International Review
Promoting parent and child participation is central to achieving children’s rights. This review of the literature and program documentation, prepared by David Tobis, Andy Bilson and Isuree Katugampala for the Better Care Network and IPAN, presents evidence on the role of parent advocacy in achieving better outcomes for children and their families in child welfare.
Covid-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children’s social care services (and parents)
The most up-to-date guidance from the UK government on what to expect from child welfare services.
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Child abuse and COVID-19 in Alaska: The message and the messenger
It should be a basic rule of journalism – if someone points with alarm to a huge change in... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children’s social care services (and parents)
The most up-to-date guidance from the UK government on what to expect from child welfare services. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-childrens-social-care-services/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-local-authorities-on-childrens-social-care
Events
Parent Advocacy Toolkit for Transformation Webinar – February 18th 2021
Introduction to the Parent Advocacy Toolkit by IPAN Tickets, Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite The... Read More
2020 Annual Meeting on Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Once upon a time, rampant disease was a problem that the most privileged could ignore, Covid19 has brought home... Read More
October 2020: Strengthening Families 101
Center for the Study of Social Policy 08 Oct 2020 This is a free, pre-conference training for people attending... Read More
Family Court
Born into Care
Follow the link below to listen to Nihal Arthanayake interviewing Dr Andy Bilson FCybS Emeritus Professor of Social Work... Read More
Human rights
Poverty is not neglect
Poetry by Tammy Mayes Hi, my name is Tammy Mayes I live in poverty, I am a mum of... Read More
UN Official Calls For Inquiry Into Forced And Illegal Adoptions in Ireland
UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, has called for an inquiry... Read More
Parent Advocacy
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The Lasting Impact of the Stolen Generations – Why Sorry Needs to Evolve to Meaningful Action
By Shantelle Common 2020 was the year of unprecedented events. The fires that tore through whole communities and brought... Read More
Toolkit for Transformation Webinar
Welcome to the Toolkit for Transformation Webinar Building an international parent-led movement fighting for families affected by child welfare... Read More
STRENGTHENED BONDS:ABOLISHING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND RE-ENVISIONING CHILD WELL-BEING
Columbia Law SchoolColumbia Journal of Race and LawMarch 25-27, 2021 Twenty years ago, in Shattered Bonds: The Color of Child... Read More
Resources
The Referral Program Support
How to Find Support When You Are Facing the Threat of Child Protection If you are a parent under... Read More
The Referral Platform, An Interview with Mary Burton
When You Have to Be Your Own Advocate While parent advocacy is expanding around the world and efforts are... Read More
The Referral Platform, An Interview with Taliah Drayak
How Parent Advocates May Be Able to Support You Parent advocates are parents who have also had a child... Read More
The Referral Platform, UK
United Kingdom Across the United Kingdom, a variety of organizations provide advocacy, legal advice and support to parents involved... Read More