States neglecting background checks for childcare workers

Excerpted from a Mississippi Today story by Chabell Carrazana More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day […]
Texas to create new reporting and screening requirements for foster care workers

Excerpted from a Texas Tribune article by Sneha Dey A pair of bills that would prevent caretakers at foster care facilities from perpetuating abuse against children are making their way […]
What Serena Williams’ retirement can teach employers about working mothers

Excerpted from a Ford & Harrison LLP Blog by Alyce B. Ogunsola On August 9, Serena Williams said “Farewell to Tennis On Her Own Terms—And in Her Own Words,” in […]
Has child abuse surged under COVID-19? Despite alarming stories from ERs, there’s no answer

Excerpted from NBC News by Julia Ingram Preliminary data shows that reports of child abuse around the nation have plunged during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, according to an NBC […]