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.
National Children’s Month in the Phillipines: Cause for celebration or worry?
MANILA, Philippines—At least P7.8 billion has been earmarked in the proposed 2022 national budget for a feeding program for children, according to Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor. But as the country celebrates National Children’s Month this November, would the funding be enough to address the many challenges that confront Filipino children especially amid the pandemic?
Indigenous Organizations Call for National Inquiry Into ’60s Scoop
A number of local Indigenous organizations are calling for a national inquiry into the ‘60s Scoop, which saw tens of thousands of children taken from their families and communities and placed into non-Indigenous homes.
With Catastrophe Looming, the World Cannot Turn its Back on Afghanistan’s Children
Months after the Taliban’s return in Afghanistan, there are grave concerns about the state of the country, and in particular, the lives of children.
Young People Set Out Recommendations for Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England
Young people with experience of the care system have issued a checklist of issues they want to be addressed by the Care Review.
Children in Cambodia Now Country’s Most Vaccinated with 100.54 Percent Innoculated Against COVID-19
Vaccination of boys and girls aged six to 12 has surpassed initial estimates of 1,897,382 to be vaccinated (based on 2019 census) with more than 1,907,695 having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cambodia to End Violence Against Children by 2030
The Ministry of Social Affairs has reiterated its commitment to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating violence against children globally by 2030.
How an Adoption Broker Cashed In on Prospective Parents’ Dreams
In just a few years, a Michigan woman took in millions of dollars, faking adoptions and ruining families’ lives along the way.
Financial Empowerment for Youth Who Age Out of Foster Care
When youths get close to aging out of foster care, it’s important to plan for emancipation. Aging out of foster care — or emancipating — is the termination of court jurisdiction over youths formally in foster care.
New Mexico Pledges Support for Native Adoptions
New Mexico Children Youth and Family Department Secretary Barbara J. Vigil also promised to enshrine federal law prioritizing tribal members in adoptions of Native American children into the practices of her department and state law.
When Teens and Parents Can't Get Along: Prevention, Not Placement, Is the Answer
Some parents surrender custody because a teen's behavior is out of control or because of escalating family conflict. In fact, “child behavior” was the reason given for 46% of all foster care removals of youth older than 12 — and the only reason for out-of-home placements for 28% of teens.