- Campaign Highlights Firsthand Accounts of Foster CareMarvin Bing, northeast regional director for the NAACP, describes the collective impact of life in foster care: “Not every foster home is bad. But if the system doesn’t surround you every step of the way with the education you need, the mental health support, the life skills, the compassion, then they all might as well be deficient.” READ MORE >>
- Child Welfare Case Goes to Trial“The Massachusetts child welfare system is one of the most dangerous in the country on a number of significant measures,” says Marcia Robinson Lowry, executive director of Children’s Rights, as the organization takes its case to court. READ MORE >>
- CR Newsletter Addresses Sibling Separation in Foster Care“The sheer impact of severing sibling ties can devastate kids,” said Marcia Robinson Lowry, executive director of Children’s Rights. Alyssa and Deanna, above, are grateful to be together, but only have sporadic contact with some siblings and none with others. Deanna told CR: “I always think about the relationship that we could have.” READ MORE>>
- Children’s Rights Remembers Civil Rights Attorney Richard Fields“Richard was bright, passionate and a key strategic ally,” said Ira Lustbader, associate director of Children’s Rights. “His commitment to abused and neglected children was strong and unwavering.” READ MORE>>
