Federal child welfare officials call on 39 governors to preserve survivor benefits for children in foster care. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of…
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HHS Adds Two Disease Screenings to RUSP for Newborns
The department anticipates that adding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to standard newborn screenings will allow children to have earlier access to therapies and treatments. The Department…
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HHS Secretary Announces Reforms for Transgender Interventions for Minors
The health agency stated, “Sex-rejecting procedures on children… expose them to irreversible damage.” Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced reforms on transgender interventions…
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First Lady Participates in U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Event
Mrs. Trump said, “Love travels further than Santa’s sleigh and America’s Ospreys.” First Lady Melania Trump participated in a Toys for Tots Christmas event this week with U.S.…
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Border Czar Announces Thousands of Migrant Children Rescued from Trafficking
Over 62,000 children have been removed from abusive and trafficking situations, with the president promising to find more. U.S. Border czar Tom Homan announced that over 62,000 migrant…
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FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Patients of all ages now have access to care for the rare genetic disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced approval for Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve), which…
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First Lady Visits Children’s National Hospital
She says, “Spending time with these brave children and their families is a reminder of the strength, hope, and love that define the holiday spirit.” The White House…
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CMS Administrator Reports Over 4 Million Fraudulently on ACA
Dr. Oz says improper enrollments may be widespread as officials review system safeguards and national spending trends. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz…
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FDA Adds Warning and Restrictions to Duchenne Gene Therapy
Updated labeling limits treatment to ambulatory children after reports of fatal liver failure in non-ambulatory patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved significant labeling changes…
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ICE Launches Safety Verification Effort for Unaccompanied Children
The new initiative expands cooperation with state and local agencies to check on minors placed with sponsors across the U.S. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a…
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