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Missouri Foster Mother Avoids Prison After Sentenced for Sending Teen to Unvetted Texas Home

Critics say the ruling exposes gaps in state foster‑care monitoring.

Melania Sets Private Deadline for Foster-Care Bill as She Pushes Independent Policy Track

Melania Trump Urges Congress to Modernize Foster Youth Support as Bipartisan Package Takes Shape

Closing Arguments End in Ontario Foster-Child Murder Trial

Maryland Fast-Tracks Foster Care Overhaul as Kanaiyah’s Law Clears House Panel

Maryland Human Services Chief Rafael López to Resign Feb. 23, Interim Leadership Set

Traitors Duo Judy and Roxy Wilson Back U.K. Foster Reforms as Government Launches 10,000-Place Drive

Moore Backs DHS Chief as Audit Details Dangerous Foster Placements and Lawmakers Press for Action

After 5,429 Days, Arkansas’ Longest-Waiting Foster Youth Is Adopted at 19

Bibbiano Trial Ends in 11 Acquittals and Three Suspended Sentences

California Foster Father Sentenced to 7 Years for Abusing Turpin Children