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Foster care concerns; Puerto Rican pride; Kensington shortfalls | Morning roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Bubble in the wind (Photo by @bookczuk) Community members are lobbying ahead of a City Council hearing this week for long-sought reforms to Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services, citing years of systemic problems....
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Tucson foster care fair seeks more loving families for kids
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - With more than 10,000 children in foster care across Arizona and only about 1,851 licensed foster families available, two Tucson nonprofits are teaming up to address this gap. The Foster and Adoptive Council of Tucson (FACT)...
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Children’s Commissioner criticises Welsh Government over Covid failings
Rocio Cifuentes, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales. Martin Shipton The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has strongly criticised the Welsh Government for failing to consult her over the decision to close schools during the Covid-19 pandemic or...
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Adopt on Long Island: 12 rescue pets looking for their fur-ever homes
Adopting any one of these adorable adoptables would be amazing! Young pups and kitties are filled with excitement, seniors offer wisdom, calm, and gratitude, while bonded pairs bring the joy of built-in companionship and double the love. When you...
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Three men in polyamorous relationship adopt 3-year-old girl
A throuple—comprising three men in a polyamorous relationship—has been granted legal adoption of a three-year-old girl from Quebec’s child protection services. This marks the first instance in Quebec, Canada, where an all-male polyamorous trio has...
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Novato adopts 5-year plan on climate goals
The Novato City Council has adopted the 2030 climate plan, a roadmap to lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The plan largely focuses on waste reduction and the electrification of vehicles and buildings. Novato’s goal is to reduce emissions 40%...
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Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions in Wisconsin Effective October 1, Citing Medicaid Cuts
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has announced it will be ceasing all abortion services in the state, effective October 1, citing Medicaid cuts as the reason behind the move. Starting next week Planned parenthood is pausing scheduling all abortions...
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Planned Parenthood could be forced to pay back $1.8 billion to Louisiana, Texas
News A lawsuit contends that Planned Parenthood continued to file Medicaid claims in Louisiana or Texas from 2016 to 2020 despite its eligibility being in dispute. (LifeSiteNews) – Planned Parenthood may have to pay back nearly $2 billion in...
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Why boarding school is a leading choice for modern parenting
In today’s fast-paced world, parenting has undergone a significant shift from what it was several generations ago. With parents, especially mothers, becoming increasingly career-oriented, the balance between work and home life is more demanding...
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Lionel Richie dishes on marital drama, the famous actor who helped him survive ‘the scandal of his century’ and how he came to adopt Nicole
In the late 80s, Lionel Richie was riding high. He had a hugely successful career with numerous hits — including the duet “Endless Love,” one of the biggest singles of all time — and a multi-platinum album in “Can’t Slow Down. He’d also co-written...
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Parenting educator to speak at Heritage Oak School
Heritage Oak School will host a Live Sturdy Workshop, an event about "raising resilient children and strong families," for local parents by family and parenting educator and consultant Keith McCurdy in a few weeks. Heritage Oak Head of School Amy...
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Kelda, pre-trained and ready to be adopted
OTHELLO – Meet Kelda, a remarkable Ridge Dog graduate from the Coyote Ridge Correctional Center in Connell. With her stunning athleticism, gentle demeanor and playful spirit, Kelda is a joyful companion waiting to enrich your life. She thrives on...
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Muncie schools: South View Elementary School adopts new all-inclusive playground
After an improvement grant to Muncie Community Schools, a variety of new playgrounds were built on many school grounds. South View Elementary is one of the schools that welcomed the new addition. “Muncie community schools applied for a grant to...
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Rep. Goeben: Planned Parenthood halts abortion services
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) welcomes the announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions at its clinics beginning October 1st due to legal and regulatory developments. This decision marks a significant step forward...
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Gay 'Throuple' Adopting Baby Girl Gets Rightly Deserved Backlash
Christians and conservatives rightly reacted with disdain toward a viral clip of three homosexual men in a “throuple” boasting about their adoption of a young girl. The news segment posted to social media, which now has over 1 million views on X,...
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Former Indiana foster child to speak Tuesday in Muncie about experiences, ways to help
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Matt Peiffer, a former foster youth, founded "A Voice for Kids" to advocate for children in the system. Peiffer speaks about the challenges foster children face, especially after "aging out" of the system at 18. After enduring years of abuse,...
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Positive Parenting: Raising Climate-Literate Children
A new UNICEF report reveals that one in five children now face twice as many extreme heat days than six decades ago. TAMPA, Florida – Extreme weather isn’t coming, it’s here. Kids aren’t just witnessing the climate crisis, they’re feeling it. A...
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As childhood myopia surges, SIU team finds cleaner, cheaper way to make a key drug
If it seems like more children are wearing glasses, you’re not imagining it. By 2050, scientists project about 50% of the world’s population will be nearsighted. As families and clinicians look for ways to slow that trend, a team led by Southern...
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UN experts urge authorities to allow mothers detained on extremism charges to see their children: Belarus
OHCHR GENEVA – A group of UN experts* today called on Belarus to lift unnecessary restrictions on communication between women deprived of liberty on dubious extremism charges and their children. “We have received reports about women deprived of...
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Wisconsin Move Exposes Planned Parenthood Lies
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