Despite clear evidence that African-American children are disproportionately impacted by abuse, New York's Administration of Child Services has suggested that teachers do not report black families in ...

It took two years for Joyce McMillan to be reunited with her children after they were removed from her care nearly 25 years ago. The experience propelled her advocacy for child welfare system reforms.

Just 16% of child abuse reports by NYC teachers and staff last year ultimately indicated a child was in danger, prompting an overhaul of the training school workers receive to reduce unnecessary ...

Most parents know the feeling—that quick flash of panic when a child falls, bumps a table, or wakes up with a bruise you don’t remember seeing the day before. For many families, it’s a passing worry.

When you see something, should you say something? According to the Office of Children and Family Services, it depends on the race of the victim. New guidance released last month for New York City ...

Nearly 25 years ago, Joyce McMillan's two children were taken away from her. One was eight. The other was just an infant. A neighbor had called a child welfare hotline. And the case worker sent out to ...