NEW YORK (April 5, 2024)—Janti Soeripto, President & CEO of Save the Children US, testified to the UN Security Council today on the humanitarian conditions inside of Gaza and the need for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access. She said: Madam President, UN Security Council Members, Thank you for the opportunity to address you about
Research shows the cognitive and social emotional benefits of early learning, and an overwhelming majority of Americans feel childcare is a good use of their taxpayer dollars. Congress’ disconnect on this issue remains unconscionable. Dual-language kindergarten students at Coldwater Canyon Elementary on Aug. 14, 2023 in Valley Glen, Calif. In the U.S., the annual cost
Dushore, Pa. — Sullivan County’s Director of Children & Youth Services has earned a service award for standout care. The Pa. Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the Commonwealth’s leader in child abuse prevention, presented the award to Lisa K. Wilcox. The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented annually to four Pennsylvanians who have greatly contributed
Dr. Rajkumari Bhargava, an active member of RCAG and former member of the Child Welfare Committee, shed light on issues concerning disabled children and proposed policy-level interventions to address their needs. Additionally, senior education officer Shivji Gaur underscored the significance of the Right to Education (RTE) Act and emphasized the importance of providing necessary facilities
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News “I’m just really glad that kids don’t carry on without support and that we’re able to play even just a small role in helping kids who’ve been through something really traumatic on their journey towards healing” Published Apr 04, 2024 • Last updated Apr 04, 2024 • 2 minute read
Lehigh County is moving its child advocacy center, which investigates claims of child abuse, from Lehigh Valley Health Network after months of criticism regarding alleged abuse misdiagnoses. The John Van Brakle Child Advocacy Center will leave Lehigh Valley Hospital-Allentown and return to its original location at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown, according to
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – April is child abuse awareness month and Lubbock has the second highest rate of child abuse in Texas. Several organizations try to raise awareness about child abuse or neglect during the month of April. According to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Texas, about 185 children in Texas are abused in some
ChildHelp, an advocacy organization against child abuse, said child protection agencies see more than four million referrals every year. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County leaders including Deputy District Attorney General Sean McDermott and the Great Smoky Mountain Council held a seminar on Thursday to show parents how they can spot child abuse and prevent it.
Destruction in Khan Younis, Gaza [Bisan/Save the Children] RAMALLAH, 4 April 2024 –Nearly 26,000 children – or just over two percent of Gaza’s child population – have been killed or injured in Gaza in six months of a war which has decimated the health system and severed access to education, Save the Children said.
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book may soon be leaving office due to term limits, but she’s still running — in a way. Book just kicked off a 1,500-mile trek across Florida to teach residents about how to better protect their children and empower survivors of abuse. The month-long campaign is called “Walk in My Shoes.”