Two women have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 12-year-old boy in Burlington and for allegedly assaulting and confining a younger brother, both of whom they were in the process of adopting.

In a news release Friday, Halton police said the charges were laid following a “lengthy investigation” into the death of the boy, who has been described as Indigenous, more than a year ago.

Const. Ryan Anderson said that on Dec. 21, 2022, at around 7:26 p.m., police and other emergency services were called to a home in the New Street and Guelph Line area for a child without vital signs.

Police said they found a 12-year-old boy dead inside the home.

Police would not answer questions about cause of death, or when the death was deemed a homicide, because the case is before the courts.

Before bringing home daughter Autumn as a newborn in October 2014, adoptive mom Jessica had no clue about black hair care. 

She’s not alone: The rise of transracial parenting, meaning a child of one racial or ethnic group is placed with adoptive parents of a different racial makeup, has exposed an unfortunate knowledge gap that experts say can be emotionally detrimental to the children.

Jessica and her husband had read all the books on adoption, gone through intense home-study visits and sat for countless pre-parenting interviews. 

But, still, the brunette of northern European descent was totally unhip to the do’s and don’ts of nurturing the tremendous thickness of the tot’s tuft. 

“By the time she turned age 1, I knew I needed help,” Jessica, 53, a sales executive from northern New Jersey, told The Post.

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Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Mar 1 (PTI) A US-based couple has adopted an eight-month-old girl who was found abandoned in a dustbin in Jharkhand's Hazaribag town in June 2023, a senior district official said on Friday.
    On June 16 last year, some youths found the newborn crying and informed the district administration and Korra police station.
    Deputy Development Commissioner of Hazaribag, Prerena Dikshit, along with officer-in-charge of Korra police station Uttam Kumar Tiwari, recovered the child and transferred her to the newborn ward of Sheikh Bikhari Medical College and Hospital, Hazaribag.
    Dikshit, who also served as the administrator of Sheikh Bihari Medical College and Hospital, directed the hospital superintendent and other doctors to provide care for the baby.
    Upon full recovery, she was handed over to the Child Welfare Department of Hazaribag, said Dikshit.
    Once the child was fully recovered, the Child Welfare Department informed higher authorities, including the Central Adoption Resource Authority, which issued an adoption notice through its portal.
    Subsequently, the authorities of the Child Welfare Committee began searching for the biological parents of the abandoned child, but did not succeed. As per the rules, anyone can adopt the child after 60 days from the issuance of the notice.
    An American couple has now agreed to adopt the child, who is currently eight months old.
    Following the rehabilitation of the child by the American couple on Thursday, Dikshit expressed satisfaction and thanked the couple for adopting the kid. COR BS MNB

Recently, Delhi Police has arrested a gang in the case of human trafficking, eight persons including three women and two men from Punjab have been arrested in this gang. One of the arrested persons is a woman related to Mr. Muktsar Sahib. The girl who was being sold is also related to Mr. Muktsar Sahib's Giddarbaha, this girl has been rescued by the Delhi Police. Now the girl's parents have come forward who say that they had two girls earlier and when their third girl was born, a nurse told them that a family in Abohar needed a girl.

The girl was adopted from them on the assurance that the members of this family are in government service. Now they came to know about the entire incident, let us tell you that the alleged involvement of that nurse in this whole gang has also come to light. They had adopted this girl to Abohar's family through Aman Nars and even instead of taking omens at the time of adoption, they adopted the girl by giving omens in the hope that the girl would be brought up in a good family and their child would be happy. will remain

On a hot summer day in June 2010, two Indian children upset with their parents for hitting them left home.

The siblings - 11-year-old Rakhi and seven-year-old Bablu - planned to go to their maternal grandparents who lived just a kilometre away. But a few wrong turns and they were lost.

It's taken them more than 13 years to find their way back - with a lot of help from a child rights activist - to their mother Neetu Kumari.

"I missed my mother every single day," Bablu who grew up in orphanages told me on the phone. "I'm very happy now that I'm back with my family."

Video footage of their reunion at the end of December shows Neetu sobbing as she welcomes Bablu home, embracing him tightly and thanking god for "giving me the joy of holding my son again".

Corruption and delayed investigations are impeding the adoption process for children from Ugandan children’s homes, according to concerns uncovered by The Observer. Presently, Uganda hosts 109 children’s homes across the country, with a significant concentration in the Central region.

These homes must obtain approval from the minister of Gender, specifically the official responsible for children’s welfare and protection, before operation. Despite an estimated 3.5 million abandoned and impoverished children in Uganda, only 9,700 reside in approved homes.

In the complex journey of adolescence, some young girls face challenges that are overwhelming. We are certainly talking about trauma and overcoming trauma responses as difficult. We are even more specifically talking about adding to trauma a teen pregnancy. Trauma, whether stemming from abuse, neglect, or other adverse experiences, can profoundly impact a teen’s emotional and psychological well-being. When coupled with the challenges of teen pregnancy, the burden can feel insurmountable.

At Havenwood Academy, we understand the unique struggles teen girls face when dealing with trauma while also experiencing pregnancy. We recognize that these young women require specialized care, support, and guidance to navigate this delicate time in their lives. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and ultimately thrive.Our approach focuses on holistic healing as we address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of our clients’ well-being.

There are very few residential treatment centers in the country that will accept a pregnant teen. We know of none that are also specialists in trauma. That is where Havenwood steps in. We are experts at treating girls with high ACES scores (www.acestoohigh.org) and we can support pregnancy with our full time nursing and program staff.

We are committed to supporting teen girls through every step of their journey. Whether they are processing past traumas, preparing for motherhood, or planning for their future, we stand by their side, offering unwavering support, compassion, and guidance.

If you or someone you know is facing trauma and teen pregnancy, we invite you to reach out to us. Our team is here to provide the healing and hope you need to thrive. 

Meet Aria Krishnamurti, a woman whose life story embodies resilience, curiosity, and compassion. From the moment she learned of her adoption at age 10, Aria embarked on a quest to uncover her roots.

Meet Aria Krishnamurti, a woman whose life story embodies resilience, curiosity, and compassion. From the moment she learned of her adoption at age 10, Aria embarked on a quest to uncover her roots, driven by a deep-seated desire to understand her past. Talking to SheThePeople, Aria Krishnamurti shared how, through this experience, she found closure and a renewed sense of purpose, dedicating herself to supporting others in need.

Today, she serves as a beacon of hope, using her platform to advocate for mental health, fashion, and lifestyle while inspiring others to embrace their own journeys of self-discovery and compassion. Here's  her story in her own words.

From Finding Roots To Spreading Love In Orphanage

"I was 10 when my parents told me that I was adopted. My birth mother died after I was born, and nobody knew who my father was. Initially, I took this information lightly, even joking with my sister, 'You came from mom's belly, but I came from her heart, so they love me more!'



As I grew older, I became curious about my biological parents. I wanted to know everything about them. Why did they leave me? My parents were more than willing to help me discover my roots. I discovered that after my mother died, the hospital wrapped me in a cloth and placed me outside a police station until someone took me to an orphanage. My mother used to volunteer there and adopted me when I was just one month old. I am so grateful that she did. But with passing years, my frustration built up, and I would vent in various ways because I was angry about not knowing where I was from. One day, I decided to go and look for the orphanage to see if it was still open. I took my househelp, didn't inform my parents, and went to the police station. None of the former police worked anymore, and they refused to help look for such insignificant information. So I decided to search for the orphanage myself. After searching, I found it.



Everything seemed eerily familiar as soon as I entered: I was waiting at the reception when an elderly lady entered. I showed her some of my old images, and she instantly recognised me. She'd brought me there as a baby. I couldn't believe it—we hugged passionately, and there was crying and an instant connection between us. She asked me about my current life situation as well as what I was doing.



That day, my life changed dramatically. It felt like I was in a Karan Johar movie. I returned home, confessed everything to my mother, and started crying. My prolonged search for my biological parents stopped, as did my self-pity and need for approval. Today, I am 30 years old, and I've been visiting the orphanage on a regular basis for the past five years.



Whenever I see a child being admitted to the orphanage, I just wish they find a kind and loving family just like mine and get to live a life full of joy and love."

Meet Aria Krishnamurti, a woman whose life story embodies resilience, curiosity, and compassion. From the moment she learned of her adoption at age 10, Aria embarked on a quest to uncover her roots.

Meet Aria Krishnamurti, a woman whose life story embodies resilience, curiosity, and compassion. From the moment she learned of her adoption at age 10, Aria embarked on a quest to uncover her roots, driven by a deep-seated desire to understand her past. Talking to SheThePeople, Aria Krishnamurti shared how, through this experience, she found closure and a renewed sense of purpose, dedicating herself to supporting others in need.

Today, she serves as a beacon of hope, using her platform to advocate for mental health, fashion, and lifestyle while inspiring others to embrace their own journeys of self-discovery and compassion. Here's  her story in her own words.

From Finding Roots To Spreading Love In Orphanage

"I was 10 when my parents told me that I was adopted. My birth mother died after I was born, and nobody knew who my father was. Initially, I took this information lightly, even joking with my sister, 'You came from mom's belly, but I came from her heart, so they love me more!'



As I grew older, I became curious about my biological parents. I wanted to know everything about them. Why did they leave me? My parents were more than willing to help me discover my roots. I discovered that after my mother died, the hospital wrapped me in a cloth and placed me outside a police station until someone took me to an orphanage. My mother used to volunteer there and adopted me when I was just one month old. I am so grateful that she did. But with passing years, my frustration built up, and I would vent in various ways because I was angry about not knowing where I was from. One day, I decided to go and look for the orphanage to see if it was still open. I took my househelp, didn't inform my parents, and went to the police station. None of the former police worked anymore, and they refused to help look for such insignificant information. So I decided to search for the orphanage myself. After searching, I found it.



Everything seemed eerily familiar as soon as I entered: I was waiting at the reception when an elderly lady entered. I showed her some of my old images, and she instantly recognised me. She'd brought me there as a baby. I couldn't believe it—we hugged passionately, and there was crying and an instant connection between us. She asked me about my current life situation as well as what I was doing.



That day, my life changed dramatically. It felt like I was in a Karan Johar movie. I returned home, confessed everything to my mother, and started crying. My prolonged search for my biological parents stopped, as did my self-pity and need for approval. Today, I am 30 years old, and I've been visiting the orphanage on a regular basis for the past five years.



Whenever I see a child being admitted to the orphanage, I just wish they find a kind and loving family just like mine and get to live a life full of joy and love."