Social institutions

Tyson Zahner, Marketing Mastermind, Calls Attention to Philadelphia Adoption Charity this Holiday Season

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Friday, December 27, 2019
Zahner, Adoption, Foster care, Kinship and descent, Human behavior, Social institutions

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tyson Zahner, Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days mastermind , recently marked the end of National Adoption Awareness month by invoking the continued importance of adoption during the holiday season.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tyson Zahner, Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days mastermind , recently marked the end of National Adoption Awareness month by invoking the continued importance of adoption during the holiday season.
  • This is the reality for many tens of thousands of children in the foster care system across this country."
  • Zahner pointed to the city of Philadelphia, where more than 5,000 children are currently in the foster care system.
  • Tyson Zahner is a marketing guru , businessman, and the creator of the program Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days.

Paperlust and Joy Partner to Bring Wedding Websites and Invitations to Couples Worldwide

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Wedding, Personal wedding website, Wedding invitation, Articles, Social institutions, Humanities

Couples seek Joy for its wedding websites and wedding planning features, and Paperlust's designs will allow couples even greater creativity as they plan their big day, as well as free shipping on orders over $300.

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  • Couples seek Joy for its wedding websites and wedding planning features, and Paperlust's designs will allow couples even greater creativity as they plan their big day, as well as free shipping on orders over $300.
  • The company's partnership with Joy will allow global reach for its independent design community through Joy couples around the world.
  • "We have been looking to offer our worldwide customers matching websites and invitations for some time.
  • "Couples in over 100 countries worldwide use Joy and have been requesting matching invitations for some time.

Idaho Health and Welfare Introduces Automatic, Recurring Child Support Payment Option

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Consumer, Technology, Parenting, Software, Internet, Family, Child support, Childhood, Divorce, Family law, Marriage, Parenting, Social institutions, Idaho Information Consortium, NIC

Parents can now schedule automatic, recurring payments for their Idaho child support cases on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfares payment website .

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  • Parents can now schedule automatic, recurring payments for their Idaho child support cases on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfares payment website .
  • Developed by Access Idaho , the new tool is designed to improve the child support payment process, to help parents prevent missing payments and to avoid legal issues when trying to meet their court-ordered obligations.
  • Health and Welfares online child support service is available in Spanish, as well, and collects an average of over $2.7 million per month for Idahos children.
  • Idaho Information Consortium (IIC) is the administrator and network manager of Idahos official Web portal ( idaho.gov ) and provider of electronic government solutions for Idaho state and local governments.

Stoia Law Launches New Website for Family Law Clients in New Jersey

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Family law, Marriage, Contract law, Legal documents, Prenuptial agreement, Divorce, Nuptial agreement, Social institutions, Humans, Human behavior

LIVINGSTON, N.J., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Family law attorney Sam Stoia announced the launch of his new law firm website today - http://www.stoialaw.com .

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  • LIVINGSTON, N.J., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Family law attorney Sam Stoia announced the launch of his new law firm website today - http://www.stoialaw.com .
  • It's easy to click from the homepage into the various practice areas to learn the basics of marital and family law.
  • Divorce, Domestic Violence, High Net Income Divorce Cases, LGBTQ Family Law Issues and Prenuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements.
  • In addition to his experience as a family law attorney, Sam Stoia is a skilled negotiator who has closed multi-million-dollar business deals.

ConsumerTrack Unveils New Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Policies

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Family law, Maternity leave in the United States, Parental leave, Social institutions, Government, Humans

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ConsumerTrack, a leading Los Angeles based digital media company, has taken the lead on a critically important issue by offering new paid parental leave policies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ConsumerTrack, a leading Los Angeles based digital media company, has taken the lead on a critically important issue by offering new paid parental leave policies.
  • The new policies implemented by ConsumerTrack provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave following the birth or adoption of a newborn or child.
  • According to Pew Research, the United States is the only major developed nation in the world not to offer some form of paid parental leave.
  • The company's new paid parental leave policy continues their tradition of valuing and empowering their team to Live Richer.

Food Lion Announces New Six-Week Paid Parental Leave Benefit

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Professional services, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Retail, Family, Consumer, Human resources, Parenting, Family law, Social programs, Parental leave, Adoption, Food Lion, Social institutions, Government, Leave, Humans

Food Lion announced today that beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the retailer will offer a paid parental leave benefit to all full-time associates.

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  • Food Lion announced today that beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the retailer will offer a paid parental leave benefit to all full-time associates.
  • With this benefit, associates of any gender may take six weeks of paid parental leave within the first 12 months of a childs birth, adoption or other legal, custodial placements.
  • Welcoming a new member into a family is an important and special time, and its important to us at Food Lion to offer this benefit to support well-being and balance in our associates personal and professional lives, said Linda Johnson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Food Lion.
  • The paid parental leave benefit will be eligible to all full-time Food Lion associates with at least one year of continuous service with the company as of the date their child is born, adopted or placed with an associates family or the date the placement was finalized.

WellSky Foundation Awards $50,000 to Nonprofit Agency Helping Children Heal from Abuse

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Software, General Health, Health, Technology, Philanthropy, Foundation, Adoption, Family law, Foster care, Kinship and descent, Social institutions, Human behavior

Were proud to partner with the WellSky Foundation to support Hephzibah Home and our therapeutic, academic, and enrichment programs that help children heal from trauma, said Merry Beth Sheets, executive director of Hephzibah Childrens Association.

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  • Were proud to partner with the WellSky Foundation to support Hephzibah Home and our therapeutic, academic, and enrichment programs that help children heal from trauma, said Merry Beth Sheets, executive director of Hephzibah Childrens Association.
  • This generous gift will bring recovery, comfort, and stability to children who deserve every opportunity to grow and succeed.
  • Hephzibahs residential programs are internationally recognized for ensuring successful outcomes for children who have faced severe abuse and neglect, disrupted adoptions, or challenges in foster care.
  • The WellSky Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for vulnerable populations by removing social barriers to health, recovery, and lasting wellness.

Statement - Federal Court approves Federal Indian Day Schools settlement

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Indigenous peoples of North America, Institutional abuse, Canada, Anglican Church of Canada, Canadian Indian residential school system, Cultural assimilation, Education in Canada, Social institutions

Today, the Federal Court of Canada approved the Federal Indian Day Schools (McLean) settlement agreement.

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  • Today, the Federal Court of Canada approved the Federal Indian Day Schools (McLean) settlement agreement.
  • Under the settlement, survivors will be able to apply for individual compensation for harms, including physical and sexual abuse, associated with attending a Federal Indian Day School.
  • Today's Federal Court decision is a recognition of the hard work undertaken by all sides toward finding a lasting and meaningful resolution for former students of Federal Indian Day Schools and their families.
  • The advocacy, perseverance, and commitmentof survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools to right past wrongs will not be forgotten.

MTX Group commits to one year paid maternity leave

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Friday, July 19, 2019
Family law, Parental leave, Maternity leave in the United States, MTX, Government, Social institutions

FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MTX Group Inc. is excited to announce their new Maternity Leave Policy, with effect from 2020.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MTX Group Inc. is excited to announce their new Maternity Leave Policy, with effect from 2020.
  • Under the new policy, all-female employees will be entitled to paid maternity leave of 12 months while their male counterparts will have a 3 months paternity leave option.
  • "One year paid maternity leave for the MTX family members is a huge milestone.
  • MTX has always prioritized a high Happiness Index, and year-long maternity leave will reinforce that to a large extent.

115 million boys and men around the world married as children - UNICEF

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Friday, June 7, 2019
Childhood, Arranged marriage, Child marriage, UNICEF, Organizations, Humans, Social institutions

NEW YORK, June 7, 2019 /CNW/ - An estimated 115 million boys and men around the world were married as children, UNICEF said today in its first ever in-depth analysis of child grooms.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2019 /CNW/ - An estimated 115 million boys and men around the world were married as children, UNICEF said today in its first ever in-depth analysis of child grooms.
  • Of these, 1 in 5 children, or 23 million, were married before the age of 15.
  • The new estimates bring the total number of child brides and child grooms to 765 million.
  • While the prevalence, causes and impact of child marriage among girls have been extensively studied, little research exists on child marriage among boys.