A West Virginia mother is asking the state’s Supreme Court to restore her physical and legal custody of her children. The dispute hinges on allegations that she used Bible verses in a way deemed abusive, highlighting a complex intersection of faith and law.
A 3-year-old immigrant allegedly suffered sexual abuse while in federal care, prompting her father to wage a five-month battle for her release. Now reunited, the family must cope with the emotional toll of the ordeal—and the unanswered questions surrounding her treatment.
New Mexico’s new initiative to help drug-exposed newborns is showing promising signs of success, according to state officials. Still, most of these infants currently remain in foster care, highlighting the challenges in reuniting families.
Each spring, Leslie Hartman sets aside thoughts of warmer weather and focuses on Safe Harbor Center’s Champions for Children. Now in its fourth year, this campaign continues to unite and inspire community members who believe in supporting young lives.
A group of medical professionals, primarily pediatricians, has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of children in immigration detention. Signed by thousands of concerned clinicians, this collective call for action underscores the urgency of protecting vulnerable minors housed in ICE facilities.
Local residents are invited to join Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ladies’ Guild in aiding children served by Samara’s Village and the N.C. Department of Social Services. Donations for the Nancy Seitz Dresser Project will be collected from February 28 to March 22, with new items supporting those in need.
A new review of Virginia’s child welfare laws found troubling gaps and inconsistencies in protecting vulnerable children. Yet, a commentary suggest Roanoke stands ready to spearhead a movement toward a more accountable, family-centered system.
West Virginia has seen what Gov. Patrick Morrisey calls “measurable progress” in its child welfare system. While pointing to better outcomes for children, families, and service providers, he also acknowledges the persistent challenges that must be confronted within Child Protective Services.
Former Idaho health official Alex Adams, nominated by President Trump, aims to replicate his state-level success with foster care at the federal level. As the prospective assistant secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, he hopes to narrow the gap between the number of kids in foster care and the families ready to support them.
A wife grapples with a husband who refuses to care for their children—both emotionally and physically. As neglect becomes impossible to ignore, advice columnist Annie Lane warns that it may be time for this mother to take decisive action for her family’s well-being.