These Two Detroit Cases Show How Our Systems Are Failing Our Kids

These two Detroit cases show how our systems are failing our kids

It’s been months, but I haven't forgotten the two horrific incidents involving kids last winter in metro Detroit.

'Forgotten children': state care failings scrutinised

Advocates have welcomed a state's child safety investigation but fear recommendations will fall on deaf ears, ensuring some...

‘Forgotten children’: state care failings scrutinised

An inquiry will examine a state’s “broken” out-of-home care but advocates are concerned it will fall on deaf ears and more children will slip through the system. Advocates have welcomed the Queensland government’s $20 million, 17-month commission of inquiry into a state child safety sector they say is harming kids. Queensland has the most children in residential care of any state or territory, with 2200 as of December 2024. The inquiry will inve…