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Texas judge blocks child-abuse investigations into 2 families for gender-affirming care
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County judge has ordered the state to stop child-abuse investigations into...
Medical child abuse is slipping through the cracks of Texas’ justice system, experts say
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMedical child abuse cases upend society’s expectation of the caring parent. In these cases, parents...
U.S. has no laws criminalizing medical child abuse. Texas experts aim to change that
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 year agoKristi Carroll started to lie about her son’s health when he was just a few months old. The Tarrant...
When does CPS help in cases like missing Everman, Texas, 6-year-old? Here’s what to know
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhile the search continues for missing Everman 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, police say that...
Abbott led the charge to ban abortion, but his CPS keeps failing needy Texas children
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 2 years agoGreg Abbott lacks decency I can’t vote for Greg Abbott. Under his eight-year administration as...
Wichita Falls couple indicted after signs of extensive physical abuse found on children
Times Record News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoEditor’s Note: This news story contains details about alleged child abuse. If you know or suspect...
Navigating child safety challenges in Texas foster care family reunifications
Corpus Christi Caller-Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services offers a deep set of data on the foster care...
Texas no longer allows anonymous child abuse reports, but rules vary by state | Fact check
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe claim: CPS no longer allows anonymous reports, subject 'will be notified who called' A Sept. 4 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) suggests anyone in the U.S. who wants to report potential ...
Texas child molester sentenced to 38 years for repeatedly abusing girl at his home, car
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 1 year ago“The strong message sent by this jury on behalf of our community and our victim will result in Mr....
Texas’ foster system is plagued by problems. Critics say new overhaul isn’t helping
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 9 months agoTexas’ foster care system has long been plagued by abuse and neglect allegations, and a lack of...