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Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Children's Home Society of North Carolina Celebrates Family Reunification Month and the Power of Second Chances
Greensboro, North Carolina, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This June, Children's Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) proudly joins organizations nationwide in celebrating National Reunification Month, a time to honor the dedication of families who work to overcome challenges and reunite with their children, and the professionals and caregivers who support them on that journey. Reunification is the process of safely returning a child in foster care to their biological family; it is the most common and preferred outcome in child welfare. It supports the belief that, with the right support and services, families can heal, grow, and stay together. In 2022, nearly 46% of children who exited foster care were reunified with a parent or primary caregiver, according to federal data. 'Reunification is a powerful and courageous journey,' said Rebecca Starnes, Chief Program Officer at CHS. 'Families face real hardships such as poverty, mental health struggles, substance use, or lack of community support; however, they also possess incredible resilience. When we provide the tools and relationships needed for stability, children can often return home to parents who are ready and able to care for them.' Youth who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care need positive relationships and connections with their parents and other family members to maintain the integrity of these bonds. The goal is that they will be able to return home. Foster parents play a critical role in cultivating these relationships by supporting child and parent contact and visitation, which significantly increases the likelihood of successful reunification. At CHS, reunification is more than a goal; it's a core value embedded in every step of our services. Through trauma-informed care, family preservation programs, intensive case management, and wraparound support, CHS works alongside families to help them develop the skills and stability needed to provide a safe, permanent home. An essential part of CHS's reunification support is the Success Coach Program, a voluntary service available to families after reunification has occurred. CHS is the chosen Success Coach provider in 71 of 100 counties in North Carolina. Through regular in-home visits and personalized guidance, Success Coaches help families strengthen communication, build resilience, and develop tools for long-term stability. This ongoing support ensures that reunified families are not only brought back together but are equipped to thrive together. By offering coaching for up to two years, the program helps prevent future crises and reinforces CHS's commitment to lasting, safe permanency. National Reunification Month is a time to acknowledge the hard work of families and the vital role of foster parents, social workers, and community partners in restoring families and futures. CHS especially celebrates its more than 500 licensed CHS foster parents who support reunification every day. 'Keeping families together whenever it's safe to do so is the best possible outcome for children,' said Starnes. 'It allows them to maintain their identity, their connections, and their sense of belonging, and that's what every child deserves.' To learn more about CHS's family preservation and foster care services, visit ### About Children's Home Society of North Carolina Children's Home Society offers a network of services and support throughout North Carolina to help establish and sustain healthy, loving relationships in every family. For 120 years, Children's Home Society has provided a broad spectrum of programs and services including adoption, foster care, parenting education, family preservation, and teen responsibility. Children's Home Society believes in the importance of family, not only in the life of a child but also in the foundation of a community. For more information, visit Becky Alley Children's Home Society of North Carolina 3367061886 [email protected]
Fox News
28-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Law enforcement officers set to testify in Diddy's sex trafficking trial
incoming update… Sean 'Diddy' Combs missed a major milestone in the lives of his twin daughters last week as his federal trial for sex crimes continues. The disgraced rapper's 18-year-old twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, graduated from high school on May 23, based on videos posted on the Instagram stories on their shared account. In the video, the two were seen holding hands as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas in a navy-blue cap and gown, with the crowd cheering them on as they held up their plaques, according to E! News. Diddy was unable to attend the ceremony, as he is being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he has been since his arrest in September 2024. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was denied bail three times. His daughters spoke out in support of their father in a joint statement with their other siblings, which was posted on Quincy Combs' Instagram, shortly after his arrest in October 2024. 'The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media,' the post read. 'We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD.' Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been held behind bars at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest in September 2024. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced rapper isn't the only person involved in a high-profile case being held in the federal prison. Luigi Mangione, the individual charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is also being held there. Mangione was extradited to the Brooklyn detention center after he was initially held in a Pennsylvania state prison and is now awaiting his federal trial in Brooklyn. The Metropolitan Detention Center is the only federal prison in New York and is primarily used to detain individuals who are waiting for their federal trial date in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In addition to Mangione and Combs, the federal prison has also housed other high-profile individuals, including rapper Ja Rule, R. Kelly, as well as Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former assistant, Capricorn Clark, took the witness stand on the 10th day of the rapper's federal sex crimes trial. Clark testified to a number of things, including that on her first day working for Diddy, he took her for a walk through Central Park at 9:00 PM where he allegedly found out she previously worked at Death Row Records with his rival, Suge Knight. Diddy allegedly told her that if anything happened, he would have to kill her. Clark also claimed that in December 2011, Diddy arrived to her apartment with a gun and forced her to go with him saying they were going to go "kill" Kid Cudi, who Cassie Ventura was dating at the time. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital that Clark's testimony 'was the most explosive" in the trial so far. "Combs accused Clark of stealing diamond jewelry. His security locked her in an office and administered a lie detector test. They [allegedly] told her that if she failed, they would throw her in the East River. They took her to the same office and questioned her with a lie detector for five days straight. That's kidnapping and a racketeering act," Rahmani said. Los Angeles litigator John J. Perlstein told Fox News Digital that her testimony followed a pattern of "universally established malicious conduct," which could be very damaging to Diddy. "Ms. Clark's testimony corroborates the beatings and Diddy's history of violence towards many, especially women, further supporting the racketeering charges being levied against him," Perlstein said. "Ms. Clark's testimony came across very well and will undoubtedly be valuable to the prosecution's case and damaging to the defendant's." Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this file. Live Coverage begins here
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Phoebe Burgess praises her mum's support and says she 'needs her more than ever' after her ex-husband Sam revealed he's expecting his second child with new wife Lucy
She is a loving mother to two children, Poppy, eight, and Billy, six, who she shares with her ex-husband Sam. And on Friday, Phoebe Burgess gushed over her own mum Sarah's support as she prepared to celebrate Mother's Day. The journalist-turned-influencer told The Daily Telegraph, her mother's role in her life is 'more important than ever' as she helps Phoebe raise her kids. 'I need her more than ever, and not in a way like when you're younger... but I get to bring my daughter home and she goes straight out into the horse arena with my mum who's taught her everything she knows about riding to this point,' she said. 'My son wakes up at 5.30 in the morning and puts his boots on with his jammies to feed the horses with my mum. 'She's definitely raising my kids with me which is so special.' Phoebe went on to say her mother Sarah is her 'rock' and described her as 'so self sacrificing'. It comes after Phoebe's ex Sam revealed he was expecting his second child with his hairdresser wife Lucy. Sam, who is coaching Warrington in the UK's Super League, was married to Phoebe for four years before they split in 2019. Sam and Lucy recently enjoyed a babymoon together in Capri, Italy, with Lucy sharing photos of the lavish getaway to Instagram. In the images, the new bride, who married Sam just six months ago, was absolutely glowing. The 33-year-old NRL WAG showed off her growing baby bump in a figure-hugging lace dress with a plunging neckline. She cradled her baby bump and took in the breathtaking coastal views from their hotel balcony. Another image showed the hairdresser's bare bump in a loved-up mirror selfie with Sam, 36. A third photo captured the married couple lounging in the sun by the beach, while a fourth depicted them relaxing by a pool. 'A perfect weekend in Capri,' she captioned her post. The pair already share daughter Robbie, who they welcomed in September 2023. Sam married Lucy in a lavish Italian wedding after two years of dating. He proposed to Lucy in June 2023, just nine months after they went public with their relationship.
