News

Better Care Network highlights recent news pieces related to the issue of children's care around the world. These pieces include newspaper articles, interviews, audio or video clips, campaign launches, and more.

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Louise Tickle - The Guardian

This article examines the ethics of forcing women to take birth control by sharing experiences of women who are part of the Pause program. 

Luke Dale-Harris -- Reuters

The expected vote could have a domino effect on how other countries handle inter-country adoptions.

Henry McDonald - The Guardian

Four-year inquiry found widespread abuse in Northern Ireland child care homes.

Sandra Laville - The Guardian

A report presented to the House of Commons found 65% rise in the number of children separated from their parents.

Doug Stanglin - USATODAY

USA TODAY reports Russia is willing to open up discussions with the United States regarding the possibility of lifting its four-year old adoption ban.

Welfare Weekly

Scotland sees a marked increase of children in temporary housing over last year.

India4U.com - ANI

India’s Central Government announced as of January 16, 2017, Adoption Regulation 2017 will be operational.  New regulation is said to “streamline” the adoption process.

Stahili

This article from Stahili discusses the importance of adding voluntourism in orphanages to the UN Year of Sustainable Tourism agenda.

All Things Considered -- NPR

Noel Anaya, a young man who has been in foster care nearly his whole life, reads a closing statement in court that summarizes his impression of the foster care system.

Paul Fontaine - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Icelandic authorities arrested and held in custody a 17-year old asylum seeker who was carrying a false passport.  According to Icelandic law, unaccompanied asylum seekers below the age of 18 fall under the care of Child Protective Services.