John Kelly The Chronicle of Social Change

May 23, 2014
Democrats from the Senate Finance Committee said they planned to “play offense” on mental health services for foster youth, particularly in regard to the use of psychotropic medications.

December 30, 2013
2013 is in the books, readers. All that's left to do is watch the ball drop, sip champagne and sing a song.

In no particular order, here's a look at some of the most notable developments in child welfare and juvenile justice this year: