Each week, First Star features links to local, state and/or national news coverage of child welfare-related issues — with a special focus on improving system accountability, introducing best practices and encouraging reform through public policy.

December 20, 2004

New York Times — City Settles Suit Over Separating Abused Mothers From Children
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December 6, 2004

Atlanta Journal-Constitution—DFCS takes new tack;   'Diversions' create lighter caseloads
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November 29, 2004

The Washington Post — Mental Illness Sends Many to Foster Care;
Medical Costs Overwhelm Virginia Parents

National Public Radio — Doctors, Lawyers Team to Aid Children's Health

October 25, 2004

New York Times — City often took children without consulting court
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New York Times — Court limits removing child when mother is abuse victim
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October 18, 2004

The Houston Chronicle — Texas'  vulnerable pay the price of limited government
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The Seattle Times — New panel to reform foster-care system

October 11, 2004

Los Angeles Times — Report Lauds Alternative to Foster-Care Program; A state plan to extend benefits to grandparents and other relatives is deemed a success
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Fostering Results/Pew Charitable Trusts — Nation's Child Welfare System Doubles Number of Adoptions from Foster Care

October 4 , 2004

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — State Welfare secretary: Cooperation's the key