The Augsburg Family Scholars program provides financial, academic and social support to college students who have spent time ...

With the federal government shutdown barrelling toward a Nov. 1 “fiscal cliff,” state, local and tribal leaders are issuing ...

In Sacramento, cultural brokers mediate between child welfare officials and families to prevent Black children from entering foster care.

Allen was 13 when he dialed 911 for help. He found his mother, Rut, unconscious and shaking, and he immediately called for an ...

Formerly incarcerated California Justice Leaders members and Impact Justice staff gather in March. Photo by Daniel Sliwa Until last Wednesday, they had been working to prevent gun violence, protect ...

Lisa Ghartey Ogundimu, a deputy commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services, said for too long many child maltreatment reports have been based “solely on race and poverty.” Photo by ...

After state denies wrongdoing, case continues over formerly homeless Georgia mom billed $13,000 for her kids in foster care.

Aiming to bring some clarity to kids who need in-person, school-based services amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as to anxious parents and staff, California health officials issued rules and ...

The Trump administration has told states to review and amend policies requiring foster parents to affirm the gender identity ...

A state committee has been investigating the crisis of parents who relinquish kids when they can't get adequate mental health ...