Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents - Sight Magazine They've never known their parents, and they've never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to Egypt.

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Clemency board unanimously recommends full pardon for Jessica Richter, citing abuse history and rehabilitation Following testimony from petitioner Jessica Richter, Walla Walla County prosecutor Michelle Mulhern and victim Kyle Darby, the board voted 5–0 on March 12, 2026, to recommend a full, unconditional pardon for Richter, noting extraordinary circumstances including family abuse history and strong evidence of rehabilitation.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has unanimously recommended a full pardon for Jessica Richter, highlighting her remarkable journey of rehabilitation and the heartfelt support from her victim brother.

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Committee lays over bill on court‑ordered drug testing for parents to secure agency input A bill that would allow courts to require parents to undergo drug testing before reunification in abuse and neglect cases was laid over for a day so the committee can ask Child Protective Services/Department of Human Services how tests and positive results would be handled; senators raised concerns about mandatory vs. permissive language, kratom inclusion, test thresholds and potential trauma from removal.

A controversial new bill could change the landscape of child reunification, as courts may soon mandate drug testing for parents in abuse cases—but critical questions remain unanswered.

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Constituent cases highlight delays; Moore says border security and legislative fixes are central to reform A constituent described years‑long immigration paperwork delays blocking family reunification. Rep. Blake Moore said his office conducts casework, supports border security measures and is pursuing legislative options that pair border enforcement with potential relief that could help individual cases.

Years of immigration paperwork delays are blocking family reunification, but Congressman Blake Moore is pushing for legislative fixes to tackle this ongoing crisis.

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House subcommittee forwards overhaul of 'reasonable efforts' in foster-care law after contentious debate A substitute to define and strengthen 'reasonable/active efforts' in Virginia foster-care law was reported and sent to Appropriations after divided committee discussion about Title IV‑E alignment, implementation costs and form changes.

Virginia's child-welfare system faces scrutiny as a new bill aims to redefine "reasonable efforts" for family reunification amidst a staggering 27% success rate.

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Glad Liam Ramos & his dad are reunited thanks to activists & officials! Biden and Trump both detained immigrant children — one family separation is one too many. #ImmigrantRights #FamilyReunification #HumanRights #LiamRamos #Biden #Trump #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrationReform #Minneapolis

Virginia subcommittee advances package of bills to expand prison visitation and set statewide standards The House Public Safety Subcommittee heard a cluster of bills aimed at expanding and standardizing visitation in Virginia correctional facilities — covering minimum visit durations, dress-code protections, appeals for suspensions and pilot approaches tied to conduct. Lawmakers reported several bills with substitutes to the next stage after hours of testimony from families, advocates and corrections officials.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for new bills to enhance prison visitation, aiming to reunite families and cut recidivism rates after hearing heartbreaking testimonies from those affected.

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Canada Extends Temporary Residence Access Under the Ukrainian Family Reunification Pathway The Ukrainian family reunification pathway Canada was launched in October 2023 to help Ukrainian nationals with close family members in Canada reunite permanently.

Canada’s extended temporary residence measures reinforce its commitment to humanitarian immigration and long-term stability for Ukrainian families. zurl.co/eURnG

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Residents, advocates urge fast, small homelessness committee and pilot for fathers Multiple residents urged Bangor officials to form a small, fast-standing committee empowered to implement recommendations and to pilot programs that focus on men and fathers at risk of homelessness, including requests for $50,000–$150,000 in seed funding.

Bangor residents are demanding urgent action on homelessness, calling for a swift, focused committee to tackle the crisis head-on—are city officials ready to listen?

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DSS director explains county role, intake numbers and legal limits on visitation Durham County Department of Social Services Director Maggie Clapp told commissioners DSS administers state policy locally, handles intake and CPS assessments (November: 1,609 calls, 651 accepted), and cannot change court‑ordered visitation; she said children in care fell from 270 to 176 since April 2023 and reunifications increased 36%.

Durham County's child welfare system is undergoing significant reform, with a dramatic drop in children in care and a 36% rise in reunifications since April 2023.

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Appeals panel hears challenge to DCF's reunification efforts in parental-rights appeal In the impounded Department of Children and Families appeal, counsel for the mother said DCF failed to provide individualized reasonable efforts (training, ABA facilitation, transportation) necessary for reunification; DCF and child advocates argued the record shows mother's inconsistent engagement and the trial court's findings supported termination.

The battle over parental rights intensifies as the court examines whether the Department of Children and Families truly made reasonable efforts to reunite a mother with her medically complex children.

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Trump administration ends family-reunification parole program for Cubans and Haitians The Trump administration is terminating the family reunification parole programs for Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras

The saddest part of this is DHS is ending the program for those who have already arrived and gone through the legal steps. Work permits are being taken.
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Trump administration ends family-reunification parole program for Cubans and Haitians
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Pennsylvania hearing spotlights bill to let parents seek reinstatement of terminated parental rights, with safeguards urged Lawmakers held an informational hearing on HB 133, which would create a statutory pathway for reinstatement of terminated parental rights in Pennsylvania. Testimony from attorneys, advocates and people with lived experience emphasized safeguards — counsel for children, a one-year filing delay and protections for finalized adoptions — while lawmakers pressed for clearer limits on dangerous parents and disruption of adoptive homes.

A groundbreaking bill in Pennsylvania could pave the way for parents to regain their rights after termination, igniting hope for families torn apart by circumstance.

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Residents urge accountability on Department of Social Services; allege misconduct and call for review Two public commenters accused the Department of Social Services of negligence and misconduct and called on the board to demand accountability; one commenter also alleged the county continues a decade-long contract with an attorney under state bar investigation and asked for board action to review the contract.

Residents in Sampson County are demanding accountability from the Department of Social Services, alleging misconduct and a troubling decade-long contract with an attorney under investigation.

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