Minnesota has a history of failing to protect children from repeated harm and of disproportionately separating families of color. Legislators hope this year they laid the groundwork for long-term ...

Mickel Cherry, who entered a guilty plea to murdering Zoey Felix, 5, is scheduled to be sentenced next week in Shawnee County District Court. His attorney argues Cherry and Felix fell through the ...

The state agency that oversees child protection in Minnesota has named a new top official to run that division, following a series of highly publicized breakdowns in the system for protecting children ...

Colorado’s child-welfare systems are broken, according to the National Coalition for Child Protection and Reform and the MJCF Coalition. The problem is twofold, the groups claim: According to a report ...

Jessica Pryce stood on the small stage atop a red, circular carpet that gave the impression of an oversized pin cushion, with the familiar three letters “TED” posed behind her. Speaking in a neutral ...

For a child who is suffering from abuse or neglect, a visit to a paediatrician can be a lifeline. Doctors may notice bruises or burns or fractures. They may hear a child describe severe corporal ...

In 2024, advocates from the state’s two most populous counties, Hennepin and Ramsey, pushed legislators to pass a law that would keep together African-American families and others who are ...

Indiana's child protection system, hampered by budget cuts and overwhelmed caseworkers, needs public involvement and oversight to ensure children's safety. While mandated reporting is crucial, ...