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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Dauphin County is searching for 30 volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. These trained volunteers work to guide kids toward safe, nurturing homes where they can build a brighter future.
India's Allahabad High Court just ruled that children's right to financial support from their father stands firm, no matter what happens between their parents. The decision protects kids caught in the middle of messy divorces.
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Sarah Roberts spent 14 years hearing heartbreaking child protection cases as a magistrate. Now she's using that experience to transform how the Western Cape protects its most vulnerable children.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
A new campaign across 20 countries is training adults who work with children to spot warning signs of abuse early, before kids feel forced to run away. Launched on International Missing Children's Day, it empowers teachers, coaches, and neighbors to trust their instincts when something feels wrong.
A groundbreaking study of 95,000 schools shows universal free meal programs reduce suspensions by up to 10%, revealing that feeding kids isn't just about nutrition. It's about creating calmer, more equitable classrooms where every child can thrive.
A new funding program is making foster care more flexible by letting people start with weekend visits instead of full-time commitment. The approach has already helped build lasting relationships between children in care and adults who show up consistently.
When parents in Japan face temporary burnout or crisis, a city is making sure kids can stay in warm family homes instead of institutions. Fukuoka is leading the country in offering short-stay foster care that feels like home.
British Columbia has reduced overall poverty by nearly a third in less than a decade, helping 161,000 people escape poverty including 48,000 children. While the province still faces challenges, the progress shows government investments in families and workers are making a real difference.
Oklahoma just closed a dangerous loophole that allowed children to marry with parental or court permission. Starting November 1st, every person getting married in the state must be at least 18 years old, no exceptions.
More than 100 runners lit up an Elizabethtown park to celebrate volunteers who advocate for children in the court system. The superhero-themed 5K raised awareness for CASA of the Heartland, an organization that gives vulnerable kids a voice when they need it most.
When in-home childcare faced collapse, families of vulnerable children and politicians from all parties joined forces to demand a fix. Their advocacy is gaining momentum to protect care for 810 families who need it most.
Women and child welfare officials in India prevented a 17-year-old girl from being forced into marriage, turning what could have been a stolen childhood into a protected future. The intervention shows how local authorities are actively fighting child marriage at the community level.
Morocco's targeted school support program achieved zero dropouts in some schools during 2024-2025, proving that personalized attention and community engagement can keep every child learning. UNICEF's 2025 report reveals how millions of vulnerable children gained better health care, education, and protection across the country.
A city in Japan is creating a government-run safe haven where parents can anonymously leave babies they cannot care for, ensuring every child finds safety. Izumisano will become the first local government in Japan to offer this lifesaving service.
More than 400 abused and neglected children in Tarrant County are waiting for volunteer advocates who could change their lives. CASA needs volunteers to commit just five hours a month to become a foster child's one constant person.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
A biometric database helped reunite a nonverbal child with intellectual disabilities with her family in Assam after nearly a year of separation. The breakthrough came when authorities used fingerprint technology to trace her home address.
Devendra Kumar was left alone in a Delhi slum at age two with his newborn sister. Today, his Ladli Foundation has reached over 3 million lives and earned UN recognition.
A 9-year-old who cooks, cleans, and saves school lunch meat for his elderly grandfather touched hearts across China. The viral story prompted immediate government intervention.
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