Illinois lawmakers are considering a new approach to foster care that prioritizes placing children with relatives. Illinois May Embrace ‘Kin-First’ Strategy for Foster Care System Springfield: So, Illinois is looking to change things up in foster care. They want to make it easier for kids to stay with family or close friends instead of bouncing…
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court decided that lawmakers cannot access confidential child protective records related to recent child deaths Maine High Court Rules Lawmakers Can’t Access Child Protective Records Augusta: So, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court just made a big call. They said lawmakers can’t get their hands on certain child protective records. This is all…
Maine child welfare workers voice concerns over leadership and safety 145 Child Welfare Workers Express No Confidence in Agency Leadership Maine: Recently, 145 child welfare workers in Maine have raised serious concerns about their agency’s leadership. They feel that the current director, Bobbi Johnson, isn’t listening to their worries about keeping kids safe. These workers,…
