Child Welfare
Professional Alliance for Child Centered Safety Launches to Reform Family Court Practices
The newly formed Professional Alliance for Child Centered Safety brings together practitioners to establish unified standards and improve outcomes for children in high-conflict family court cases through evidence-based approaches.
Maryland Governor Pledges Foster Care Reform Following Teen Suicide
Governor Wes Moore commits to fixing Maryland's foster care system after a teenager's suicide while under state supervision, highlighting systemic failures in child welfare.
Maryland Faces Fiscal Challenges and Social Crises Amid Federal Shutdown Threats
Maryland confronts multiple pressing issues including revised revenue projections, a foster teen's death under state care, and federal shutdown threats described as 'mafia-style blackmail' by Senator Van Hollen.
Maryland Audit Reveals Foster Care System Failures, Prompting Legislative Response
A state audit uncovered that Maryland's Social Services Administration may have placed foster children with registered sex offenders and failed to conduct required background checks, leading lawmakers to schedule hearings on the agency's systemic failures.
CASA Kendall County Gold Standard Gala Aims to Fund Child Advocacy Efforts
The 2025 Gold Standard Gala on October 11th will raise critical funds and awareness for CASA Kendall County's mission to provide advocacy for children in crisis through auctions, dining, and community engagement.
Natalie Leek Highlights Providence House's Success in Family Reunification on NBC4
Natalie Leek, CEO of Providence House, discussed the organization's impactful work in providing crisis care for children and its remarkable success in family reunification during a feature on NBC4.
Northwoods Case Aide Specialist Recognized as Top Local Government Influencer
Bryn Coby, a Case Aide Specialist at Northwoods, has been named among the Top 100 Influencers in Local Government by ELGL, highlighting her significant contributions to child welfare support in Ohio.
Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program: A Critical Path to Child Advocacy
A new resource illuminates the comprehensive training and certification process for Guardian Ad Litem volunteers in Florida, highlighting the essential role these advocates play in supporting children within the legal system.