Social institutions

 Coming Together: California Youth Connection and Foster Youth in Action Announce Merger Designed to Increase Capacity, Resources and Impact

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Friday, June 18, 2021
General Health, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, State, Local, Healthcare reform, Public policy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Children, Health, Public policy, Government, Family, Foster care, Foster, CYC, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Interpersonal relationships

California Youth Connection (CYC) and Foster Youth in Action (FYA) today announced their intent to merge, signaling the start of a new day for the youth-led foster care movement.

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  • California Youth Connection (CYC) and Foster Youth in Action (FYA) today announced their intent to merge, signaling the start of a new day for the youth-led foster care movement.
  • Since Foster Youth in Actions founding by California Youth Connection in 2008, both organizations have shared a deep commitment and passion for improving the foster care system.
  • This is truly a win-win-win situation, noted Liz Squibb, interim Executive Director of Foster Youth in Action.
  • Foster Youth in Action was founded in 2008 by young organizers and supporters with California Youth Connection (CYC).

Worldwide Child and Youth Services Industry to 2030 - Featuring United States Children's Bureau, The European Child Safety Alliance and Voices of Youth Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Health, Other Health, Family, Foster care, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Interpersonal relationships

It places the market within the context of the wider child and youth services market, and compares it with other markets.

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  • It places the market within the context of the wider child and youth services market, and compares it with other markets.
  • It compares the child and youth services market with other segments of the child and youth services market by size and growth, historic and forecast.
  • The benefits from community programs for children and youth contributed to the growth of the child and youth services market.
  • Therefore, the lack of employment and job training facility in foster care and some communities has a negative impact on the child and youth services market.

SCC to Release Decision in Colucci v. Colucci Tomorrow

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Family, Colucci, Child support, Articles, Social institutions

TORONTO, June 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Colucci v. Colucci on Friday, June 4th, 2021, at 9:45am.

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  • TORONTO, June 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Colucci v. Colucci on Friday, June 4th, 2021, at 9:45am.
  • Colucci v. Colucci addresses the basic and fundamental right of all children in this country to receive child support.
  • In its earlier decision of Michel v. Graydon, which was released in September 2020 (after the Court of Appeal decision in Colucci v. Colucci), SCC signaled a profound cultural shift in how claims for retroactive and arrears of child support should be handled by our courts; it is anticipated that the decision in Colucci v. Colucci will expand upon that theme to specifically address the epidemic of unpaid and/or underpaid child support in Canada.
  • Goldhart & Associates represented Ms. Colucci and will be available for comments and/or interviews upon release of the decision.

Travelpro® Partners with the She Ready Foundation for Foster Care Awareness Month to Donate Luggage to Youth in Foster Care

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Family, Foster care, Foster, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Interpersonal relationships

Knowing firsthand how difficult and traumatic this process can be, she founded the She Ready Foundation intending to protect, provide resources and ensure normalcy for foster children.

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  • Knowing firsthand how difficult and traumatic this process can be, she founded the She Ready Foundation intending to protect, provide resources and ensure normalcy for foster children.
  • Thyonne Gordon, Executive Director of She Ready Foundation, expressed, "Travelpro stepped up for children in the foster care system during a time when many companies are standing down."
  • She continued, "Our first distribution is for Foster Care Awareness Month in the Antelope Valley, where there is one of the largest populations of foster youth in LA County.
  • "\nShe Ready Foundation will partner with the Children\'s Law Center and CASA LA to store and distribute the luggage to youth going through the foster care process.

Comfort Cases UK Launches to Promote Hope and Dignity to Children in Foster Care in the United Kingdom

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Comfort, Foster care, Magazines, Japanese war crimes, Publications, Social institutions

Having provided resources to more than 100,000 children in the United States (including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico) since founded in 2013, Comfort Cases is now expanding to the United Kingdom, today launching Comfort Cases UK ( https://comfortcasesuk.org/ )\nWith more than 97,000 children in Foster Care throughout the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), the need has never been greater to provide these important resources to children.\n"Since founding Comfort Cases in 2013, I have seen the amazing and beautiful impact we have had on these children," states Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases.

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  • Having provided resources to more than 100,000 children in the United States (including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico) since founded in 2013, Comfort Cases is now expanding to the United Kingdom, today launching Comfort Cases UK ( https://comfortcasesuk.org/ )\nWith more than 97,000 children in Foster Care throughout the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), the need has never been greater to provide these important resources to children.\n"Since founding Comfort Cases in 2013, I have seen the amazing and beautiful impact we have had on these children," states Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases.
  • "We saw what Rob and Comfort Cases have achieved in the US and knew that we needed to provide a similar resource to our children here in the UK," states Sarah Laster, Comfort Cases UK CEO.
  • By launching Comfort Cases UK, we will do our best to bring these children the hope and dignity they deserve.
  • "\nKey statistics regarding the UK foster care system:\nA Comfort Case is packed with age-appropriate comfort and personal care items, that may include:\n'

Arizona Department of Child Safety to Celebrate Foster Families During National Foster Care Month in May

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Foster care, Family, National Foster Care Month, Foster, OdySea Aquarium, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Interpersonal relationships

b'PHOENIX, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is partnering with businesses and organizations across the state to extend special offers, prizes, gift cards and experiences during National Foster Care Month in May.

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  • b'PHOENIX, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is partnering with businesses and organizations across the state to extend special offers, prizes, gift cards and experiences during National Foster Care Month in May.
  • The OdySea Aquarium Foundation andArizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation are providing 500 complimentary tickets to the aquarium for foster families.
  • "It increases feel-good brain chemicals while reducing stress hormones, which is invaluable for children in the foster care system who have suffered trauma and neglect.
  • "\nAnother highlight of Foster Care Month, Arizona Science Center in Phoenix is offering $3 admission to foster families every day in May.

Drs. John and Julie Gottman receive the Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award and look to the future with Gottman Connect

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Marriage, American psychologists, Divorce, John Gottman, Articles, American writers, Social institutions, Couples therapy, Networker, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Psychotherapy

John and Julie Gottman were honored for their decades of work revolutionizing couples therapy with the Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award during a virtual Special Evening Event at this year's Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 19.

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  • John and Julie Gottman were honored for their decades of work revolutionizing couples therapy with the Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award during a virtual Special Evening Event at this year's Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 19.
  • Gottman Connect is a relationship well-being platform built by closely aligned sister companies Affective Software and The Gottman Institute.
  • Rafael Lisitsa, CEO of Affective Software said: "The teams at Affective Software and The Gottman Institute are delighted that John and Julie Gottman have received the Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Drs John and Julie Gottman said: "We are very grateful and humbled to receive the Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award.

Five Acres Launches First In-House Agency-Produced Podcast Covering Adoption, Foster Care and Mental Health Issues

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Family, Foster care, Social institutions

"I am thrilled to be joining my two co-hosts and colleagues, Brandon Ito and Jake Cashill, on Five Acres' new podcast platform," said Five Acres podcast co-host and trainer of evidence-based practices Adam Haynes.

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  • "I am thrilled to be joining my two co-hosts and colleagues, Brandon Ito and Jake Cashill, on Five Acres' new podcast platform," said Five Acres podcast co-host and trainer of evidence-based practices Adam Haynes.
  • Each episode of Five Acres podcast will focus on a particular topic that will be discussed in a half hour format.
  • The episodes will feature special guests who are licensed clinical professionals in the fields of adoption, foster care and mental health, and will conclude with the "Five Acres Five Takeaways," which sums up the key messages from the episode.
  • In addition to Five Acres podcast, the Altadena-based foster care/adoption and mental health provider launched the HOPE line in May 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation Partners with Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) to Support the Education of New York City Children in Foster Care

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Family, Foster care, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Interpersonal relationships

"Students in foster care face tremendous barriers to educational success, due to factors like frequent school changes and trauma associated with their placement in care.

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  • "Students in foster care face tremendous barriers to educational success, due to factors like frequent school changes and trauma associated with their placement in care.
  • More than 8,300 New York City children live in foster care.
  • OrenEisner, the President of Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, stated: "Advocates for Children of New York works tirelessly to advance education opportunities for children in foster care.
  • Kim and her team are an inspiration, and we are grateful to them for everything they do for New York City's children."

Apologies

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Articles, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Ten Minute Rule, Stolen Generations, Parliament of Singapore, Social institutions, Brexit

Latest news on the Apologies Bill 2019-21

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  • Latest news on the Apologies Bill 2019-21

    The next stage for this Bill, Second reading,is scheduled to take placeon Friday 5 March 2021.

  • This is a Private Members'Billand was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 1 December 2020 under the Ten Minute Rule.
  • If the text of the Bill is not yet available, please contact its sponsor, John Howell MP, for more information.
  • Summary of the Apologies Bill 2019-21

    A Bill to make provision for the effect of an apology in certain legal proceedings.