2 Investigators: Clerical Error Keeps Sisters Stuck In Abusive Foster Care For Years
Two girls were trapped in the state’s foster care system for years because of a clerical error.
Legally Kidnapped
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Personhood USA: Despite court victory, Massachusetts DCF refuses to introduce a plan to return Justina Pelletier home
Personhood USA: Despite court victory, Massachusetts DCF refuses to introduce a plan to return Justina Pelletier home
Despite last week's court ruling determining that medical care for Justina Pelletier would be returned to Tufts Medical Center, Massachusetts DCF has offered no plan to release Justina to her family.
Despite last week's court ruling determining that medical care for Justina Pelletier would be returned to Tufts Medical Center, Massachusetts DCF has offered no plan to release Justina to her family.
Australian Child Protection Accused of Repeating Sins of ‘Stolen Generations’
Australian Child Protection Accused of Repeating Sins of ‘Stolen Generations’
While social services deny targeting Aboriginal families, the statistics of children in out-of-home care paint a disturbing picture
While social services deny targeting Aboriginal families, the statistics of children in out-of-home care paint a disturbing picture
Monday, March 10, 2014
State ends probe into Middleton foster-care agency
State ends probe into Middleton foster-care agency
The state Department of Justice has closed its criminal investigation into Community Care Resources Inc., a Middleton-based foster care agency that state officials had accused of massive overbilling.
The state Department of Justice has closed its criminal investigation into Community Care Resources Inc., a Middleton-based foster care agency that state officials had accused of massive overbilling.
Rachel Canning lawsuit: 'Wonderful family' torn asunder as the world watches, passes judgment
Rachel Canning lawsuit: 'Wonderful family' torn asunder as the world watches, passes judgment
From the outside, it seemed a happy suburban home.
Sean and Elizabeth Canning raised three beautiful daughters, the oldest an honors student, an athlete and the captain of her cheerleading squad. There were dinners out and romps with the dogs on the front lawn. A family trip to the Bahamas. Smiles and silly faces in photo after photo.
From the outside, it seemed a happy suburban home.
Sean and Elizabeth Canning raised three beautiful daughters, the oldest an honors student, an athlete and the captain of her cheerleading squad. There were dinners out and romps with the dogs on the front lawn. A family trip to the Bahamas. Smiles and silly faces in photo after photo.
Falsely accused parents awarded costs
Falsely accused parents awarded costs
The parents of a child with vitamin D deficiency who was taken by authorities on a false suspicion of abuse have been awarded legal costs of more than $125,000.
The parents of a child with vitamin D deficiency who was taken by authorities on a false suspicion of abuse have been awarded legal costs of more than $125,000.
Mass. ranks low in children’s welfare
Mass. ranks low in children’s welfare
Massachusetts is used to being near the top in national rankings — from education to health care to technological innovation. But when it comes to protecting children in foster care or potentially abusive homes, the state has languished closer to the bottom for years, according to an assortment of federal data.
Massachusetts is used to being near the top in national rankings — from education to health care to technological innovation. But when it comes to protecting children in foster care or potentially abusive homes, the state has languished closer to the bottom for years, according to an assortment of federal data.
Child Welfare Reform Bill Taking Shape
Child Welfare Reform Bill Taking Shape
Child welfare advocates in Arizona are hoping to help shape a reform bill being put together by a special legislative committee.
The bill-writing group was formed after last year’s discovery that 6,500 child abuse and neglect reports had not been investigated. In the last five years, Arizona has seen the largest increase of any state in the number of children in foster care.
Note: "Reform" means different things to different people.
Child welfare advocates in Arizona are hoping to help shape a reform bill being put together by a special legislative committee.
The bill-writing group was formed after last year’s discovery that 6,500 child abuse and neglect reports had not been investigated. In the last five years, Arizona has seen the largest increase of any state in the number of children in foster care.
Note: "Reform" means different things to different people.
Police search for 4 missing kids - Because CPS told them to.
Police search for 4 missing kids
Help this guy get to Mexico!!
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who took off with his four children and a female companion.
Note: F*** the police. Just because CPS made an accusation is no reason to believe it.
Help this guy get to Mexico!!
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who took off with his four children and a female companion.
Note: F*** the police. Just because CPS made an accusation is no reason to believe it.
DHHS reassigns child care licensing supervisor after abuse allegations surface
DHHS reassigns child care licensing supervisor after abuse allegations surface
Several months ago, reports surfaced of child abuse at the Sunshine Child Care & Preschool in Lyman.
Several months ago, reports surfaced of child abuse at the Sunshine Child Care & Preschool in Lyman.
At DCF, death’s sad calculation
At DCF, death’s sad calculation
CHILD WELFARE commissioner Olga Roche is a well-liked, long-time human service administrator who was probably in over her head on day one last spring when she took over the state Department of Children and Families. It’s an axiom of state government that governors in the waning months of their final term don’t have a huge talent pool to draw from. That helps explain how she got tapped for the job.
CHILD WELFARE commissioner Olga Roche is a well-liked, long-time human service administrator who was probably in over her head on day one last spring when she took over the state Department of Children and Families. It’s an axiom of state government that governors in the waning months of their final term don’t have a huge talent pool to draw from. That helps explain how she got tapped for the job.
Children's Rights lawyer, in 5th year of lawsuit against DCF, says state has long failed to correct system
Children's Rights lawyer, in 5th year of lawsuit against DCF, says state has long failed to correct system
Sara M. Bartosz, the lead attorney for Children's Rights representing foster children in a federal class action lawsuit filed years ago against the state, said the Patrick administration was well aware of changes needed within Department of Children and Families to ensure youngsters are cared for long before 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Leominster disappeared.
Sara M. Bartosz, the lead attorney for Children's Rights representing foster children in a federal class action lawsuit filed years ago against the state, said the Patrick administration was well aware of changes needed within Department of Children and Families to ensure youngsters are cared for long before 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Leominster disappeared.
Merced County worker avoids gun charges
Merced County worker avoids gun charges
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Merced County employee who was arrested after police found firearms and ammunition at her home.
Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Merced County employee who was arrested after police found firearms and ammunition at her home.
Saturday, March 08, 2014
A trial by jury for parents in danger of losing parental rights?
A trial by jury for parents in danger of losing parental rights?
Should it be easier or harder to terminate the rights of parents whose kids have been taken away by Social Services?
Should it be easier or harder to terminate the rights of parents whose kids have been taken away by Social Services?
Foster Parent Charged With Sex Counts
Foster Parent Charged With Sex Counts
On February 25th, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office of Criminal Investigation, received a report alleging an inappropriate sexual relationship between a 17 year old juvenile foster child and a foster parent in Watauga County.
On February 25th, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office of Criminal Investigation, received a report alleging an inappropriate sexual relationship between a 17 year old juvenile foster child and a foster parent in Watauga County.
Jamaal Jacob Taking Case To Appellate Court 3/14/14
Jamaal Jacob Taking Case To Appellate Court 3/14/14
For over a year Jamaal Jacob and his story has been read and listened to from people from east to west. With many people supporting him as he spoke out about his child that was kidnapped by the Torrington D.C.F in Connecticut. It has been over a year since this nightmare has started for this family, they continue to miss, love and fight for the return of their daughter.
For over a year Jamaal Jacob and his story has been read and listened to from people from east to west. With many people supporting him as he spoke out about his child that was kidnapped by the Torrington D.C.F in Connecticut. It has been over a year since this nightmare has started for this family, they continue to miss, love and fight for the return of their daughter.
Illinois lawmakers cite 'horrendous' challenges ahead for state's child welfare agency
Illinois lawmakers cite 'horrendous' challenges ahead for state's child welfare agency
Two Democratic lawmakers involved in overseeing the troubled Illinois Department of Children and Family Services say the agency faces "horrendous" challenges in the year ahead as officials deal with yet another search for a new child-welfare chief, anticipated budget cuts and election year politics.
Two Democratic lawmakers involved in overseeing the troubled Illinois Department of Children and Family Services say the agency faces "horrendous" challenges in the year ahead as officials deal with yet another search for a new child-welfare chief, anticipated budget cuts and election year politics.
‘There Is Something Wrong When the Government Kidnaps Children From Their Own Family’: Huckabee References Justina Pelletier in CPAC Speech
‘There Is Something Wrong When the Government Kidnaps Children From Their Own Family’: Huckabee References Justina Pelletier in CPAC Speech
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Friday pleaded with conservative activists to remain on guard against government overreach, referring at one point to the case of a Connecticut teen who is being held by the state against her parents’ wishes.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Friday pleaded with conservative activists to remain on guard against government overreach, referring at one point to the case of a Connecticut teen who is being held by the state against her parents’ wishes.
Judge: Biological father will share custody with girl's 'psychological parents'
Judge: Biological father will share custody with girl's 'psychological parents'
A Colorado juvenile court has ruled that a father in a dismissed Utah adoption case will share custody of his daughter with the couple who have become her "psychological parents."
A Colorado juvenile court has ruled that a father in a dismissed Utah adoption case will share custody of his daughter with the couple who have become her "psychological parents."
Friday, March 07, 2014
Nebraska high court again rules father's consent necessary for adoption
Nebraska high court again rules father's consent necessary for adoption
For a second time, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a father who was intentionally misled about the birth of his child can stop the baby's adoption.
For a second time, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a father who was intentionally misled about the birth of his child can stop the baby's adoption.
Weller children file lawsuit against state DSHS
Weller children file lawsuit against state DSHS
Five children who were abused by their parents in Vancouver have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the state, alleging that the Department of Social and Health Services failed to adequately respond to dozens of complaints about their welfare over an eight-year period.
Appeal court urged to jail former TTC honcho who abused foster child
Appeal court urged to jail former TTC honcho who abused foster child
The Court of Appeal has been urged to jail a former TTC supervisor who impregnated his foster daughter 35 years ago.
The Court of Appeal has been urged to jail a former TTC supervisor who impregnated his foster daughter 35 years ago.
UPDATE: Foster Parent Arrested in Connection with Child's Injuries
UPDATE: Foster Parent Arrested in Connection with Child's Injuries
A Minnesota foster parent has been arrested in connection with injuries of a 16-month-old in her care.
A few weeks ago we first told you about a child who was recovering from serious injuries he apparently got while in foster care. His mother reached out to Valley News Live to investigate and we found that the child was in the Fargo Sanford hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
A Minnesota foster parent has been arrested in connection with injuries of a 16-month-old in her care.
A few weeks ago we first told you about a child who was recovering from serious injuries he apparently got while in foster care. His mother reached out to Valley News Live to investigate and we found that the child was in the Fargo Sanford hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
Most of the Lev Tahor kids at centre of custody case have left Canada: police
Most of the Lev Tahor kids at centre of custody case have left Canada: police
An Ontario judge has issued an emergency order that 14 children from an ultra-orthodox Jewish sect at the centre of a custody case be placed in the care of children's aid, but police said Thursday most of the children have left the country.
An Ontario judge has issued an emergency order that 14 children from an ultra-orthodox Jewish sect at the centre of a custody case be placed in the care of children's aid, but police said Thursday most of the children have left the country.
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Family Court tightens procedures after breach of sensitive juvenile case files
Family Court tightens procedures after breach of sensitive juvenile case files
A security breach of sensitive information from sealed juvenile delinquent cases at Family Court has left administrators scrambling to notify the people involved and tighten procedures for dealing with those kinds of cases.
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