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Monday, May 20, 2013  Child Protective Services is going to step in and make a safe plan for the toddler who was found passed out with her parents at a McDonald's drive-thru.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A babysitter is arrested for allegedly not properly caring for the 3-year-old, she was hired to look after.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Less than a month after the death of his 18-month-old son, a Palmview father will be charged with manslaughter.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Tonight at 10 p.m., Action 4 News takes a look at changes Edcouch-Elsa ISD has made following a student sex scandal aboard a school bus.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Right now, thousands of children across Texas are living in the care of the state or foster homes, wanting to join a happy family.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A New Jersey mother is behind bars in the Rio Grande Valley after she allegedly smuggled a Guatemalan child in order to help pay her daughter’s quinceanera.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  It started off as a day of celebration for the Avila family. They were finally going to live the American dream of owning their own home. That happiness was short lived.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  CPS sees a startling number of reports were made last year about potential child abuse in the valley.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Just two weeks before his 18th birthday Anthony Gonzales is getting something he wished for more than 10 years, a family.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Tired of daily headlines involving sexual abuse, child endangerment and neglect? Action 4 News is teaming up with Child Protective Services to take a stand.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A Cameron Park mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her 8-year-old son alone at a local community center.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A 2-year-old died on Wednesday morning after a television fell on her.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Harlingen man was arrested after he left a 5-year-old and 23-month-old alone on a second floor hotel room.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A very emotional mother spoke to Action 4 News after her 20-month-old was shaken, slapped in the face and spanked, all before sitting him in time out.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Harlingen father is out on bond amid a child abuse investigation where police said he went too far in disciplining his daughter.