May 19th, 2008 · The fate of more than 460 children will be argued in court in Monday. Texas Child Protective Services is required by law to present its plan for each child, but lawyers for the mothers of the children say that the plans do not consider each child individually.
Apr 30th, 2008 · All of the more than 400 children taken from a polygamist ranch in West Texas are now in foster care. Many are being held in group settings. How are they faring?
Apr 30th, 2008 · The Alvin School District, near Houston, will likely serve some of the children who were taken into state custody after a raid on a polygamist sect in West Texas. Denise Babb, director of accelerated programs for the school district, talks about how the children's needs will be accommodated.
Apr 28th, 2008 · More than 400 children remain in the care of the state after reports of child sexual abuse prompted a raid on a Texas polygamist compound. Authorities maintain that they are protecting the kids, but families argue there was no evidence of abuse. Guests and callers weigh in on what's best for the children.
Apr 27th, 2008 · The legal battle over the custody of 462 children taken from a polygamist sect in West Texas is complicated enough. But some of the children involved also suffer from a rare genetic disorder.
Apr 25th, 2008 · Texas authories have removed the children from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ranch, leaving mothers pining for their young ones. One such mother discusses her experience living in the community and her struggle to get her children back from Child Protective Services.
Apr 25th, 2008 · Authorities are working to match children from a polygamous sect in West Texas with their biological mothers. Terri Langford of the Houston Chronicle delivers the latest developments after a raid of the compound in El Dorado.
Apr 24th, 2008 · Having been cut off from external media most of their lives, the children are struggling to adapt to temporary homes. According to Child Protective Services, at least 20 girls under 16 were subjected to sexual experiences at the Texas ranch. Several, they say, are pregnant.