Mother of Disabled Michigan Teen Sentenced in Tragic Neglect Case If you follow our blog, you may already be familiar with the heartbreaking case of 16-year-old Hannah Warner, a physically and mentally disabled teenager who died as a result of long-term neglect. Hannah suffered from chromosome translocation, a genetic condition that left her bedridden, requiring…
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Aging Out of Foster Care in Michigan: No Support and No Safety Net (Part 2) Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again as we continue our discussion on the challenges faced by kids who age out of Michigan’s foster care system. As we explained in the first part of this series, when foster youth…
John Geddert: Another Michigan Gymnastics Coach Under Scrutiny Everyone has heard of Larry Nassar. His name is now synonymous with one of the most devastating scandals in the history of U.S. athletics. So we’re not going to rehash those details here. If you need a refresher, there are plenty of reliable sources that can fill…
What Happens to Foster Kids When They Age Out? A System That Leaves Too Many Behind There’s long been a public sentiment that children in foster care often get a raw deal. They lose their families, are shuffled from one unfamiliar home to another, and often lack basic stability or security. While foster care is…
A Momentary Decision Led to Criminal Charges for This Michigan Mom Parenting isn’t easy. Sometimes, in the rush of everyday life, even good parents make impulsive decisions that seem minor in the moment but carry serious consequences. That may have been the case for a young mother in Warren, Michigan, whose spur-of-the-moment stop for a…
When Bullying Becomes Abuse: What Michigan Parents Need to Know Bullying is a form of abuse—whether it’s committed by an adult or another child. And when your child is the victim, it doesn’t matter who the perpetrator is. As parents, all you want is for it to stop immediately. At The Kronzek Firm, we understand…
Prosecutors in “Bubble Wrap” Case Stretched Facts to Justify Sexual Abuse Charge Against Michigan Priest A bizarre and highly publicized case involving a Catholic priest in Otsego, Michigan, drew renewed scrutiny amid the state’s broader investigation into clergy misconduct. Father Brian Stanley was accused of restraining a teenage boy by wrapping him in bubble wrap,…
Child abuse charges can be pretty complicated in Michigan. Yes, we know, it doesn’t seem like a complicated subject, but there’s a lot you need to know in order to understand how our system works here in the Great Lakes State. So, because we find ourselves explaining this to a lot of our clients who…
Foster Care and Mental Health, Part 2: Reactive Attachment and Borderline Personality Disorders Welcome back. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the devastating emotional impact that foster care can have on children—particularly the widespread prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders following removal from their homes. Now we turn to two additional, and often…
The Hidden Toll of Foster Care: How Children Suffer After Being Removed From Their Families Numerous studies have shown that children removed from their homes and placed in foster care often suffer significant emotional trauma—even when their family environment wasn’t ideal. Whether due to abuse allegations, neglect, or misunderstandings, the process of forced separation is…