child welfare policies

We, the Children of the United States

We, the Children of the United States

Scholars assess regulations affecting youth rights and offer guidance to promote youth civic participation.

You’re on Your Own, Kid Influencers

You’re on Your Own, Kid Influencers

Scholar proposes a legal framework to safeguard child content creators’ social media earnings.

Restoring Independence in Child Neglect Laws

Restoring Independence in Child Neglect Laws

Scholar explores the unintended consequences of state child neglect laws and proposes changes.

Seeking Better Protection for Unaccompanied Children

Seeking Better Protection for Unaccompanied Children

Scholars recommend additional policies to protect unaccompanied children from harm and exploitation.

Protecting Children’s Data in the Digital Age

Protecting Children’s Data in the Digital Age

Legislators struggle to regulate children’s data online.

The Troubling Reality of Wilderness Therapy

The Troubling Reality of Wilderness Therapy

Scholars claim that unregulated wilderness therapy programs fail to protect the children participants.

Is the Foster Care System Worth Fostering?

Is the Foster Care System Worth Fostering?

Scholars explore the efficacy of the existing American foster care system.

Using Disability Justice to Reimagine Family Regulation Systems

Using Disability Justice to Reimagine Family Regulation Systems

Advocates call for reform of family regulation systems to achieve fairer outcomes for parents with disabilities.

Shifting Mandated Reporting Laws From Family Surveillance to Assistance

Shifting Mandated Reporting Laws From Family Surveillance to Assistance

Scholars advocate revising mandated reporting requirements for school employees.

Paying the Price of Regulating Childcare

Paying the Price of Regulating Childcare

Scholars argue that increased regulation in the childcare industry has unintended consequences.

Paid Family Leave Is No Child’s Play

Paid Family Leave Is No Child’s Play

Experts examine the benefits and complexities of a paid family leave mandate in the United States.

Justice for Parents with Disabilities and Their Children

Justice for Parents with Disabilities and Their Children

The child welfare system disproportionately harms families headed by parents with disabilities.