Kinsleigh Welty

High-profile child deaths in Arizona and Indiana have prompted states to enact laws requiring greater transparency from child welfare agencies. Indiana passed a law mandating public disclosure of abuse-related death investigations, while Oklahoma, Iowa, and Idaho implemented similar measures to improve oversight and prevent future cases.

High-profile child deaths in Arizona and Indiana have prompted states to enact laws requiring greater transparency from child welfare agencies. Indiana passed a law mandating public disclosure of abuse and neglect cases resulting in death, while Oklahoma, Iowa, and Idaho implemented similar measures to improve oversight and prevent future incidents.

High-profile child deaths in Arizona and Indiana have prompted states to enact laws requiring greater transparency from child welfare agencies. These measures aim to improve oversight by disclosing abuse-related deaths and actions taken by agencies, following cases where families and lawmakers struggled to obtain critical information.

High-profile child deaths in Arizona and Indiana have prompted states to enact laws increasing transparency and oversight in child welfare agencies. Indiana Republican Rep. Julie McGuire pushed for a law requiring public disclosure of abuse-related deaths, while Oklahoma, Iowa, and Idaho implemented measures to improve reporting and investigations in abuse cases.

High-profile child deaths in Arizona and Indiana have prompted states to enact laws requiring increased transparency from child welfare agencies. Indiana Republican Rep. Julie McGuire pushed for legislation mandating public disclosure of abuse-related case details after two 5-year-old girls died under the system's watch. Similar measures have been adopted in Oklahoma, Iowa, and Idaho to improve oversight and prevent future deaths.