MURPHY OFFICIAL SAYS CHILD WELFARE ‘WITHIN REACH’ AFTER 15 YEARS AND BILLIONS SPENT. IS IT? (07.18.18)
Meltzer's [monitor's] report said the agency's daily work from July 1 - December 31, 2017, has improved but remains "inconsistent." According to Meltzer's report, five goals were newly met; seven remain elusive.
AS CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION LEAVES, PROGRESS ON CHILD WELFARE REFORM STALLS (01.12.18)
A Better Childhood, Inc. Executive Director Marcia Lowry, whose 1999 lawsuit against the state led to the court monitoring, said she's "disheartened" and "discouraged" by the state's performance.
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR-ELECT TAPS CHRISTINE NORBUT BEYER TO HEAD CHILD WELFARE AGENCY (01.05.18)
Norbut Beyer returns to an agency that has made progress, but remains under federal oversight that stems from a class action lawsuit filed in 1999.