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nbcnews.comAustralia Repatriates 13 Women and Children from Syria
A group of 13 women and children with alleged Islamic State links have returned to Australia, authorities said. Some of the returnees could face arrest while the children are expected to enter community reintegration and support programmes. The development marks the latest repatr…
news.sky.comKinship Carers Report Lack of Mental Health Support for Children
A survey by the charity Kinship found that 60.1% of kinship carers said the children they look after are not receiving mental health support for trauma. The poll also showed a rise in reported difficulties managing challenging behaviour, from 52% in 2022 to 66% this year.
nypost.comTrump Proclaims May 2026 as National Foster Care Month
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating May 2026 as National Foster Care Month. The declaration highlights the foster care system's role in supporting vulnerable children and encourages public participation in related efforts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewProfile of 10-Year-Old Izabella in Massachusetts Foster Care Seeking Adoption
Izabella, known as Izzy, is a 10-year-old girl in foster care in Massachusetts awaiting adoption. She displays an inquisitive, outgoing, and confident personality and enjoys outdoor activities, creative pursuits, and reading. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange provides…
NBC News9-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Father's Van in Eastern France After Two Years of Confinement
A 9-year-old boy was rescued from his father's utility van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he had been locked since November 2024. The child was malnourished and unable to walk due to prolonged confinement. The father faces preliminary kidnapping charges, and his partner has…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChurch of England Plans Apology for Involvement in Post-World War II Forced Adoptions
The Church of England will issue an apology for its role in the forced adoption of tens of thousands of babies from unmarried mothers in the three decades following World War Two. This practice involved separating children from their mothers without consent. The apology addresses…
azernews.azTree Falls During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany, Killing Three Including Infant
A tree toppled by high winds killed three people, including a 10-month-old girl, during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany on Sunday. The event involved around 50 participants from a residential facility for pregnant women and new mothers. One additional person sustained seri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse of 3-Year-Old Migrant Girl in Texas Foster Care
A 3-year-old girl who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her mother in September 2019 faced separation and placement in federal foster care, where she allegedly suffered sexual abuse by an older child. Her father, a U.S. legal permanent resident, waited five months for reunifica…