Rep. Redman's 'Safe Families' bill passes House, 53-15

Rep. Redman's 'Safe Families' bill passes House, 53-15 | The Spokesman-Review:

Rep. Eric Redman’s legislation to amend Idaho law to empower non-profits to train and oversee “host families” for parents who are in crisis or serving in the military and want to temporarily have someone else care for their kids has passed the House on a 53-15 vote. The bill, HB 573, is entitled the “Safe Families Act.”

‘Inclusion Act’ could exclude LGBT parents

‘Inclusion Act’ could exclude LGBT parents:

On March 2, the Alabama Senate Education and Youth Affairs Committee approved a bill that would allow childcare service providers to deny services based on religious beliefs.

Mother: 'My son was murdered and I want to know the reason'

Mother: 'My son was murdered and I want to know the reason':
A mother wants answers after her 2-year-old son's death while in foster care was ruled a homicide."My son was murdered and I want to know the reason behind it," the boy's birth mother, Nina Stead, said in a Facebook message to Argus Leader Media. "I cannot begin to tell you what I feel inside. My family and I are suffering a great loss."

Formerly Incarcerated Moms Fight for Reforms to Save Families

Formerly Incarcerated Moms Fight for Reforms to Save Families by Victoria Law — YES! Magazine:
Two-thirds of women behind bars are mothers of children under the age of 18, and even a short stint in jail can cause them to lose their jobs, housing, and kids. Here are four policies to help prevent that.

Last member of Archuleta family sentenced in child abuse case

Last member of Archuleta family sentenced in child abuse case:

Archuleta, his wife Illiana, and her brother-in-law, Rogelio Archuleta, adopted twin boys and a girl in 2012.
They all pleaded no contest to abuse and starvation charges. As part of plea deals, Illiana Archuleta was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Rogelio Archuleta was sentenced to 35 years.

Some parents fear social service investigations, says Christian Institute

Some parents fear social service investigations, says Christian Institute:

A number of parents are living in fear of investigations by social services, according to a Christian group.

Some? How about All?

Governor Hassan’s Statement on Senate Vote to Pass DCYF Bills

Governor Hassan’s Statement on Senate Vote to Pass DCYF Bills | New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan:

CONCORD – Governor Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after a bipartisan majority of the New Hampshire State Senate voted to pass three bills regarding the Division of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) and protections for children: