“There is no standard, mandated reporting system for child abuse or neglect deaths in this country. Definitions, investigative procedures, and reporting requirements vary from state to state.

“I think about the families separated in Missouri over the years, not because of abuse or neglect, but because they could not afford to pay a bill or new clothes for their kids.” That was House Ways ...

The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, bringing to light how families and communities need to work together to prevent child abuse and help where they can. The National ...

Twelve low-income Black mothers whom the District’s child welfare agency has accused of neglecting their children will soon receive $500 a month as part of a study exploring whether extra income can ...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, first observed following a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. During the month, individuals and organizations unite to address the causes ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Los Angeles County agencies are beginning to train educators and other mandated reporters about a change in state ...