Since 2007, 18 children have been killed in Maine homes being monitored by the state

Another 34 deaths that were ruled accidental or of natural causes occurred in homes where abuse or neglect was substantiated.

Shawna Gatto is sentenced to 50 years for murder of 4-year-old Kendall Chick

Gatto was convicted in April of subjecting the girl in her care to what a judge called 'outrageous, revolting, shocking and brutal' abuse.

Husband and wife charged with killing 10-year-old girl will have separate trials

The judge also denies a motion to suppress statements the mother of Marissa Kennedy made to police about daily abuse.

Mills amends budget to include 33 more caseworkers to protect vulnerable kids

The state's system for protecting children has come under fire since two young girls died in 2017 and 2018.

DHHS says it’s making child protection reforms while seeking ‘buy-in’ from staff

Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and child welfare director Todd Landry tell lawmakers they need support from frontline workers to fix flaws in a system that contributed to the deaths of 2 children.

Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system

Paul LePage urges people to report suspected child abuse

Bill to save Maine child abuse prevention program attracts bipartisan support

Man gets time-served for child abuse

Kendall Chick’s short life began with neglect and ended with abuse. She left hardly a trace.