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Foster Kids

Retired DFPS supervisor on foster care system: 'It feels criminal'

  • Apr 18, 2024

Texas shifts staff to protect foster children without placement

  • Jan 24, 2024

State could be held in contempt a 3rd time over foster care conditions

  • Dec 10, 2023

21 Harris County children find forever homes

  • Nov 11, 2023

2nd boy claims sexual abuse by older adoptive brother, records show

  • Aug 4, 2023

Man said to be connected to dad's sexual abuse case of 9 adopted sons

  • Jul 25, 2023

Judge questions health of adoptive father accused of sex abuse

  • Mar 16, 2023

New charges for adoptive father of 9 accused of sexually abusing sons

  • Feb 24, 2023

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Retired DFPS supervisor on foster care system: 'It feels criminal'

  • Apr 17, 2024
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Son of man accused of abusing adopted sons charged with sexual assault of 2nd sibling, records show

  • Aug 4, 2023
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Adoptive father accused of sexual assault denied bond for charges

  • Mar 16, 2023
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New charges for adoptive father of 9 accused of sexually abusing sons

  • Feb 24, 2023
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Man accused of raping adopted sons was visited by CPS 8 times: Records

  • Feb 16, 2023
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Teen calls podcast alleging yearslong sex abuse by adoptive father

  • Feb 16, 2023
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HAY Center mentors help foster youth figure out life after graduation

  • Jun 18, 2022
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Monitors find 'ample evidence' kids were abused at Texas foster care

  • Mar 29, 2022

Latest Stories

'Crying out for help': Atlanta podcaster calls 911 after adopted teen claims Houston dad's sex abuse

"When I heard his voice, I knew he was crying out for help but he was afraid," Twai'yah Paynes said. She told ABC13 that was going to make sure the child was safe.

  • Feb 23, 2023

Adoptive father of 9 charged after teen calls podcast alleging yearslong sex abuse

The adoptive father faces new charges after one of his nine adopted sons phoned in allegations of rape into a podcast. See more accusations from 2019 uncovered by ABC13.

  • Feb 16, 2023

$28 million approved for construction of campus to help kids aging out foster care in Harris County

Once complete, the $28 million complex will be able to house 1,400 kids in 50 units.

  • Dec 14, 2022

ABC13 and Disney team up to support Houston Food Bank and Toys for Tots

Looking to make a difference in December? Join ABC13 and Disney as we support people in need through Houston Food Bank and Marines Toys for Tots.

  • Nov 30, 2022

Texas should place more foster kids with families rather than in residential treatment, report finds

Residential treatment centers were meant to be a last resort for children in the state's care, reserved for those with histories of severe trauma caused by neglect or abuse.

  • Oct 21, 2022