Sara Tiano

State officials in Washington have new authority to investigate alleged abuse of children in residential treatment centers and other settings.

Federal officials are calling on states to eliminate juvenile justice-related fines and fees charged to families.

Since a 2018 policy change, 31 states have tapped into hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for attorneys in family court cases.

Federal civil rights groups say Minnesota child welfare officials engaged in “knowing, ongoing failure” to address disparities in removals of Black children.

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Despite a massive budget shortfall, California plans to spend more on assisting foster youth with college and on affordable housing for them

New legislation would require California to publicly report all use of restraints in its licensed care centers for foster youth.

A growing cadre of canines do court duty in child protection and justice systems nationwide, helping comfort children in crisis.

The Sibling Strong summer camp helps preserve the bonds between children the state is unable to keep together.

A new report gives a rare firsthand look inside group homes and lockups for youth, highlighting violence, isolation and sub-par care.