Movies and TvShows featuring "child-protective-services" theme.

Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW (2020) follows a group of friends in the small town of Hinamizawa who become entangled in a series of gruesome murders and supernatural events. As they uncover the dark secrets of the town and its residents, they are trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same terrifying events over and over again.

When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.

After being released from prison, Eddie Palmer forms a bond with Sam, a young boy who is being raised by his drug-addict mother. As they navigate their way through the challenges of small-town life, Eddie discovers the joys of friendship and redemption.

Fred Claus, Santa Claus' bitter older brother, is forced to help Santa deliver presents. Along the way, they face challenges and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Set over one summer, six-year-old Moonee courts mischief with her playmates and bonds with her rebellious mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. They navigate poverty, friendship, innocence, and the challenges of being an unfit mother. Along the way, they encounter characters like Bobby, the caring motel manager, and Jancey, Moonee's best friend. Their adventures culminate in a visit to Walt Disney World, where Moonee finds solace in the Magic Kingdom castle. The Florida Project explores the struggles and resilience of a marginalized community.

After a child's curse transforms her into her 13-year-old self, a ruthless businesswoman must learn valuable life lessons as she navigates her way through middle school.

The Book of Henry follows the story of a young genius named Henry who develops a plan to rescue his neighbor, Christina, from her abusive stepfather. Along the way, Henry's mother discovers a notebook full of detailed instructions left by Henry to carry out his plan after his death.

This six episode series chronicles the cruel treatment of indigenous children in plot1. Through the story, it explores themes of foster-home, indigenous-peoples, saskatchewan, 1980s, montreal-quebec-canada, jewish-canadian, canadian-woman, child-protection, indigenous-reserve, child-abduction, parental-rights, child-welfare, sixties-scoop, adoptive-mother-adopted-daughter-relationship, discrimination, regina-saskatchewan, abducted-child, child-custody, racist-government-policy, siblings-separated, ojibwe, ojibwe-indian, ojibwe-tribe, loss-of-family, engaged-woman, engaged-couple, adoptee, canada, canadian-history, indigenous-family, 1960s, adoption, indigenous, indigenous-history, child-taken-away-from-parents, forced-adoption, female-protagonist, child-protective-services, taking-away-children-from-their-mother, racial-discrimination, based-on-true-story, tv-mini-series, indigenous-children, indigenous-canadian, daughter-taken-away-from-parents.

In 'Little Evil,' a newlywed man named Gary becomes suspicious of his stepson, Lucas, when he starts exhibiting strange and sinister behavior. As Gary investigates further, he uncovers a dark secret that leads him to believe that Lucas might be the antichrist. With the help of a group of misfit friends, Gary must confront his fears and save the world from impending doom.

After being released from prison, a man named Russell Stone finds an abandoned baby girl in a dumpster. Despite his struggles and limited resources, Russell decides to take care of the baby and embarks on a journey to provide her with a better life. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and encounters various individuals who help shape his perspective on life.

Not Cinderella's Type is a romantic drama about a female protagonist who goes through various challenges in her life, such as dealing with a death of a pet cat and forced child labor. She meets a soccer player who becomes her best friend, and they navigate the ups and downs of their teenage romance while facing obstacles like emotional abuse and a romantic rival. The story is based on a novel and includes elements of a classic Cinderella tale.

June, a 9-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is adopted by a couple. As she tries to control her abilities, she faces bullying, cult rituals, and possession. With the help of her adoptive parents and a teddy bear, she learns to embrace her powers and protect herself.

A pregnant single mother in the Bay Area navigates the challenges of motherhood and addiction while seeking support from her community. She must make difficult decisions that will impact the future of her family.

Stressed by a recent move and being a stay-at-home mom, Teeny takes out her bottled-up rage on her daughter Robbie. Only the help of her friends, family and counselors can stop her from harming Robbie and herself.

When a mother's 19-year-old daughter goes missing, she starts to uncover dark secrets and faces unexpected twists in her search, including a murder trial and a repressed memory. Based on a true story.

ReMoved is a heart-wrenching drama that follows the life of a young girl who endures domestic abuse and is placed in the foster care system. Through a series of flashbacks and powerful moments, the film explores themes of resilience, family separation, and the impact of trauma on a child's life.

After returning from war, a troubled veteran forms a bond with a young boy who is navigating the challenges of the foster care system. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, overcoming various obstacles along the way.

George Periolat plays a dual role in this film, initially as Joseph Sayles a sickly old man who has taken his daughter, Rhoda (played by Mary Miles Minter), overseas after a quarrel with his family. She yearns to return home, but he has disowned his past. After his death, Rhoda ventures to America on her own. She nearly becomes destitute for a lack of money but happens upon some questionable fortune as she takes on the chores of Rosy Taylor after inadvertently finding an envelope with money in it. Rosy had been hired as a housekeeper (thus the money), but has passed away before actually showing up for employment.

On a coastal section part of Highway 1 in Mendocino County, California, a car was found upside down at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff. Inside police found the bodies of two adults, later identified as Jen and Sarah Hart, and three children. From the very onset, it seemed more than a normal traffic accident, and it continued to be a confusing and shocking story - both for the local community and the online supporters who had followed the family’s adventures for years. They were known as a couple leading an idyllic life. Two white women who adopted six black children, promoting a core mission of activism, travel, and community service. As the story of the crash circulated, many began to wonder how this could have happened to a family like theirs, and if maybe the life they showed to the world, wasn’t exactly what it seemed.

A suspected murder-suicide in Mendocino County, Calif., in 2018 killed at least seven members of a lesbian-led family of eight. One of the mothers, Jennifer Jean Hart, was determined to have been under the influence when she drove her family off a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean more than 100 feet below. Now, the documentary Thread of Deceit: The Hart Family Tragedy delves into the story of Jennifer, her wife, Sarah Hart, and their six foster children. Among those immediately identified after the crash were the mothers of the family, both 38, and their foster children -- Martin, 19, Abigail, 14, and Jeremiah, 14. It was determined that Jennifer had a blood alcohol level of .102, while her wife and the three kids found at the time had been dosed with diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl. The bodies of Hannah, 16, and Sierra, 12, were found later. Only Devonte, 15, remains missing.