[In state’s child protection statute and/or where “abuse and neglect” and/or “best interests of the child” are defined, add] A parent has the fundamental right to direct the care and upbringing of the ...

More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives. The state's requirement that certain professionals tell officials ...

Sen. Barbara Sharief stands in front of advocates from across the state affected by medical conditions confusing child endangerment investigations. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix) A bill ...

A pilot project aimed at lowering the rate of medical professionals who overreport Black, Latino and Indigenous families to the child welfare system is launching in Michigan, the American Bar ...