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Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.

A vulnerable young man was sent by social workers to carers who allegedly tortured him to death and pocketed his benefit payments. The incident left him described as a 'walking skeleton' before his death.

Axel Rudakubana, a child killer, lied to authorities before the Southport attack, deceiving police, doctors, and social workers. His deceptions were uncovered prior to the attack.

Public defenders and social workers in New York City voted to go on strike after their contract with Brooklyn Defender Services expired in June with no new agreement reached. Negotiations have continued for weeks without resolution.

Hundreds of public defenders and social workers in Brooklyn, N.Y., may strike due to failed negotiations. The contract between the Union and Brooklyn Defender Services expired in June, with no new agreement reached.

Brooklyn Defender Services employees may strike at 8 a.m. Thursday if a new contract deal is not reached, potentially leading to postponed non-essential court dates. Nearly 500 employees, including 280 attorneys, 80 social workers, and 160 other staff, could participate in the strike.

New York City's Every Child and Family is Known initiative uses the Portal by New Visions to integrate student data and shelter information, enabling school staff to support students in temporary housing through coordinated care and centralized resources. The system emphasizes the role of caring adults as primary contacts to reduce bureaucratic burdens on families.

Social workers at a council failed to protect three other children, leading to the murder of adopted baby Preston Davey. The article highlights missed opportunities to prevent harm.

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.

A couple allegedly beat and starved a man, leaving him resembling a 'walking skeleton', after he was sent to live with them by social workers. The case is being heard in a murder trial.

A grandmother is demanding social workers be dismissed for failing to prevent the murder and abuse of her infant by a teacher. The case highlights missed opportunities to protect the child.

Hong Kong parents of undocumented baby Danny are confident in regaining legal guardianship as immigration authorities may process his birth certificate soon. They also express hope for resolving the custody case of their daughter Lily, held in Sweden due to child welfare concerns.

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a $3.7 billion budget that eliminates 415 positions, including 43 social workers and 27 pupil personnel workers. The decision followed an emotionally charged meeting where board members expressed pain over cuts impacting student support, while the superintendent criticized the budget for creating future challenges. The budget passed 7-1 despite opposition from member Rita Montoya.

Foster carers in Seattle repeatedly urged social workers to monitor a vulnerable 4-year-old boy, who was later found buried in his parents' backyard. The case highlights concerns over child welfare and social service response.

Young asylum seekers in the UK are more than twice as likely to be assessed as adults by immigration officers compared to social workers, according to Home Office data. Between July 2025 and March 2026, 32% of arrivals were deemed children by immigration officials, while local authorities deeming them as children occurred twice as often as border forces.