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About Kids Have Rights

We advocate and support initiatives for children and caregivers to ensure a safe and nurturing childhood to those at-risk, abandoned, involved with the Foster Care or Dependency Systems or otherwise endangered or threatened.

2009-2010 Annual Report By Florida Department of Children and Families Released

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

The 2009-2010 Annual Report for the Florida Department of Children and Families’ is now available for search and download. You can choose your specifc region and obtain data and/or search their ACCESS Community Partners database here. In the Southeast Region … Continue reading →

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St. Petersburg Times: We’re Failing Our Kids

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

In a special opinion piece that recently ran in the St Petersburg Times, James P. McHale of the University of South Florida chronicles a compelling report, entitled “Investing in Florida’s Children: Good Policy, Smart Economics,” that was assembled by researchers at … Continue reading →

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Major Adoption Study Says Families NOT Receiving Essential Services

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

In a major new study of adoption practices across the country, the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute said too many families are not receiving essential services while raising children who previously had been abused, neglected or institutionalized. The report, “Keeping … Continue reading →

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Forever Family Receives National Recognition

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

Forever Family, the South Florida nonprofit that utilizes television segments and on-air media partnerships and promotions to create awareness about children and teens in the foster care system, has been presented with the Adoption Excellence Award by the United States Department of … Continue reading →

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Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

Via the Florida Children’s Campaign weekly Newsletter, linking to an article that originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union, the full version of which can be found here. Thanks! Children who witness violent and abusive behavior in their homes are the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Law Center Conference Call on Child Care Assistance

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

Interested in learning more about the most recent developments in state child care assistance programs? Looking for information about what the future holds for families needing help with their child care costs and the providers in their communities? Join The … Continue reading →

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Stopp The Organized Pill Pushers!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

Picture a Nation without Pill Mills. Unimaginable damage has been done in Florida to families and children who have been victims of the despicable practices of these profit-at-all-cost facilities (There are more Pain Clinics in Broward County that McDonald’s outlets). … Continue reading →

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A Symposium on Gay Adoption in Florida

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

Great opportunity for all concerned citizens to participate, because it appears that Florida has finally been dragged into the 21st Century, and “The Best Interests of the Child” standard that has been the norm for decades in divorce and typical … Continue reading →

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Kids Deserve Nutritious Food!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

via Florida Impact on Twitter: All Children deserve access to nutritious food! Pass H.R. 5504. NO cuts to SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”). Sign the Florida Paper Plate Campaign here.

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Report Shows Foster Children Struggle To Learn

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kids Have Rights

USA Today recently reported research findings confirming that bouncing from home to home exacts a significant toll on a child’s ability to learn. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California at Berkeley, shows that foster children consistently … Continue reading →

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