Americas

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Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes & Esther Arenas-Arroyo - IZA Institute for Labor Economics,

This study investigates how the intensification of immigration enforcement in the United States contributes to higher rates of undocumented immigrant children entering the foster care system. 

Emily Smith Goering, Terry V. Shaw - Child Abuse & Neglect,

This study examined the odds of reentry across multiple common permanency types for a cohort of 8107 children who achieved permanency between 2009 and 2013. 

El Senado y Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina - Doncel,

El Senado y Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina reunidos en Congreso, etc. sancionan con fuerza de Ley: Programa de Acompañamiento para el Egreso de Jóvenes sin Cuidados Parentales. 

UNHCR,

As the number of children fleeing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras soars, UNHCR is launching a campaign for US$18 million in vital aid.

Lisa Hamilton, Annie E. Casey Foundation,

In this podcast episode, Annie E. Casey Foundation's Lisa Hamilton interviews Rafael López — the managing director of Accenture’s health and public services practice — about the challenges and opportunities for change in the American child welfare system.

Jamaica Observer,

A two month long inititative to evaluate the functions of children's homes in Haiti is underway; data will be used to identify which centres should be closed or refurbished as well as those that are compliant and licensed. 

Yo Jackson, Lindsay Huffhines, Katie J. Stone, Kandace Fleming, Joy Gabrielli - Child Abuse & Neglect,

This article describes the findings from a longitudinal study investigating the coping styles of youth living in foster care with a history of maltreatment. 

Judy Peterson - The Mercury News,

A former orphanage for young Chinese girls escapting prostitution and sex slavery now serves as a community-based service provider for children and families.

Martha Canfield, Polly Radcliffe, Sally Marlow, Marggie Boreham, Gail Gilchrist - Child Abuse & Neglect,

This article reviews the literature on the factors associated with mothers who use substances losing care of their children.

Global Social Service Workforce Alliance,

The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance hosts an Annual Symposium to bring attention to data and trends affecting the social service workforce, a key component of the health workforce that needs planning, developing and supporting to be