Fast food industry fuels surge in child-labor violations
Overall, child labor violations have more than tripled in the past 10 years, with violations in food service increasing almost sixfold, according to U.S. Labor Department data.
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Eastern Star’s new youth center on the rise with help of $8M Lilly grant
A new kids hub, dubbed the ROCK Community Center for Children & Youth, is under construction at 5750 E. 30th St. and is set to open next year.
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Phyllis Armstrong named next CEO of Child Advocates
Armstrong will succeed longtime CEO Cindy Booth, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the children’s advocacy organization.
Department of Child Services director stepping down; successor named
Terry Stigdon plans to step down at the end of the week, the governor announced Monday. Under Stigdon’s leadership, the number of children in foster care has decreased by more than half since 2017.
Administration to toughen enforcement of child labor laws as cases mount
As part of the effort, the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services will coordinate investigations and ensure the safety of migrant children.
Meat plant cleaning service fined $1.5M for hiring minors
The 13 plants where violations were found were in Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee and Texas.
Longtime not-for-profit exec Stolen takes key role at Child Advocates
Steven Stolen, who has built a lengthy resume in arts, education and not-for-profit fundraising in Indianapolis, has been named director of external relations for Child Advocates, the not-for-profit announced Monday.
Indiana seeks to keep records sealed in child services cases
Lawyers for Indiana’s Department of Child Services are pushing to seal records in a federal class action lawsuit accusing the child welfare agency of inadequately protecting thousands of children in its care.
Patachou Foundation expanding rapidly, feeding more children in more places
It has grown from serving 180 children at three schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools district in 2013 to serving 1,200 children at eight schools and five summer camps this year.
United Way revamping approach to funding
Some social service leaders are worried about the shift in strategy toward grant allocations and away from annual allocations.
UPDATE: Holcomb pledges action on DCS problems outlined in new report
A review of the state’s child welfare system found that dysfunction, a perceived lack of resources and a "culture of fear" contributed to widespread problems.
Opioid crisis strains foster system in Indiana as cases mount
In Indiana, drug-related foster cases shot up more than sixfold between 2000 and 2015. And, in Marion County, cases involving drugs went from about 20 percent of foster children in 2010 to 50 percent five years later.
Kiwanis’ first major ad campaign seeks to put youthful face on brand
Most people are aware of the Kiwanis Club. Sort of. Precious few know what the 102-year-old organization actually does.
DeHaan, 74, still pumping massive cash, countless hours into charity
Indianapolis businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan is nearly 75 years old and she knows that someday she’ll have to slow down. Someday. Not now.
Outreach center for homeless youth under way but still needs boost
The not-for-profit Outreach Inc. has started construction on the $3.3 million facility on the near-east side and hopes donors can come through with the final $300,000.
IPS chief: Discipline possible in alleged counselor sex case
But Superintendent Lewis Ferebee also knew about the alleged sexual relationship six days before the district told the state, a district spokeswoman said.
Not-for-profit on east side eyeing expansion
Outreach Inc. wants to construct a 16,000-square-foot building at the intersection of East New York Street and Keystone Avenue to serve the growing number of homeless teens.
Youth services group names successor for longtime leader
AYS Inc. has chosen the second CEO in the not-for-profit’s 34-year history, the youth-services organization announced Tuesday.
Hamilton County pursuing domestic-violence shelter
Community leaders are working to open a domestic-violence shelter in fast-growing Hamilton County—a multiyear, multimillion-dollar effort to serve residents in need of emergency housing.
Children’s Bureau names child-welfare exec as new leader
The Children’s Bureau Inc. on Monday named a president and CEO to replace Ron Carpenter, who left the Indianapolis not-for-profit in August after 16 years as president.
Anti-hunger groups tap Six Sigma gurus for guidance
Members of the Indy Hunger Network knew it would take discipline when they set the goal of feeding 185 million meals every year—27 million more than they do now—by 2015.