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 […]
Study finds volunteers expect background checks
Excerpted from a WSAW-TV story by Hannah Borchert The start of the school year brings with it the need for volunteers, both inside and outside the classroom. “Volunteers come in […]
Trends in paternity leave in the U.S.
Excerpted from a Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC blog by Chelsea Thompson Parental leave was, once again, in the forefront of public discourse as the internet debated the appropriateness of […]