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crime-and-legal9 days ago•1 min saved

Florida Mother Arrested for Leaving Four Children, Including Infant, Alone During Bahamas Cruise

Nathalie Belizaire, 29, was arrested in North Miami Beach on September 28 after allegedly leaving her four children unsupervised for a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. Police discovered the children, including a two-month-old infant and a two-year-old, hiding in a bathroom after the infant's father reported them missing. Belizaire faces four counts of felony child neglect and has been released on a $10,000 bond, with an arraignment scheduled for November 24.

via AOL.com|

#carnival-conquest #child-neglect #crime-and-legal

society26 days ago•15 min saved

Christian Bale Opens 11,000-Square-Foot Foster Village in Palmdale to Keep Siblings Together

Christian Bale helped open an 11,000-square-foot foster care village in Palmdale as part of Together California, a 12-home community (with two studio apartments) designed to keep siblings together and provide stability, support and care for Los Angeles foster children; the project was funded by donations, including nearly $9 million raised by the Austrian American Council West, with local officials such as LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger helping bring it to life; ribbon-cutting occurred Friday and residents are set to move in next month.

via Variety|

#christian-bale #foster-care #palmdale

style1 month ago•16 min saved

Mom Crowned Miss USA 2026 Makes History

Justus Kelley, Miss Virginia USA 2026, was crowned Miss USA 2026, becoming the pageant’s first mother and first married winner in its 75-year history. When asked what her year would say about American women, she said that women no longer have to choose between ambitious careers, families and dreams. Kelley is a foster mom of two, a children’s book author, and founder of Foster Footprints, highlighting a message of empowerment and balance for women.

via The Washington Post|

#adoption #foster-care #justus-kelley

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Melania Trump’s Rose Garden Return Signals Unity as Foster-Care Scholarships Roll Out

Melania Trump returned to the public eye in the Rose Garden walking hand‑in‑hand with Donald Trump in a deliberate display of unity. She began with a light jab at her absence (“I heard you missed me. Here I am.”) and announced a $2 million partnership with IndyCar and Fox to fund foster-care scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University, expanding the Fostering the Future network to 26 schools. Body-language experts described the moment as controlled and coordinated, suggesting a purposeful re‑emergence rather than nervousness or discomfort.

via HuffPost|

#body-language #donald-trump #foster-care

world1 month ago•16 min saved

Melania Trump returns with playful jab about her month-long absence

First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in a month, delivering remarks from the White House Rose Garden about her foster-care initiative and joking that she’d been missed, as the administration faces scrutiny over top aide Natalie Harp; she announced expansion of the Foster the Future program with a $2 million donor-backed effort to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University, widening the network to 26 institutions, while President Trump has remained largely out of the spotlight.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #foster-care #melania-trump

politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Melania Trump resurfaces with $2M foster-care scholarship pledge ahead of DC Grand Prix

First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in weeks at the White House, announcing a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corp to fund foster-care college scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University as part of her Fostering the Future campaign, ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on streets around the National Mall.

via The Washington Post|

#foster-care #indycar #melania-trump

lifestyle2 months ago•46 min saved

Bush-Shelter Rescue Turns Penny into a Forever Home Candidate

A stray dog named Penny lived under bushes in Cedar Hill Park, Nashville, until Hannah and Ovi rescued her, fed her, and brought her into a safe foster home. Not microchipped, Penny’s case shifted to finding her a forever home through adoption while the couple continued fostering and sharing updates to ensure she lands with loving owners.

via Yahoo|

#dog-adoption #foster-care #lifestyle

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Tragic Algiers foster home fire kills children

Eleven people died and 19 were injured in a blaze at a foster care facility in Mohammadia, an eastern suburb of Algiers. Firefighters, with 10 engines and 16 ambulances at the scene, fought the fire starting around 03:30 local time, but the cause has not yet been disclosed. Children were among the dead, and authorities noted that ages were not released. President Tebboune expressed condolences and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited hospitals. The tragedy occurs during a heatwave with hundreds of fires reported, prompting calls from opposition figures for a transparent investigation into safety lapses.

via BBC|

#algeria #algiers #casualties

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Stray Mom and Pup Rescued From Roadside Ditch, Finding Hope With Foster Partners

A stray mother dog and her newborn were found living in a roadside ditch; an animal control officer safely rescued them, checked the puppy’s health, and coordinated with a nonprofit and a foster to start their hopeful new life without entering a crowded shelter.

via DogTime|

#animal-control #animal-rescue #dog

lifestyle2 months ago•45 min saved

Roadside rescue Woodstock shines in new home two weeks after adoption

Woodstock, a kitten found abandoned on a roadside with 12 siblings, has thrived in his permanent home just two weeks after adoption, a transformation shared on Reddit’s BeforeNAfterAdoption that underscores the impact of early intervention, fostering, and loving adopters on rescued animals.

via Yahoo|

#adoption #animal-rescue #foster-care

politics3 months ago•60 min saved

Melania’s Foster-Care Push Faces Senate Deadlock as August Deadline Approaches

Melania Trump’s push to expand foster-care education and housing through her Fostering the Future legislation has a self-imposed August deadline to clear the Senate before lawmakers depart for recess; the House has approved the bill, but it has not moved out of committee in the Senate, creating a narrow window for the measure to reach President Trump’s desk.

via The Daily Beast|

#august-recess #foster-care #fostering-the-future

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

First Lady Unveils Groundbreaking Savings Vehicle for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump announced the Fostering the Future Accounts, the United States’ first dedicated savings and investment vehicle for foster youth, aimed at asset ownership and long-term wealth building when they reach adulthood. Treasury guidance now allows state child welfare agencies to open accounts for children in foster care, with 23 governors pledging to participate and calls for nationwide funding from leaders and businesses to support all 50 states, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

via The White House (.gov)|

#asset-ownership #foster-care #fostering-the-future

policy4 months ago•3 min saved

Melania Trump Unveils Nationwide Fostering the Future Savings Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump announced the Fostering the Future Accounts, a Treasury-backed savings/investment program that lets states open Trump Accounts for eligible foster children as part of the broader Fostering the Future initiative. With over 400,000 foster youths in the U.S. and thousands aging out each year, the program aims to provide a dedicated, tax-deferred savings vehicle; 23 governors have pledged to set up accounts. Trump Accounts (Section 530A) will include a one-time $1,000 Treasury deposit for qualifying children born 2025–2028, and states serving as guardians can open accounts on behalf of eligible kids. The rollout is planned for July 4.

via CNBC|

#foster-care #fostering-the-future #policy

lifestyle5 months ago•7 min saved

Tiffany Haddish Shines on 2026 SI Swimsuit Cover, Embracing Transformation at 46

Comedian Tiffany Haddish, 46, stars on Sports Illustrated’s 2026 Swimsuit Issue cover, saying the shoot reshaped how she views her body and aims to empower other women to transform and feel confident; the Baja California Sur shoot features a two-tone bikini, with alternate covers by Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English, and Haddish’s journey—from foster care to overcoming knee injuries—fueling her message.

via The Daily Beast|

#body-image #foster-care #lifestyle

crime5 months ago•4 min saved

Aunt's heartbreak as San Jose toddler's foster case prompts CPS reform calls

The aunt of 2-year-old Jaxon mourns his death after he was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed by his cousin while in foster care in San Jose. The 18-year-old suspect faces murder and multiple felonies and could be tried as an adult; investigators say abuse occurred during the county placement, and the foster mother has a prior felony child-endangerment conviction. The family is pushing for CPS reform, plans to sue the county, and the aunt publicly floated the death penalty for the teen as part of seeking justice.

via New York Post|

#california #crime #foster-care