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Baby in Car Seat

Baby On Board: Driving with Childre...

All states have laws in place to protect infants and children from injury and death because of a car accident. Before you drive with children in your car, you.... Read more

Abused Girl

Accusations of Child Abuse and Negl...

Child abuse and neglect can leave scars that last a lifetime. Millions of cases of child neglect and abuse are reported every year in America, according to th.... Read more

Tween girls watching TV

Home Alone: How Old is Old Enough

Most parents understand that it is always wrong to leave an infant or toddler home alone while you go out - even for a quick run to the store. But when is a c.... Read more

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Becoming a Foster Parent

Becoming a Foster Parent

Article written 9 months ago by Lawyerscomsm

When a home environment is unhealthy, state social services will remove minor children from their biological home and place them with foster parents. During this time, the children's biological parent... Read more

Becoming a Foster Parent

Becoming a Foster Parent

Article written by Lawyerscomsm

When a home environment is unhealthy, state social services will remove minor children from their biological home and place them with foster parents. During this time, the children's biological parent... Read more

What Constitutes a Sex Crime?

What Constitutes a Sex Crime?

Article written by Lawyerscomsm

A sex crime is one that knowingly causes - by force or by threat - another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act. Both the federal government and the states prosecute crimes involving sexual beha... Read more

Removal of a Child from the Home

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Each state has a child services office that protects children. Whenever a report comes in that a child is being abused or neglected, child services must check into it. Abuse means that the child's bod... Read more

Placement of a Child in Foster Care

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Foster care is a temporary way of caring for children who can't remain in their own homes because of concerns about safety, abuse, or neglect. States are responsible for the safety of children in fost... Read more

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