Several months ago, an editorial in The Sun called on the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Offices to address an oversight that denied children under the care of grandparents…
As America observes National Foster Care Month, Terrence Williams, the founder of Cousin T’s, speaks on how the foster care system was pivotal in his life and how being adopted…
Mother’s Day is a day when families come together to show appreciation for the love, care, and sacrifices that mothers make. Whether it’s with a heartfelt card, a bouquet of…
The apprehension of an “unlawfully present noncitizen” by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston underscores ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to address crimes that have significant social implications. The…
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 7137, represents a significant legislative effort to address the legal challenges faced by victims of human trafficking. Introduced by Representative…
The tale of coffee is as rich and complex as its flavor, a tapestry woven from countless threads of history, culture, and commerce. From the ancient Ethiopian highlands to the…
In a significant development, a federal judge has imposed a daily fine of $100,000 on the Texas child welfare agency for its failure to address the deficiencies in the state’s…
Tom Cotton is an American politician, attorney, and former military officer serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served…
Last year, Governor Sanders put together a workgroup to improve the state’s foster care system and make recommendations. It was no surprise that the group recommended “bolstering the short-staffed DCFS…
Minding Hearts advocates for family placement and reunification. Healthy families produce healthy children, and the more healthy families and children there are, the healthier the community and the nation. We hope to make families stronger, and we urge states to take advantage of the Family First Preventative Services Act to offer services to biological families.