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One child out of 25 lives with neither parent. National CPS News Archive
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Whooping Cough Vaccine Loses Strength After Fifth Dose
by Nicole Ostrow
Children fully inoculated against whooping cough become more susceptible to the disease as the vaccination wanes over time, contributing to outbreaks in the U.S., a study found.
Each year after receiving the fifth dose of the vaccine, children had a 42 percent increased risk of acquiring whooping cough, also known as pertussis, according to research in the New England Journal of Medicine. The vaccine, known as DTaP, which also inoculates against diphtheria and tetanus, is sold in the U.S. by GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and Sanofi.
businessweek.com
September 12, 2012
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Father in US child custody row seeks India's help
The father of an Indian child, who has been taken into custody by child welfare services in New Jersey on Monday pleaded for Indian government's help to send his son back to India and sought its financial support in fighting the legal case.
Debashsish Saha said he last saw his son Indrashish on September 6. He wants to send his son back to India where relatives can take care of him after the agency said he should identify relatives in the US who can take care of the little boy.
zeenews.india.com
September 10, 2012
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Ron Paul Won
by Robin Koerner
In all fields of human endeavor, winning by cheating is losing.
In a competition, when someone cheats, he gets disqualified. The disqualification does not make the runner-up the winner. Rather, it reveals that the man who appeared to be the runner-up had in fact been the winner all along. In the race for the GOP nomination for president, therefore, Ron Paul won. Not only did my candidate win: the GOP has given the Liberty movement the greatest gift it could have given us.
huffingtonpost.com
August 29, 2012
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11M Birds Slaughtered in Mexico Flu Outbreak
The second phase of the bird flu vaccination campaign has started in Mexico, where nearly 11 million birds have been slaughtered to prevent the spread of the AH7N3 avian flu virus, the National Food Health, Safety and Quality Service, or Senasica, said.
The vaccination campaign's second phase is being launched at poultry farms in the Los Altos region of the western state of Jalisco, the Senasica said. Some 90 million doses of the vaccine will be used in the second phase of the campaign, whose first phase resulted in the use of 88.3 million doses of the vaccine, the federal agency said.
latino.foxnews.com
August 22, 2012
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Why the GOP Is Scared of Ron Paul and 4 Reasons He Might Still Get the 2012 Republican Nomination
by Laura Trice
Wait, isn't Dr. Ron Paul out of the presidential race? Isn't it all tied up nicely in a bow with the Romney/Ryan ticket? No.
Why would the GOP be scared of Ron Paul but end up nominating him? I'll explain. Romney and the GOP have demonstrated both poor judgment and poor sportsmanship that might cost them by damaging Romney's electability among the Ron Paul supporters thus leading to a splitting of votes, which in turn, could cost the GOP the entire election. Dr. Ron Paul is still in the race for president and is a strong contender for the 2012 GOP nomination.
huffingtonpost.com
August 22, 2012
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If I eat a gluten-free diet, why am I still having food allergy symptoms?
by Judd Handler
There's no shortage of gluten-free offerings in your pantry, but your body still doesn't feel right. Misleading labeling or cross-contamination are two reasons why you aren't reaping the benefits of your new diet plan.
You're sick and tired of being sick and tired ... and bloated and foggy-brained. An allergist or doctor tests you for food allergies and tells you that you should avoid gluten. You've been gluten-free for a while, but you're still experiencing some of the following symptoms...
mnn.com
August 21, 2012
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Prop. 37: genetically altered food fight
by Stacy Finz
With big money pouring in to defeat a November state measure requiring food companies to label genetically modified foods, both sides are gearing up for an airwaves war that is expected to pit farmer against farmer to win votes.
Political insiders say the "no" campaign's recent influx of money - it is up to $25 million, compared with the proponents' $2.7 million - shows that it is quickly mobilizing and will probably start buying air time for attack ads as early Labor Day. So far, Monsanto and DuPont, leading producers of genetically engineered seeds, collectively have kicked in more than $8 million to beat Proposition 37.
sfgate.com
August 21, 2012
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Baby Walkers and Children's' 'Toe-Walking' Syndrome May Lead to Posture Problems
Even children who are otherwise healthy but who walk on their toes because of spending too much time in baby walkers may be setting themselves up for posture problems in later life.
Toe-walking is a condition where children walk on their toes instead of using a typical gait. According to the study to be published in the August issue of Pediatrics[1] as many as one in 20 children may predominantly walk on their toes in early childhood. The study points out that children who have developmental delays or neuropsychiatric disorders are more likely to walk on their toes.
prwire.com.au
August 21, 2012
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StudyDog and Other Educational Technology is Helping Fuel Homeschool Growth
Homeschool demographics are changing and continuing to grow in America. The number of parents choosing to homeschool has surged as many see the benefits through the stereotypes.
As summer breaks across the country end, more than ever, parents who homeschool are taking advantage of the advancements in digital learning, using interactive programs like StudyDog to help build their homeschool curriculum.
virtual-strategy.com
August 21, 2012
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USDA distributes rabies vaccine baits
by Cara Thomas
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Each year the USDA deploys hundreds of thousands of rabies oral vaccination baits to help stop the spread of this infectious disease. And on Monday, baits were spread across Northern New York, including all of St. Lawrence.
The baits are only a little bigger than a quarter. It's encased by a block of fish or dog meal with a packet of liquid vaccine inside. "When the animal bites into the packet it releases the liquid and they swallow it and become vaccinated in that manner," says Barney.
centralny.ynn.com
August 20, 2012
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Needle-free vaccines: How about a patch instead?
by Maggie Fox
Every parent dreads it - holding the baby still while a nurse or technician pushes a needle into the tender flesh of a plump little thigh. The screams are bad enough - add the guilt at knowingly inflicting pain...
But what if there was another way? What if a little clear patch arrived by mail, one that could be stuck onto the child's back and then would dissolve painlessly? Baby's protected, no one cries and everyone is saved the time and expense of an office visit. Several labs are working to make it happen.
msnbc.msn.com
August 20, 2012
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Child welfare law too weak: lawyer
by Edward Qorro
Tanzania's quest to improve the welfare of its children could come to an early end if government doesn't incorporate the rights of the child in the new constitution, says a local expert.The 2009 "Law of the Child" Act has failed to address the issues.
Tanzanian authorities have seriously overlooked essential arguments around child liberties according to her. "Not much attention has been directed towards the rights of children - this group deserves special attention and protection and I hope this will be incorporated in the new constitution," she said.
thecitizen.co.tz
August 18, 2012
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Does state preschool crowd-out private provision?
The success of any governmental subsidy depends on whether it increases provision or crowds out existing supply.
Universal preschool policies introduced in Georgia and Oklahoma offer an opportunity to investigate the impact of government provision and government funding. Using difference-in-difference estimation frameworks, we examine the effects of universal preschool on the supply of childcare providers.
cepa.stanford.edu
August 18, 2012
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Experience of local foster parents leads to release of independent film 'The Boarder'
by Marie Gilbert
In the turbulent lives of hundreds of thousands of children, normal is a foreign word. There is nothing normal about being abused, neglected or abandoned.
It is their experience that has led to the release of the independent movie, "The Boarder." Before it hits theaters nationwide, the movie will make its premiere in Hagerstown at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Leitersburg Cinemas, north of Hagers-town. The movie premiere is sponsored by the Hagers-town-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
herald-mail.com
August 18, 2012
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Social welfare dept told to submit report on street children
Pakistan - The Sindh High Court has directed the Social Welfare Department to submit details and a complete list of street children who were rehabilitated or provided shelter by the department.
The petitioner stated that secretary of the concerned department failed to comply with the court order that directed it to provide shelter, education and basic necessities to street children in Karachi. The petitioner had raised grievance regarding the mushroom growth of children, who either seemed to have been abandoned by their families or have run away or abducted, and who have been doing menial and degraded jobs that were not suitable for their age and physique.
thenews.com.pk
August 12, 2012
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Report: Boy Scout documents reveal repeat child abuse by sexual predators
LOS ANGELES - Internal documents from the Boy Scouts of America reveal more than 125 cases in which men suspected of molestation allegedly continued to abuse Scouts, despite a blacklist meant to protect boys from sexual predators.
A Los Angeles Times review of more than 1,200 files from 1970 to 1991 found suspected abusers regularly remained in the organization after officials were first presented with sexual misconduct allegations. Predators moved from troop to troop because of clerical errors, computer glitches or the Scouts' failure to check the blacklist, known as the "perversion files," the newspaper said.
greenfieldreporter.com
August 9, 2012
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Toddler's death sparks DoCS staff walkout
Dozens of Wollongong caseworkers stopped work for an hour on Thursday afternoon over concerns that inadequate staffing lead to the recent death of a child. Police say they were called to Wollongong Hospital last Friday afternoon.
They say the boy was taken there from his Berkeley home at about 4:30pm that day after losing consciousness. A post mortem examination determined that the child had suffered a number of injuries. Lake Illawarra Police and the Homicide Squad are investigating the matter. They have not said whether charges will be laid.
abc.net.au
August 9, 2012
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B.C. baby shaken in foster care gets $13M settlement
A Central Saanich girl who suffered severe brain injuries after being shaken by her foster mother's boyfriend as a baby is to receive $13 million in the largest settlement ever awarded for such an injury in British Columbia.
The girl, who has not been identified, was injured in 2008. A court later ruled that the man involved was not criminally responsible. She is now in the care of her biological grandfather. The award is part of an out-of-court settlement involving the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the foster mother's insurer.
cbc.ca
August 9, 2012
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Things Getting Better in Foster Care? Not So Fast!
by Michael Piraino
Since the recession began, our advocates have been concerned that, as in past recessions, the number of children coming into care would initially decrease, but for the wrong reasons.
A less capable child protection system would screen out all but the worst cases. Later, after financial stresses took their toll on families, the numbers would increase as kids who initially had been screened out start to show up with more serious problems. The newly released figures raise some concern that this could happen. Last year was the first year in which entries into foster care exceeded exits since 2006 -- the year before the recession started.
huffingtonpost.com
August 9, 2012
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Gabby Douglas' Father Arrested for 'Non-Violent Child Abuse' by Virginia Beach Police
by Kayla Amora
Gabby Douglas' father, Timothy Douglas, was reportedly arrested in March for non-violent child abuse charges. The father of the Olympic gymnast has been investigated by Child Protective Services and a warrant for his arrest was issued on March 6, 2012.
The warrant charge which was listed as 'contributing to the delinquency of a minor' had a sub-clause that Gabby Douglas' father 'rendered a child under the age of 18 abused or neglected.' This offense can lead to up to 1 year in jail and a $2,500 penalty.
enstarz.com
August 8, 2012
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New Landrieu Introduces Bill to Improve Education Outcomes for Foster Youth
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., introduced the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) to improve educational outcomes for foster youth. Despite Congress passing the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act in 2008.
The legislation introduced today by Sen. Landrieu makes simple changes to fix FERPA and increase the educational success of children and youth in the child welfare system. Children and youth in foster care are traditionally among the most educationally at risk of all student populations. FERPA has made it difficult for child welfare agencies to obtain education records in a timely fashion.
politicalnews.me
August 5, 2012
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Fathers should improve ties with their children
Taipei - The results of a survey published Sunday show that local fathers need to work harder on improving relationships with their children, as nearly half of the children polled were not aware of their father's hobbies.
Of the children questioned, 49.9 percent said they had no idea of their fathers' interests and hobbies, according to a recent survey conducted among third- to fifth-graders by the Child Welfare League Foundation in the run-up to Father's Day on Aug. 8.
focustaiwan.tw
August 5, 2012
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Labels on many foods expanded to include specific allergen ingredients
by Terry Pedwell
Canadians will soon notice some additions to the labels on packaged foods they find on grocery store shelves - changes designed to better protect people with allergies.
New federal food labelling regulations are to take effect across the country on Aug. 4, requiring manufacturers to clearly identify the presence of ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.
citytv.com
August 4, 2012
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Tameka Foster Says Usher's Only Pretending To Be Upset About Stepson's Death
by Joseph Lee
Tameka Foster-Raymond says that Usher didn't care about his stepson (and her son) Kile, who was killed in a jet ski accident.
She said that he is only pretending to be hurt by the tragedy to get sympathy from the media and fans. Her lawyer filed new documents slamming Usher, who previously asked the court to delay the hearing due to his stepson's death. Usher said he was worried the hearing would cause "unnecessary stress and strain" for both himself, Tameka and their two young children "in the immediate wake of this tragedy."
411mania.com
August 2, 2012
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Psychological Abuse Of Children May Be Common
by Salynn Boyles
Psychological child abuse is common but underreported in the U.S., the nation's largest pediatric health group says. Like physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse can cause devastating and lifelong harm.
In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling on pediatricians to be alert to signs of such abuse in young patients. "Psychological maltreatment often occurs with other forms of abuse, but this isn't always the case," says co-author Roberta Hibbard, MD, of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.
sacramento.cbslocal.com
August 2, 2012
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