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SF parents
fromThe Nation
12 hours ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
4 hours ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
#social-media
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
17 hours ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Critter cruelty: Animal abusers be listed on publicly accessible registry under new NYC Council bill

The registry, Ariola said, would go a long way toward protecting New York's animals by allowing rescues and other agencies to quickly search the names of potential adoption applicants, and prevent any sale or adoption by people who are known to cause harm to animals.
Pets
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
7 hours ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 day ago

SNAP benefits changes begin in Florida today. These states are next

Florida SNAP recipients can no longer purchase soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts as of April 20, 2026.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani and Obama sing to toddlers in the Bronx as mayor pushes free childcare | amNewYork

Mamdani and Obama promote free childcare in NYC, emphasizing investments in early childhood education during a visit to a Bronx child care center.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Harm of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation causes children to reject one parent, leading to devastating long-term effects, especially during high-conflict separations or divorces.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
#immigration
SF parents
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

SF parents
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
Environment
fromKqed
6 days ago

'Who's Not Paying?': Fire Survivors Back California Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable | KQED

California's proposed legislation allows the attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies for climate disaster damages, addressing rising insurance costs and disaster impacts.
#child-social-care
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
5 days ago
NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
#child-welfare
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

A teenager faces murder and assault charges in the death of his two-year-old cousin, raising concerns about Santa Clara County's child welfare system.
#child-care
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Public health
fromForbes
6 days ago

The Child Care Opportunity: How Companies Can Save $70 Billion Annually

Child care disruptions cost companies $70 billion annually, impacting workforce participation and productivity significantly.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Public health
fromForbes
6 days ago

The Child Care Opportunity: How Companies Can Save $70 Billion Annually

Child care disruptions cost companies $70 billion annually, impacting workforce participation and productivity significantly.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
Public health
fromAxios
6 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ parents allowed to foster kids again in victory for right-wing groups - LGBTQ Nation

Vermont revised foster parent licensing policies to allow applicants with religious objections to LGBTQ+ identities after settling two lawsuits challenging the previous affirmation requirements.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Won't somebody think of the children? Advocacy group to spend $50 million to back Democrats pushing child care ahead of the midterms | Fortune

When child care can cost more than your rent or a mortgage, or you have to sacrifice a paycheck in order to be able to take care of a loved one, that can motivate how people vote. Each election cycle, we see candidates recognizing that more and more.
Healthcare
#foster-care
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s HHS proposes scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ kids in foster care

The Trump administration is formally removing federal protections requiring foster care placements for LGBTQ+ children, following a Texas court decision that struck down the 2024 rule.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
1 month ago

How to cover child welfare - and not just the system - Poynter

Journalists covering child welfare must center children and families with agency, question official terminology, and report on systemic issues beyond crisis moments while considering long-term impacts.
#universal-child-care
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn

The lawmakers provided examples of childcare workers ensnared by Trump's deportation push, including a nanny in Wisconsin, an asylum seeker with no criminal record who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a routine check-in, and immigrant teachers at a preschool in Washington DC who lost their work authorizations and were forced to quit due to TPS terminations by the Trump administration.
US politics
#ab-218
#youth-violence
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Government will relax fostering rules, cut red tape and provide 88m to create 10,000 new foster places and make fostering more accessible to diverse carers.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Abusive parents set to be placed on new child cruelty register

The UK government plans to establish a register for parents and caregivers convicted of child cruelty, subjecting them to monitoring similar to registered sex offenders, following campaigning by Paula Hudgell whose adopted son suffered severe abuse.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Adoption vs. biological family building: What LGBTQ+ couples should consider - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ people can pursue family-building through biological methods or adoption, each with practical considerations and varied timelines.
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law

Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
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