Child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment, involving failure to provide basic needs or proper supervision, often ...

In 2023, Maine had the second-highest rate of child maltreatment, behind only Massachusetts, according to federal data. But that statistic doesn’t necessarily mean that Maine parents are maltreating ...

Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the definition of neglect in the foster care system to prevent children from being removed from homes solely due to poverty. Concerns ...

Maine lawmakers are suggesting the state move forward with a proposal to update the state’s definition of child abuse and neglect that legal experts have argued is easy to conflate with poverty. The ...

Kentucky's child maltreatment rate is almost double the national average, with neglect being the most common form. Substance abuse, domestic violence and financial struggles contribute to parental ...

In a press release, announcing the publication of data on child maltreatment in Federal Fiscal Year 2023, the U.S. Administration on Children and Families reported that the number of child ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Young children are the most at-risk to become victims of abuse or neglect in Kentucky, with 30% of current victims younger than four years old. "It's heartbreaking to see ...

Kansas lawmakers want to make it clear that kids should not enter foster care because of poverty. Supporters of one proposal say the bill will reduce unnecessary foster care placements and emphasize ...