child protection

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Posted in Court & Custody

A Father Steps Forward: Georgia Custody Case Exposes Gaps in Unmarried Parents’ Rights

Estimated read time 4 min read
Michael Phillips

A Georgia family court case resulted in Adrian Harden gaining custody of his son Chance after his mother died. The…

Posted in Project GUARDIAN

When the Court Steps In: What Michigan’s New Abuse and Neglect Court Gets Right — and What Parents Should Watch Closely

Estimated read time 4 min read
Michael Phillips

St. Joseph County, Michigan, will launch a $60,000 specialized Abuse and Neglect Court in January 2026, focusing on child welfare…

Posted in Maryland Child Welfare & Foster Care

Government Failure at Its Worst: How Maryland’s Foster System Left a 16-Year-Old Girl to Die in a Hotel Room

Estimated read time 5 min read
Michael Phillips

On September 22, 2025, 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward was found dead in a Baltimore hotel, suspected to be from an overdose.…

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