Others say the homes serve a purpose, particularly for medically or behaviorally fragile youth, but believe their use should ...

The Heritage Foundation has crafted model legislation called the Defining Abuse Child Protection Act that details state protections for parents and children.

THE vulnerable woman at the centre of the Grace case was neglected and failed by the State, a long delayed probe has found.

Commission finds serious neglect in dental care and failings in areas including clothing and personal hygiene of woman with ...

There can be little doubt that the more than 1,200 plaintiffs in the suit suffered long-term consequences as a result of this ...

Missouri’s foster care system has been under the microscope. A new report shows some improvements but also highlights how ...

Caseworkers are severely overburdened, oversight is inconsistent and the system has allowed dangerous conditions to persist ...

Discover the rewarding experience of fostering children in need. Learn how families like the Smalls are making a difference in Indiana.