It's not the answer parents expect and it's not exactly realistic. But whenever someone asks Nancy McBride to recommend when children can walk safely to and from school, she tells them never. ...more

October 23, 2009

The state is trying to handle a growing number of calls to an abuse hot line with fewer people, potentially leaving some of the most vulnerable children in Florida at risk. ...more

July 14, 2008

A Tallahassee lawyer and child advocate has sued a Hillsborough County foster care agency and the state, accusing them of treating foster children like "hostages." ...more

January 26, 2008

The Sarasota Family YMCA likely will have to compete for a multimillion-dollar state contract next year to provide foster care and adoptions in Pinellas and Pasco counties. ...more

November 1, 2007