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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Municipalities hired man despite Hells Angels connection

A 61-year-old man linked to the Hells Angels has been employed by multiple municipalities in Sweden, despite ongoing investigations into his alleged acts of pimping involving over 120 men.

Feb 25 • 18:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI student advocate among first lady Melania Trump's State of the Union guests

Ten-year-old AI advocate Everest Nevraumont attended the State of the Union address with First Lady Melania Trump to promote foster youth education initiatives.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Valencia Court sends Mónica Oltra to trial for the management of sexual abuse of a foster minor

Former Vice President of the Valencian Community, Mónica Oltra, will be tried for her handling of a sexual abuse case involving a minor under the care of a foster educator, who is also her ex-husband.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recipes of Life: Palliative Care Patients Transform Memories and Flavors into a Book in MG

A project in Brazil invites palliative care patients to share recipes and memories, aiming to foster emotional connections and legacies.

Feb 22 • 13:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How one child had 22 foster carers by age 13 and landed in adult jail at 18

A Queensland inquiry reveals a child in foster care experienced 22 placements by age 13 and faced significant challenges leading to incarceration by 18.

Feb 20 • 20:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vermont couple reclaims foster care license after taking a stand on child gender transitioning

A married couple in Vermont has successfully reclaimed their foster care license after legal action against the state's requirement for LGBTQ+ training, which they opposed due to their views on child gender transitioning.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cat Rescued from the Outdoors Awaits a Miracle

A stray cat named Tūzas is rescued from the streets in Lithuania, receiving medical care and hope for a better life.

Feb 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Unacceptable for Child Protective Services to Monitor Foster Parents Themselves

A recent report raises concerns about the efficacy of Child Protective Services in Iceland overseeing foster parents.

Feb 20 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Hidden gem' drama TV series based on best-selling book available on Disney+

A new drama series based on a best-selling book is gaining popularity on Disney+, with viewers describing it as a 'hidden gem.'

Feb 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery as 'precious daughter', 22, dies after being briefly left alone in hospital

Elyse Foster, a 22-year-old woman, died under mysterious circumstances in a hospital after being briefly left alone, sparking concerns from her family regarding her care.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A Swede who offered a foster home to children was accused of pimping his wife to at least 120 men

A Swedish man is in custody for allegedly pimping his wife to over 120 men while they had at least one child placed in foster care at home.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What good to leave in this world. Conversation with the parents of three sons and nine foster children - the Dekšņi family

The article discusses the Dekšņi family's journey as foster parents, highlighting their motivations and experiences in raising older children.

Feb 16 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

8-year-old was beaten, insulted, and exposed to the cold in just pajamas because he 'couldn't find matching socks'

A foster family in Poland faces charges of severe abuse against an 8-year-old boy, including physical violence and humiliating punishments for minor infractions.

Feb 14 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Even more children in foster care seek assistance due to fairness compensation

More children in foster care in Iceland are seeking assistance related to fairness compensation issues.

Feb 13 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We want to apologize": two judges declared the adoptability of two children and summoned them to explain why they have been in a home for three years

Two Argentine judges have declared two siblings adoptable after they spent three years in a foster home, and they summoned the children to court to explain the situation and apologize for the delays.

Feb 10 • 15:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: There is no reason to doubt Melinda Jacobs

The foster mother of a deceased girl is accused of profiting from her death, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the case.

Feb 10 • 04:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man jailed for raping teenager under care of SA Department for Child Protection

A man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for raping a teenager who was under the care of South Australia's Department for Child Protection after she had an argument with her foster carers.

Feb 9 • 19:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Last year, the number of adopted and foster children decreased

Last year saw a decrease in both the number of adopted children and those placed in foster care in Estonia, according to the Social Insurance Board.

Feb 9 • 10:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Parents detained for serious abuse of baby

Two parents have been detained after medical examinations revealed that their baby's injuries could not have been caused by illness or childbirth.

Feb 7 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Moving forward, in cinema

The article discusses the film "The Blind Side," which follows an African American teenager from foster care who is taken in by a supportive family and excels in football despite academic challenges.

Feb 6 • 23:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Foster parents and child protection have experienced complete neglect

Foster parents and child protection workers have reported feelings of complete neglect regarding foster children, while the Prime Minister announced new measures to address ongoing issues related to child abuse.

Feb 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The Bakkakot case: "There is complete neglect in this heavy matter"

In response to the decades-long abuse of children in Bakkakot, the Prime Minister has announced four initiatives aimed at addressing the systemic neglect faced by foster children, according to Guðlaugur Kristmundsson, chairman of the Foster Parents' Association.

Feb 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Intending to examine how foster child monitoring is conducted

An examination of the practices surrounding the monitoring of foster children.

Feb 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Supervision of municipalities over foster children is broken

A report reveals significant failures in the oversight of foster care services in Iceland, with numerous individuals voicing concerns about their experiences in the foster home Bakkakot.

Feb 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Claims of Violations in Foster Child Supervision

The chairman of the Foster Children's Association claims that there are violations in the municipalities' supervision of foster children, as discussed in the midday news.

Feb 6 • 11:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

No Legal Oversight for One-Fifth of Foster Children

The chairman of the Foster Parents Association criticizes the lack of legal supervision for a significant portion of foster children, expressing doubts about the assurances provided by government officials.

Feb 6 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The government delivers nothing on foster care issues

The article discusses the government's lack of action regarding foster care matters.

Feb 6 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

“We saw that it moved the Prime Minister”

Three men abused in childhood at a rural Icelandic farm met with the Prime Minister to discuss serious concerns regarding the foster care system.

Feb 5 • 19:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Bjelovar: Three-month-old baby dies, second child urgently removed from family

Bjelovar police, in collaboration with the County State Attorney's Office, are investigating the sudden death of a three-month-old baby, while another child from the same family has been urgently placed in foster care.

Feb 4 • 22:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

More cases of violence in residential or foster homes are likely to come to light

The article highlights an expectation for increased visibility of violence cases occurring in residential and foster homes.

Feb 4 • 22:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

References to the institution's negligence in foster care cases

The article discusses allegations that the institution has shown negligence in its handling of foster care cases.

Feb 4 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The Traitors' Roxy shares heartbreaking foster care past - 'They didn't want me'

Reality star Roxy Wilson opened up about her difficult experiences in foster care and adoption, revealing she was rejected by her foster family at the age of four due to illness before being adopted by her co-star Judy.

Feb 4 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

An uncomfortable truth must be confronted to turn the tide on foster care

The UK government pledges £88 million for a new national recruitment drive to address issues in the foster care system, but doubts remain as similar promises have been made previously without lasting results.

Feb 4 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People who are unmarried and renters banned from joining service in some areas

Certain councils in England are prohibiting unmarried individuals and renters from fostering children, leading to repercussions amid a major shortage of foster carers.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The war separated them from their relatives.. Life of children in displacement camps in Sudan

Hundreds of displaced children in the Blue Nile region of Sudan face a tragic reality of separation from their families due to war, with over 475 under the care of impoverished foster families.

Feb 4 • 06:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers to crackdown on profiteering in care sector and make renewed fostering push

The UK children's minister announced a crackdown on profiteering by private child care providers and aims to recruit 10,000 new foster carers to improve the care system for children.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Multi-million pound drive launched to recruit 10,000 foster carers amid falling numbers

The UK government has initiated an £88 million campaign to recruit 10,000 new foster carers, aiming to address the decline in support for vulnerable children by reaching out to younger and more diverse households.

Feb 3 • 21:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Five habits that emotionally intelligent parents pass on to their children

The article discusses how emotionally intelligent parents can teach essential habits to their children to foster their emotional health and intelligence.

Jan 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids

The Trump administration has instructed states to eliminate the practice of taking Social Security benefits from children in foster care, referred to as the 'orphan tax.'

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Death of a Girl: Foster Mother of Klara Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

A foster mother has been sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of a girl named Klara, who died at under two years old while in her care.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man's life turns into Parent Trap after 'secret twin' nearly ruins his marriage

A 25-year-old man discovers he has a twin brother living close by, a revelation that nearly jeopardizes his marriage.

Jan 6 • 11:25 UTC

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