Ellie Silverman

The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children provides oversight for children involved with D.C.’s Child and Family Services Agency.

Career MAP aims to ease the transition for families who were formerly homeless and are now trying to advance their careers.

About 50 activists calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war were arrested after protesting in the Senate cafeteria around lunchtime.

The study will test whether the cash payments alleviate the problems that contributed to the allegations of neglect.

While the war in Gaza has cast a shadow on Eid celebrations around the world, many at the D.C. event were focused on joy with their loved ones.

Hundreds of American University students rallied to demand the administration divest from Israel and discontinue the school’s study-abroad programs in Israel.

Some called for schools to cut ties with Israel and protect the free speech of pro-Palestinian student organizers. Some chanted for the end of the state of Israel.

Hundreds of students protested on George Washington University’s campus Thursday, the culmination of months of tension at colleges throughout the D.C. region.

Advocates testified this year that children without luggage stuffed their belongings into trash bags when entering foster care or moving between homes.

Olaiya’s Cradle runs two group homes for young families. Program leaders have until July 1 to raise enough money to continue operating.