AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFoster Care: Nunavut’s auditor general found serious failures in the territory’s system: officials can’t say exactly how many children are in care or where they are, despite an estimate of about 400. The report also flagged missed check-ins and weak oversight of foster homes. Maternal Mental Health: A free online program teaching mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills reduced depression-relapse risk among expectant and new mothers with a history of depression, a study of 500 women found. Family Policy: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is set to become the first U.S. county to require employers to provide paid parental leave. Finding Permanent Homes: A Dayton couple finalized the adoption of all six children they fostered over four years, while Scottish care advocates warn that some children wait years for permanent families. Children Online: Indonesia is moving to restrict children’s social media use, Romania has passed an under-15 ban with age checks, and Reddit is challenging Australia’s similar restriction in court. Specialist Care: Autism therapy company Forta Health plans to end all ABA services in January 2027, citing difficulties sustaining the business and a lack of feasibility for an in-person model.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.