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06/18/2025

OPINION: Authors argue that child welfare systems should be prepared to assist in supporting family unity if and when deportations increase.

Authors argue that child welfare systems should be prepared to assist in supporting family unity if and when deportations increase.

06/16/2025

If signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the bill passed by the state Legislature Monday would address the long-standing but controversial practice of accepting anonymous calls at the state hotline.

If signed into law, the bill passed Monday would make New York the second state to require people reporting child abuse and neglect to identify themselves.

06/15/2025

For National Reunification Month, the Denver Zoo celebrated with dozens of parents who reunited with children through Colorado's family courts.

For National Reunification Month, the zoo celebrated with dozens of parents who reunited with children through Colorado's family courts.

06/13/2025

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

06/12/2025

The documentary “Recovering Innocence,” made almost entirely by foster youth, explores the risks of psych meds — and alternative ways to heal.

“You lose yourself when you take these medications. You don’t know who you really are.”

— former foster youth Kyshawna Johnson

The documentary “Recovering Innocence,” made almost entirely by foster youth, explores the risks of psych meds — and alternative ways to heal.

06/11/2025

Alex Briscoe describes his view of how child mental health should flow in America, from birth into adulthood.

Click the link below to listen to more from this episode of The Imprint Weekly Podcast. ⬇️
https://imprintnews.org/podcast/new-way-forward-children-mental-health

06/09/2025

It's time to reimagine how we approach substance dependence within families, by supporting rather than dismantling them, writes Stacy Phillips.

06/06/2025

Trump 2026 budget seeks consolidations that would leave funds for youth work and after-school opportunities in limbo

President Trump has introduced his 2026 budget request and it includes consolidation or elimination of several youth and family programs

06/06/2025

Imprint reporters have been hard at work tracking all of the early actions by the Trump administration. Check out our White House Watch page for all of that coverage.

The Imprint's ongoing coverage of the Trump administration's actions affecting child welfare and youth justice.

06/06/2025

A sweeping and often emotional 86-page report spearheaded by Minnesota former foster youth details problems and possible solutions.

06/05/2025

Georgia is now allowing adoptees over the age of 18 who were born in the state to secure copies of their original birth certificates.
“It does provide fairness, dignity and the opportunity to know more about one’s beginnings,” said Rep. Joseph Gullett.

Georgia is now allowing adoptees over the age of 18 who were born in the state to secure copies of their original birth certificates.

06/05/2025

Check out our chart of President Trump's 2026 budget request, which includes consolidation or elimination of several youth and family programs

President Trump has introduced his 2026 budget request and it includes consolidation or elimination of several youth and family programs