child welfare
Coverage of child welfare in the Nexus archive.
- Collector directs officials to educate public on family planning, maternal health and child welfare
Collector Shyam Prasad directed officials to prioritize public education on family planning, maternal health, and child welfare during the World Population Day campaign in the Sri Sathya Sai district.
- Dem senator accused of being 'nowhere to be found' on crucial issue impacting kids in swing state
Sen. Jon Ossoff faces criticism from Georgia's child welfare director, Candice Broce, who accuses him of overstating his role in addressing the state's foster care system for political gain. Broce claims Ossoff has not secured funding or reforms, while his team defends his bipartisan investigation and legislative efforts.
- NC House approves sweeping child welfare changes following Charlotte girl's death
The North Carolina House approved legislation to create a statewide review team for high-risk child welfare cases, expand social worker training, and increase oversight of child abuse and neglect investigations following the death of a Charlotte girl.
- Utter tragedy as talented girl, 11, kills herself after being relentlessly bullied
An 11-year-old talented girl tragically took her own life after enduring relentless bullying. The incident highlights the severe impact of bullying on children's mental health.