In the media
The following are links to some media articles concerning child welfare and foster care issues CMPC has been monitoring, many of which include comments made by coalition members. If you cannot access a particular article, please make a request via email to admin@protectmarylandschildren.org.
Children have right to participate in home-removal hearings, Maryland court rules
8/3/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Convicted mother on the run captured, lawmaker calls for change to post-conviction bail
8/1/2026 WBFF
Hutzell: Stephen Miller's trans persecution is here. Parents face hard questions.
7/31/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Employers' FAMLI Contributions Begin Jan. 2027
7/31/2026 SHRM
Surrendering newborn to 'safe haven' can count as neglect, MD court rules
7/22/2026 The Daily Record
UMSOD Partnership Expands Dental Care Access for Foster Care Youth
7/22/2026 The Elm - The University of Maryland, Baltimore
Maryland's foster care matching platform demonstrates continued success
7/10/2026 Route Fifty
'Let's talk about it': Understanding power and control | Opinion |
7/10/2026 MyEasternShoreMD
Kids injured by state have until they turn 21 to sue, MD appellate court rules
7/8/2026 Maryland Daily Record
Prince George's report finds neglect in death of 14-month-old foster child
7/6/2026 MSN
Christian Foster Care Agency Reverses LGBTQ+ Inclusion Policy
7/1/2026 The Imprint News
Maryland Ranks 19th in Child Well-Being According to Annie E. Casey Foundation
7/1/2026 The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Mother questions toddler's drowning at foster parents' pool
7/1/2026 WBAL-TV
Public schools immune from some older sexual abuse allegations, state high court rules
6/26/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Pilot program gives MD children say in custody cases
6/24/2026 The Daily Record
Impacts of Maryland Kinship Law Changes Two Years Later
6/22/2026 WMDT
Case dismissed against great-aunt who hid missing Baltimore child Tristan King
6/17/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady's initiative
6/14/2026 DC News Now
Pilot program gives MD children a say in custody cases
6/16/2026 The Daily Record - Maryland
Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady's initiative
6/14/2026 DC News Now
Grandmother finds support through Charles social services kinship program | Local News
6/09/2026 SoMdNews.com
Kids Count: Maryland sees child well-being gains, struggles in education since COVID
6/09/2026 Maryland Matters
New Mommy & Me Recovery House in Elkton is dedicated to bright futures
6/05/2026 SoMdNews.com
Maryland 'fudged the numbers' on disability budget cuts, lawmaker says
6/05/2026 WBFF
Plaintiffs hope state lawsuits spur Baltimore's Catholic church to agree to larger settlement
6/02/2026 Bishop Accountability
Bates, Tolentino debate if Maryland is ready for youth justice overhaul
6/01/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland Del. Mike Griffith raises concern about foster care system issues
6/01/2026 WBAL Radio
Constitutional win for Christian foster parents chips away at assault on religious liberty
MSN/Washington Examiner
Maryland's foster children aren't statistics | EDITORIAL
5/28/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Md. won't say how many foster teens are missing from state care as trafficking fears grow
5/26/2026 WBFF/The Baltimore Sun
New Maryland Law Will Keep Minors Out of Adult Courts and Prisons
5/26/2026 The Imprint News
Full psychiatric hospitals challenge MD
5/26/2026 The Daily Record
We can't ignore the voices of foster care youth
5/20/2026 AFRO American Newspapers
Maryland won't renew Silver Oak's license; foster abuse allegations mount
5/19/2026 WBFF/The Baltimore Sun
Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge
5/18/2026 KFF Health News
As ICE arrests surge, new state laws prevent kids from landing in foster care
5/13/2026 WAMU
Maryland foster child missing from Silver Oak; assaults with 'rat traps' alleged
5/13/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland foster child missing from Silver Oak; new alleged assaults with 'rat traps
5/12/2026 WBFF/The Baltimore Sun
New Foster Care Task Force in Prince George's County
5/11/2026 FOX 5 DC
Dan Rodricks: Md. court preserves secrecy in Catholic scandal
4/30/2026 Baltimore Fishbowl
'Only parent he knew' vows to find answers in Maryland foster baby's death
4/27/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Prosecutors drop abduction charge against Tristan King's great-aunt
4/23/2026 - The Baltimore Banner
The vital fight against female genital mutilation in Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY
4/23/2026 The Baltimore Sun
National Attorney Survey Highlights Sex Trafficking of Foster Youth
4/21/2026 The Imprint News
States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
4/14/2026 KFF Health News
Maryland legislature passes major foster care reforms after teen died in hotel
4/13/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Kinship Care can be the best of foster care
4/10/2026 Cecil Whig
She Was Once in Foster Care. Now She Will Run Child Welfare in New York.
4/8/2026 The New York Times
Maryland's Kinship program makes a difference for local families, children
4/7/2026 The Star Democrat
Maryland foster care reforms give hope but concerns of 'placement crisis' remains
4/2/2026 WJLA - ABC
2K blue pinwheels planted to raise awareness for child abuse - MSN
4/2/2026 WBAL
Bipartisan bill would end Maryland foster care practice known as ‘hospital overstays’
4/1/2026 WBAL
3/31/2026 The Imprint
These foster parents have taken in 15 kids. Their goal: Send them home.
3/30/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Maryland’s new software speeds up finding family for foster youth
3/27/2026 The Herald Mail
Worcester’s foster child placements improve
3/27/2026 OC Today-Dispatch
Transitioning from foster care to adulthood: A difficult path
3/25/2026,The Daily Record
Streeter: When a child goes missing, it should shake us all
3/23/2026 The Baltimore Banner
House gives initial OK to foster care package, including 'Kanaiyah's Law' and hotel bans
3/20/2026 FOX45
State officials approve up to $1.2 billion in contracts to end hospital overstays
3/19/2026 Maryland Matters
State foster care system is undergoing significant change | Here’s why
3/19/2026 WBAL
3/18/2026 Office of Governor Wes Moore
Thousands of abuse lawsuits filed. Maryland still unsure how to pay.
3/17/2026 the Baltimore Sun
Maryland says ‘Leave no one behind.’ So, why are young adults still invisible?
3/15/2026 Maryland Matters
After nearly 6 months, missing Baltimore boy Tristan King is found
3/13/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Bill would require social workers, police to inform parents of rights before CPS investigation
3/13/2026 WBAL
House approves trio of childcare bills, as new scholarship enrollments remain frozen
One measure seeks to decrease waiting list in popular childcare scholarship program
3/12/2026 Maryland Matters
Everyone has seen Baltimore’s missing boy. So why can’t authorities find him?
3/11/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Advocates hope this is the year to end hospital overstays, other unlicensed foster placements
Speaker says her bill is the culmination of years of work, while ‘Kanayiah’s Law’ has broad bipartisan support in the House
3/9/2026 Maryland Matters
Youth without anywhere to go fast-track foster care reform, advocates say
3/7/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland bill would train child care providers on child abuse awareness
3/4/2026 CBS News
DHS sent Md. foster care teen to homeless shelter after sexual assault
2/28/2026 The Baltimore Sub
In Depth: The push for foster care reforms in Maryland and other concerns within DHS
2/26/2026 FOX45
One-on-one support for foster youth: What is it and does it work?
2/25/2026 The Daily Record
Lawmakers eye withholding DHS funds as foster care problems persist: 'We're concerned'
2/24/2026 FOX45
Budget analysis provides snapshot of Maryland’s foster care system
2/23/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Accountability needed at Department of Human Services | GUEST COMMENTARY
2/22/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland turns to tech to improve foster care outcomes for children
2/20/2026 Route Fifty
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
Maryland Human Services could face withheld funds because of budgeting problems
2/19/26 The Baltimore Sun
Need for Treatment Foster Care Families Grows across Maryland
2/17/2026 FOX45
Embattled DHS secretary López to resign amid spotlight on foster care problems
2/16/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Moore’s human services secretary, Rafael López, to resign
2/16/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Frustration from lawmakers grows as questions about foster care changes stack up
2/12/2026 FOX 45
Immigration detentions push dozens of children into foster care
2/11/2026 VT Digger
Finding loving homes for children is what CASA Baltimore County is all about
2/11/2026 Baltimore Positive
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
Gov. Moore orders audit process review after string of reports with repeated problems
2/5/2026 FOX45
Maryland DHS officials grilled by lawmakers following death of girl living under state care
1/29/2026 WBALTV
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
Legislators seek more urgency in addressing Maryland foster children
1/28/2026 The Baltimore Sun
Gov. Moore pressed on what's next amid foster care concerns, other issues within DHS
1/12/2026 FOX 45 News
22 Montgomery Co. Public Schools employees flagged in background rescreening process
1/11/2026 Bethesda Today
In Depth: Lawmakers to tackle foster care reforms and juvenile justice issues in 2026
1`/8/2026 FOX 45 News
Gov. Moore: 'There has to be accountability' for Kanaiyah Ward; questions linger
1/6/2026 FOX45 News
Archdiocese of Baltimore, survivors’ group signal progress in bankruptcy case
1/5/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore state’s attorney declines to charge ‘negligent’ workers in foster girl’s death
1/2/2026 The Baltimore Sun
State finds neglect in foster teen’s hotel suicide, says aide didn’t secure meds
1/2/2026 The Baltimore Banner
Supporting youth who are victims of sex trafficking
12/23/2025 The Daily Record
12/04/2025 Baltimore City Government
11/25/25 Washington Post
DHS says it met deadline to move foster care kids out of hotels, other unlicensed settings
11/25/25 FOX 45
Report reveals more details behind foster teen's death; State significantly reduces hotel placements
11/17/2025 WMAR Baltimore
Baltimore Police release report on details in hotel death of foster girl Kanaiyah Ward
11/16/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Foster care workgroup urged to recommend legislative remedies
11/10/2025 The Baltimore Sun
‘Feet to the fire:’ López, DHS remain under scrutiny for foster care failings
10/31/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Lopez says agency working to address foster care issues after scathing audit
10/30/2025 Maryland Matters
In Depth: Advocates demand reforms after DHS hearing on foster care system
10/30/2025 FOX45
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
A scathing audit, a girl’s suicide: Maryland foster care officials in the hot seat
10/29/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Gov. Moore sticking by human services secretary despite missteps
10/29/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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
Maryland already violated its newest foster care directive
10/28/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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
A hotel is not a home: Maryland, other states seek a better place for foster youth
10/24/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Why Maryland courts appoint attorneys for children in custody and support cases
10/17/25 AFRO American Newspapers
Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect
10/13/2025 The Baltimore Banner
Foster care workgroup misses deadline as state leaders search for solutions
10/13/2025 FOX45 NEWS
10/08/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Moore says fixes needed for foster care system after teen’s death
10/8/2025 The Baltimore Banner
DHS needs resources to protect foster kids | READER COMMENTARY
10/8/2025 The Baltimore Sun
10/08/25 The Baltimore Sun
Mom says state agency knew foster teen was ‘high risk’ before placing her in hotel
10/2/2025 The Baltimore Banner
Maryland lawmakers push for hearings, oversight on hoteling foster children
10/01/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Advocates say foster care teen's death 'was preventable' and bigger changes are needed
9/30/2025 FOX45 NEWS
Maryland girl’s death foretold, say advocates who decry housing foster youth in hotels
9/27/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland teen who died in DHS care identified; investigation launched.
Lawmaker calls for ‘oversight hearings'
9/25/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Teen girl in foster care found dead at the Baltimore hotel where she’d been living
9/25/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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
State agency allowed sex offenders access to children, according to audit; hearing to be scheduled
9/17/2025 The Baltimore Sun
State OKs $465 million contract to expand placement of foster children
9/10/2025 Maryland Matters
Maryland camp reconnects siblings separated by foster care: ‘It heals the inner child in me’
7/8/2025 The Baltimore Banner
To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
6/26/2025 The Baltimore Banner
Outrage pours as funding for special advocates of DC area foster children cut by DOJ
5/2/2025 WTOP News
Child welfare advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new legislation: ‘There’s some accountability’
4/21/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Did Maryland just amend out accountability and justice? | GUEST COMMENTARY
4/19/2025 The Baltimore Sun
Some Maryland foster children live in hotels at a cost of $1,400 per day
3/16/2025 The Baltimore Banner
3/5/2025 The Baltimore Banner
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
Penalties recommended for child welfare agency over missing data on foster kids, deaths
2/19/2025 The Baltimore Banner
Maryland recorded an alarming rise in child deaths from abuse and neglect. No one noticed.
2/3/2025 The Baltimore Banner
‘They just need a home:’ Working to find foster care for the neediest children
12/27/2024 The Baltimore Sun
A closer look at the CPS system after 5 year-old starved to death in Baltimore home
12/03/2024 WMAR News
Housing Maryland foster children in hotels: ‘unsafe situations for everyone’
11/03/2024 The Baltimore Sun
How many kids receive state help for neglect and abuse? Md. council says they don’t know
10/19/2024 Maryland Matters
Foster youth in Md. use trash bags to move, advocates say. A bill would change that
2/18/2024 Washington Post
Lawsuit accuses Maryland of 'warehousing' foster children with behavioral health issues in hospitals
6/2/2023 CBS Baltimore
Lawsuit challenges long, medically unnecessary hospital stays for Maryland foster care children
5/31/2023 WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore
Report: States should improve opportunities for older youth in foster care systems
5/11/2023 Maryland Matters
Maryland Foster System Sued Over Administration of Psychotropic Drugs in Children
2/17/2023 DCist
1/10/2023 The Baltimore Sun
Maryland foster children are being kept overnight in hotels and downtown office buildings
9/15/2022 The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Foster Children Stay in Hospitals Because They Have Nowhere Else to Go
2/14/2020 WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore