Gay rights showdown

Gay rights showdown

Catholic Charities, the largest private provider of social services in Washington, D.C., has said it may cut contracts with the city because the city council's soon-to-be-passed same-sex marriage bill lacks religious freedom protections. The showdown between a faith-based organization and a local government over gay marriage is rare and could set the table for other nonprofits seeking similar protection around the country.

Charity EveryChild issues warning on separated children

Charity EveryChild issues warning on separated children

The number of children around the world living without any parents or separated from their families has increased to 24 million with a third of them placed in orphanages, a leading British charity dealing with children's rights has warned.

Lancaster police investigating infant's death

Lancaster police investigating infant's death

Lancaster police have begun a murder investigation following the abuse death of a four-month-old infant.

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.

UGANDA: HIV-positive women need family planning services, study shows

UGANDA: HIV-positive women need family planning services, study shows

HIV-positive women in western Uganda want fewer children than women not living with the virus, but often do not have access to family planning services, a new study reveals.

The Government of Zambia and UNICEF launch situation analysis report

The Government of Zambia and UNICEF launch situation analysis report

As a collaborative effort between the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and its partners, including UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Finance and National Development today launched a detailed analysis of the situation of children and women in Zambia.

20th Anniversary of Child Rights Convention, But Challenges Ahead

20th Anniversary of Child Rights Convention, But Challenges Ahead

It is the 20th anniversary of the Child Rights Convention. Ceremonies are being held the world over. Platitudes rent the air. Activists say even if on paper, the convention does mark a step forward but the anniversary is a reminder of the tasks ahead.

Former CYFS director faces trial for theft

Former CYFS director faces trial for theft

All charges were bound over yesterday for a former Clearfield County Children, Youth and Family Services director accused of tampering with public records and various theft charges. Lisa Dohner, 47, of Clearfield faces charges of theft by unlawful taking, criminal attempt, theft by deception, tampering with fpbreakpublic records or information, conflict of interest and forgery.

Legal aid access lagging, says advocate

Legal aid access lagging, says advocate

Mothers seeking child custody and support and people living in poverty will suffer as a result of the additional cuts to legal aid announced by the Legal Services Society of B.C. Nov. 3, says the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund.

South Florida Family Law Attorney Seeks to Raise Awareness of National Adoption Day

South Florida Family Law Attorney Seeks to Raise Awareness of National Adoption Day

Brian M. Moskowitz, a well-respected family law attorney in south Florida, says the upcoming National Adoption Day can help raise awareness of foster children who need placement in permanent homes.

Note: Glorification of System Sucks. CPS Propaganda in it's lowest possible form.

Once Again, Walmart Stops People From Printing Family Photos Due To Copyright Law Claims

Once Again, Walmart Stops People From Printing Family Photos Due To Copyright Law Claims

It's been many years since we first wrote about how stores like Walmart were dealing with ridiculous copyright laws by telling employees to simply not allow the printing of "professional-looking" photos, just in case they were covered by someone else's copyright. Last year, a story popped up about a Walmart employee not letting a family print their own old family photos for this reason. It looks like we've got yet another such story. greenbird was the first of a few of you to send in this story about Walmart (yet again) not allowing the printing of family photos (this time for a funeral, which makes it that much more tragic), with copyright used as the reason. Once again, the employee made some dumb statements, such as saying "copyright is forever."

Nov. 20 day to highlight importance of children, UNICEF chief says

Nov. 20 day to highlight importance of children, UNICEF chief says

Nov. 20 is the day for the world to focus on how it is treating its children, according to the head of the UN's child welfare body.

UNICEF: Afghanistan worst for child welfare

UNICEF: Afghanistan worst for child welfare

The UNICEF report also says that war-ravaged Afghanistan is the most dangerous place in the world for a child to be born in. The agency says the country has the highest infant mortality rate in the world.

UNICEF Canada Marks 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

UNICEF Canada Marks 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

November 20 marks the twentieth anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and people will celebrate this historic milestone for children's rights with events across Canada and around the world. But even as we recognize what has been accomplished for children over the past two decades, UNICEF's State of the World's Children report reminds us that much work remains to ensure that every child in every country has every chance to survive and thrive.

Note: And they fail and sweep it under the rug on a daily basis. Go figure.

Children's Aid workers to stage a rally in Kitchener

Children's Aid workers to stage a rally in Kitchener

The union representing Children's Aid society workers will stage a rally today to try to get the Premier's attention.
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CAS facing $5M deficit

The chance Simcoe County's most vulnerable residents could suffer because of a funding shortfall to Children's Aid Societies is "outrageous," says Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop.

Teen In Detention For Not Visiting Dad

Teen In Detention For Not Visiting Dad

A Michigan teen has been sentenced to four days in juvenile detention for refusing to visit his father.

Seneca County case worker charged with drug possession

Seneca County case worker charged with drug possession

Seneca County sheriff's deputies have charged a senior child protective case worker with narcotics possession and misconduct after an investigation of alleged drug use on the job.

20 years after UN pact to protect children, some successes alongside a long list of woes

20 years after UN pact to protect children, some successes alongside a long list of woes

The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.

UN Child Rights Convention Well Incorporated into National Laws: Report

Franken offers bills to help homeless and foster children

Franken offers bills to help homeless and foster children

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., introduced two bills Wednesday that would direct more money to help homeless and foster children in school.

Fort Worth CPS worker who failed to disclose arrests exposes flaws of self-reporting policy

Fort Worth CPS worker who failed to disclose arrests exposes flaws of self-reporting policy

The state, despite efforts to tighten background checks, still doesn't know for sure whether Child Protective Services employees are law-abiding and nonviolent.

WELE-AM Daytona owner acquitted of sex charges

WELE-AM Daytona owner acquitted of sex charges

Wilhite had faced up to 45 years in prison had he been convicted of raping and molesting the teenager, who had lived in his home. The defense attorney said the jury didn’t find the story credible because the boy admitted to having lied previously to an investigator for the state Child Protective Services.

State doesn't care, I mean know whether CPS workers are law-abiding, non-violent

State doesn't know whether CPS workers are law-abiding, non-violent

The state, despite efforts to tighten background checks, still doesn't know for sure whether Child Protective Services employees are law-abiding and nonviolent.

Parliamentary report finds SA child protection system in crisis

Parliamentary report finds SA child protection system in crisis

THE state's child protection system is in "crisis", with a "rotten culture" and bullying rife within Families SA, says a parliamentary report.

Questions Raised About Qualifications of Nevada Child and Family Services Chief

Questions Raised About Qualifications of Nevada Child and Family Services Chief

Questions are being raised about whether the head of the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is qualified for her job, but the performance of Diane Comeaux, appointed as administrator in June 2008, is being defended by her boss and lawmakers.

Kids at risk endangered by lack of funds for Children's Aid in Ontario: critics

Kids at risk endangered by lack of funds for Children's Aid in Ontario: critics

Children are at risk of being left in abusive homes and are facing higher suicide rates in at least one part of northern Ontario as Children's Aid Societies in the province run out of money to provide adequate care, critics charged Wednesday.

Note: They need to start looking for cheaper System Sucks.

Child sex offender works as state case worker until reporter's investigation

Child sex offender works as state case worker until reporter's investigation

A state investigation leads to the firing of a sex offender working for the State of Missouri in Joplin.

Children’s rights

Children’s rights

Twenty years ago, the member states of the United Nations agreed to a binding treaty of international law which would allow all children in all countries and of all ethnicities and cultures to live in a world in which their human rights would be respected and adhered to. It was 1989 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child was born. As envisioned, it has become the standard for and basis of the work of UNICEF, the UN’s children’s organisation.

FL DCF EMPLOYEE

FL DCF EMPLOYEE

a former DFC Employee (FL) speaks the (get this) "Truth"

Arkansas Appeals Court Supports Babystealing

Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds Seizing Alamo Children

The Arkansas Court of Appeals has ruled that state child-welfare officials properly seized children from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries after a police raid.

Here's the actual Roadside Abduction Video of some of those kids.



Note: Notice the cold emotionless looks on the faces of the babystealers.

We give hope to families that they can be rescued and survive any "Social Service Tsunami."

We give hope to families that they can be rescued and survive any "Social Service Tsunami."

Check it out.

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

This case involves the conflict between the right of families
to be free of arbitrary governmental interference and the legitimate
role of the state in protecting children from abuse.

Note: This was left in a comment. Thank you to the anonymous sender.

Ninth Circuit Gives Big Victory to Non-Custodial Father

Ninth Circuit Gives Big Victory to Non-Custodial Father

A case decided November 10, 2009 by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals could have an enormous impact on fathers' rights to their children. (Note: The case is not yet published, so I can't provide a link to it.) It holds that even a divorced father with no right of physical custody must be given the opportunity to have custody of his child before a child protective agency can place it in foster care. Failure to do so by a county child protective agency can subject the county to a suit for damages by the father under the federal civil law governing deprivation of constitutional rights.

Video: Lawyer Rips DHS After Death

Public outrage is growing after a 10-year-old Philadelphia girl dies from abuse two years after she was the subject of a Department of Human Services investigation. DHS is fully cooperating with police in the investigation.

House OKs bill after babysitting flap

The Michigan House has voted unanimously to exempt babysitting from day care regulations after the state ordered a woman to stop watching her friend's children before school.

DHS Raises Criticized

New Report Blasts DHS Handling of Foster Children

Report claims DHS workers didn't do enough to protect foster kids

Allegations Against DHS

Court case details alleged abuse against foster children.

DHS Lawsuit

One woman's story of her dealings with DHS include repeated calls for help for her granddaughter, who was being abused.

Reports Show Danger For DHS Children

New reports show danger for children in DHS care. Mark Opgrande reports.

Foster Mom Discussed DHS

She says the system needs serious improvements

Neighbors, boss shocked by sex abuse allegations

Neighbors, boss shocked by sex abuse allegations

Unbelievable. Shocking. Those are the words a Springfield man's neighbors and boss use to describe allegations the man sexually abused two foster children, who he first met while working at a home for children with emotional problems.

Foster carer raped boy, court hears

Foster carer raped boy, court hears

A foster carer groomed, sexually assaulted, raped and abducted a vulnerable young boy who was in care, a court has heard.

Florida Gay Adoption Debate

Florida Gay Adoption Debate

In Florida, gay and lesbian couples can be foster parents, but there’s a state law keeping them from adopting. That law is being tested in court, and the gay adopting ban is now becoming a hot button issue in the governor’s race.

Neighbor Of Owasso Couple Accused Of Child Abuse Voices Concern

Neighbor Of Owasso Couple Accused Of Child Abuse Voices Concern

An Owasso couple was arrested after police say they left their two adopted teenage children outside in the cold and rain for about five hours Saturday night.

Oklahoma foster parents arrested for Felony child abuse

Truthfully, there are conflicting stories in this case of whether Garold Ray and Sherry L. McMillian, both 42, are the foster parents or adoptive parents of the 14 and 15 year-old children in this case, a call to the Owassa Police Department still left this question unanswered.

Foster parent facing charges |

Foster parent facing charges

A foster parent stands accused of molesting two boys he met while working at a local treatment facility for emotionally disturbed children.