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parental relinquishments

7/10/2025

Michigan Justice Seeks ‘No-fault’ Pathway to State Aid for Parents Who Can’t Manage Kids’ Mental Health Needs

Sara Tiano

Michigan jurists call on lawmakers to protect parents from neglect accusations when they're unable to manage teens’ mental health crises.

7/9/2025

When Minnesota Parents Give Up Their Kids to Foster Care: An Imprint Look at a Nationwide Predicament

David Dudley

A 'crisis' of youth landing in emergency rooms or juvenile detention is exacerbated by treatment facility closures.

3/20/2025

Texas Lawmakers Take On Little-Known Pathway Into Foster Care: Parents Seeking Mental Health Treatment for Their Children

Sara Tiano

“Parental relinquishments” account for 6% of foster care entries in Texas; critics say public investments in mental health care will curb the practice. 

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