Author: Aggregated News

Early Childhood Development

US is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world – The Conversation United States

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In most American families led by couples, both parents are in the workforce. Almost three-quarters of American mothers with children under 18 work. At the same time, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. children are being raised by single moms. Yet child care is generally unaffordable, and paid leave is not available to most U.S. parents. Around the world, however, most employed women automatically get paid maternity leave. And in most wealthy countries, they also have access to affordable child care. These holes in the U.S. safety net are a problem

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Child Protection and Advocacy

Oregon spent upwards of $18 million to defend its struggling child welfare system. Now, the trial has been postponed – Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The trial between the state of Oregon and the advocacy group suing the state over its mistreatment of kids placed in foster care has been delayed as the two sides near a settlement agreement. The trial, where the state was expected to defend its beleaguered child welfare system, was scheduled to start on Monday in Eugene. After about five years and spending upwards of $18 million of taxpayer money, it seems settlement talks have finally gained traction. The final settlement deal is due May 17. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Melissa

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Children of War

War in Gaza – Save the Children International

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Children are paying the heaviest price of this war. These past 7 months have been hell on earth for children in Gaza. They have lost homes, loved ones, the safety to which they have a right – and in many cases, their lives. Children in Gaza are being killed by bombs and bullets at an unprecedented rate. They are dying from hunger and disease at the fastest pace on record.  Almost every child who has managed to survive the past six months of war is now in the line of fire

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US Children Poverty

Key takeaways on reducing intergenerational poverty | Brookings – Brookings Institution

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At any given time over the past decade, about 10 million U.S. children lived in families with incomes below the poverty line. Their experiences with childhood poverty can compromise their health and welfare and also hinder their opportunities for economic mobility in adulthood. On Monday, May 6, the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity at Brookings convened a briefing to highlight the findings of a congressionally mandated report by a committee of the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Understanding the drivers of economic mobility Greg Duncan, professor at UC

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US Children Poverty

4 ways World Vision tackles poverty in the United States – World Vision

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At World Vision, we’re called to serve the most vulnerable children and their communities around the world, including right here in the United States. And we do it by engaging churches and organizations and providing a way for manufacturers and businesses to share excess resources with people struggling with poverty. In fiscal year 2023 (October 2022 to September 2023), we were able to reach 3.5 million children and adults through our various U.S. work. Here are the top four ways we are tackling poverty in the United States. Euvelis and

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Child Protection and Advocacy

Advocates fear public safety bill could send more Vermont children to prison – Vermont Public

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Child advocates are making an 11th-hour push in Montpelier to revise legislation that would send more young offenders into the criminal justice system for adults. Teenage brains are different than adults’, and that scientific fact has spurred reforms in Montpelier that are designed to keep young offenders from entering the system that Vermont uses for adults. Public safety legislation that’s up for a final vote in the Statehouse this week, however, could result in more kids going to adult prison. “All in all, this bill is one of the most

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