In a House divided, Republicans and Democrats have found surprising common ground: Reforming the nation’s sprawling child welfare system. The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families ...

The child welfare system in the United States is a structure intended to protect children and ensure their well-being. However, for African American families, this system often serves as a mechanism ...

Child welfare services are increasingly being politicized, largely through the promulgation of a series of myths. These myths include that racism is the prime driver of differences in report rates for ...

Texas Governor Abbott appoints Ryan D. Larson and Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee to ...

The Trump administration told states to stop a practice that involves children in foster care losing their Social Security ...

A coordinated package of foster care–focused reforms was announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey. According to a press release ...

The union representing hundreds of workers at emergency placements in Manitoba's child welfare system says those staff care ...

Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate ...

Other storylines NC Health News will follow in 2026 include the growing conflict between environmental advocates and industry ...