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2026-07-27 20:10:03

Unverified Tip Separated Buttigieg From Kids, Records Show

An unverified tip separating Pete Buttigieg from his children came from a potentially "mentally unstable" accuser. Michigan authorities waited six days to request the informant's identity, exposing critical failures in vetting child welfare tips across state lines. read more

2026-07-10 21:10:05

Ohio County Struggles to Care for 16 Rescued Siblings

Ohio’s Vinton County struggles to care for 16 siblings rescued from squalor, facing a child welfare crisis. A defendant’s medical costs risk bankruptcy, so he was released. The county seeks $1 million state aid for the children’s care. read more

2026-07-03 02:10:11

16 Ohio Children Rescued Face Long Recovery From Abuse

Sixteen children rescued from an Ohio home face long recovery from abuse and neglect. Some may enter specialized facilities. Officials cite foster care shortages and system overload. Similar cases, like the Turpin siblings, show ongoing challenges in child welfare. read more

2026-04-09 21:40:05

Toddler Dies After Eating Insects in Squalid Home

A 1-year-old died in a Georgia home where five other children were left alone in squalid conditions, eating insects. Their mother faces child cruelty charges. Nearby outreach services were unaware of the family's severe struggles. read more

2026-04-09 18:00:09

State, Daycare Liable in $130M Child Death Verdict

A Washington jury awarded $130 million to the family of a 2-year-old girl killed by her mother's boyfriend. The verdict found the state and her daycare ignored clear warning signs of abuse, deeming her death "profoundly preventable." read more

2026-04-06 23:10:04

Trauma Haunts Boy Detained by ICE

A five-year-old boy detained by ICE in his bunny hat now lives in constant fear of being taken again, his parents say. He and his father were held for weeks after a January arrest, causing lasting trauma. read more

2026-04-05 16:30:07

Toddler Allegedly Abused in U.S. Custody, Lawsuit Claims

A 3-year-old girl allegedly suffered months of sexual abuse in a federal foster home after being separated from her mother at the border. Her father, a legal permanent resident, says prolonged government delays prevented her safe, timely release. read more

2026-02-25 22:00:48

West Virginia Mother Sentenced in Teens Starvation Death

A mother was sentenced to life for the death of her 14-year-old daughter, who weighed 58 pounds. A federal audit found West Virginia failed to properly respond to child abuse reports, prompting systemic reviews and legislative reform efforts. read more

2026-01-30 23:10:07

School Forced to Hand Students to ICE

Two more Minnesota elementary students were detained by ICE with their mother, who has a pending asylum case. They were transferred to a Texas family detention center, joining other detained classmates amid growing community outrage. read more

2026-01-29 17:20:08

Congressman: Detained Five-Year-Old Shows Signs of Depression

Congressman Joaquin Castro visited a detained five-year-old boy and his father at a Texas ICE facility. The father reported his son was depressed. Their asylum case is active, and a judge has temporarily blocked their deportation. read more

2024-06-27 04:10:06

Paris Hilton testified to Congress about being sexually abused and force-fed medications during her time in youth residential treatment facilities. The heiress called for improved protections for children in such facilities and supported reauthorizing a child welfare improvement act. read more

2024-06-26 19:50:04

Paris Hilton testified before Congress, revealing her experience of sexual abuse and forced medication in youth residential facilities. She urged lawmakers to strengthen child welfare protections and regulations for such facilities, highlighting the need for change and improved safety measures. read more