April 29, 2025 9:32 pm
Published by Justice for Kids
As advocates dedicated to protecting the rights of Florida’s abused and neglected foster youth, we at Justice for Kids, a Division of Kelley Kronenberg, are pleased as the statewide sponsor of Florida’s Children First, to share their significant legislative victory. The “Young Adult Housing Support” bill (SB 584/HB 879) has... View Article
April 22, 2025 12:56 pm
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By: Julianna Walo, Esquire Vulnerable Children Overlooked in Residential Treatment Facilities Every day across America, thousands of children suffer in residential treatment facilities – out of sight and often out of mind. For many of these children, DCFS negligence and placement in these facilities follows years of trauma, multiple failed... View Article
April 16, 2025 8:10 pm
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The complex relationship between foster care and the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the alarming incidence of children in foster care experiencing sexual abuse, compels a further examination of its long-term effects. Research indicates that approximately **30%** of children in foster care experience sexual abuse, a figure significantly higher than... View Article
March 27, 2025 9:13 pm
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By: Julianna Walo, Esquire Child welfare advocates in Illinois continue pushing for improved enforcement of existing laws meant to provide foster children with proper luggage instead of trash bags for their belongings. This seemingly small dignity can make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in the Illinois... View Article
March 25, 2025 9:24 pm
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The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a wide-ranging investigation into abuse and neglect of people with developmental disabilities at Illinois treatment facilities. Read more here.
March 21, 2025 1:00 pm
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Florida Youth SHINE, Florida’s premiere youth advocacy, empowerment, and leadership group. The group was founded by the award-winning nonprofit organization Florida’s Children First and FCF Board Chair Howard Talenfeld, a lead partner of the Justice for Kids Division of Kelley Kronenberg. To... View Article
March 17, 2025 6:57 pm
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By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The child welfare attorneys at Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, regularly review cases where DCFS negligence claims arise from institutional failures in Illinois child advocacy. This particular case exemplifies why legal intervention is sometimes necessary to protect foster care rights and hold agencies... View Article
February 28, 2025 9:59 pm
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Despite eight prior calls to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) abuse hotline, a young boy was left in the care of his mother and is now catastrophically injured. Having exhausted all legal remedies, a claims bill (HB 6541) has been filed by Clermont Republican Rep. Taylor Yarkosky... View Article
February 27, 2025 3:00 pm
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A residential mental health treatment facility in Palm Beach County, Florida can’t admit new clients with a “history of self-harm, suicidal ideations or suicide attempts” according to an order issued by the state. As reported by WFLX Fox 29, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) claims that employees at... View Article
February 24, 2025 8:00 am
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By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The Illinois child welfare system faces unprecedented challenges in protecting our state’s most vulnerable children. As child protection services struggle with systemic issues and DCFS oversight remains under scrutiny, families and advocates need clear information about the foster care system. Here are the most pressing questions... View Article
