# child welfare (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover child welfare. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kawacatoose First Nation members head south to retrieve stolen teepee cover from U.S.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/kawacatoose-first-nation-members-head-south-to-retrieve-stolen-teepee-cover-from-u-s-9.7316054?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Family members from Saskatchewan are travelling to Washington, D.C. for the return of a precious item made by an ancestor who was promised payment but never received any. ## [Delaware paired students with agencies in 3-day AI hackathon](https://statescoop.com/delaware-hackathon-ai-students/) _2026-08-21 · sfoxsowell · StateScoop_ Delaware's state government led its first hackathon pitting university and high school students against real problems faced by the state. ## [Mounties reviewing First Nations' call for treason probe into Alberta premier, UCP](https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/rcmp-alberta-treason-review-9.7315676?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Canada's top Mountie has written to First Nations leaders in Alberta, confirming the RCMP will review the chiefs' call for a criminal treason investigation into the province's premier and governing party. The response has some chiefs feeling optimistic. ## [Brantford, Ont., and Six Nations take step to share development benefits, improve relationship: mayor](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/six-nations-of-grand-river-memorandum-of-understanding-city-of-brantford-9.7314793?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ An agreement between the City of Brantford and neighbouring Haudenosaunee community Six Nations of the Grand River could result in Six Nations sharing in economic benefits from the development of lands on the city's edge, and will help the communities rebuild trust and respect, says the mayor of Brantford. ## [Data-center tracker website shows status of builds in Pennsylvania](https://statescoop.com/data-center-tracker-website-shows-status-of-builds-in-pennsylvania/) _2026-08-21 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ A new website accompanies other transparency efforts and guardrails for data center developments recently announced by the Pennsylvania state government. ## [Join us for Session 4 (September 2nd) – Community Arts for Wellness and Belonging](https://neappleseed.org/51582) _2026-08-21 · Eric Garcia-Mendez · Nebraska Appleseed_ Join us as we explore how art, creativity and spaces of connection can help us care for ourselves and imagine a community where everyone belongs. See you at Session 4 : Community Arts for Wellness & Belonging Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:30am-12:00pm CT (9:30-11:00am MT) on Zoom Art gives us ways to express ourselves and imagine \[…\] The post Join us for Session 4 (September 2nd) – Community Arts… ## ['The gift comes from the horse': How this growing Indigenous sport is staying grounded in tradition](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-sport-relay-racing-9.7315114?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ It’s a sport that involves flying down a dirt track on the bare back of a thoroughbred horse - and it’s gaining ground across the province – and the country. But organizers and racers say it’s much more than high-speed horses and intense exchanges — it’s a connection to culture. ## [New road maintenance contract awarded to First-Nation-owned company in Britt area](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/road-maintenance-contract-shwe-miikan-miller-9.7314415?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Ontario's Ministry of Transportation awarded a road maintenance contract to a group including three First Nations near Parry Sound. The province held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Magnetawan First Nation, launching a seven-year road maintenance contract awarded to First Nations-owned company Shwe Miikaan Miller. ## [10% of Nebraska SNAP participants lost because of new paperwork burdens](https://neappleseed.org/51573) _2026-08-20 · Eric Savaiano · Nebraska Appleseed_ The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital support for tens of thousands of Nebraska children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and individuals and families who are working low paid jobs or transitioning between jobs. But, in both June and July of this year, Nebraska has broken records for the biggest single month SNAP participation \[…\] The post 10% of… ## [States are moving on accessibility but struggling, say digital officers](https://statescoop.com/states-accessibility-struggles-nascio-survey/) _2026-08-20 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ The Department of Justice's push for more accessible websites and apps has accelerated work in states and local governments, but a majority reported that they don't have the resources or staff needed to remediate everything by next April's deadline. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sUPYxROOzFQB) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Nakota and Cree teen's cultural advocacy earns him an international award](https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/young-courage-award-camden-scribe-9.7314272?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Camden Scribe, a 15-year-old traditional dancer from Saskatchewan, will travel to Stockholm next week to accept a Young Courage Award from the Raoul Wallenberg Academy. ## [Amid 2nd evacuation this summer, Neskantaga First Nation calls on Ontario, feds to act](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/neskantaga-first-nation-nursing-station-update-9.7313845?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Leaders in Neskantaga First Nation are seeking provincial and federal support for a new health-care facility, as the northern Ontario community's most vulnerable navigate their second evacuation this summer. The remote Ojibway community declared a state of emergency on Aug. 4, after a sewage leak at the First Nation’s only nursing station. The incident happened five days after more than 140… ## [California names former 18F official as chief technology officer](https://statescoop.com/california-cto-ayushi-roy/) _2026-08-20 · sfoxsowell · StateScoop_ Ayushi Roy, who served the GSA's former digital services agency, was selected to replace Jonathan Porat, who announced his resignation in April. ## [Q&A: Canada’s top soldier promises Inuit feedback won’t be ignored as military presence in Arctic grows](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/general-jennie-carignan-iqaluit-9.7313781?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan said that expansion could lead to economic and infrastructure opportunities for the territory and promised the military would listen to local feedback. ## ['This is our place': Indigenous mural at centre of new Prince George housing project](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-mural-9.7313441?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ A new mural at a Prince George housing project reflects Carrier Sekani culture and the local landscape. Created with Indigenous youth, the work is meant to make the new multi-age building feel welcoming, culturally grounded and like home. ## ['She was supposed to be 15': Prince Albert vigil remembers Peyton Flett](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/prince-albert-vigil-remembers-peyton-flett-9.7313593?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ What should have been Peyton Flett's 15th birthday was instead marked by a vigil along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River Wednesday evening. The gathering came one day after police confirmed that remains discovered during a search last week belonged to the teenager. She had been missing since June 30. ## [Indigenous, church leaders break ground on new affordable rental building](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/new-indigenous-rental-building-ottawa-church-odayanhaway-9.7313281?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ Indigenous and church leaders in Ottawa are looking forward to seeing the new Odayanhaway, or little village, popping up near Carlingwood later this decade. ## [Could foam made from wood waste replace plastic packaging? UBC researchers think so](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ubc-wood-foam-9.7312821?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ B.C. researchers have created a pulpy alternative to plastic packaging foam, a product that makes use of logging waste that's often left behind and can fuel forest fires. ## [Not just a trim: A new barbershop brings First Nations flair to Sitansisk cuts](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/barber-shop-indigenous-ceremony-9.7312687?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ A new Indigenous owned barbershop has opened in Fredericton, bringing Indigenous values to each haircut. ## [University of Manitoba's medical school welcomes incoming students at ceremony](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/university-medical-school-ceremony-rady-9.7313024?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ A group of more than 100 future doctors walked across the stage carrying white lab coats as a crowd filled with their loved ones clapped, cheered and snapped pictures at Winnipeg's Centennial Concert Hall. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ziOZLSpvEggz) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [New Indigenous training program educates frontline workers about forced sterilizations](https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/training-frontline-workers-forced-sterilizations-9.7312898?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Indigenous - NEW_ The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice has launched a training program to educate and provide resources for frontline and health-care workers about forced and coerced sterilization. ## [Oral Health Care Spotlight: LEE](https://neappleseed.org/51518) _2026-08-19 · Freedom Thompson · Nebraska Appleseed_ We know many community members in Nebraska face challenges accessing the dental health care they need, whether it’s the cost, finding a provider, getting preventive care, or receiving ongoing care. Many Nebraskans also experience significant disparities in getting the dental care they need. Meet Lee Lee has worked his entire adult life. At 28, he \[…\] The post Oral Health Care Spotlight: LEE first… ## [Virginia launches statewide emergency readiness framework](https://statescoop.com/virginia-launches-statewide-emergency-readiness-framework/) _2026-08-19 · Colin Wood · StateScoop_ A new framework is designed to improve emergency communications and interoperability while strengthening digital infrastructure and digital security across the commonwealth. ## [Oregon’s new privacy chief says it’s ‘Groundhog Day’ after time in Nevada](https://statescoop.com/oregon-privacy-chief-groundhog-day-state-technology-challenges/) _2026-08-19 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering said there are numerous similarities between the technology challenges faced by the two state governments he's served. ## [Lawsuit challenges expanded federal access to TANF recipient data](https://statescoop.com/lawsuit-challenging-expanded-access-tanf-recipient-data/) _2026-08-18 · sfoxsowell · StateScoop_ Federal agencies are increasingly seeking access to state-held eligibility and recipient data. Some say its deterring eligible recipients from applying for benefits. ## [How state and local governments can build an AI-ready workforce](https://statescoop.com/ai-state-local-gov-totara/) _2026-08-18 · swhitehorne · StateScoop_ Learn how state and local agencies can close skills gaps, strengthen AI governance and build a future-ready workforce through smarter learning and development. ## [TAKE ACTION: Urgent need for stability for Nebraska – Dream & Promise Act](https://neappleseed.org/51554) _2026-08-17 · Darcy Tromanhauser · Nebraska Appleseed_ Congress has failed to meaningfully update our immigration laws in 40 years – leaving Nebraska families, communities, and the systems and services we all rely on with damaging outcomes and uncertainty for many years. Now many more longtime neighbors who have been part of Nebraska communities for decades are losing work status as the administration \[…\] The post TAKE ACTION: Urgent need for… ## [Flock backlash could reshape local ALPR use, but company says change is up to police, lawmakers](https://statescoop.com/flock-backlash-alpr-policy-laws/) _2026-08-14 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ Campaigns against Flock's license plate readers are forcing changes on the industry, but the company still claims police have a role to play. ## [Each California agency will get an AI cybersecurity officer](https://statescoop.com/each-california-agency-will-get-an-ai-cybersecurity-officer/) _2026-08-14 · Colin Wood · StateScoop_ California's governor directed state agencies to form new positions and a new organization designed to rally defenses against AI-fueled attacks against critical services. ## [ACF awards $6M for testing predictive analytics in 10 child welfare jurisdictions](https://statescoop.com/acf-awards-6m-for-testing-predictive-analytics-in-10-child-welfare-jurisdictions/) _2026-08-13 · sfoxsowell · StateScoop_ New federal funding will aid child welfare agencies in testing out predictive analytics tools. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KO7M0pj4ymV0) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Pennsylvania boosted budget for cybersecurity, digital services](https://statescoop.com/pennsylvania-boosted-budget-for-cybersecurity-digital-services/) _2026-08-13 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ New cybersecurity and digital services funding builds on the Shapiro administration's agenda of improving how citizens interact with government. ## [New York tech office signs agreement with IBM for AI, cloud services](https://statescoop.com/new-york-tech-office-signs-agreement-with-ibm-for-ai-cloud-services/) _2026-08-13 · Keely Quinlan · StateScoop_ A recent agreement between IBM and New York state's tech office is expected to save taxpayers $6 million over the next three years. ## [Make your SNAP go further with Double Up Food Bucks (available across Nebraska)](https://neappleseed.org/51480) _2026-08-06 · Guest Post · Nebraska Appleseed_ Guest Post by Camille Sullivan Research shows that nutrition incentive programs like Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) are one of the most effective ways to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. Rather than restricting and limiting food choices, including recent efforts to ban soda, energy drinks, and candy in \[…\] The post Make your SNAP… ## [Join us for a Welcoming Week Workshop – August 20th!](https://neappleseed.org/51478) _2026-08-06 · Eric Garcia-Mendez · Nebraska Appleseed_ Welcoming Week 2026 Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect Welcoming Week: September 10-19 and beyond! Each year, people and communities across Nebraska, the country, and globe – come together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods stronger: connection, belonging, and the people who call them home. This is a wonderful time to connect with both \[…\] The post Join us for a Welcoming Week… ## [Three Months of Medicaid Work Requirements](https://neappleseed.org/51415) _2026-07-30 · Sarah Maresh · Nebraska Appleseed_ The state of Nebraska fast-tracked Congress’ Medicaid work reporting requirements, starting the requirements 8 months early with no federal rules and no time to prepare. Since May 1, our state has strapped everyday Nebraskans with needless paperwork and added mountains of work to our already overloaded state workers’ plates. The first three months of work \[…\] The post Three Months of Medicaid Work… ## [What “The Dirty Secret of Child Welfare Fraud” Says—and Why Oklahoma Should Pay Attention](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/what-the-dirty-secret-of-child-welfare) _2026-07-30 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [25,000 Nebraskans have lost SNAP — and most of them are children and seniors](https://neappleseed.org/51307) _2026-07-24 · Eric Savaiano · Nebraska Appleseed_ Congress worked to convince the public that H.R. 1 should be passed to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. What it has accomplished in reality is cutting kids, seniors, and eligible families off of a program that provides vital food assistance to individuals and families across our state. As the cost of groceries continues to climb, \[…\] The post 25,000 Nebraskans have lost SNAP — and most of them are… ## [The Per-Child Reimbursement Matrix: How Oklahoma Gets Paid to Separate Families](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/the-per-child-reimbursement-matrix) _2026-07-23 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [🏛️ Kansas Inc. — The Two-Ledger Analysis 🏛️](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/kansas-inc-the-two-ledger-analysis) _2026-07-23 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ Kansas runs the same game as Oklahoma but with its own flavor. The numbers are different, the structure is slightly different, but the shell game is identical. Here’s the breakdown. ## [🏛️ The State as a Corporate Entity 🏛️](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/the-state-as-a-corporate-entity) _2026-07-23 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [Part 2: The Two-Ledger System — A Forensic Analysis](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/part-2-the-two-ledger-system-a-forensic) _2026-07-23 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [💰 The Receipts: How Oklahoma’s Own Budget Documents Prove the Corruption 💰](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/the-receipts-how-oklahomas-own-budget) _2026-07-23 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [The 2026 Good Apple Awards Honorees](https://neappleseed.org/51346) _2026-07-21 · Nic Swiercek · Nebraska Appleseed_ Join us for the 2026 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 8 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2026 Good Apple Awards \[…\] The post The 2026 Good Apple Awards Honorees first appeared on Nebraska Appleseed . ## [Welcoming Week 2026Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect](https://neappleseed.org/51368) _2026-07-21 · Christa Yoakum · Nebraska Appleseed_ Welcoming Week: September 10-19 and beyond! Each year, people and communities across Nebraska, the country, and globe – come together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods stronger: connection, belonging, and the people who call them home. This is a wonderful time to connect with both new and longtime neighbors, celebrate diverse cultures and embrace the \[…\] The post Welcoming Week 2026Stories… ## [Mark Your Calendar for The Good Apple AWARDS!](https://neappleseed.org/51390) _2026-07-21 · Becky Gould · Nebraska Appleseed_ You’re invited to join us for the 2026 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 8 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a program and awards presentation to follow at 7:00 pm. The Good Apple Awards will celebrate Nebraska Appleseed’s 30th anniversary and \[…\] The post Mark Your Calendar for The Good Apple AWARDS!… ## [Court-Appointed Doesn’t Mean Unaccountable: What Oklahoma Parents Need to Know About Their CPS Attorney](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/court-appointed-doesnt-mean-unaccountable) _2026-07-10 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [We turned in 186,000+ signatures for Respect Nebraska Voters!](https://neappleseed.org/51259) _2026-07-02 · Becky Gould · Nebraska Appleseed_ Today, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to turn in more than 186,000 signatures representing every county in Nebraska in support of the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative! Thanks to the hard work of advocates and volunteers across our state, we’re confident that we’ve submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for the \[…\] The post We turned in 186,000+… ## [Oklahoma’s Lieutenant Governor: Tourism Ambassador or Constitutional Officer?](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/oklahomas-lieutenant-governor-tourism) _2026-06-16 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [Oklahoma’s Child Welfare System Just Received a Federal Report Card. Are Lawmakers Paying Attention?](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/oklahomas-child-welfare-system-just) _2026-06-13 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By Domesticated Warrior ## [Domesticated Warrior | Oklahoma Primary 2026](https://domesticatedwarrior.substack.com/p/domesticated-warrior-oklahoma-primary) _2026-05-26 · Domesticated Warrior · Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior_ By: Domesticated Warrior