Tag #Child Welfare

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Stauffer Family Vlog and the Fallout from Huxley's Adoption

The documentary "An Update on Our Family" details the Stauffer family's experience adopting Huxley from China, the subsequent online backlash after his rehoming, and the ethical questions raised regarding monetizing family life and online hate.

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Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youths

A Dutch study found that children in foster care are moved an average of six times, causing significant mental health issues and social disruption; improvements to the system, such as better staff training and flexible support are needed to prevent this.

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74 Child Deaths Highlight England's Temporary Housing Crisis

Official data reveals that at least 74 children have died in temporary accommodation in England over the past five years, with the majority being infants under one year old, prompting government action with a £1bn allocation to address the housing crisis affecting 123,000 families.

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Dutch Court Rules on Sperm Donor's Social Media Activity

A Dutch court is deciding if sperm donor Jonathan Meijer can continue making social media videos after parents of his 1000+ donor children sued him for interfering with their upbringing through online content, despite a previous court order halting his donations.

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Staff and Foster Family Shortages Strain North Rhine-Westphalia's Child Protection System

North Rhine-Westphalia faces a shortage of foster families and youth welfare staff, impacting child protection services; the state government is investing €72.4 million in 2025 to address the issue, with additional support for staff recruitment and temporary solutions to accommodate children in need...

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Alabama Faces Lawsuit Over Institutionalization of Disabled Children

The U.S. Justice Department found Alabama violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes, threatening a lawsuit if changes aren't made to provide more community services and support for families.

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UNICEF Photo Contest Awards Two First Prizes, Reflecting the Impact of the October 2023 Conflict on Children

UNICEF Germany's 25th annual photo contest awarded two first prizes: one to Israeli Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for pictures of Israeli children in shelters after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, and another to Palestinian Samar Abu Elouf for images of Palestinian child victims, highlighting their dignity...

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Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youth

A Dutch study reveals that children in foster care are frequently moved, averaging six times, with some moved up to 20 times, severely impacting their mental health and social lives, prompting calls for systemic change.

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Children's Involvement in Post-Murder Riots: Distrust, Disadvantage, and Misinformation

Following the July 2024 murders of three children in Southport, England, riots erupted nationwide, leading to at least 147 child arrests and 84 charges; a report suggests underlying causes included police distrust, lack of opportunities, and the spread of misinformation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Court of Appeal Overturns Anonymity Order for Sara Sharif Case Judges

The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order anonymizing three judges who handled Sara Sharif's family court case, ruling the judge lacked jurisdiction and made unfair remarks about the press; the judges' identities will be revealed in seven days.

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Belarus Expands Criteria for Socially Dangerous Family Designations

In Belarus, families are designated as "socially dangerous" (SOP) for reasons ranging from parental substance abuse to political charges, with the process lacking clear guidelines and potentially leading to arbitrary interventions and family separations.

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Alabama Faces Lawsuit Over Institutionalization of Disabled Children

The U.S. Justice Department found Alabama violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes, threatening a lawsuit unless the state expands community-based services and support for families.

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