TOLEDO, Ohio — Back when students were learning completely at home, abuse and neglect reporting numbers went down, mainly because children were not being seen every day in school. But when kids went ...

There’s no one way to prepare to be a parent. Understanding developmental milestones and perfecting your discipline style is challenging in even the best cases. These concerns are essential if you’ve ...

As the economy worsens, cases of child neglect and abuse are on the rise. Money troubles are often complicated by substance abuse and mental health issues. Social workers expect 2009 to be worse than ...

In a world that often seems cold and indifferent, there is an opportunity for us to make a difference. While many may be aware of the foster care system, few truly understand the state-mandated ...

Richland County Children Services (RCCS) will host free 2023 Pre-Service Training classes on Saturdays to become a foster to adopt parents. Four training sessions, each consisting of four classes, ...

Foster families gathered Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Choices for Life of Georgia in Valdosta for a powerful training session led by nationally recognized foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo.