The call came late in the afternoon, the kind of call that does not leave much room for questions or preparation.

We read one shocking story after another describing the gruesome details of a child abused in foster care. Does there exist data that can help social service agencies decide which foster children ...

In January, a Cook County judge issued an order holding the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt of court for allegedly violating children’s rights. The ...

Jack Veal, a child actor known for playing Kid Loki in the first season of Marvel’s “Loki,” was rejoicing Wednesday after a public plea for homelessness help went viral online, leading to the ...

Millions of children worldwide are under legal guardianship of the state, often due to abuse, neglect, parental death or other circumstances—leaving governments to determine how best to care for them.

A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and ...

A South Florida emergency shelter serving children entering foster care received a major makeover thanks to the efforts of ...

WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) — Local non-profit Dorothy’s Lane is celebrating a new addition to its services it calls a huge win for foster care in Kansas. Since 2016, the organization has been active in ...