Child Welfare
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The Sydney Morning HeraldQueensland Nurse Charged With Murder of Four-Year-Old Daughter
A Queensland nurse has been arrested and charged with murdering her four-year-old daughter. She remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation.
news24.comDurban Safe House Provides Temporary Care for Infants Awaiting Adoption
A Durban facility assists mothers considering adoption by offering baby supplies and counseling. Staff also visit maternity wards to deliver care packs and discuss options with new mothers.
Fox NewsJudge Allows Lawsuit Against Sierra Canyon School to Proceed Publicly
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Sierra Canyon School's request to seal a lawsuit alleging inadequate supervision of student conduct. The case will now move into the discovery phase ahead of a possible jury trial.
Le MondePortuguese Court Orders Detention of French Woman and Partner in Child Abandonment Case
A court in Setubal ordered pre-trial detention for a 41-year-old French woman and her 55-year-old partner after they were charged with abandoning two boys, ages 4 and 5, beside a road near Alcacer do Sal.
nypost.comTwo Young Brothers Found Wandering in Portuguese Forest After Alleged Abandonment
Two French boys aged 3 and 5 were found by a passing couple Tuesday night in a rural Portuguese forest. The children had been left after their mother allegedly blindfolded them during a game and disappeared. Authorities are investigating the mother and stepfather.
New York PostThree Generations of Long Island Women Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
Suffolk County prosecutors charged three women with murder and related counts after a 7-year-old girl died from untreated injuries. The girl had been placed in the home by child care officials one year earlier.
nypost.comPennsylvania Couple Charged With Murder of Newborn Son
A 28-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were arrested after their newborn son died at Tower Health Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the couple abused the infant in a private recovery room shortly after birth.
nypost.comMaryland Teen Arrested on Child Neglect Charge After Leaving Infant Alone
A 19-year-old Maryland woman was arrested Monday after police found a 6-month-old infant alone in a home. Officers took custody of the child and placed it with Child Protective Services.
washingtonpost.comP.E.I. Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Authorities to Return Runaway Children
The P.E.I. Legislature passed a bill giving police and child protection workers authority to bring runaway children home. The measure amends the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and awaits proclamation into law.
marketwatch.comFamilies Sue Missouri Residential Treatment Center Over Alleged Abuse
Fifteen families filed civil lawsuits against Change Academy Lake of the Ozarks alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress and battery. The suits follow reports of staff convictions and state findings of abuse at the facility.
ReasonBipartisan Bill Seeks to Limit Child Neglect Investigations for Unsupervised Children
The Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act was introduced in Congress on May 12, 2026. Cosponsored by Reps. Blake Moore, Janet McClellan and Virginia Foxx, the legislation directs states to distinguish ordinary childhood activities from neglect. It references cases f…
pbs.orgMelania Trump Lists 10 Foster Youth Improvements 180 Days After Executive Order
The White House released a list of 10 concrete steps taken since President Trump signed the Fostering the Future executive order on Nov. 13 2025. The actions expand private-sector partnerships and federal program access for roughly 400,000 children and young adults currently in o…
theolivepress.esUS-German Couple Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Spain for Isolating Children at Home After Developing Pandemic-Related Fear of Outside World
A couple with dual German and American citizenship received prison terms Monday for keeping their three children locked indoors for three-and-a-half years in inadequate conditions near Oviedo, Spain. The parents were convicted of family abandonment and causing psychological harm…
citizen.co.zaGauteng High Court to Rule on Whether Baby Boxes Violate Children's Act
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is scheduled to decide on 7 May 2026 whether baby saving boxes are legal. The Minister of Social Development argues that parents who place infants in them are guilty of abandonment under the Children's Act. Multiple rights organisations, admitte…
nbcnews.comAustralia Repatriates 13 Women and Children from Syria
A group of 13 women and children with alleged Islamic State links have returned to Australia, authorities said. Some of the returnees could face arrest while the children are expected to enter community reintegration and support programmes. The development marks the latest repatr…
news.sky.comKinship Carers Report Lack of Mental Health Support for Children
A survey by the charity Kinship found that 60.1% of kinship carers said the children they look after are not receiving mental health support for trauma. The poll also showed a rise in reported difficulties managing challenging behaviour, from 52% in 2022 to 66% this year.
nbcnews.comTrump Proclaims May 2026 as National Foster Care Month
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating May 2026 as National Foster Care Month. The declaration highlights the foster care system's role in supporting vulnerable children and encourages public participation in related efforts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewProfile of 10-Year-Old Izabella in Massachusetts Foster Care Seeking Adoption
Izabella, known as Izzy, is a 10-year-old girl in foster care in Massachusetts awaiting adoption. She displays an inquisitive, outgoing, and confident personality and enjoys outdoor activities, creative pursuits, and reading. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange provides…
NBC News9-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Father's Van in Eastern France After Two Years of Confinement
A 9-year-old boy was rescued from his father's utility van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he had been locked since November 2024. The child was malnourished and unable to walk due to prolonged confinement. The father faces preliminary kidnapping charges, and his partner has…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChurch of England Plans Apology for Involvement in Post-World War II Forced Adoptions
The Church of England will issue an apology for its role in the forced adoption of tens of thousands of babies from unmarried mothers in the three decades following World War Two. This practice involved separating children from their mothers without consent. The apology addresses…
azernews.azTree Falls During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany, Killing Three Including Infant
A tree toppled by high winds killed three people, including a 10-month-old girl, during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany on Sunday. The event involved around 50 participants from a residential facility for pregnant women and new mothers. One additional person sustained seri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse of 3-Year-Old Migrant Girl in Texas Foster Care
A 3-year-old girl who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her mother in September 2019 faced separation and placement in federal foster care, where she allegedly suffered sexual abuse by an older child. Her father, a U.S. legal permanent resident, waited five months for reunifica…