Child Welfare

Hollywood ReporterPrestigious Newbury and Caldecott Medals for Children's Literature AwardedHollywood ReporterThe 2012 Newbery and Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious prizes in children's literature were awarded today by the American Library Association. The ALA also awarded the Printz Award for Young Adult literature and seventeen other prizes for ...Jack Gantos' 'Dead End in Norvelt' wins Newbery prize for children's literatureWashington...  

The Associated PressMexico authorities unravel child trafficking ringThe Associated PressZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — The Irish couples ensnared in an apparent illegal adoption ring in western Mexico thought they were involved in a legal process and are devastated by allegations organizers were trafficking in children, the families said Monday.Irish couples 'had adoption papers'Belfast TelegraphIrish caught up in Mexican trafficking ringThe New York...  

CTV.caChildren celebrate Chinese New Year at local art studioDaily Inter LakeChildren ages 6 to 13 made all things dragon — clay dragons, charcoal drawings of dragons and vibrant watercolor paintings of dragonflies. The ceremonial dance got under way with one child underneath a large red dragon head with glittery eyes made ...Children's books for Chinese New YearWashington PostNeighbors: Tier's Chinese welcome Year of the DragonPress & Sun...  

HR 1981 "Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers" sounds good, right?Examiner.comWe all want to protect children from internet pronographers, right? Despite the underlying argument of the age of consent, we can all agree that there is an age in which children cannot legally comprehend enough to agree to sexual acts.and more »  

Central Florida News 13Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza 101: What You Need to Know if You GoPatch.comBy Alessandra Da Pra The Children's Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebration since 1947. It takes place along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard and uses part of the same route as the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates.Gasparilla festivities returnMyFox Tampa BayGasparilla can cost you a king's bountyWTSP 10 Newsall 27 news...  

Oakland budget cuts hit zoo, Children's FairylandSan Francisco ChronicleOakland unveiled an austere budget Monday that calls for sweeping cuts to community favorites like Children's Fairyland and the Oakland Zoo but keeps police services intact. In all, more than $28 million will be sliced from the budget, mostly from the ...and more »