Adoption & Family Privacy: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi reportedly welcomed a second child through adoption, keeping details out of the spotlight and continuing their “peace and privacy” approach. Child Welfare & Kinship Care: Maryland says its kin-first push is working—by July 2026, half of foster kids under 10 are living with relatives or trusted adults, keeping more children connected to family. Religious Freedom in Foster Care: Oregon officials settled a case agreeing they won’t block a Christian woman from adopting or fostering based on her beliefs about gender and sexuality. Foster Care System Scrutiny: Arizona lawmakers are pressing for more answers after a foster-care contract pay increase, with subpoenas aimed at top state officials. Online Safety for Kids: The EU’s proposed Kids Act would tighten social media access for younger children and add a supervisory fee for platforms, pushing age checks and safer defaults. Parenting in the Digital Age: A Kenya clinic network uses AI-powered text support for pregnancy questions—helping moms get timely answers by SMS, especially where internet access is limited. Community Support: Church Women United in Manatee County is running year-round family help, including back-to-school shoe and sock giveaways and support for children entering foster care.