D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city.
Children & Families
A journalist reflects on reporting on domestic violence in Nevada, which ranks fourth in the nation for its rate of domestic violence, with an estimated 44% of women in the state experiencing such violence in their lifetime.
The first in a three-part series investigating North Carolina's psychiatric residential treatment facilities, where children with complex behavioral needs are sent for care.
More than half of Nevada counties are considered maternal health care deserts. This series explores maternal health care gaps, the patchwork of resources, and the role of doulas in rural Nevada.
Silvia, sola y confundida, enterró los restos de su bebe en una maceta tras sufrir un aborto espontáneo, enfrentándose a la falta de apoyo del sistema de salud al norte de California. Un proyecto de investigación en conjunto con USC Ethnic Media Collaborative.
Louisiana's abortion ban affects maternal care, leading to delays and unnecessary cesarean sections, disproportionately impacting Black and low-income women.
How a Billings court is putting the Indian Child Welfare Act into action.
On the Fort Peck Reservation, a health-first approach to reducing foster care removals is getting off the ground.
The findings — and limitations — of our multi-month data project.
Native American children are dramatically overrepresented in the child welfare system. Experts say that trend is devastating for families and tribal nations, but difficult to solve.