But, as briefs filed in that case point out, maltreatment of children in foster care is a rare — but unfortunately increasing — occurrence. There’s no magic bullet to address maltreatment.

A former foster youth and advocate was arraigned following an incident with Rep. Nancy Mace that has erupted into controversy ...

Native American children remain overrepresented in the South Dakota foster care system, accounting for 72.5% of the foster care population at the end of fiscal year 2024, according to new data.