The Murderer’s Little Boy
In 2016, a League City man stabbed his ex-wife to death. Why does his family have custody of their child?
CPS
House Votes to Expand Religious Freedom at the Expense of Foster Children, Critics Say
“Denying [kids] access to things they need or forcing your culture on them at the expense of theirs is not in the best interest of the children,” one foster parent said.
Law Will Allow Texas to Refuse Same-Sex Couples, Non-Christians as Foster Parents
The proposal would also protect contractors who send children to parochial schools and deny abortion access to young women in their care.
Despite Warnings, the Texas Legislature Plans to Privatize Much of the Child Welfare System
Pressure from the governor to get CPS reforms passed quickly has hushed most criticism of the $279 million privatization plan.
Texas Republican’s Attempt to Hijack CPS Reform with ‘Racist’ Amendment Backfires
A GOP member of the Texas House went rogue with an anti-immigrant amendment, and it wasn’t pretty.
State Leaders on Atrocious Child Welfare System: Don’t Blame Us!
It’s as if state lawmakers owned an amusement park with a roller coaster that chucks a few riders to their deaths every month: We should fix that, they say periodically.
Child Protective Services Refusing to Help Child Crime Victims with Immigration Visas
The agency’s blanket ban on issuing certifications puts an already vulnerable group in a precarious situation.
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