Politics

Alex Adams, confirmed today as Trump’s top official on children and families, slashed “rocks-in-shoes” regulations and boosted spending on foster care prevention.

Alex Adams parried attacks on his deregulatory agenda and made clear where he’d put his focus: the foster care system.

After mass layoffs, state and tribal programs serving kids and families are left without support they need to perform mandated work.

In late March, department heads in the Administration for Children and Families received a warning: Within days, ACF will look nothing like it does today.

At a virtual public forum, youth pushed NYC mayoral candidates on plans to improve the lives of foster, immigrant and homeless populations.

Gov. Tim Walz has ushered in notable child welfare reforms, free college aid and the state’s first ombudsperson for foster youth.

Those serious about changing our approach to child safety and family well-being need to rally around an effective message for new leaders.

Under California's $28 billion budget shortfall, an array of anti-poverty and child welfare programs now face the prospect of being seriously slashed.