A three-year-old girl was found sitting alone in the tall grass by the side of Highway 417, her world reduced to the patch of ...

BRIGANTINE, N.J. (WPVI) -- A Jersey Shore community was stunned when a toddler was found alone outside after police say the woman paid to watch the child was drunk inside the family's home. That ...

Illinois law considers a child’s maturity, the specific circumstances, the length of time they’ll be left alone and other factors to determine the legality of the child being left alone.

Police say the mom left her child alone in the car while donating plasma nearby in Georgia, ... The toddler didn't appear to be in distress and was sitting in the driver's seat playing with a ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Alexandria police launched a search early Monday morning after a young girl, believed to be between eight to 10 years old, was seen sitting alone in a parking lot.

Unlike many states, Louisiana has no specific law outlining the age when a child can be left home alone. Understand Louisiana's laws and expert recommendations on leaving kids home alone safely.

What to consider before leaving your child home alone. Judy Krysik, associate director for academic affairs at Arizona State University's School of Social Work, developed a checklist of things to ...

With summer break looming around the corner, child care is not an option for all families. Here's what to know about leaving a child home alone in AL.