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Couples Who Adopted Or Fostered Dozens Of Kids Accused Of Child Abuse

Michigan prosecutors said Joel Brown used his "expertise" from his time working in child services to keep the abuse under the radar.
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What Is Child Endangerment? When Leaving Your Child Alone Becomes A Crime.

Dax Tejera’s wife is facing charges for leaving her children unattended in their hotel room. So, when does a parenting mistake become a law-breaking one?
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Should I Call The Police If I Suspect A Child Is Being Abused?

Here's what to know about how law enforcement and child protective services handle reports of abuse or neglect.
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Recorded Child Abuse Cases Plummet Amid COVID, Confirming Advocates 'Worst Fears'

Centers that care for child abuse say they served 40,000 fewer kids this year compared with 2019, suggesting abuse is going unreported.
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I Grew Up Hiding My Family's Shameful Secret. Here's Why I Finally Decided To Share It.

What went on in our house — the dog waste, the roaches — was our burden to carry alone. No one could know who we really were.
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Baby Lived In Motel Room With Dead Parents For Several Days: Police

Jessica Bramer and Christian Reed were found dead in a Michigan motel room along with their dehydrated 6-month-old daughter, Skylah.
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9 Things Foster Parents Want You To Know About The Foster Care System

The highs, lows and things they wish they knew before they started.
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Man Accused Of Raping 11-Year-Old Claims Girl Got Pregnant From His Clothing

Robert Cronin reportedly said his arrest is a result of a lack of scientific knowledge by police.
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A School For Kids Whose Lives Have Been Hijacked By Trauma

A South Bronx school started by a child welfare agency has gradually found answers for educating youth in foster care.
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When Schools Use Child Protective Services As A Weapon Of Retaliation

Teachers and school employees are required to report suspicions of child abuse to authorities. But sometimes schools misuse this authority to punish parents.
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