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How to Report Abuse in Foster Care: A Guide for Concerned Citizens The foster care system aims to provide a temporary safe haven for children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or other family challenges. However, vulnerable foster children can sometimes experience further mistreatment by the very system meant to protect them. Disturbing […]

The Devastating Impact of Sexual Abuse on Foster Youth Children in foster care face a heightened risk of sexual abuse. Studies show that foster youth are nearly 4 times more likely to be sexually abused than other children. This disturbing reality stems from several factors inherent in the foster system. As advocates for foster children

What to Expect: The Legal Process in Foster Care Abuse Cases Foster care is intended to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children who cannot remain with their biological families. However, abuse and neglect unfortunately occur in some foster homes. If you suspect a foster child has been abused, it is important to understand the

The Long-Term Impact of Trauma: Supporting Foster Care Alumni Children who enter the foster care system have often experienced significant trauma and adversity early in life, including abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. While foster care aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment, the trauma these children have endured can have profound and long-lasting

Proving Negligence in Foster Care Injury Cases: A Guide for Foster Parents and Children Children in foster care are some of the most vulnerable members of society, yet in 2021, more than 203,000 children entered the foster care system, and the rate has consistently stayed around 3 – 4 per 1,000 for several decades. Unfortunately,

How to Make a Claim for Compensation for Foster Care Abuse in California The foster care system aims to provide a temporary safe haven for children removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or other family challenges. However, vulnerable foster children can sometimes experience further mistreatment by the very system meant to protect them.

Understanding the Impact of Negligence on Foster Children’s Well-Being Foster children are some of the most vulnerable members of society. They have often experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect in their homes of origin before entering the foster care system. Unfortunately, some continue to experience neglect even after they are placed in foster homes.  Negligence by

Understanding Legal Options for Foster Children Injured by Negligent Supervision Foster children are some of the most vulnerable members of society. When placed in foster care, the government takes on the role of acting in the child’s best interests. However, foster parents or group home staff do not always provide adequate supervision and care. Negligent

The Consequences of Negligence: Injuries Faced by Foster Children Children in foster care face a higher risk of neglect and abuse compared to children in the general population. Negligence by foster parents can result in serious physical, psychological and emotional harm. It is critical to understand the consequences of negligence in order to improve protections

Protecting Your Family: Understanding Your Rights Against Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Protective Services (CPS) plays a crucial role in safeguarding children from abuse and neglect. However, the system is not without flaws. In their efforts to protect children, CPS can sometimes overstep their boundaries, leading to families experiencing significant stress, fear, and even wrongful