In the media
The following are links and PDFs of media articles concerning child welfare and foster care issues CMPC has been monitoring, many of which include comments made by coalition members.
DHS sent Md. foster care teen to homeless shelter after sexual assault​​​​
2/28/2026 The Baltimore Sub
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In Depth: The push for foster care reforms in Maryland and other concerns within DHS
2/26/2026 FOX45
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One-on-one support for foster youth: What is it and does it work?
2/25/2026 The Daily Record
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Lawmakers eye withholding DHS funds as foster care problems persist: 'We're concerned'
2/24/2026 FOX45
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Budget analysis provides snapshot of Maryland’s foster care system
2/23/2026 The Baltimore Sun
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Accountability needed at Department of Human Services | GUEST COMMENTARY
2/22/2026 The Baltimore Sun
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Maryland turns to tech to improve foster care outcomes for children
2/20/2026 Route Fifty
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New faces at Human Services, same challenges as before for interim secretary
At Brown Burnett’s first hearing, auditors recommend withholding funding for agency’s failures to perform
2/19/2026 Maryland Matters
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Maryland Human Services could face withheld funds because of budgeting problems
2/19/26 The Baltimore Sun
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Need for Treatment Foster Care Families Grows across Maryland
2/17/2026 FOX45
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Embattled DHS secretary López to resign amid spotlight on foster care problems
2/16/2026 The Baltimore Sun
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Moore’s human services secretary, Rafael López, to resign
2/16/2026 The Baltimore Banner
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Frustration from lawmakers grows as questions about foster care changes stack up
2/12/2026 FOX 45
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Immigration detentions push dozens of children into foster care
2/11/2026 VT Digger
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Finding loving homes for children is what CASA Baltimore County is all about
2/11/2026 Baltimore Positive
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New work requirements could kick thousands off SNAP starting next month
Veterans, homeless Marylanders and former foster kids now must prove they work 20-hours a week to keep food assistance
2/9/2026 Maryland Matters
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Gov. Moore orders audit process review after string of reports with repeated problems
2/5/2026 FOX45
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Maryland DHS officials grilled by lawmakers following death of girl living under state care
1/29/2026 WBALTV
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Lawmakers grill DHS over ‘hospital overstays’ for youth under the state’s care
Human Services officials say they’ve made progress on moving kids out of hospitals, hotels and other unlicensed settings
1/29/2026 Maryland Matters
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Legislators seek more urgency in addressing Maryland foster children
1/28/2026 The Baltimore Sun
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Gov. Moore pressed on what's next amid foster care concerns, other issues within DHS
1/12/2026 FOX 45 News
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22 Montgomery Co. Public Schools employees flagged in background rescreening process
1/11/2026 Bethesda Today
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In Depth: Lawmakers to tackle foster care reforms and juvenile justice issues in 2026
1`/8/2026 FOX 45 News
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Gov. Moore: 'There has to be accountability' for Kanaiyah Ward; questions linger
1/6/2026 FOX45 News
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Archdiocese of Baltimore, survivors’ group signal progress in bankruptcy case
1/5/2026 The Baltimore Banner
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Baltimore state’s attorney declines to charge ‘negligent’ workers in foster girl’s death
1/2/2026 The Baltimore Sun
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State finds neglect in foster teen’s hotel suicide, says aide didn’t secure meds
1/2/2026 The Baltimore Banner
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Supporting youth who are victims of sex trafficking
12/23/2025 The Daily Record
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12/04/2025 Baltimore City Government
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11/25/25 Washington Post
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DHS says it met deadline to move foster care kids out of hotels, other unlicensed settings
11/25/25 FOX 45
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Report reveals more details behind foster teen's death; State significantly reduces hotel placements
11/17/2025 WMAR Baltimore
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Baltimore Police release report on details in hotel death of foster girl Kanaiyah Ward
11/16/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Foster care workgroup urged to recommend legislative remedies
11/10/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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‘Feet to the fire:’ López, DHS remain under scrutiny for foster care failings
10/31/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Lopez says agency working to address foster care issues after scathing audit
10/30/2025 Maryland Matters
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In Depth: Advocates demand reforms after DHS hearing on foster care system
10/30/2025 FOX45
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Frustrations with Maryland’s troubled foster care system fuel state hearing
State lawmakers questioned Department of Human Services officials following the death of a 16-year-old girl and a scathing audit that revealed multiple problems
10/29/2025 The Washington Post
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A scathing audit, a girl’s suicide: Maryland foster care officials in the hot seat
10/29/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Gov. Moore sticking by human services secretary despite missteps
10/29/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland vows to stop housing foster children in hotels ahead of hearing.
Lawmakers will question Department of Human Services officials Wednesday following a scathing audit and the death of a 16-year-old foster child.
10/29/2025 Washington Post
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Maryland already violated its newest foster care directive
10/28/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Department of Human Services orders end to placing foster children in hotels
Decision comes as agency faces hearing over scathing audit report and the death of a 16-year-old girl
10/27/2025 Maryland Matters
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A hotel is not a home: Maryland, other states seek a better place for foster youth
10/24/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Why Maryland courts appoint attorneys for children in custody and support cases
10/17/25 AFRO American Newspapers
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Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect
10/13/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Foster care workgroup misses deadline as state leaders search for solutions
10/13/2025 FOX45 NEWS
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10/08/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Moore says fixes needed for foster care system after teen’s death
10/8/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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DHS needs resources to protect foster kids | READER COMMENTARY
10/8/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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10/08/25 The Baltimore Sun
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Mom says state agency knew foster teen was ‘high risk’ before placing her in hotel
10/2/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland lawmakers push for hearings, oversight on hoteling foster children
10/01/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Advocates say foster care teen's death 'was preventable' and bigger changes are needed
9/30/2025 FOX45 NEWS
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Maryland girl’s death foretold, say advocates who decry housing foster youth in hotels
9/27/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Maryland teen who died in DHS care identified; investigation launched.
Lawmaker calls for ‘oversight hearings'
9/25/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Teen girl in foster care found dead at the Baltimore hotel where she’d been living
9/25/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Lawmakers call for hearings to review ‘broken’ Social Services Administration
Calls follow audit that says agency may have OK’d guardianship, foster homes where sex offenders lived, fell short on delivering care to kids
9/17/2025 Maryland Matters
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State agency allowed sex offenders access to children, according to audit; hearing to be scheduled
9/17/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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State OKs $465 million contract to expand placement of foster children
9/10/2025 Maryland Matters
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Maryland camp reconnects siblings separated by foster care: ‘It heals the inner child in me’
7/8/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
6/26/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Outrage pours as funding for special advocates of DC area foster children cut by DOJ
5/2/2025 WTOP News
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Child welfare advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new legislation: ‘There’s some accountability’
4/21/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Did Maryland just amend out accountability and justice? | GUEST COMMENTARY
4/19/2025 The Baltimore Sun
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Some Maryland foster children live in hotels at a cost of $1,400 per day
3/16/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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3/5/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland has reported high child fatalities for years. Now they say they’ve overreported.
The Department of Human Services is working to correct federal data on the matter.
3/3/2025 Maryland Matters
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Penalties recommended for child welfare agency over missing data on foster kids, deaths
2/19/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland recorded an alarming rise in child deaths from abuse and neglect. No one noticed.
2/3/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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‘They just need a home:’ Working to find foster care for the neediest children
12/27/2024 The Baltimore Sun
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A closer look at the CPS system after 5 year-old starved to death in Baltimore home
12/03/2024 WMAR News
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Housing Maryland foster children in hotels: ‘unsafe situations for everyone’
11/03/2024 The Baltimore Sun
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How many kids receive state help for neglect and abuse? Md. council says they don’t know
10/19/2024 Maryland Matters ​
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Foster youth in Md. use trash bags to move, advocates say. A bill would change that
2/18/2024 Washington Post
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Lawsuit accuses Maryland of 'warehousing' foster children with behavioral health issues in hospitals
6/2/2023 CBS Baltimore
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Lawsuit challenges long, medically unnecessary hospital stays for Maryland foster care children
5/31/2023 WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore
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Report: States should improve opportunities for older youth in foster care systems
5/11/2023 Maryland Matters
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Maryland Foster System Sued Over Administration of Psychotropic Drugs in Children
2/17/2023 DCist
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1/10/2023 The Baltimore Sun
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Maryland foster children are being kept overnight in hotels and downtown office buildings
9/15/2022 The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland Foster Children Stay in Hospitals Because They Have Nowhere Else to Go
2/14/2020 WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore
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