COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine signed the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” into law, to take effect next school year. Here ...

A contentious "Parent's Bill of Rights" is now awaiting Governor Mike ... Supporters of the bill argue that it is designed to foster open communication between parents and schools.

many say the foster care system itself has been putting them at risk for… Child welfare and family law experts who spoke with the PBS NewsHour called the termination of parental rights a ...

To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Many people have considered becoming a foster parent but, like the decision to become a biological or adoptive parent, the time to make a major change may ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A bill ... kin foster care," Collins-Mandeville said in a statement. Under the KIND Act, there would also be different criminal background criteria for relatives and foster parents.

A majority of foster children in Effingham County are placed with relatives. However, many may be unlicensed and receive less financial support than licensed foster parents. A new bill recently ...

Marchand Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them. Child welfare experts have long touted the benefits of ...