Washington lawmakers are locked in a debate over whether to reconsider a child welfare law that critics claim is contributing to a rise in child fatalities and serious injuries. The unfolding controversy highlights growing concerns about the safety of vulnerable children in the state’s welfare system.

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, an 11-year-old delivered a baby at home with no medical or prenatal care. Authorities say her mother and stepfather now face felony neglect charges for failing to seek professional attention.

A Middle Tennessee couple is in crisis as their adopted son is being discharged from a treatment facility with nowhere to go. They fear he may have to return to foster care.