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 Counts as Child Abuse & Neglect in a Foster Home?

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There are around 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States. Under the most ideal circumstances, children in foster care are provided a safe and loving environment in which they can flourish. Tragically, however, far too many children never get that chance. Instead, abuse and neglect become their daily realities. According to […]

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What Are the Signs of Physical Abuse in Foster Care?

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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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