Hawthorne’s experience reflects a tragic twist on the way many families experience the child welfare system. Nationally, only ...

What we're concerned about most,” one child welfare advocate said, “is that it seems like the state is taking a hands-off ...

For youth turning 18 and aging out of NH’s foster care system, this transition is often marked by financial uncertainty, ...

Foster care is the temporary placement of children and youth with ... If the genetic defect cannot be repaired, scientists often destroy the embryo. Disability rights activists have been strong ...

Even so, the complaint has not been officially amended or withdrawn, so many in the disability rights community say these ...

Pennsylvania child advocates are calling out counties for using Social Security funds to offset care costs for foster youth, often without their knowledge.

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In a news release Thursday, Disability Rights Oregon claimed that ... and provide more funding to develop therapeutic foster care placement. It makes similar recommendations for DHS, and ...