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Child Safety

Child welfare, abuse prevention, Amber Alerts, and protective services.Page 1 of 4

North Carolina Among States Debating Who Must Report Child Abuse

Lawmakers nationwide debate whether clergy, coaches and other professionals should be required to report suspected child abuse, sparking religious freedom battles.

Adriana VasquezRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA2d ago

Weather & EnvironmentMay 18, 2026

Missouri Children Face Extended Hospital Stays After Medical Clearance

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

HealthMay 13, 2026

Families Tell Lawmakers Michigan Mental Health System Failing Vulnerable Residents

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

HealthMay 11, 2026

Flint Cash Support Program Linked to Fewer Child Welfare Cases, Study Finds

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Politics & GovernmentMay 8, 2026

Missouri House Passes Bill to Connect Struggling Families with Local Aid

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Politics & GovernmentMay 6, 2026

NC Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Strengthen Child Welfare Oversight After 6-Year-Old’s Death

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA