In a House divided, Republicans and Democrats have found surprising common ground: Reforming the nation’s sprawling child welfare system. The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families ...

Florida’s foster care population has been cut nearly in half over the last six years, according to the Department of Children and Families. Lead agencies say they are putting greater focus on ...

Are child-welfare investigations traumatic for families? How should we weigh that trauma against learning if children are in danger and ensuring parents change their behavior? New York City’s ...

The House’s leading lawmaker said Republicans and Democrats agree that child welfare is paramount but disagree on best approaches.

Members of the Franke family expressed disappointment after a bill they believe would help neglected, isolated and abused ...