Among child welfare scholars, advocates and national leaders, a strong resistance to discussing child maltreatment fatalities ...

Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He ...

New Jersey is challenging a universal drug testing policy used by a private operator of hospitals on pregnant patients.

Amid remarkable testimony, this year's discussions reflect a significant shift in the child welfare field toward family ...

A new report gives a rare firsthand look inside group homes and lockups for youth, highlighting violence, isolation and ...

Dorothy Roberts, a prominent voice in favor of dismantling the child welfare system, has been named to the 2024 class of ...

As rally preparations were underway, early arrivals showed their support for ICWA with signs in hand. Photo by Alex Perez. Amid drums, smudging and chants to “bring our children home,” supporters of ...