NCALP is seeking nominations for the new Adoption Hero awards. We encourage you to nominate deserving members of the adoption and foster care community, including yourself, your child or your organization. The deadline to nominate is Monday, May 2 at 5 p.m. Use this online form to nominate your hero today. The Adoption Hero Awards are presented by Columbus Parent.
http://www.columbusparent.com/live/content/contests/adoption-hero-awards.html
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Child Welfare in the News - April 20, 2011
AL: Barrie Center for Children a central part of sex crime investigations
Gadsden Times April 19, 2011
It seems incomprehensible that someone can sexually abuse a child, but it's a daily reality for those who work at the James M. Barrie Center For Children.
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20110419/NEWS/110419713/-1/sports02?Title=Barrie-Center-for-Children-a-central-part-of-sex-crime-investigations-
DE: Court upholds woman’s ‘de facto’ parental rights
The New Journal April 19, 2011
The order, issued April 12 and released Monday, denies a request to re-argue the case and leaves standing the court’s decision in March to recognize the “de facto” parental rights of the woman who was neither a biological or adoptive parent. The ruling acknowledges a 2009 change to Delaware law that grants status to de facto parents, those who have established a committed level of care and involvement with a child.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20110419/NEWS01/104190347/Court-upholds-woman-s-de-facto-parental-rights?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cs
ID: Abuse cases worse
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide April 20, 2011
Life-threatening and emergency child-protection calls are increasing in Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, prompting child welfare workers to urge anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect to report it as soon as possible.
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005136264
ME: Meeting the special health care needs of foster children
Bangor Daily News April 18, 2011
Foster children often come from an environment in which their health care needs are neglected. It has only been in the last quarter-century that the unique health care needs of foster children have started to receive the attention they deserve.
http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/04/18/uncategorized/meeting-the-special-health-care-needs-of-foster-children/
NE: Nebraska child abuse hotline took more calls in 2010 than in previous years
The Republic April 20, 2011
Nebraska's child abuse and neglect hotline is taking more calls than it used to. The state Department of Health and Human Services says the hotline received 28666 calls reporting child abuse or neglect last year. That's up from 24173 in 2006.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b50dda19aa3e43a1be356fd5c55f4023/NE--Abuse-Hotline/
OR: Bill to help Ore. foster kids in college struggles
The Columbian April 17, 2011
People in both parties are sympathetic, but The Oregonian newspaper reports the bill is struggling because its price tag is $1 million.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/apr/17/bill-to-help-ore-foster-kids-in-college-struggles/
PA: Mennonite group that cares for babies of jailed women needs to be licensed, says report
Philadelphia Inquirer April 20, 2011
A Mennonite group that arranges foster care for babies born to incarcerated women in Philadelphia would need to meet the same licensing and oversight requirements as any foster program, and have the children in its care monitored by the Department of Human Services.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/120261659.html
US: Ban Will Remain on US Adoptions: Ambassador
Voice of America April 19, 2011
Since 2009, Cambodia has been trying to meet international standards for adoption. However, US officials and child protection groups say the country's policies are not ready.
http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Ban-Will-Remain-on-US-Adoptions-Ambassador-120210549.html
US: Foster Care's Web Of Policies, Problems And Promise Keeps Kids In Waiting
The Huffington Post April 19, 2011
In the first part of this two-part series highlighting the hardships that half a million foster children face each year, Enrique Montiel shared his story. As a foster care alumnus, he now works as a social worker within the system that took him, and his five siblings, from his parents when he was only 9.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/foster-care-problems-solutions_n_850614.html
US: When Children's Books and Movies Misrepresent Adoption
ChicagoNow (blog) April 18, 2011
Many children's books build these types of dialogues into sections where a child feels upset, and I think it does a disservice to the families built through adoption. I wonder how other adoptive parents and adopted children feel about this. . .
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/portrait_of_an_adoption/2011/04/when-childrens-books-and-movies-misrepresent-adoption.html
Child Welfare in the News is distributed at no charge by Child Welfare Information Gateway (www.childwelfare.gov), a service of the Children's Bureau/ACF/HHS (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb). It features news stories on topics of interest to child welfare and related professionals. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of any view expressed in an article, and opinions or views do not reflect those of Child Welfare Information Gateway, the Children's Bureau, or staff.
Gadsden Times April 19, 2011
It seems incomprehensible that someone can sexually abuse a child, but it's a daily reality for those who work at the James M. Barrie Center For Children.
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20110419/NEWS/110419713/-1/sports02?Title=Barrie-Center-for-Children-a-central-part-of-sex-crime-investigations-
DE: Court upholds woman’s ‘de facto’ parental rights
The New Journal April 19, 2011
The order, issued April 12 and released Monday, denies a request to re-argue the case and leaves standing the court’s decision in March to recognize the “de facto” parental rights of the woman who was neither a biological or adoptive parent. The ruling acknowledges a 2009 change to Delaware law that grants status to de facto parents, those who have established a committed level of care and involvement with a child.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20110419/NEWS01/104190347/Court-upholds-woman-s-de-facto-parental-rights?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cs
ID: Abuse cases worse
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide April 20, 2011
Life-threatening and emergency child-protection calls are increasing in Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, prompting child welfare workers to urge anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect to report it as soon as possible.
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005136264
ME: Meeting the special health care needs of foster children
Bangor Daily News April 18, 2011
Foster children often come from an environment in which their health care needs are neglected. It has only been in the last quarter-century that the unique health care needs of foster children have started to receive the attention they deserve.
http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/04/18/uncategorized/meeting-the-special-health-care-needs-of-foster-children/
NE: Nebraska child abuse hotline took more calls in 2010 than in previous years
The Republic April 20, 2011
Nebraska's child abuse and neglect hotline is taking more calls than it used to. The state Department of Health and Human Services says the hotline received 28666 calls reporting child abuse or neglect last year. That's up from 24173 in 2006.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/b50dda19aa3e43a1be356fd5c55f4023/NE--Abuse-Hotline/
OR: Bill to help Ore. foster kids in college struggles
The Columbian April 17, 2011
People in both parties are sympathetic, but The Oregonian newspaper reports the bill is struggling because its price tag is $1 million.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/apr/17/bill-to-help-ore-foster-kids-in-college-struggles/
PA: Mennonite group that cares for babies of jailed women needs to be licensed, says report
Philadelphia Inquirer April 20, 2011
A Mennonite group that arranges foster care for babies born to incarcerated women in Philadelphia would need to meet the same licensing and oversight requirements as any foster program, and have the children in its care monitored by the Department of Human Services.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/120261659.html
US: Ban Will Remain on US Adoptions: Ambassador
Voice of America April 19, 2011
Since 2009, Cambodia has been trying to meet international standards for adoption. However, US officials and child protection groups say the country's policies are not ready.
http://www.voanews.com/khmer-english/news/Ban-Will-Remain-on-US-Adoptions-Ambassador-120210549.html
US: Foster Care's Web Of Policies, Problems And Promise Keeps Kids In Waiting
The Huffington Post April 19, 2011
In the first part of this two-part series highlighting the hardships that half a million foster children face each year, Enrique Montiel shared his story. As a foster care alumnus, he now works as a social worker within the system that took him, and his five siblings, from his parents when he was only 9.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/foster-care-problems-solutions_n_850614.html
US: When Children's Books and Movies Misrepresent Adoption
ChicagoNow (blog) April 18, 2011
Many children's books build these types of dialogues into sections where a child feels upset, and I think it does a disservice to the families built through adoption. I wonder how other adoptive parents and adopted children feel about this. . .
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/portrait_of_an_adoption/2011/04/when-childrens-books-and-movies-misrepresent-adoption.html
Child Welfare in the News is distributed at no charge by Child Welfare Information Gateway (www.childwelfare.gov), a service of the Children's Bureau/ACF/HHS (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb). It features news stories on topics of interest to child welfare and related professionals. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of any view expressed in an article, and opinions or views do not reflect those of Child Welfare Information Gateway, the Children's Bureau, or staff.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Don’t forget about the Adoption Hero Awards!
NCALP is seeking nominations for this new award. We encourage you to nominate deserving members of the adoption and foster care community, including yourself, your child or your organization. The deadline to nominate is Monday, May 2 at 5 p.m. Use this online form to nominate your hero today. The Adoption Hero Awards are presented by Columbus Parent.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Forever Home Adoption Celebration
Saturday, June 4, 2011
at COSI
$5 FOR ADMISSION TO COSI
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy, in partnership with Leadership Columbus, is proud to invite you to the Forever Home Adoption Celebration. Please join families and adoption professionals at COSI in Columbus for this adoption ‘expo’ and celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The only event of its kind in Central Ohio, Forever Home celebrates success stories of families created through adoption and provides a platform for the entire adoption community to build adoption awareness.
Click here for more details.
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy, in partnership with Leadership Columbus, is proud to invite you to the Forever Home Adoption Celebration. Please join families and adoption professionals at COSI in Columbus for this adoption ‘expo’ and celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The only event of its kind in Central Ohio, Forever Home celebrates success stories of families created through adoption and provides a platform for the entire adoption community to build adoption awareness.
Click here for more details.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Do you know an Adoption Hero? Recognize them!
We are now seeking nominations for the new Adoption Hero Awards. We encourage you to nominate deserving members of the adoption and foster care community, including yourself, your child or your organization. The deadline to nominate is Monday, May 2 at 5 p.m. Use this online form to nominate your hero today. The Adoption Hero Awards are presented by Columbus Parent.
http://www.columbusparent.com/live/content/contests/adoption-hero-awards.html
http://www.columbusparent.com/live/content/contests/adoption-hero-awards.html
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
OFCA Testifies on Adoption and Kinship Budget
Here is the powerful testimony Marynell provided before the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services on behalf of Ohio Family Care Association (OFCA). Incredible Testimony!
http://www.ncalp.org/media/ofca_testimony.pdf
http://www.ncalp.org/media/ofca_testimony.pdf
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Adoption Hero Awards
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy is seeking nominations for the Central Ohio Adoption Hero Awards, presented by Columbus Parent. We encourage you to nominate deserving members of the adoption and foster care community, including yourself, your child or your organization. The winners will be announced at the 2011 Forever Home Adoption Celebration, June 4 at COSI.
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