CPS accountability
The Machine
Indiana Couple Accused of Abusing 33 Foster Children Over 13 Years — and What It Reveals About the System
An Indiana couple is facing charges after allegedly abusing 33 foster children over 13 years. This article explores the case—and the broader pattern of how the child welfare system often fails the very children it claims to protect.
Know Your Rights
Reclaiming Choice: The Case for Independent Service Providers in Alabama’s Child Welfare System
Silent Mother's Weekend is over and our voices are back, louder and clearer than ever.
In Alabama's child welfare system, families often find themselves navigating a complex web of requirements set forth by the Department...
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights #9: You Have the Right to Access and Review All Records About Your Case
When you are involved in a DHR case, protecting your family starts with knowing exactly what has been written about you. You have the legal right to request, access, and review the records, reports,...
The Machine
Protected by Immunity: CPS Worker Caught on Camera Telling 14-Year-Old to Become a Prostitute
When you think of CPS, you think of protection. Safety. Somebody looking out for kids when no one else will.
But sometimes, the people we trust to protect our children are the very ones leading...