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Attorney from "Take Care of Maya" Litigation Joins Krueger v. Petrak Legal Team
Attorney Nick Whitney, who served on the plaintiffs' legal team in Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital—the litigation featured in the Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya—has joined the plaintiffs' trial team in Krueger v. Petrak, according to a Notice of Appearance filed today in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Whitney will work alongside attorneys Aaron W. Rapier and Julie A. Murphy in representing the Krueger family. S
Family Justice Resource Center
Jul 162 min read


Why Pete Buttigieg's Story Should Concern Every American
Buttigieg's experience offered an unusually public window into a system that millions of American families encounter every year, usually without headlines or public attention
Family Justice Resource Center
Jul 73 min read


Ruling in Landmark ‘Take Care of Maya’ Lawsuit Emphasizes a Critical Need for the FJRC
When Take Care of Maya debuted on Netflix this summer, it quickly rose to the 2nd most viewed show on the platform. Those who watched the...
Family Justice Resource Center
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Counting the Cost of Misdiagnosis
A recent report from the Lehigh County Controller highlights how current specific policies within the child welfare system are leaving...
Michelle Weidner
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Hospitals are Violating Federal Law by Blocking the Release of a Child’s Full Medical Records
Parents are entitled to their child’s electronic medical records (EMR) as long as their parental rights have not been terminated. This...
Michelle Weidner
Aug 3, 20223 min read


Together We Can Strengthen Families & Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, and throughout the year, the Family Justice Resource Center focuses on...
Michelle Weidner
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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