Children's Services
Federal Spending on Kids Falls, as More Dollars Flow Toward Older Adults and Debt
The findings are included in the latest edition of an annual report. “In a sense in our budget, we’re treating kids worse and worse,” said one of its authors.
Federal Spending on Kids Falls, as More Dollars Flow Toward Older Adults and Debt
The findings are included in the latest edition of an annual report. “In a sense in our budget, we’re treating kids worse and worse,” said one of its authors.
Children's Services
Foster Care Crisis Opens Door to Second-Chance Parents
Severing parental rights is the nuclear option of child protective services.
Wraparound Support is Key to Keeping Families Out of the Child Welfare System, Report Says
The analysis of a grant program that paired supportive services with permanent housing finds that these interventions decrease interactions with the child welfare system.
Lawsuit Pits Faith-Based Adoption Agencies Against Michigan’s Anti-Discrimination Policy
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As Drug Crises Surge, Babies Enter Foster Care at Higher Rate
The trend can have a big impact on state budgets.
Navigating the Justice System, Victims Find Comfort with Courthouse Dogs
Courthouse companion dogs offer emotional support for victims and witnesses in 39 states.
As Need Grows, States Try to Entice New Foster Parents
States are using new campaigns, including online ads, to recruit foster parents.
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