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Caregiver Research Reveals Impact on Employment and Health of Parents Providing Care for Children with Genetic Conditions

Denver, Colorado – In the realm of medical research, the focus often tends to lean towards improving the lives of children with genetic conditions. However, a faculty member at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine is shedding light on an equally crucial population in need of attention – the caregivers. Liza Creel, PhD, a health services researcher and associate professor in the Division of Health Care Policy and Research, emphasized the importance of supporting …

Outrageous Council Plan to House Migrant Children in Luxury Retirement Homes Met with Community Victory

Minster on Sea, Kent, a tranquil coastal town, has recently celebrated a victory against controversial council proposals. The town successfully opposed plans to repurpose luxury retirement homes with stunning sea views into accommodation for migrant children. Kent County Council had initially intended to convert Ocean Heights care home to house 50 unaccompanied asylum seekers between the ages of 16 and 17. Residents of Minster on Sea organized a peaceful demonstration to protest the council’s £4 …

Social Security Benefits Previously Withheld from Foster Children in Massachusetts Returned by DCF

Boston, Massachusetts has recently made significant changes to the way it handles Social Security benefits for foster children, in a move that has been praised by child welfare advocates. The Children’s League of Massachusetts Executive Director, Rachel Gwaltney, expressed relief that the state has ceased withholding survivor benefits from foster children, considering the funds rightly belonged to the beneficiaries. Effective January 1st, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) halted the practice of withholding survivor …

Children in Social Security Crisis: Thousands Removed from Program

Detroit, Michigan – The social security system in Detroit, Michigan has been under scrutiny due to the recent removal of thousands of children from its benefits. This development has sparked debates among both policymakers and advocates for social security reform. The decision to remove these children from social security benefits has raised concerns about the potential impact on low-income families in the area. Many are worried about the financial hardships these families may face without …

Pediatric Inequities across the U.S.: New Lancet Study Finds Children of Color Receive Worse Care

CHICAGO, IL – Pediatric care for non-white children in the United States is universally worse according to a two-paper investigation published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The research found that children of color are more likely to face disparities in healthcare, including pain management, diagnostic imaging, surgical complications, and developmental disability diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, a researcher at Northwestern University and pediatrician at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago who oversaw the …

Foster Children Struggle to Access Federal Benefits, Leaving Them Without Support: A Look at Lori Martin’s Story

Ventura, California – Lori Martin, a former foster youth, still grapples with the repercussions of her time in the system nearly three decades after running away from her foster home at 16. She has never received access to the federal benefits she is entitled to, highlighting a larger issue faced by foster children nationwide. A recent study by the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law revealed that states are …

Children among victims in deadly shooting on Chicago’s South Side

Chicago, Illinois – In a tragic incident on Saturday evening in Chicago’s South Side, eight people, including three children, were shot. Among the victims was a young girl who lost her life in the shooting. The Chicago Police Department reported that the shooting took place near 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Officers were alerted to the scene by a ShotSpotter alert for 18 gunshots and found multiple …

Sacrifice and Success: Michael Strahan’s Children Forge Their Own Paths

Houston, Texas – Former football star Michael Strahan opened up about his experience balancing his career with being a father to his two children, Michael Jr. and Tanita. Strahan reflected on the sacrifices he made to provide a good life for his kids, acknowledging the challenges that come with balancing work and family. After spending time living abroad, Michael Jr. and Tanita moved back to Houston, where they attended high school before pursuing higher education. …

Foster Children in NYC Missing Out on Personal Savings Due to SSI Policy

New York City foster children with disabilities are being denied individual Social Security payments despite a 2022 policy intended to allow them to use these federal benefits for personal savings. This policy, implemented during the summer of 2022, directed the Administration for Children’s Services to cease using Social Security payments to cover housing and service costs for foster children entitled to these benefits due to qualifying disabilities. Instead, the funds were to be deposited into …

Oral Health Policies for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Evaluated Amid COVID-19: A Systematic Review

London, England – A recent systematic review delved into the impact of oral health policies on children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these policies in ensuring equitable access to dental care for this vulnerable group in the midst of the global health crisis. Researchers conducted a thorough search across various databases, including LILIACS, PubMed, Scopus, COCHRANE, and grey literature, using a combination of subject …