Cases like the murder of 3-year-old Brielle 'just hit harder,' investigators say

Cases like the murder of 3-year-old Brielle 'just hit harder,' investigators say | New Hampshire:

The brutal murder of Brielle Gage has had a lasting impression on Nashua investigators and prosecutors, as her name and young face will never be forgotten by those who worked tirelessly to bring her killer to justice. 

Nobody Suspected Wealthy Foster Mom of Abusing 7 Children Until Police Discovered “Deplorable” Room

Nobody Suspected Wealthy Foster Mom of Abusing 7 Children Until Police Discovered “Deplorable” Room:

Paula Sinclair and Allen Richardson lived together in the an upscale Houston suburb called Long Meadow Farms. Sinclair was a mother to seven foster children with special needs, whom she had cared for since they were babies.

A boy was found chained with a dead chicken around his neck. Now he’s suing his foster mother.

A boy was found chained with a dead chicken around his neck. Now he’s suing his foster mother. - The Washington Post:

A Union County Sheriff’s deputy was headed to a five-acre farm in North Carolina, responding to a complaint about a hog running through a community not far from the state’s southern border.But when he arrived at the property in Monroe, the deputy was pulled into a shocking and heart-wrenching situation: An 11-year-old boy with cuts and bruises and a broken wrist was chained to the front porch, with a dead chicken tied around his neck.

Bill filed to address major reforms to state foster care system

Bill filed to address major reforms to state foster care system - Story | KTBC:

AUSTIN, TX -- Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed Senate Bill 11, a legislative package outlining substantial reforms to the way the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) cares for the state's foster children.  In announcing the legislation, Schwertner also called on Governor Greg Abbott to add issues of child protection and foster care to a list of emergency priorities that can be considered within the first 60 days of the 85th Legislative Session, which begins on January 10.

Teen says foster parents locked him in basement for months, poured salt on his open wounds

Teen says foster parents locked him in basement for months, poured salt on his open wounds - The Washington Post:

Last month, a 14-year-old boy was found close to death after being locked in an Alabama basement for months. The boy's brother Eddie Carter spoke out about similar abuse from their foster parents, who are now both in jail. 

Foster parent arrested after toddler drowns in front of him

Foster parent arrested after toddler drowns in front of him | KXAN.com:

GREENVILLE Co., S.C. (WSPA) — The foster father of 2-year-old Za’Marion Wilcox has been arrested after deputies say the toddler drowned over Labor Day weekend at a community pool.

Social workers fleeing troubled foster care system

Social workers fleeing troubled foster care system:

Lousy pay, a toxic workplace and excessive workloads are driving away the people who serve vulnerable kids and their families.