Can You Still Sue for Foster Care Abuse in Washington if You’re Over 21?

Woman with arms lifted in victory. Adults over 21 can now sue foster parents who abused them as children in Washington.

Foster homes and group homes are supposed to be safe havens. Tragically, far too many children suffer sexual abuse, physical violence, chronic neglect, and relentless emotional cruelty while wards of the state. Long after the bruises fade, survivors often struggle with post-traumatic stress, depression, substance abuse, and chronic health issues. Personality disorders have also been […]

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How to Report Suspected Foster Care Abuse in Washington

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The Washington foster care abuse lawyers at Fuller & Fuller stand with survivors. For more than 50 years, our family-led firm has fought to protect the rights of those harmed by others, including children and adults who have suffered abuse in Washington’s foster care system. If you suspect a child you know is suffering from […]

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What Are the Signs of Physical Abuse in Foster Care?

Many children are in the foster care system because they were experiencing abuse from their parents or other relatives, meaning foster care is a much-needed reprieve from a difficult – possibly dangerous – situation. Unfortunately, these children sometimes end up in situations that are just as bad, if not worse, than the one from which […]

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Ward of State Abuse and Mistreatment

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If you experienced abuse while in a group home, foster care, or any other institutional setting, the Washington ward of state abuse lawyers at Fuller & Fuller are here to help. Compassionate, understanding, and tactful, we are here to listen to your story, provide support for your needs, and help you seek the justice you […]

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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for Sexual Abuse in a Group Home?

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Were you abused in a group or foster home? You may have several years to take civil action. The statute of limitations for group home abuse in Washington is generous, but not endless. It is always a good idea to contact an experienced Washington group home abuse lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your […]

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