So far this year, CBP has encountered 91,380 unaccompanied children. The number of unaccompanied children apprehended or placed into the custody of the Health and Human Services Department…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
Read MoreBehavioral Support Contract Extended for Native Schools
Interior approves five-year extension for Tribal-tailored wellness support. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has extended its contract for behavioral health and wellness support in Tribal schools by…
Read MoreVice President Announces Child Care Assistance
Grants for childcare will be enhanced. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced new measures by the administration to deliver on President Joe Biden’s order regarding child care. The…
Read MoreFTC and FDA Warn Companies Selling Copycat Delta-8 THC
The joint effort by federal agencies seeks to protect consumers from the potentially harmful ingredient. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have…
Read MoreState Department Updates Travel Advisory for China
Removes lockdown concerns but warns of wrongful exit detentions. The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), removing concerns about potential…
Read MoreHouse Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
Read MoreFDA Approves Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Treatment is intended for kids with a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Elevidys, the first gene therapy for…
Read MoreSCOTUS Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
Tribes receive preference in the adoption of Native American children. The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, deciding that Native American children up…
Read MoreHHS Opens Funding for Pediatric Recruitment Program
Secretary Becerra announces grants that will address health professional shortages in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched a new grant for…
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