Outside of the traditional foster care system exists a shadow system of potentially hundreds of thousands of children removed by CPS to their relatives or family friends—without a court case, monetary support, or due process.
Poverty and Class
The United States used their homeland for nuclear test-bombing, then denied them Medicaid. Now, their way of life in the U.S. heartland has left them prime prey for the pandemic.
After fleeing their homeland scarred by U.S. nuclear tests, Marshall Islanders finally get the health care that was promised them.
In the fifth and final part of our series on undocumented children, we look at reunification.
In the fourth part of our series on undocumented children, we look at how this approach helps improve kids’ health and academic outcomes.
In part three of our series on undocumented children, we look at how Prince George’s county schools are focusing on mental health supports for them.
In part two of our series on undocumented children, we look at a new program Prince George’s county has developed to support its English learners.
County officials across California are scrambling to find new homes for more than 100 children with mental health and behavioral issues, following the state’s landmark decision to stop shipping these young people to faraway facilities.
When it comes to children, Florida's law regarding involuntary commitments for psychiatric treatment is applied inconsistently.
Schools in the county are changing curriculums to ensure immigrant students are welcomed and supported.