Shackled 'students'? 
I want to acknowledge and thank Rep. Mitch Needelman for his support and proactive approach toward the Department of Juvenile Justice and his recognit  read more...

Foster care cuts might face court challenge 
Florida's proposed cuts to programs for abused and neglected children could violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law, a children's advocacy group  read more...

Central Florida programs boost chances for babies of at-risk pregnant women 
SANFORD - Shanette Lee thought hope was around the corner.   read more...

Critics: Proposal to lock up teens wasteful, 'punitive' 
A bill that would give judges the authority to overrule state guidelines and lock teens in state-run detention centers for a wider variety of offenses  read more...

Budget cuts could put more children at risk 
Seven-year-old Courtney has severe cerebral palsy and mental retardation. For six years, she has been in the foster care of Kim Rowe, at left, who wan  read more...

Helping Our Children 
Polk Shortfall in Care Creates Family Anxiety   read more...

Investment in kids will pay off 
With state and city budget cuts looming, our elected officials should consider the long-term effects of under-funding early education and health.   read more...

Hands off my budget, Juvenile Justice chief pleads 
Florida could shut down juvenile detention centers, shrink prevention programs and slash other services for troubled youths to trim its budget.   read more...

As States Tackle Poverty, Preschool Gets High Marks 
In Washington and statehouses across the country, preschool is moving to the head of the class.   read more...

Governor, be a 'voice' for children's health care 
The stakes are high, and Florida's children are looking to their governor as well as their parents to give them a voice in the nation's capital. It is  read more...