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Across North Carolina, 11,000 children live in foster care, each one navigating a system often marked by instability and unmet needs.[1] In a landmark move this summer, the state took decisive action to address these challenges by passing House Bill 612, the Fostering Care in NC Act, ushering in sweeping reforms to its child welfare and […] The post Reforming Child Welfare Laws: A Step Forward or a Step Back? appeared first on Wake Forest Law Review.| Wake Forest Law Review
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This is my third post discussing S.L. 2025-16, the Fostering Care in NC Act. The various sections of this significant 32-page session law have different effective dates: June 26, 2025, October 1, 2025, December 1, 2025, and April 1, 2026. … Read more The post The Fostering Care in NC Act: Changes to Child Welfare Effective October 1, 2025, Part 2, and an On-Demand Webinar on the Legislative Changes appeared first on Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law.| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Introduction On September 26, 2025, the Calcutta High Court took a landmark step in family law jurisprudence by formally approving and publishing the Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines on its official website[1]. This development marks a significant milestone for the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which […] The post Calcutta High Court Notifies Mandatory Child Access and Custody Guidelines Along With Parenting Plan: A New Era in Famil...| Bhatt & Joshi Associates
In the United States, not every child can live in a household with their biological parents or guardians. Instead, sometimes children may need to be placed in foster care, an.. The post What is Foster Care and How Does it Work? appeared first on United Way NCA.| United Way NCA
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A witness at the child welfare inquiry taking place in Labrador says the commissioners must know and understand Innu history.| APTN News
A Cook County judge found DCFS Director Marc Smith in contempt on Thursday. It’s the ninth time this year that| Capitol News Illinois
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Kentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention.| Kentucky Youth Advocates
What are Impact Statements? Impact statements are used by local, state, and federal agencies and branches of government to assess implications of proposed legislation, administrative procedures, cases, amongst other decisions. Impact statements can cover topics such as criminal justice, environment, higher education, poverty, open government, amongst| Kentucky Youth Advocates
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale. This is my second post discussing S.L. 2025-16, the Fostering Care in NC Act. The various sections of this significant 32-page session law have different effective dates. Some sections became … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Session Law 2025-16 (HB 612) was signed into law on June 26, 2025. It makes numerous changes related to child welfare, many of which are discussed by my colleague Sara DePasquale in this blog post. Section 1.17.(b) of the new … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale On June 26, 2025, H612 was signed by the Governor and became S.L. 2025-16. This session law makes significant amendments to the laws addressing juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
A study finds that the severity of identified child abuse cases grew during the pandemic, even as reports of abuse declined.| Education Week
By Sarah Shepherd. Fraternalism fulfilled a crucial role in society. It was a social club as well as an early form of social welfare through the principle of reciprocal aid.| Social Welfare History Project
Louisiana's Jackson Parish Jail, an adult facility, houses numerous children, including some formerly held inside the notorious Angola prison.| theappeal.org
