Michigan Senator Jim Runestad is advocating for CPS reform following the tragic death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher, who was tortured and killed despite numerous warnings and signs of abuse. Runestad, ...

Disturbing photographs of Kassius Lofton’s badly bruised face, including around the 2-year-old’s eyes and a “belt buckle-shaped” mark on his cheek, prompted a Child Protective Services (CPS) ...

The tragic death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher in Michigan has spurred calls for reforms in the state's Child Protective Services (CPS) system. Despite clear signs of abuse, CPS returned Ethan to his ...

A Michigan lawmaker wants more accountability for the state’s Child Protective Services agency. Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, said CPS failed to take sufficient action when it investigated ...

“Unprotected” is an ongoing investigation by 7 News Detroit revealing gaps in Michigan’s child welfare system. Our reporting has documented how Child Protective Services (CPS) cases were closed ...

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TRAVERSE CITY — Every year, more than 23,000 Michigan children are confirmed victims of abuse and/or neglect. In 2022 alone, 61 Michigan children died from abuse. But addressing the problem can be a ...