foster care

A 6-year-old boy, Xion Thomas, drowned in a swimming pool while in the temporary custody of Lucas County Children Services, despite his mother's prior warnings about his inability to swim. The child was placed with an out-of-network foster family due to a shortage of local foster homes, and his death has prompted the mother to demand answers.

A 6-year-old boy, Xion Thomas, drowned in a swimming pool while in the temporary custody of Lucas County Children Services. His mother claims she had warned caseworkers about his inability to swim before his placement with a foster family in Bowling Green, Ohio.

A former solicitor is suing the RSPCA to return the body of her disabled cat, which died in foster care after being rescued in a police raid. The cat was taken during a police operation and later died while in the care of a foster provider.

A 13-year-old boy in foster care, Daryl Lowry, was stabbed and held underwater by two older teens at a South Carolina lake. State police charged 17-year-old Landen Moore with murder, while a 16-year-old is in juvenile custody. The boy's family and foster community demand transparency and justice.

A 13-year-old foster child, Daryl Martinez Lowry, was allegedly attacked and drowned by two teenagers at a private boat dock on the property of McCormick County Council Chairman Bernie Hamby. Landen Austin Moore, 17, was charged with murder after investigators said he and an unidentified 16-year-old inflicted knife wounds on Lowry before holding him underwater until he died.

Texas has terminated its contract with its primary foster care provider, a nonprofit organization, just four months after taking over its operations.

A toddler who spent his first nine months in foster care suffered a horrific fate after being returned to his biological mother. The incident highlights concerns about child welfare and safety upon reunification with biological families.

The family of Baby Jaxon, a two-year-old boy who died in his San Jose foster home, has filed a legal claim. The death is alleged to have been caused by his cousin.

A new Colorado law, HB26-1234, aims to streamline access to child welfare records for survivors of abuse and neglect, addressing challenges faced by individuals like Stormi Husted, who struggled to obtain documentation for medical care and scholarships. The law, effective August 12, 2026, seeks to reduce bureaucratic barriers and standardize the record-request process.

Santa Clara County is moving to fire four social workers in connection with the case of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, who died while in foster care.

Proposed cuts to New York City programs aimed at keeping children out of foster care could eliminate 360 family support slots and impact about 50 employees. The funding reductions threaten services designed to help parents and children remain together.

An Austin nonprofit is addressing foster care and homelessness by focusing on federal Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers and expanding housing resources for young Texans.

Dr. Alecia Rodriguez, a South Florida psychotherapist and nonprofit founder, overcame a traumatic childhood in foster care to earn a doctorate and advocate for foster children. She runs a therapy practice and Sadie’s Daughter, a nonprofit supporting youth in foster care, inspired by her own experiences of abuse and resilience.

Melania Trump announced a new savings account for youth in foster care. The program was introduced at an event featuring the first lady and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

A 69-year-old Tennessee woman forgot to drop off her seven-month-old foster grandson at daycare while en route to her library job, resulting in a tragic outcome. The incident highlights a critical oversight in child supervision.

A toddler died while in foster care, and his cousin has been charged with murder. The case has revealed heartbreaking details about the child's death.

A toddler died while in foster care, and his cousin has been charged with murder in connection to the case. The incident has raised concerns about child welfare and legal accountability.

First Lady Melania Trump is set to visit Capitol Hill to discuss foster care improvements. She will participate in a closed-door roundtable with House Ways and Means Committee members and foster care system witnesses.