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Gen Justice Board Appoints Celia McClelland Chair and Welcomes Mike Haller

Monday Feb 28th, 2022

Gen Justice announced new board members, Chair Celia McClelland, and member, Mike Haller, who help support our lifesaving work.

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Children in foster care are easy prey for predators

Thursday Feb 24th, 2022

An estimated 55 children will disappear from America’s foster care system today. For too many, there will be no canvassing of the streets in search of them. No pictures posted. No social media campaigns. Not for these kids.

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SCOTTSDALE GRANDMOTHER HAD WARRANT OUT FOR HER ARREST SINCE 2016

Friday Feb 11th, 2022

Warning signs missed by the DCS that could have prevented Chaskah Davis Smith's murder. Scottsdale grandmother served warrant.

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GEN JUSTICE DEMANDS INVESTIGATIVE UNIT TO REVIEW

GEN JUSTICE DEMANDS INVESTIGATIVE UNIT TO REVIEW EVERY CHILD ABUSE FATALITY AND NEAR FATALITY

Thursday Feb 3rd, 2022

It is estimated that roughly half of all children abused to death across the country are missed by investigative authorities.

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DCS KNEW ABOUT FAMILY ISSUES BEFORE BOY'S DEATH AT SCOTTSDALE HOTEL

Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022

Grandmother accused of murdering 11-year old Chaskah Davis Smith had history of family issues and abuse.

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GRANDMOTHER ARRESTED AFTER 11-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON FOUND DEAD

Tuesday Feb 1st, 2022

Grandmother arrested after being accused of horrific abuse and murder of Chaskah Davis Smith.

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A challenge for the new year

Friday Dec 31st, 2021

What more are you & I going to do for children in foster care this year? Everyone has a role- supporting families who do step up to the plate, for one.

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Faces of child welfare | Gen Justice: 'We see the holes in the law'

Friday Nov 26th, 2021

Inspired by her experience as a foster parent, Olsen launched a nonprofit organization focused on helping abused and neglected children.

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We Need More Words Than “Neglect”

Wednesday Jun 16th, 2021

The term child "neglect" has become a catch-all and needs to be replaced in laws with precise terms to provide a clear direction for protective action.

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Cash Accounts Can Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Succeed

Tuesday Jun 1st, 2021

Policymakers can help these teens succeed by opening and funding flexible bank cash accounts.

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UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN COMING TO THE BORDER

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

In a growing crisis, unaccompanied children are in danger when trying to cross the border into the United States.

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Reform to help missing foster children receives unanimous support

Wednesday Apr 28th, 2021

The law adds a critical safeguard for Arizona's missing foster children by making photo identification free for all children in state care.

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