Insights

Many pier fishermen in Southern California still eat DDT-contaminated fish, while government efforts struggle to address the region's lingering toxic legacy.

A reporter seeks answers on the use of residential treatment programs nationwide — and the rationale for sending kids away from home.

A reporter finds rising needs, funding gaps, and families forced to give up custody for care.

The conversations were emotional and difficult to hear. But parents wanted to share stories about who their children were and the unimaginable loss they experienced, writes reporter Tabitha Mueller.

Most people who have suffered a tragedy don’t want to talk to a reporter about it. Here's how one reporter navigated that challenge for a series on orphanhood and child bereavement.