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Sun-Sentinel: Family of baby killed in abuse case seeking $15 million from Broward Sheriff’s Office
Jury deliberations are underway in this Justice for Kids case involving the death of 6-month-old Makenzie Nevarez. Her family is…Sun-Sentinel: A baby girl who was the subject of an abuse investigation was killed. Now, a trial begins that accuses child-welfare officials of negligence.
Justice for Kids is in court this week regarding a lawsuit about 6-month-old baby Makenzie Nevarez, whose babysitter went to…New Report Shows Florida Has Nation’s Highest Rate of Kids Visiting ERs For Preventable Dental Issues
As reported by Florida Politics, a new report shows that most young children’s visits to emergency departments were related to…Jury Awards $485 Million in Damages in Foster Child Sexual Abuse Case
A New Mexico jury has awarded $485 million in damages in a civil case involving a child sexually assaulted in…Federal judge orders Florida child welfare and health administrators to stop placing medically fragile kids in nursing homes
U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks has ruled that Florida must find better placement options for medically fragile kids and…Recent Updates to the Roles and Duties of Guardian ad Litems in Illinois
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an important advocate for children who may be the victims of child abuse or…Bill Reforming Sentencing for Victims of Child Sex Trafficking by Considering Child’s Involvement in Welfare System
Illinois’ General Assembly recently passed legislation that aims to reform criminal sentencing for minors, particularly those who are victims of…State Senator’s Legislation Reinforcing DCFS’ Permanency Goals to Protect Child Welfare Passes the Senate
Recently introduced House Bill 3705 amends the Illinois’ Children and Family Services Act to reinforce the Illinois Department of Child and…