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#missing-child
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Norma Foley asks Tusla to conduct 'check' on cases closed during pandemic as garda search for missing boy continues

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Norma Foley asks Tusla to conduct 'check' on cases closed during pandemic as garda search for missing boy continues

#immigration-enforcement
#homelessness
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Social justice

'I was 13 stone when I went into the hostel. I'm nine stone now' - homeless mother describes sharing one room with her seven children

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Social justice

'I was 13 stone when I went into the hostel. I'm nine stone now' - homeless mother describes sharing one room with her seven children

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Constance Marten and rapist partner jailed for killing newborn daughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were each sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter of their infant daughter, Victoria.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge temporarily blocks US efforts to remove some immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children

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.
US politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Suzanne Crowe: Tackling the shortage of public health nurses must be a priority for the sake of child protection

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.
Public health
fromVulture
1 week ago

Bruce Willis's Dementia Care Plan 'Not Up for a Debate'

was the safest and best decision - not just for Bruce, but also for our two young girls
Public health
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New Zealand fugitive father on the run with children for almost four years shot dead by police

Fugitive Tom Phillips was shot dead during an attempted arrest after he shot a police officer; his three children were found safe and uninjured.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Social Media Use, ADHD, and Early Trauma

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.
Psychology
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Nothing found by cadaver dog at site of search for missing boy in north Dublin

Tusla will conduct well-being checks on children whose cases may have been closed during the pandemic while searches continue for a missing boy in Donabate.
#immigration-policy
#foster-care
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Fundraising

Christian Bale Is Set To Open a Village in L.A. To House Foster Siblings Together

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Fundraising

Christian Bale Is Set To Open a Village in L.A. To House Foster Siblings Together

US politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

NAACP calls for criminal investigation into Santa Clara County leaders over baby Phoenix's death

NAACP president demands criminal investigation into Santa Clara County child welfare leaders for alleged culpability in Baby Phoenix's fentanyl death and Jordan Walker's stabbing.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Children missing school over dirty uniforms amid growing hygiene poverty crisis

Nearly three million UK children experience hygiene poverty, harming self-worth, mental health and friendships; quality journalism remains paywall-free and funded by donations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Hundreds rally against CA bill that would allow short-term guardianship for children of immigrants

'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.
California
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams US For Rejecting Gaza Children

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene advocates for U.S. admission of Gaza children while criticizing the release of an Israeli child sex predator.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Melania's Embarrassing Letter to Putin Has Huge I-Can-Fix-Him Energy

Melania Trump's letter to Putin calls for restoring children's laughter, while ignoring the ongoing plight of Ukrainian kids and the effects of U.S. policies.
#education
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Staten Island teacher accused of grooming student, 11, is sentenced; won't have to register as sex offender

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Staten Island teacher accused of grooming student, 11, is sentenced; won't have to register as sex offender

#ice-detention
fromThe Hill
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC student, 7, and family detained by ICE: 'Should be getting ready for school'

fromThe Hill
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC student, 7, and family detained by ICE: 'Should be getting ready for school'

#adoption
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'

Palestinian children will be evacuated from Gaza to the UK for urgent medical treatment.
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

New York thief who robbed 10-year-old boy of babysitting money while sitting on front porch is heading to prison

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.
US news
#mental-health
fromSuggest
1 month ago
New York City

NYC Man Charged After Allegedly Throwing 1-Year-Old Niece Down Garbage Chute

fromSuggest
1 month ago
New York City

NYC Man Charged After Allegedly Throwing 1-Year-Old Niece Down Garbage Chute

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Near 50% rise in people contacting NSPCC over children's welfare in sports settings

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.
Public health
#parenting
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

'Worst nightmare': Toddler found dead in pool at Bronx daycare

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.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

More than 50 private schools close as Labour's VAT policy hits sector

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.
Education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband Won't Face Charges in 3-Year-Old Son's Drowning Death

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.'
Miscellaneous
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

New City couple charged with child endangerment in Clarkstown

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.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Body cam video shows Oklahoma doctor being arrested in daughter's murder charge

A pediatrician was arrested for allegedly murdering her daughter and staging the incident as a drowning.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

All Star Niall Gilligan assault case: An uncomfortable tale involving a child in the wrong place and a man let down by rural decay

The jury made a reasonable decision based on the evidence presented.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Barahona competent to stand trial for murder of daughter, torture of twin brother

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.
Miami
#gaza
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Children Are Used as Pawns for Coercive Control

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.
Relationships
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

Baby tossed down a trash chute on Staten Island: NYPD

A baby was discovered placed in a trash chute on Staten Island, prompting immediate police response and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Miscellaneous
#surrogacy
New York City
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Yonkers teacher accused of harassing student with texts and sexual overtures

A physical education teacher was arrested for months of harassment towards a female student, including inappropriate messages and behavior.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Majority of teachers fear pupils will go hungry during school holidays, survey says

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."
UK news
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

21 children removed from Arcadia home after couple accused of tricking women into surrogacy

Surrogate mothers seek answers after an Arcadia couple was accused of neglect, leading to the removal of 21 children from their home.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Was Just Allowed to See My Little Nephew for the First Time in Years. I'm Very Concerned.

Evaluate the potential impact on Kevin before deciding whether to engage with a narcissistic family member.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A young boy's body is found near dumpsters in Panorama City. Five people are detained for questioning

A body of a young boy was discovered near dumpsters, prompting a police investigation and the detention of five individuals for questioning.
Public health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Coroner to rule by end of month on whether to widen scope of inquests into deaths of McGinley children

Inquests into the deaths of three children will examine their mother's mental health treatment and diagnosis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A relentless, destructive energy': inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

Marten and Gordon's absences from trial were frequent, and when present, they displayed an affectionate bond despite being imprisoned separately.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon convicted over daughter's death

Parents of newborn daughter guilty of manslaughter due to reckless living conditions to avoid social services.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Sutton primary among first school in UK to offer free breakfast to all pupils

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.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Phillipson's fury that a vulnerable child was placed in a caravan at cost of 75,000

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.
UK news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump's big law offers child tax credits and 'Trump accounts' for newborns

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.
Public health
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

He knows he was adopted from South Korea. The rest is a troubling mystery.

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.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Children in England living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty'

Children in England are experiencing Dickensian levels of poverty, leading to unsafe living conditions and normalized deprivation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

After pensioners and disabled people, now Labour targets children in Send reforms

Labour's new focus on children's educational reforms raises concerns about potential cuts to special educational needs and disability provision.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Today is a small light at the end of a big tunnel' - excavation works begin at former Tuam mother and baby home

Construction begins on a site believed to contain the remains of 796 children, focusing on restoring dignity to those lost.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What is Send and why is Labour bracing for backlash over plans for overhaul?

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.
Education
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
2 months ago

California couple convicted in death of her 7-year-old daughter

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.
US news
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Bronx man indicted for murder after allegedly throwing 2-year-old son into Bronx River - Bronx Times

"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."
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

SCOTUS Just Assured That the U.S. Will Embark on a Terrifying Experiment in Mass Statelessness

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.
US politics
#tusla
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Tusla boss does not accept full blame for failure to act on hundreds of court orders in child welfare cases

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Tusla boss does not accept blame for failure to act on hundreds of court orders in child welfare cases

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Tusla boss does not accept full blame for failure to act on hundreds of court orders in child welfare cases

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Tusla boss does not accept blame for failure to act on hundreds of court orders in child welfare cases

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Embattled child welfare agency appoints new director in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County appoints Wendy Kinnear-Rausch as new director of child welfare agency amid investigations and calls for accountability.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French police probe fake Disneyland 'marriage' with nine-year-old

A bizarre fake wedding for a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris raised police concerns regarding an illegal child marriage.
Non-profit organizations
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM North Brooklyn Angels celebrates eight years at 5th annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Luncheon

North Brooklyn Angels is a leading volunteer organization in the area, focusing on food and essential needs for the community.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

TDs to ask FAI to answer questions on when it knew of allegations about former national women's manager

The FAI allegedly failed to act on knowledge of serious allegations against a former coach, raising concerns about their commitment to safeguarding.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

4 principles for using AI to spot abuse-without making it worse

AI is being utilized to enhance safety for vulnerable groups, but implementation must consider historical biases to avoid replicating systemic discrimination.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
philosophy

Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI's double-edged role in spotting abuse

AI has potential to enhance safety but must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid past injustices.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI's double-edged role in spotting abuse

AI has potential to enhance safety but must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid past injustices.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River - Bronx Times

The death of 2-year-old Montrell Williams highlights urgent calls for police accountability in the Bronx.
#negligence
fromThe State
3 months ago
NYC parents

Baby crawling out of second-story window is rescued by passerby, NY cops say

A 10-month-old baby was found alone and nearly fell from a second-story window, leading to the arrest of two adults for endangering the child.
Parenting
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Montessori nursery worker guilty of child cruelty for pinching and scratching babies

A nursery worker was convicted of child cruelty after being caught on camera abusing 21 children.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Around 2,300 foster children expected to benefit again from back-to-school allowance

Foster families will now qualify for a yearly clothing allowance, assisting approximately 2,300 children amid rising costs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

New state Assembly bill would require thorough vetting, in suspected child abuse situations

'Clava's Law' enforces strict guidelines for investigating child abuse and neglect to ensure thorough assessments and protect both children and parental rights.
NYC parents
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

'Surrogate criminal probe' into who exposed boy, 10, to cocaine before his death

The death of ten-year-old Isaac Mansfield was linked to cocaine exposure, prompting an inquest to determine accountability despite the challenges of evidence.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

The teenager's appeal against being sent to boarding school in Ghana has been granted, emphasizing the importance of considering the child's voice in legal matters.
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Government urged to ban no ball games' signs to beat childhood smartphone addiction

Prioritizing child-friendly neighborhoods is essential to combat children's reliance on smartphones and improve their health.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What Parents Should Know About the $1,000 Trump Accounts' for Babies

Trump's initiative proposes $1,000 government investment accounts for newborns to promote financial growth and stability for future generations.
Los Angeles
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Federal Agents Try to Snatch Kids from LA Elementary School

Federal agents appearing at schools to apprehend children raises serious ethical and legislative concerns. Educators are forming resistance strategies amidst this alarming situation.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A woman lives with her husband and ex-husband to save money. It's been surprisingly beneficial for their kids.

Megan Meyer co-parents with her husband and ex-husband under one roof to save money and provide stability for their children.
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