In the media

The following are links and some PDFs of media articles concerning child welfare and foster care issues CMPC has been monitoring, many of which include comments made by coalition members.

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

Foster Care for Mental Health Treatment: Parents Surrender Thousands of Kids Each Year In Search of Help

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

Governor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System to Better Serve Young People with Complex Needs

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

Baltimore City Launches Initiative to Rapidly House and Support Young People and Families at Risk of Homelessness

12/04/2025 Baltimore City Government

The Maryland Department of Human Services said it has removed all foster children previously placed in hotels, following the death of 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward

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

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/dhs-says-it-met-deadline-to-move-foster-care-kids-out-of-hotels-other-unlicensed-settings

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