Tag #Child Welfare

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SoVD Demands Better Support for Young Carers in Lower Saxony

The Social Welfare Association of Germany (SoVD) demands better support for young carers in Lower Saxony, citing a concerning situation and lack of adequate lobbying for children and youth; a Bundestag inquiry revealed around 480,000 young carers nationwide (2015-2017).

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Judge Warns of Unregulated Sperm Donation Dangers After Case of Donor With 180 Children

A UK judge publicly named Robert Charles Albon, a sperm donor claiming over 180 children, to warn of unregulated sperm donation's dangers after he pursued parental rights over a child conceived by a same-sex couple, causing them significant distress and relationship breakdown.

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Gender Equality
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UK Judge Names Prolific Unregulated Sperm Donor Amidst Parental Rights Dispute

A UK judge publicly named Robert Charles Albon, a sperm donor claiming over 180 children globally, due to his controlling behavior toward a same-sex couple who used his unregulated services to conceive a child in a case heard in Cardiff family court in late 2023, highlighting the dangers of unlicens...

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Gender Equality
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German Mother Sentenced for Son's School Truancy

A German court handed a 42-year-old mother a five-month suspended sentence for failing to send her 13-year-old son to school since November 2023; authorities plan to ensure the child attends school in person despite the mother's plan for online schooling.

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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 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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Good Health and Well-being
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70% of Dutch Children Return Home After Out-of-Home Placement, but High Relapse Rate Underscores Systemic Issues

A Leiden University study reveals that 70% of the 456 children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, yet 25% of those children were again placed out-of-home, highlighting issues of insufficient support and traumatic removal processes.

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High Rate of Children Returning to Out-of-Home Care in Netherlands

A Leiden University study found that 40% of children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, with 25% experiencing a second placement; staff shortages, parental trauma, and frequent child moves contribute to this high rate of re-placement, impacting children's mental health.

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B.C. Child Welfare System Faces Crisis Due to Understaffing

A report by British Columbia's Representative for Children and Youth reveals a crisis in the province's child welfare system due to chronic understaffing, leading to excessive workloads, burnout, and ineffective service delivery; the report makes 17 recommendations, including the creation of an inde...

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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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No Poverty
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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