On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to launch a youth...
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After State Audit Says LA’s Foster Care System Often Fails To Keep Kids Safe, Board of Supes Wants Answers & a Plan
On June 21, 2018, 10-year-old Anthony Avalos died as a result of long-term abuse and multiple kinds...
How Well is LA County Protecting Child Welfare-Involved LGBTQ Kids? Lawmakers Request Audit to Find Out.
The California State Auditor will review Los Angeles County’s child welfare system in the...
LA’s New Child Protection Chief Talks About the Death of Anthony Avalos & the Challenge of Keeping the County’s Kids Safe
Editor’s Note The death of 10-year-old Lancaster boy, Anthony Avalos, on June 21, has rightly...
DA’s Office Moves Quickly, Charges Mother & Stepfather for Torture Murder of 10-Year-Old Anthony Avalos
At midday on Friday, the LA District Attorney’s office announced that Kareem Ernesto Leiva...
LA Sheriffs Arrest Suspect in Death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos—Amid Conflicting Media Reports, and Many Lingering Questions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested the boyfriend of the mother of...