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October 21, 2009 - Many child deaths come despite CPS visits

October 21, 2009 - Emaciated Houston toddler's condition improves

October 13, 2009 - Mom of boys killed in fire known to CPS

October 12, 2009 - CPS plan to save kids loses momentum: Most special officers hired by the agency to spot abuse problems have left the job

September 1, 2009 - Another child, another missed chance?

August 16, 2009 - CPS under fire after death of Emma

July 31, 2009 - Boyfriend of dead girl's mom has dark past: CPS had investigated him before little girl's death

July 30, 2009 - Slain Spring girl's siblings awarded to grandparents: Neighbor testified mother blamed falls for girl's death

July 28, 2009 - Death of a Child: Who failed to save Emma?

November 26, 2007 - Click here to read JFC Founder Randy Burton's comments to KHOU 11 News regarding HISD finally requiring fingerprint background checks for all teachers, administrators, and staff.

October 26, 2007 - Click here to read JFC founder Randy Burton's comments to KHOU 11 News regarding CPS's failure to intervene on behalf of eight Houston children living with a suspected abuser.

May 29, 2007 - Click here to watch a Fox report "Mother Charged in Burned Baby's Death" featuring Tom Burton.

March 24, 2007 - Family violence and the war in Iraq. Op-ed by Jim Shields. Houston Chronicle.

February 20, 2007 - Click here to see a Channel 11 report "Is CPS leaving kids in harm's way because of race?" Dr. John Sargent, a member of our board of directors, and Angela Felder of our Houston office were interviewed for this story.

January 8, 2007 - The case for ad litem changes - Op-ed by Randy Burton. Houston Chronicle

Click here to view the second installment of this story which features an interview with Randy Burton.

August 31, 2006 - Victory in Tennessee. Click here to read the opinion in the Tennessee case where the Court of Appeals over turned the trial court's ruling in a custody case. The trial court did not believe the testimony of the child in spite of substantial evidence of child abuse. Justice for Children assisted in this case.

August 20, 2006 - Houston Chronicle - The problems we face concerning sexual abuse- Op-ed by Jim Shields.

July 19, 2006 - Pat Gray Radio Show - Jim Shield's Interview [MP3].

May 16, 2006 - KHOU CBS Station - "Are you sure your child is being protected?"
An interview concerning child abuse cover-up in a Houston public school featuring Randy Burton.