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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize

This is a message about tolerance, inclusion, and empathy. These are wonderful values that we all cherish, but we need to put them into practice more often, Mungiu told the audience. Mungiu becomes just the 10th filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or twice. His, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, a Romanian abortion drama, won the award in 2007.
Independent films
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Federal appeals court allows constitutional rights claim against NYC's child welfare agency | amNewYork

A federal appeals court revived a Bronx father’s lawsuit alleging ACS unlawfully separated him from his infant son for nearly three years.
#foster-care
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

New York's highest court strikes down state's Host Homes program after calling it a shadow foster care system' | amNewYork

US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.

A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist became a foster parent to a young patient with congenital heart disease after discovering he was alone and neglected in the medical system.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

New York's highest court strikes down state's Host Homes program after calling it a shadow foster care system' | amNewYork

A state program allowing temporary child placements without licensed foster care was struck down for removing legal and safety protections and exceeding agency authority.
NYC parents
fromCT Mirror
2 weeks ago

At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating.

High foster-care staff turnover leaves children without stable relationships, worsening trauma and undermining child safety despite efforts to recruit and support workers.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Supporting Siblings in Foster Care

Supporting positive sibling relationships in foster care is crucial, even when separation is necessary due to abuse or aggression.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Baby Jaxon's death renews scrutiny of Santa Clara Co. welfare system after killed by cousin

The death of Baby Jaxon raises serious concerns about Santa Clara County's foster care system and its oversight.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Death of Napa Toddler Being Investigated

A homicide suspect shot another person 18 days later, while multiple incidents across California involved deaths, arrests, rescues, wildlife warnings, and an archaeological finding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows

In the year to April 2026 there were 106 reported deaths of care leavers, with 91 deaths reported in the 12 months before. The majority of those who died were aged 16 to 21. Although a requirement to report these deaths was introduced in 2023, ministers believe the true figure is probably higher. Labour launched an urgent review into the deaths in April to try to identify where support systems may have failed.
UK news
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Report shows child deaths in Santa Clara County were avoidable - San Jose Spotlight

Most child deaths under county care between 2021 and 2023 were found preventable, linked to neglect, homicide, inadequate caretaking, overdoses, suicide, and high-risk behavior.
#immigration-enforcement
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Separated 145,000 Children From Their Parents Since 2025, Study Estimates

Over 145,000 U.S.-citizen children have had a parent detained by ICE since January 2025, with over 22,000 having both live-in parents detained.
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Read: Judge tears into feds for 5-year-old's detention

Judge Fred Biery ordered immediate release of Ramos and his father, condemning deportation quotas and government practices that traumatize children.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Separated 145,000 Children From Their Parents Since 2025, Study Estimates

Over 145,000 U.S.-citizen children have had a parent detained by ICE since January 2025, with over 22,000 having both live-in parents detained.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Over 145,000 US children separated from parents since Trump's ICE surge, study estimates

About 146,635 US citizen children likely had a parent detained during Trump’s early-2025 mass deportation campaign, with over 22,000 affected by detention of all co-resident parents.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration is deporting parents without their children in violation of its own policies, report finds

The Trump administration is deporting parents without asking about their children or allowing them to arrange childcare, violating its own policies according to a Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights report.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Deported 6-year-old deaf boy could die in Colombia without medical attention, his attorney says

A deaf 6-year-old boy deported to Colombia requires immediate return to the U.S. for cochlear implant maintenance or faces life-threatening risks including infection, meningitis, and death.
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

8-Year-Old Girl on Life Support In San Jose After Reports of Neglect, Squalid Home Conditions

An eight-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a San Jose home that was investigated previously for child neglect and squalid conditions. Sources said a girl and another child in the home were malnourished and got most of their meals at school. San Jose authorities are investigating the case of an eight-year-old girl who is currently on life support after being found unconscious and not breathing in a home on the 1200 block of Lancelot Lane, as Bay Area News Group reports.
California
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Mother and three children forced to live in their car for six months due to south London council failures

Croydon Council failed to prevent a family’s homelessness and caused severe physical, emotional, and psychological distress through delayed and inappropriate housing support.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Latest on the Shocking L.A. Surrogacy Case

A wealthy couple used multiple surrogates to have more than two dozen children, leading to an FBI investigation and a court ruling against reunification.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

This journalist spoke to 4 trans foster kids who all attempted suicide. Why? - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ youth, especially trans kids, face instability and abuse in foster care, with limited legal protections and policy rollbacks worsening safety in 2026.
Barcelona
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'My relationship with my mum is such a complicated thing. I'm annoyed at what she did' - man 'abducted' by mother at 11

Alex Batty escaped after years isolated from the outside world and retraced his journey, criticizing authorities for not intervening sooner.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy's adoption overturned after woman fails to disclose prisoner relationship

Adoption was overturned after the adoptive mother failed to disclose a relationship with a prisoner, including visits and care arrangements.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

California to provide free diapers to newborns leaving hospitals in 1st-in-the-nation program

California will provide 400 free diapers per newborn at participating hospitals, expanding access for low-income families statewide.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

DOI report slams state laws that hinder ability to oversee child welfare system, even in cases of youngsters' deaths | amNewYork

The DOI report calls for changes to state laws limiting oversight of NYC's child welfare system, impacting investigations into child deaths.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Ex-leader of Brooklyn anti-violence 'GodSquad' gets probation for child endangerment

Edward Richard Hinds was sentenced to three years of probation for endangering a child's welfare after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
#santa-clara-county
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis - San Jose Spotlight

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave following the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, prompting state officials to increase oversight and accountability.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Easter Sunday Toddler Death Leads to Murder Charge and Administrative Leave for Social Workers

Santa Clara County's child welfare agency faces scrutiny after the death of a two-year-old in foster care, leading to investigations and complaints.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

A teenager faces murder and assault charges in the death of his two-year-old cousin, raising concerns about Santa Clara County's child welfare system.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

10 social workers on leave in Baby Jaxon case as NAACP files complaint against Santa Clara Co.

Ten social workers are on leave amid investigations into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, raising concerns about child welfare practices in Santa Clara County.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Six-month-old baby found abandoned in Times Square, police search for child's father: sources | amNewYork

Police are searching for the father of a 6-month-old girl found abandoned in Times Square.
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Second suspect arraigned on murder charges in Brooklyn baby shooting

"On a beautiful spring day, this senseless act of gun violence took the life of an innocent baby, traumatized a family and shook an entire community," Gonzalez stated. "Little Kaori was killed, and her two-year-old brother was wounded - all because of a decision to settle a dispute with gunfire, with no regard for who might be harmed."
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
#immigration
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Children's Creator Ms. Rachel Fighting to Close Texas ICE Facility That's Detaining Children: "I Am Political"

Rachel Accurso is advocating to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center to protect detained children and their families.
fromKqed
3 months ago
US politics

Trump Administration Sends Pregnant Unaccompanied Minors to Texas Shelter Flagged as Medically Inadequate | KQED

Public health
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Children's Creator Ms. Rachel Fighting to Close Texas ICE Facility That's Detaining Children: "I Am Political"

Rachel Accurso is advocating to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center to protect detained children and their families.
fromKqed
3 months ago
US politics

Trump Administration Sends Pregnant Unaccompanied Minors to Texas Shelter Flagged as Medically Inadequate | KQED

fromEngadget
1 month ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

"The way to approach this, to me, is not to make kids responsible for that harm and start self-regulating. Kids will find very quickly the ways to go around and to still use social media."
Europe politics
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders

45% of primary teachers encounter eating disorders in students, highlighting the urgent need for training and intervention in schools.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Malnourished children and desperate mothers: the healthcare facility on the frontline of Nigeria's hunger crisis

Nigeria faces an unprecedented hunger crisis, with millions of children suffering from acute malnutrition.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Mailman who violently shoved 4-year-old Jewish boy is 'not nice,' an 'animal' with short fuse, locals told The Post

"What he did was inhuman; he was like an animal, there is no excuse to attack a child, ever," said grandmother Miriam Kingoff.
NYC parents
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mr Motivator urges government to treat 'bed poverty' as a national crisis

Mr Motivator advocates for addressing bed poverty in the UK as a critical issue affecting children's health and well-being.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Family courts in England and Wales not good enough' for women and children, minister says

Family courts in England and Wales will undergo a major overhaul to prioritize child welfare and reduce trauma for women and children.
#fentanyl
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids

ICE agents frequently fail to follow Trump administration directives requiring accommodation for parents to arrange alternative childcare before detention, forcing parents to leave children in precarious informal care situations.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

A 16-year-old British dual national was stranded in Denmark after being refused boarding due to new UK border rules for dual nationals that the Home Office failed to communicate to the public.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial

Camden Council extends a £500 pregnancy grant scheme for low-income families for another year, helping with baby expenses and building community support.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The girls of San Benito, the center where Trump sends pregnant migrant minors

The Trump administration is centralizing pregnant unaccompanied migrant girls in a Texas facility with a strict abortion ban, limiting their access to reproductive healthcare options despite federal notification requirements.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Teacher Adopts Student in Story Compared to Real-Life 'Matilda'

A second-grade teacher in Arkansas developed a deep connection with a foster child student and ultimately became her adoptive mother after the child's previous adoption fell through.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Afghan refugees and Iran's poorest bear the brunt of war

Afghan refugees in Iran are returning to Afghanistan due to recent conflict, creating humanitarian challenges for vulnerable populations including children and pregnant women.
#immigration-detention
fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas after judge's scathing order demanding release | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas after judge's scathing order demanding release | Fortune

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s HHS proposes scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ kids in foster care

The Trump administration is formally removing federal protections requiring foster care placements for LGBTQ+ children, following a Texas court decision that struck down the 2024 rule.
#social-media-addiction
Digital life
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Martina Devlin: One day, we'll look back in disbelief at how we pandered to tech giants at the expense of our children

Governments avoid regulating social media platforms due to fear of economic consequences, while children suffer from deliberately addictive platform designs that exploit psychological vulnerabilities.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Digital life
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Martina Devlin: One day, we'll look back in disbelief at how we pandered to tech giants at the expense of our children

Governments avoid regulating social media platforms due to fear of economic consequences, while children suffer from deliberately addictive platform designs that exploit psychological vulnerabilities.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England

English schools must now provide mandatory allergy awareness training for all staff and stock spare adrenaline auto-injectors, following Benedict's Law campaign to improve child safety.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Pregnant migrant girls are being sent to a Texas shelter flagged as medically risky

The Trump administration is concentrating pregnant unaccompanied minors in a single South Texas shelter despite objections from health officials who say the facility lacks specialized prenatal care these vulnerable children require.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Target Immigrants Over Family Court Cases

The Trump administration argues a farmworker should be deported for leaving toddlers alone 30 minutes in 2010, raising major implications for immigration and child welfare law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK suspension of refugee family reunion scheme to be challenged in high court

Safe Passage International, a charity working with unaccompanied children and refugees, has been granted permission to launch a judicial review of the decision to halt refugee family reunion after it claimed the suspension was unlawful. Mr Justice Fordham accepted that the suspension should be open to a legal challenge after the court heard that the decision breaches the Home Office's duty to have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
UK news
#investigation-delay
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Guards Steal, Destroy Children's Letters Depicting Inhumane Conditions at Texas Immigration Detention Center

Guards at the Dilley immigration detention center raided family rooms to confiscate and destroy children's letters and drawings about facility conditions, apparently in retaliation.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 months ago

You Know What Else Could Help Families in Need, Usha???

Usha Vance urged donations to diaper banks while administration policies, spending cuts, and inflation have exacerbated diaper shortages and harmed families.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Family Separation Is Systemic and Devastating

Family separation causes severe, long-term physical and mental health harms for children and communities, driven by systemic practices across immigration, child welfare, and justice systems.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Pittsburg man drugged his young daughter to steal her blood as she slept, police say

A Pittsburg father allegedly drugged and drew blood from his children, leaving them lethargic; police found unsanitary living conditions and took custody of the children.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Vast majority' of parents should be told if children question their gender, schools told

Parents should be involved in the "vast majority" of cases where a child questions their gender, according to new government guidance for all English schools. The legally-binding advice says schools should not initiate steps towards social transitioning - when pupils change their name, pronoun or clothes to reflect their gender identity - and should instead consider carefully what other support a child might need.
Education
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Children at Dilley ICE Jail in Texas Describe Their Anguish and Fear

Immigrant children like 14-year-old Ariana are detained for weeks in Texas family centers, separated from schooling and family life, suffering emotional and educational harm.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 months ago

'Don't Forget About Us': The Gut-Wrenching Letters from Kids in a Texas ICE Detention Center

Children at ICE’s Dilley detention face prolonged confinement, inadequate care, disrupted education, and emotional harm, including infants and teenagers.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

The Best Available Parent

Parental legal authority should be justified by the child's best interests and held by those who would benefit the child most through caregiving.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Top state judge calls attention to the family court's lack of resources | amNewYork

New York's family courts need increased funding, expanded services, and cross-government partnerships to address systemic poverty, mental illness, and family stability.
#parental-neglect
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: MAGA launches another 'save the children' campaign targeting LGBTQ+ families

Religious right groups are launching a campaign to overturn same-sex marriage, claiming it harms children and targeting IVF, surrogacy, churches, and public opinion.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I think we feel stuck': Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed society

Rising inequality and disinvestment in preventive and care services correlate with worse health, social cohesion, psychological wellbeing, and major gaps in childcare and support.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Government will relax fostering rules, cut red tape and provide 88m to create 10,000 new foster places and make fostering more accessible to diverse carers.
Education
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'The rhetoric around whether the hot school meals are good enough is infuriating and stinks of ignorance'

School meals and caring adults provide essential food, warmth, and emotional support that matter more than classroom lessons for many children.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

A 6-year-old riding an electric scooter on a public trail was approached by a stranger in a car, leaving him shaken and prompting concern.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 months ago

Paris Hilton calls activism 'the most meaningful work of my life'

Paris Hilton is redefining her image as a musician and activist, revealing abuse and campaigning for youth-care reform while releasing an electro-pop album and documentary.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Man charged with murder of young mother in southern France

A 45-year-old man was charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting 23-year-old Lizabete in her car while her seven-month-old baby survived unharmed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

US officers detain 5-year-old boy as Minnesota immigration raids continue

Federal agents took the child, Liam Conejo Ramos, from a running car while it was in the family's driveway on Tuesday afternoon, Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik said during a news conference on Wednesday. The officers then told the child to knock on the door to his home to see if other people were inside, essentially using a five-year-old as bait, Stenvik said.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Santa Clara County pays $5.5 million after years of abuse allegations against foster-care doctor

Santa Clara County has paid $5.5 million to settle a lawsuit over its former chief pediatrician for foster kids, a one-time foster and adoptive parent accused of sexually abusing a boy in his care, according to his lawyer. The settlement agreement between the county and the former foster youth, a Northern California resident now in his 30s, is the first time the county has paid damages to one of Dr. Patrick Clyne's accusers and attorneys say more lawsuits are imminent.
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