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Lucy Westcott - Newsweek,

Nine survivors of the children’s home fire in Guatemala were flown to the U.S. for burn treatment.

Amitha Kalaichandran, The Canadian Press - rdnewsnow,

The political situation in the U.S. drives unaccompanied minors across the border to Canada where their futures are uncertain.

Mike Douris - Mission News Network,

This article from Mission News Network covers the complicated history of orphanages in Guatemala.

Eric Toupin - Athena Talks,

An account of the corruption behind the tragic fire in Guatemala that ended with the death of at least 37 girls. 

UNICEF América Latina y el Caribe,

Hace un llamado urgente para acabar con la institucionalización de niños y niñas en la región

Elise Gould, Jessica Schieder - Economic Policy Institute ,

This blog article from the Economic Policy Institute notes that policy makers ignore legislation that could make it easier for women to balance work and home obligations.

Samantha Schmidt / The Washington Post,

U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers separating children from undocumented parents caught crossing border.

Judith A. Hunter - Jamaica Information Service,

From February 12 to February 18, 2017 Jamaica observes National Foster Care Regnition Week.

Sarah Salvadore - Slate,

Slate reports the poor conditions unaccompanied girls face when they attempt to cross the border into the United States from Central America.

Welfare Weekly ,

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