Nov 24 Local News State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System State representatives and local advocates are asking Gov. Steve Beshear to consider changes to Kentucky’s child welfare system. The request comes after reports of a child’s death uncovered that a state caseworker failed to investigate previous allegations of child abuse. This has led some to question the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which is […] By Devin Katayama Nov 24 Local News State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System Devin Katayama
Dec 7 Local News Child Advocates React to Child Abuse Study More children died in Kentucky from abuse and neglect than in any other state – that’s according to numbers from 2007 collected by the group Every Child Matters. Forty-one child deaths that year were ruled to be caused by abuse or neglect. Kristen Riddick is the President of the Court Appointed Special Advocates – or […] By Stephanie Crosby Dec 7 Local News Child Advocates React to Child Abuse Study Stephanie Crosby
Dec 7 State of Affairs Child Abuse in Kentucky State of Affairs 12/7/09: Child Abuse in KY Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Dec 7 State of Affairs Child Abuse in Kentucky Laura Ellis