More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives. The state's requirement that certain professionals tell officials ...

[In state’s child protection statute and/or where “abuse and neglect” and/or “best interests of the child” are defined, add] A parent has the fundamental right to direct the care and upbringing of the ...

Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for emergency health ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Diana and Corey Sullivan started dating in 8th grade. Their desire to start a family came with years of struggling with infertility. “We've been married 18 years, and always knew ...

Michelle Newcomb does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

A Minnesota family’s chances of being reported for child maltreatment vary dramatically depending on their race. So does the likelihood a kid will be removed from their family, or reunited with them ...

Immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Mars, Incorporated contributed to Save the Children’s Emergency Fund to help provide support to children and families in Ukraine. Our response ...

A child’s early years are full of “firsts”: first breath, first steps, first day in school. They should also include the first line of protection against dangerous infections through vaccines ...

UNICEF’s representative to Mongolia, Evariste Kouassi-Komlan, discusses the agency’s projects in the country and the challenges facing the country’s children and youth. UNICEF Representative Evariste ...