Child Welfare

Child Welfare

Of interest in the area of child welfare and public policy regarding children and their well-being.

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We said this would happen. Two boys (unrelated) have been “safe havened” in Nebraska : Their ages? 11 and 15 years old. The parents of the 11 year old, and the aunt/guardian of the 15 year old, won’t be charged with abandonment, as their actions are protected under Nebraska’s safe haven laws. Now let me make it clear that I am not standing in judgment of the adults in this situation: They may well have been at the end of their respective ropes. These boys may well be difficult, if not impossible, to live with. It may also be that these adults tried to ... Read Full Story
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The Tennessean reports that gentleman in Nashville (who is wisely only speaking to the police about this matter) found a sunburnt, but otherwise healthy, baby girl in his front yard on Sunday morning . Given the extreme unlikelihood that she grew out of his lawn, one can safely assume that she was abandoned there. One might also assume that she was abandoned there by her confused and distressed mother. But we might never know. Unless someone steps forward and either claims the baby as their own or is able to help in identifying the baby’s parents, chances are that she will disappear into the ... Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Child Welfare". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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Reports of an armed man in a restroom on school grounds put the La Mesa high school on lockdown this morning. A high school student alerted the staff that a man was seen carrying a black handgun. Read Full Story
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Baby Mariah is being raised in a safe and loving environment, thanks to her paternal grandmother who has been taking care of her since she was abandoned by her mother at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church in Federal Way, Washington in early October. Read Full Story
Childhood cancer, plus how it might affect marital status and future childrenLos Angeles TimesOther researchers found that children born to female survivors were slightly more likely to be born early and small, but otherwise fared well. ...and more »  
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Washington PostGuilford to Distribute H1N1 Vaccine to ChildrenMy Fox 8GREENSBORO, NC - The Guilford County health department will begin administering its supply of nasal spray H1N1 flu vaccine to children ages 2 to 17 on ...Of Course Children Should Get the H1N1 VaccineU.S. News & World ReportH1N1 flu vaccine available for children in GuilfordGreensboro News RecordH1N1 vaccination available Monday for some children in Richmond and Columbia...  
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ABC NewsCalif. man blows hand off while mixing explosivesThe Associated Press"We do believe that when all this illegal activity was going on, that children were present," he said. However, no children were home at the time of the ...Woman, son arrested on bomb-making, pot chargesLos Angeles TimesBlast at Lake Elsinore home involving high explosives under investigation ...Los Angeles Timesall 293 news articles »  
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Examiner.comChildren gather at library to be part of nationwide readingSanford HeraldASHLEY GARNER/The Sanford Herald Children's Librarian Jennifer Gillis (left) leads children in a “bug dance” as Lee County Library ...Actresses read to children on Today Show - picturesExaminer.comOC takes part in nationwide book readingabc7.com'Read for the Record Day'WPTVMadison Courier -Wausau Daily Herald -Abilene Recorder Chronicleall 67 news articles »  
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Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of drowning childrenBaltimore SunBut when she explained the particulars of the case -- that Castillo is "alleged to have drowned his three children" -- a murmur spread through the crowd, ...Taped confession to child deaths played in courtThe Associated PressConfession to children's deaths played in courtWashington ExaminerJury Selection Might Start Wednesday in Castillo CaseWashington PostUnited...  
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Texas man accused of leaving 2 children in fieldHouston ChronicleAP EDINBURG — Authorities say a man abandoned two children in a field after backing out of a deal with their mother to drive them from Edinburg to Houston. ...Alleged human smuggler charged with child abandonmentKGBT-TV Presents VALLEYCENTRAL.COMall 29 news articles »  
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CBS NewsRelatives question why officials took Tenn. babyThe Associated PressA mother whose baby was kidnapped said she was devastated when child welfare officials took him into state custody shortly after he was recovered, ...Relatives question why officials took kidnapped Tenn. baby into custodyBoston HeraldRelatives question why state took kidnapped babyThe Associated Pressall 172 news articles »  
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WSAV-TV60 Percent of Children Exposed to Violence in Past YearWSAV-TVA new survey from the federal government shows most children are exposed to violence in their daily lives. By Tuquyen Mach | Reporter SAVANNAH, Ga. ...Half of US Kids Assaulted Each Year: StudyU.S. News & World ReportJustice Department Releases Survey Findings of the Nature and Extent of ...ReutersJustice Survey: Majority Of Children Exposed To ViolenceKFOXtv.comThe...  
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