I'm a freelance journalist, veteran and parent
Colorado Springs, CO
Joined April 2009
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Yep. This happens. freep.com/story/news/local/m…
Go Betty! Start the clip at 8:15 if you want to skip straight to the good tears :) freep.com/story/news/local/2…
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Michigan will now cover doula services under Medicaid freep.com/story/news/health/…
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Somehow this article was published on what would have been little Viggo's 1st birthday. Goosebumps. freep.com/story/news/2023/01…
Staff at this group home ask the boys what they want for Christmas, and then they make it happen. Pretty much no matter what. #christmasgifts #holidayspirit @ChristchildPrez freep.com/story/news/2022/12…
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Their children have set fire to their homes, attempted to kill them, punched holes in their walls and run away repeatedly. But these parents still love them. So much that they report themselves to Child Protective Services in a last-ditch bid for help. freep.com/story/news/2022/11…
I worked with @TheWarHorseNews on this personal essay and I feel like it's a little piece of my heart going out into the world. thewarhorse.org/veteran-grie…
Child Protective Services knocks on 3.5 million doors each year to inspect for signs of abuse and neglect. In NYC, they do it without an entry order 99.8% of the time @propublica propublica.org/article/child… #childwelfare
Abused, neglected and delinquent children in Michigan are waiting months to get placed in residential treatment centers operating below capacity. #childwelfare #mentalhealth #juvenilejustice freep.com/story/news/local/m…
It is a beautiful thing when a grandparent steps in to raise a grandchild, and the women I interviewed for this inspired me. But I also saw what it cost them. #grandparents #childwelfare freep.com/story/news/local/m…
I loved reporting this story on Jake, a therapy dog making middle school a little less awful for about 700 kids in Birmingham, Mich. Jake, your quotes were unusable, but thanks for the belly rubs- they made my morning better. freep.com/story/news/local/2…
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Did you think the U.S. did a good job of protecting kids? Think again. freep.com/story/news/local/m… @hrw
Is the stigma of being "held back" in school going away post-pandemic? 22 states are having more kids repeat a grade this year, and in 3 states numbers more than doubled. apnews.com/article/covid-hea…
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This #nonprofit just got a $44 million donation from @mackenziescott. They assign kids in danger of entering the child welfare system with caring mentors, and they guarantee that mentorship for 12. whole. years. freep.com/story/news/local/m…
A powerful piece about the challenges of accessing youth mental health care for some of the most vulnerable kids in NY. Really excellent journalism by @AbigailKramer11 propublica.org/article/menta…
Women leaving prison in NC have a unique option for transitioning back into society: working on the land (and themselves) at @BenevolenceFarm Here's my story about the place- thanks for everything @ourstatemag ourstate.com/sowing-second-c…
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As a parent and journalist, I'm so proud to be joining @Report4America and The Detroit Free Press @freep this summer to cover child welfare in Michigan. reportforamerica.org/2022/05…
