To report child abuse or neglect Richland County residents can call 419-774-4100. Ohio residents can call 1-855-OH-CHILD (1-855-642-4453). MANSFIELD — More than 1,455 blue pinwheels are whirling in ...

Even though it feels like so long ago, the emotional scars we accumulate during our childhoods can have a lasting impact on our adult lives. Perhaps certain phrases you heard when you were young cause ...

Bobby was known for being extremely self-reliant, even to the point where he rejected support from friends when he was in bed with the flu. This hyper-independence was often taken as a form of ...

Child protective services must investigate within 24 hours of a report of abuse or 72 hours after a report of suspected ...

Everyone knows what the word “dependent” means in terms of relying on another for support. Not many people have heard the term “counter-dependence.” It’s not a term that is in common use. In fact, ...

A new report from the Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate reveals critical gaps in child protection practices following the death of 4-year-old A’zella Ortiz, of Worcester, whose case officials ...

Children Services Director Tara Lautzenhiser said that abuse and neglect often occurs when families face significant stress, isolation, financial struggles and a lack of support.

The allegations reportedly included repeated rape, and a teenager kept in a dog kennel found covered in feces.

Those cruising past Warren G Harding High School or Boardman Park this month cannot help but notice the gargantuan garden of colorful ...

TOPEKA – (April 1, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and the Kansas State Child Death Review Board are encouraging ...

Spread the loveOn April 1, 2026, the state of Michigan marked the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a significant proclamation by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin ...