team.

Emily's experience of being caught in the middle of her two mothers' abusive relationship demonstrates how children can be manipulated by parents seeking control.

A baby was discovered placed in a trash chute on Staten Island, prompting immediate police response and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Charlotte Hill, chief executive of The Felix Project, highlighted the challenges families face: "For so many the holidays are a real struggle. With schools closed and free school meals unavailable, it is the parents and carers who must cover the cost of that meal."

Marten and Gordon's absences from trial were frequent, and when present, they displayed an affectionate bond despite being imprisoned separately.

Brookfield Primary Academy is among the first schools in the country to offer the scheme, launched after the Easter holidays as part of the Government's early rollout of universal free breakfasts.

Bridget Phillipson expressed her anger over vulnerable children being placed in squalid homes, including one child forced to live in a caravan costing taxpayers 75,000.

The new law extends tax cuts that Trump passed during his first term in office and pours billions more into border security as the president seeks to broaden his crackdown on immigration.

The report identifies severe shortcomings in the South Korean adoption system, highlighting that some children were taken without consent and provided with false birth names and fabricated backgrounds.

The current special needs education system in England is failing, with families reporting long waiting times for assessments and many children lacking necessary specialist support.

Brockman and Whalen's conviction highlights the tragic outcome of child abuse, with the court finding them culpable for first-degree murder and torture of the child.

"The defendant would not tell the boy's mother and grandmother where Montrell was and the child's body was not found until a month later, causing agony to the family."

The consequences of this ruling are significant. Families like the one described face potential legal invisibility for their children, resulting from a government decision that disregards their existence.