As we head into the New Year, there are several social welfare changes that will come into effect, including an increase to ...

The government is planning to impose harsher penalties and introduce more comprehensive provisions under the Child Act 2001 ...

Every child deserves someone to be their anchor in a turbulent world,” says Sigal Bar-On, Chair of Yeladim – Fair Chance for Children.

HARRISBURG, Ark. (KAIT) – A woman is behind bars after deputies said she endangered the welfare of a child during a fight.

Hypothermia and exposure contributed to the death of the 5-year-old Coos County boy whose body was found 2 miles from home ...

A former foster youth and advocate was arraigned following an incident with Rep. Nancy Mace that has erupted into controversy ...

Makenzie Huber South Dakota Searchlight. Native American children remain overrepresented in the South Dakota foster care system, accounting for 72.5 percent of the foster care pop ...

Three former foster parents speak out about their experiences with social services and how they believe the county is jeopardizing the safety of children and families ...

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of a man and woman who were charged after a welfare check revealed ...

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of a man and woman who were charged after a welfare check revealed ...

Across the US, drug-testing of pregnant patients is routine, hospital error is common—and innocent mothers face punishment ...

The Chenango County Public Defender's Office has been awarded a three-year $750,000 grant the by the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services to establish a "model office" that ...