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Massachusetts Child Advocate Faults DCF in A’zella Ortiz Death, Urges Overhaul

The watchdog faults DCF case-closure decisions, citing years of missed warning signs.

Court Denies Release for Utah Father Accused in Mountain Abuse Case, Issues No-Contact Order

Fourth Adult Charged in Wisconsin Teen Neglect Case After 14-Year-Old Found Weighing 35 Pounds

Family Sues Indiana DCS Over Death of 5-Year-Old, Citing 'State-Created Danger'

N.J. Teacher Accused of Taping 9-Year-Old’s Head Gives Up Licenses

Court Commissioner Calls West Allis Child-Abuse Case 'Worst He Has Seen' as Father Charged With Homicide, Mother With Neglect

New Warrants Allege Mother Starved, Zip-Tied Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Torres-Garcia Before 2024 Death

Medical Examiner Describes Extensive Scarring as Judge Denies Bond in Detroit 9-Year-Old’s Death Case

Minnesota Reinstates South St. Paul Councilmember's Day Care License on Two-Year Conditional Status

Elmwood Place Pair Charged After 3 Children Found Malnourished as Judge Sets $600,000 Bonds

Prosecutors File New Child Abuse Charges in Case of 9-Year-Old Found in River

Indiana Orders Emergency Closure of Gary Daycare Over Teacher’s Video-Captured Abuse