Black Missouri teens increasingly tried disproportionately as adults

By Kenneth J. Cooper

Missouri has been prosecuting black teens as adults in increasingly disproportionate numbers

Privatization fails: Nebraska tries again to reform child welfare

By Kevin O’Hanlon

In 2009, Nebraska privatized its child welfare. Now critics say it hasn't worked.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family":

"… d HHS, a process which included the creation of a Division of Children and Family Services. He appointed Todd Landry, CEO of the Child Saving Institute in O …"

"… increasing spending. But Foley said child welfare costs skyrocketed under Family Matters, jumping 27 percent—from $108 million in 2009 to $137 million in …"

Class-action suit challenges Massachusetts foster care system

By Susan Ferriss

New York advocacy group says state is not protecting kids in foster care