Families

Funding Hurdles Stall Kentucky’s Kinship Care Law, Leaving Families in Limbo as Advocates Push for Action

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A year has passed since Kentucky’s Senate Bill 151 was enacted, yet many kinship caregivers are still without the promised resources. This legislation was designed to provide financial support to relatives, often grandparents or aunts and uncles, who step in to care for children. However, the bill has encountered significant delays due to ongoing funding disputes. Governor Andy Beshear introduced the “Kinship Bill” to address concerns that kinship caregivers deserve financial support comparable to that received by foster families. Despite the law receiving approval, the financial backing required to implement it is … Read more

Multi-Faith Families Challenge Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Schools, Claiming Violations of Religious Freedom

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More than a dozen multi-faith families, including one from Fort Worth, Texas, have initiated legal action against 14 school districts in Tarrant County and several others across the state. The families, numbering 15 in total, filed their lawsuit on Monday in a San Antonio court challenging a recently enacted law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The suit targets districts such as Fort Worth, Arlington, Northwest, Mansfield, and Azle. It argues that the law infringes upon religious freedoms and violates the principle of separation between church and state. This … Read more

"Trapped in a Legal Maze: The Struggle of Immigrant Families Facing Deportation Amidst Rising Barriers"

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On a June morning, 31-year-old Ricardo Calderon embarked on a drive to work, unaware that his life was about to take a drastic turn. As he left his family’s apartment, a group of men quickly surrounded his car, demanding he exit. Faced with threats, Calderon reluctantly complied, an encounter that led to his arrest and subsequent immigration detention. Following his capture, Calderon was taken to an immigration enforcement office in Detroit before being transferred to a detention center in rural Michigan. There, he was filled with hope that his family could … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $63 Million to Families of 10 Wildfire Victims in Landmark Verdict Against PacifiCorp

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MEDFORD, Ore. — A jury has awarded $63 million to the families of ten victims who lost their lives in a devastating wildfire in Southern Oregon, determining that PacifiCorp, a prominent energy company, bore responsibility for the catastrophe. The decision, reached after a lengthy trial, marks a significant moment for those seeking accountability for the tragic fire. The jury’s verdict was based on findings that the utility’s equipment likely caused the blaze, which ravaged communities, destroyed homes, and claimed multiple lives. The wildfire, fueled by severe drought conditions and high winds, spread rapidly, undermining the … Read more