In New York and San Francisco, lawmakers have taken groundbreaking steps toward more generous leave policies. Still, some business leaders worry how much paid family leave will cost them.
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Juneau rallies for hope amid heroin crisis
For some in the crowd, the event signified how communities are changing the conversation when it comes to talking about addiction.
House passes foster care improvement bill
Under the new legislation, the state would put a stronger focus on finding foster children permanent homes and prioritize placing them with relatives when possible.
Demand Surges for Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy
Nationwide, the number of pregnant women using heroin, prescription opioids or medications used to treat opioid addiction has increased more than five-fold and it’s expected to keep rising.
Judge Strikes Down Last Same-Sex Adoption Ban In The U.S.
Mississippi’s law was the last of its kind in the U.S. The couples in the case were in a variety of circumstances, from desiring to adopt a child to raising children together.
Supreme Court: State must enforce Central Council’s child support orders
Central Council President Richard Peterson says that while the court decision is an important milestone, there are still more issues surrounding the administration of tribal child welfare that need to be dealt with, namely among the tribes.
More Time for Dads? States Weigh Changes to Custody Laws
Fathers’ rights groups, such as the National Parents Organization, are pushing the proposals, arguing that they will give fathers a better chance at a fair ruling and pointing to new research that shows how joint custody may be better than sole custody for children’s health.
Gene Tagaban leads Dillingham training on stopping cycle of violence
“It’s about teaching men to be mentors, and getting men involved to stop the violence, domestic abuse, the suicides, the hurts, the pain,” Tagaban said.
Study Links Kindergartners’ Stumbles With Rocky Home Lives
Very young children who endure neglect, abuse and dysfunctional home lives go on to struggle as kindergartners, leaving them at risk for more difficult years as adolescents and adults, a new study finds.
Gov. Walker picks Spohnholz to fill Gruenberg’s House seat
Spohnholz is the development director for Salvation Army Alaska, and is the vice chairwoman of the Alaska Children’s Trust, which aims to eliminate childhood abuse and neglect throughout the state.