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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vietnamese children lived here, a ward killed a caretaker there. The former reformatory in Chrastava will now be occupied by the army

The former reformatory in Chrastava, once home to Vietnamese children, will now be taken over by the army following a tragic incident involving the death of a caretaker by a ward.

Mar 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Psychiatry chief sees it happen: "Unfortunately, there are families that end up in a Bermuda Triangle"

A Danish psychiatry chief reflects on the challenges families face in accessing mental health services, highlighting systemic issues within the psychiatric care system.

Feb 27 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Laura: What Will Determine Her Return to Greece – What the German Authorities Are Investigating

Laura, a 16-year-old found in Berlin, is undergoing evaluations to determine her future and potential return to Greece after being located by local authorities.

Feb 26 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Disappearance of a Minor from Patras: 16-Year-Old Laura Located in Germany

Sixteen-year-old Laura, who had been missing for about a month and a half, has been found in Germany after traveling from Patras to Frankfurt.

Feb 26 • 15:37 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
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

39 HVB homes have been shut down - serious deficiencies

A report indicates that 39 group homes for children and youth in Sweden have been shut down due to serious deficiencies, as identified by the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Child commissioner raises concerns about $50m secure care plan for at-risk kids

The Queensland Child Commissioner has voiced concerns about the state's proposed $50 million secure care model for at-risk youth with mental health needs.

Feb 25 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

51-year-old Thomas is a newly graduated social and health care assistant: "Suddenly I could afford to buy some underwear myself"

Thomas Neeson, a 51-year-old, reflects on his journey from a troubled youth in Christiania to recently graduating as a social and health care assistant, sharing insights into his newfound independence and dedication to caregiving.

Feb 25 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. State Child Industry is the Reality Behind a False Self-Image

A researcher argues for the dissolution of state-run facilities for children and youth and advocates for transferring responsibility to regional authorities for better care.

Feb 21 • 06:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding

A Massachusetts healthcare system has discontinued transgender hormone treatment for minors due to potential funding losses amid federal scrutiny.

Feb 20 • 23:19 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

DAVID MARCUS: Hospitals stop transgendering kids now that the myth has fallen apart

Langone Medical Center in New York City has announced it will cease all surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, highlighting a significant shift in the healthcare approach to gender-affirming treatments for youth.

Feb 20 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finnish doctors warn: seemingly innocent pain reliever sent young people to intensive care

Finnish doctors have raised alarms over the misuse of paracetamol among youth, resulting in serious poisonings and increased hospitalizations in the Kuopio area.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Over-policing of children in care is 'manufacturing criminals', experts warn

Experts warn that the over-policing of children in care is leading to increased offending and distrust towards the police.

Feb 19 • 19:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are between 17 and 22 years old and take children who live in homes for walks: 'There is more love than abandonment in the world'

A group of young individuals from Olivos, Argentina, organizes outings for children living in care homes to ensure they experience the joys of childhood.

Feb 19 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors

NYU Langone Health in New York City has decided to cease its gender-affirming care program for minors amid pressure from the Trump administration to cut funding for treatment of transgender youth.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Boy Tried to Blackmail JLC Profile - Sentenced

A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to youth care and community service for attempting to blackmail Lucas Simonsson of the humor group JLC for a quarter of a million kronor.

Feb 18 • 12:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A minor beaten in Radviliškis – after a medical examination, he was assigned outpatient treatment

A minor in Radviliškis was beaten by a young individual, leading to an investigation and outpatient medical care for the victim.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Achille Lauro for Vulnerable Youth. Projects Also in Hospitals

Achille Lauro has launched the Fondazione Madre to support vulnerable youth and provide them with care and opportunities for recovery.

Feb 18 • 07:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A young person who received treatment was released from emergency care in Sweden: Soon they were dead – One thing was overlooked

A young individual in Sweden died shortly after being sent home from emergency care, following a misdiagnosis that failed to address potential self-harm.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: The 215 billion risk for the youth

A new report warns that upcoming government reforms in Germany's pension and care insurance systems could impose a costly burden on future generations.

Feb 16 • 17:14 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Mia Hughes: Major U.S. medical groups take science-based approach to ‘gender-affirming’ care

Major U.S. medical organizations are advocating for age restrictions on gender-related surgeries, highlighting a shift in the discourse surrounding gender-affirming care for youths.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Youth Psychiatry Awaiting Breakthrough Under Overload

Efforts to accelerate the access of children with mental health issues to psychiatric care in Estonia are facing significant challenges and delays.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Juvenile Court: They threatened him with a gun and beat him to get money

Two young men in Munich are facing serious charges after allegedly using a fake pistol to threaten and assault a social care worker in an attempt to steal money for drugs.

Feb 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vulnerable youth forced to take student loans shocks organizations

Child and family organizations are shocked by the recent requirement for students under child protection care to apply for student loans before receiving social assistance.

Feb 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over-the-Counter Medicine Leads to Young Person's Intensive Care in Kuopio – Fimea Warned About Paracetamol Challenge

Young individuals have been hospitalized this year due to paracetamol misuse, with cases in Kuopio raising concerns among healthcare professionals.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

France: Youth Caretaker Allegedly Abused 89 Boys

A 79-year-old youth caretaker in France is being investigated for allegedly sexually abusing 89 minors over nearly 60 years.

Feb 10 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

No to Allowing Prosecutors to Make Decisions on LVU

A government-commissioned investigation warns against granting prosecutors the authority to decide on the immediate care of children under the care of youth law (LVU).

Feb 10 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticized HVB homes are closing due to serious deficiencies

The Swedish healthcare authority has revoked the licenses of certain care homes due to severe failures in their operations, leading to concerns about the safety of residents.

Feb 10 • 08:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

16-Year-Old Hired to Start Fires – Sentenced to Closed Youth Care and Millions in Damages

A 16-year-old, who was involved in starting fires that led to significant property damage and danger to residents, has been sentenced to closed youth care and ordered to pay millions in damages.

Feb 9 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

A 14-Year-Old Left Without Care and Had No One

A 14-year-old child in Iceland has been reported as being without care and lacking adult support.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: Gavin Newsom confirmed the implementation of a state project for suicide prevention in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a state initiative aimed at improving mental health care among residents, particularly focusing on the LGBTQ youth demographic.

Feb 7 • 12:02 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

California's largest children's hospital system ends gender-affirming care for youth

California's largest children's hospital system has announced the discontinuation of hormone treatments for transgender youth due to pressures from the Trump administration, following a trend of many hospitals scaling back such services.

Feb 6 • 21:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S presents new "wallet promise": It's the turn of ordinary people

The Social Democrats unveil a new "wallet promise" ahead of the elections, focusing on returning lost benefits to ordinary citizens, including increased child and study grants, lower drug prices, free dental care for youth, and stricter regulations on banks and food chains.

Feb 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

I Just Want To Be Cool on Their First Feature Film: 'We Don't Care if Others Think What We Do is Silly'

The humor group I Just Want To Be Cool, popular among youth, is releasing their first feature film after 15 years of success on YouTube, and they express their determination to stay true to their vision regardless of others' opinions.

Feb 4 • 20:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Krapina-Zagorje County increases investments in social policy by 21 percent

Krapina-Zagorje County allocated €1.23 million for social policy, veteran care, civil society, and youth programs in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year.

Feb 4 • 15:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Escapes from Sis Decrease

The number of children and young people escaping from youth care decreased from 175 to 135 last year, marking a 68% drop since 2022, attributed to improved safety awareness among staff and a more robust organizational structure.

Feb 4 • 08:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Doubling of girls who self-harm

An increasing number of girls aged 12-15 are seeking care for self-inflicted injuries as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, according to psychologist and researcher Maria Zetterqvist.

Jan 31 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The circular economy as a lever for innovation and entrepreneurship for the youngest

The article discusses how Generation Z, often criticized for their lack of commitment, is deeply concerned about environmental issues, with a recent study indicating that nearly 90% of young people aged 15 to 29 express high concern for environmental care.

Jan 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

'We want them to have a nest to return to'. Young people from homes work in a new café in Ostrava

A new café in Ostrava employs young individuals from care homes, providing them a supportive environment.

Dec 27 • 07:42 UTC

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