When the Courts Catch Up: The Reckoning Over Medical Decisions Made for Children
A California jury awarded $2 million to Fox Varian, finding malpractice in a double mastectomy performed at 16. This ruling has catalyzed a national debate over minors' medical consent, scrutinizing the responsibilities of professionals and institutions.…
The Quietest House of the Year
The piece by Michael Phillips reflects on the profound silence experienced by families unable to celebrate Christmas due to family court delays. It emphasizes how such failures impact children deeply, leaving them to grapple with absence and broken…
“You Can’t Take Someone’s Children Without a Real Lawyer”: What New York’s Landmark Ruling Means for Parents Fighting for Their Families
The New York Court of Appeals' ruling in the Matter of Parker J. highlights the systemic failures of family courts that can unjustly sever parental rights. It asserts the necessity of effective legal representation, particularly for marginalized parents.…
HOTEL ROOM, NO SECOND CHANCES
Sixteen-year-old foster youth Kanaiyah Ward died in a Baltimore hotel room after a contracted caregiver failed to check on her for nearly five hours. Her death—ruled a suicide—has sparked outrage across Maryland, exposing dangerous hotel placements, weak…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 14, 2025
New data from Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Frederick Counties reveal a concerning rise in missing elementary students classified as W50, indicating they are unaccounted for. The lack of investigation by state agencies highlights a systemic failure in…