Child Welfare | Audacy

Trenton woman seen abusing 8-week-old baby in disturbing video online, police say Investigators say the video shows the woman possibly blocking the infant’s airway

May 16, 2024
Ex-foster guardian accused of beating 3-year-old to death pleads no contest

January 5, 2024
Teens in Philadelphia's child welfare system sometimes text with caseworkers instead of seeing them in person This advocate says remote check-ins are sometimes necessary, but in-person contact is still essential

August 21, 2023
Largest service provider in Philadelphia’s child welfare system pulls out due to high insurance costs New problem emerges in a system that’s already struggling with understaffing, high caseloads

June 27, 2023
Upper Darby school bus driver accused of restraining 10-year-old boy with duct tape 54-year-old Juliet Pratt faces several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child

May 31, 2023
Bucks County parents charged after police find 7 malnourished children living in ‘deplorable conditions’ Crystal and Shane Robertson are each charged with 7 felony counts of endangering the welfare of children

May 26, 2023
Philly councilmember calls for reform after death of child placed in home by DHS Kiana Casey faces third-degree murder charges after the girl was found with cuts, bruises and other fatal injuries

July 21, 2022
Woman charged in death of 3-year-old whom Philadelphia DHS placed in her care Kiana Casey faces a third-degree murder charge after the girl's death in a Southwest Philadelphia home

July 19, 2022
3 new Pa. child welfare bills inspired by Grace Packer case

September 15, 2021
Philly is pulling kids out of residential facilities run by Devereux but won't say why

September 24, 2020