• Published

  November 27, 2024
  

  Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children

  As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.

• Published

  September 1, 2024
  

  Number of Maine children in state custody rises to 20-year high

  There are 468 more children in protective custody now than 6 years ago, when state officials faced fresh scrutiny in the wake of 2 high-profile child deaths. What's driving the increase?