child welfare
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of child welfare
First recorded in 1905–10
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“We’re all hiding a little bit of our personality inside,” says director Cristian Mungiu of the characters in “Fjord,” a searing drama inspired by real Norwegian child welfare cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In France, child welfare group e-Enfance said last month it had received some 20 reports of women being filmed without their consent, in most of those cases with Meta glasses.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Such teams typically include the principal, school secretary, community liaison, a child welfare and attendance clerk, and a social worker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
That can only happen if the applicant can prove it is necessary for reasons of financial hardship or child welfare.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
“I’m with child welfare, and I’m looking for either Rex or Rose Mary Walls,” he said.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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