Voices for Justice – Anaiah Walker
Anaiah Walker entered the Arizona foster care system at age 13. Before her 14th birthday, she was trafficked by adults…
Press & Media Archive
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Access past press releases, media coverage, and public statements from The Center for the Rights of Abused Children. These archives reflect our ongoing work to protect children’s rights and improve the systems that serve them. Return to our homepage to learn more about our mission and find ways you can help.
Center For The Rights Of Abused Children Applauds Federal Action To Protect Benefits Owed To Children In Foster Care
Phoenix, Ariz. – Today the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Messy Table Games and the Center Collaborate this Thanksgiving to Play it Forward for Children
Phoenix, Ariz. —As families across America gather this Thanksgiving around tables full of joy and togetherness, we’re reminded that every child…
Michigan Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Child Trafficked by Parent; State is not Obligated to Attempt Reunification
In a major victory for child protection, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the state is not required to attempt reunification with a parent who trafficked her child. This landmark decision, In re Barber/Espinoza, affirms Congress’s intent in the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), which intentionally allows states to forgo reunification when children suffer extreme physical or sexual abuse.
Arizona Legislature Passes Life-Saving Reforms to Protect Children in Foster Care and End Group Home Overreliance
On Friday Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1333 (SB 1333)—a life-saving measure, created by the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, that will help more children transition from institutional group homes into safe families.
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trafficked Child’s Rights Must Take Precedence
On Wednesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. ET, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of In re Barber/Espinoza—a case that will determine whether a woman who trafficked her 9-year-old daughter can still claim parental rights.
Mandatory Reporting Saves Lives
In The Imprint, reporter Jeremy Loudenback highlighted California’s efforts to change mandatory reporting laws, a movement spurred by advocates who believe the current system unnecessarily pulls innocent families into the child welfare system. Loudenback featured the story of Roger De Leon, Jr., who was investigated for suspected abuse only to be later found innocent, as one traumatic example.
New Report Declares Constitutional Crisis in Foster Care System, Demands Urgent Federal Reforms
In a searing new memo released today, Lives in the Balance: A Bold Plan to Fix America’s Broken Child Protection System, the Center for the Rights of Abused Children lays bare an unflinching truth:
Arizona’s highest court cuts through red tape
Imagine the state taking your child for no other reason than because you failed to check the right box on a government form. For fathers in Arizona, this nightmare has been reality for decades.
Why foster kids need lawyers — as much as they need love
Foster care unexpectedly took center stage at President Trump’s congressional address on Tuesday. First Lady Melania Trump highlighted her Foster the Future initiative — which secures scholarships and opportunities for kids in foster care — and President Trump recognized Jeff Denard, a foster parent to 40 children.
