Planned Parenthood Funding Fight: A key Medicaid funding block for Planned Parenthood is set to expire July 4, 2026, and Students for Life Action is pushing Congress to extend it for a decade—raising high-stakes questions for families who rely on contraception and cancer screenings. Parenting Support in Poverty Programs: The Philippines’ DSWD says anti-bullying modules are built into monthly family development sessions for 4Ps parents, aiming to spot bullying early and improve parent-child communication. Child Safety & Mental Health After Tragedy: Hong Kong is reeling after a mother and her 12-year-old daughter died in what police link to academic pressure, prompting calls for stronger youth mental health support. Foster Care Momentum: West Virginia’s Bridge Program reports 98% graduation for foster and kinship-care students, showing how steady mentoring can turn school into a real future. Community Help for Kids: Tri-Valley nonprofit Set to Thrive is collecting donations for “Thrive Bags” for homeless and foster kids—backpacks with clothes, hygiene, and summer activities. Work-Life Protections (UK): New bereavement leave rules expand statutory paternity leave eligibility when a child’s mother or adopter dies, removing the usual six-month service requirement. Neurodivergent Care (UAE): Dubai launched the UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned mental health center, offering therapy for teens through adults with a neurodiversity-affirming approach.