Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 22, 2024

A new report by the Senate Finance Committee concludes that children in residential treatment facilities routinely suffer harms like sexual and physical abuse, unsafe and unsanitary conditions, and lack of needed therapy. Further, it concludes that these harms are endemic to residential care itself. While the fact that some residential care facilities are substandard and cause harm to children is undisputed, the SFC’s study is poorly designed and should not be used as the basis of policy.

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The Child and Family Corp

JULY 22, 2024

Key takeaways for caregivers Social exclusion harms individuals of all ages, leading to feelings of loneliness, decreased self-esteem, and even changes in brain activity. Humans’ ability to recognize and react to social exclusion emerges early, suggesting the importance of considering and addressing ostracism even when caring for very young children.

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Empathy Psychology Adoption 52

Safe Kids Worldwide

JULY 22, 2024

How to Stay Safe in a Rip Current from Someone Who’s Been There (twice) Facebook Like Google Plus One Tweet Widget Pinterest By the age of 12, I had experienced being caught in rip currents on two different occasions. Both incidents occurred in the presence of others, in front of a lifeguard stand, and under a yellow flag (signaling moderately rough currents).

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CCRC

JULY 22, 2024

Language is fundamental to our ability as humans to communicate with one another. Whether the message is informative, supportive or disciplinary, learning to speak and process the spoken word is an essential skill for children to develop. What is Language Development in Early Childhood? The most critical stages of language development take place in the first three years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing.

Communication 52

Communication Consultation Empathy Engagement 52

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