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WTSP.com Tuesday, January 31 -
Tallahassee, Florida - The question of cash assistance for former foster children in Florida is dividing the House and Senate. Currently about 2,600 youngsters between the ages of 18 and 23 receive a monthly check from the state of about $1,100 through the Road-to-Independence Program. It's intended to help them transition out of foster care and help with educational expenses.]]> http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/235429/19/FL-debates-when-to-stop-cash-assistance-for-ex-foster-kids 4f2834c9cf4b12.58483651 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
America's Wire Tuesday, January 31 -
WASHINGTON -- More than 5,000 children of immigrants are languishing in state foster care nationwide because their parents were living in the United States illegally and were detained or deported by federal immigration authorities.]]> http://americaswire.org/drupal7/?q=content/foster-care-uncertain-futures-loom-thousands-immigrant-children-2 4f282ff2c6f621.03180711 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
The Lund Report Thursday, January 26 -
Jamie had a physically abusive mother, a situation that led to her living with an aunt to escape the violence at home. Even there, Jamie wasn't safe; her uncle sexually abused her in the very place she went to find refuge. Eventually, Jamie found support from another family member and was able to graduate from high school.]]> http://www.lundreport.org/resource/investing_in_early_child_development_improves_health_outcomes 4f21e015e54025.69703297 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
PhysOrg.com Wednesday, January 25 -
An Indiana University School of Medicine study has determined that a patient's socioeconomic status has more influence than race on physician diagnosis of whether a child's injury was accidental or caused by abuse.]]> http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-01-socioeconomic-status-influential-child-abuse.html 4f20bd5e391c02.87219749 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
The New York Times Tuesday, January 24 -
ST. LOUIS -- Growing up, Khrys Vaughan always believed that she had inherited her looks and mannerisms from her father, and that her appreciation for tradition and old-fashioned gentility stemmed from her parents' Southern roots.]]> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/with-dna-testing-adoptees-find-a-way-to-connect-with-family.html?_r=2 4f1efd7f7f8216.38621386 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
The New York Times Tuesday, January 24 -
ST. LOUIS -- Growing up, Khrys Vaughan always believed that she had inherited her looks and mannerisms from her father, and that her appreciation for tradition and old-fashioned gentility stemmed from her parents' Southern roots.]]> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/with-dna-testing-adoptees-find-a-way-to-connect-with-family.html?_r=2 4f1efd3a4bb5a2.83386288 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
The New York Times Tuesday, January 24 -
ST. LOUIS — Growing up, Khrys Vaughan always believed that she had inherited her looks and mannerisms from her father, and that her appreciation for tradition and old-fashioned gentility stemmed from her parents’ Southern roots.]]> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/with-dna-testing-adoptees-find-a-way-to-connect-with-family.html?_r=2 4f1efcf751a820.53238440 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
The Washington Times Monday, January 23 -
A growing number of colleges around the country are providing special support services for students who have spent time in the American foster care system.]]> http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/red-thread-adoptive-family-forum/2012/jan/20/colleges-offer-help-foster-care-youth/ 4f1da7e322fd07.04881094 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Hawaii Tribune Herald Friday, January 20 -
A study done in July last year concludes that child abuse and neglect "is a pervasive and serious issue" both on the Big Island and statewide. The study, "Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii," found that 47 percent of Hawaii County residents say they know a victim of child abuse. It also found that 89 percent of Big Islanders believe child abuse is a major problem.]]> http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/sections/news/local-news/nearly-half-isle-know-child-abuse-victim-study-says.html 4f199ec76df3d6.64792630 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000
CBS7 Tuesday, January 17 -
Midland--"For the churches to team up like this, it means so much to us, it means so much to these kids, it means an actual home for these children," said Amber Chapman, High Sky Children's Ranch.]]> http://www.cbs7kosa.com/news/details.asp?ID=31833 4f15dfd23464b9.26165360 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:36:57 +0000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000