The child welfare system in the US often targets poor families for unnecessary investigations or child removals, the author of a new book argues.

Family Connects, a nurse visiting program, substantially reduces the rate of early child abuse investigations, researchers report.

This podcast episode delves into a program called Family Connects that offers a visiting nurse to all families, rich or poor.

"Policymakers may ask whether these programs actually work or merely increase government spending...We find WIC helps even when SNAP is already in place."

More than 1.5 million people go to federal and state prisons each year, and about 700,000 get out. Here's what they need for successful reentry.

"We aren't investing enough in the systems and focusing enough on the distinct needs of some of the most vulnerable kids, including LGBTQ kids."