New Study Highlights Cruelty of US Immigration Policy to Children
A newly released study by the law firm of Dorsey and Whitney, LLP for the Urban Institute should be required reading for anyone who thinks that reform of our immigration laws and procedures is something that can be put off indefinitely.
The study, “Severing a Lifeline: The Neglect of Citizen Children in America’s Immigration Enforcement Policy”, whose principal authors are James D. Kremer, Kathleen A. Moccio and Joseph W. Hammell, focuses on the impact of the Bush-initiated wave of factory and home raids on the US citizen children of undocumented immigrants, as well as of documented immigrants subjected to deportation proceedings.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Group begins own probe of foster child's death
Group begins own probe of foster child's death
The Glen Cove facility where a 17-year-old foster child became ill last month before dying of a perforated bowel is conducting an internal investigation, officials said.
The Glen Cove facility where a 17-year-old foster child became ill last month before dying of a perforated bowel is conducting an internal investigation, officials said.
Adoption agency owner gives up license
The owner of an adoption agency here in Little Rock voluntarily relinquished his license. DHS held a hearing to revoke Ed Webb's license after numerous complaints from clients about unethical business practices.
Sex-ed for kindergartners
Proposed legislation sparks debate about sexual education starting in kindergarten.
$6M settlement for starved boy
A multi-million-dollar settlement has been reached in the case of a boy from Lynnwood who nearly starved to death. Shayne Abegg, who's now 6 years old, will receive $6 million from the Department of Social and Health Services and two other parties. KING 5's Susannah Frame reports.
How To Adopt a Child
The adoption process can be long and taxing. Start off right by learning the basic procedure.
Child Taken By DCS During X-Ray Dispute
The Department of Children's Services placed a family's child with a relative while waiting for the child's x-ray results.
Surrogate Mothers
It's a staggering statistic. 1 in 7 couples have fertility issues. Some have no choice but to hire a surrogate mother to carry their child for them. Surrogate moms can be very pricey. Some charge 10's of thousands of dollars and that's not counting medical bills. One Valley couple says they found someone to carry their baby for free. Fox 10's Miriam Garcia has their amazing story.
Foster Mom Stabbed
Daniel Prendergast not only stabbed the 57-year-old woman yesterday, but also beat her up outside her howard home.
Teenager Stabs Foster Mom
Police say a teen used a steak knife to stab his foster mother in the back.
Aging out of foster care
KVUE's Olga Campos takes a closer look at the challenges facing the 1400 young adults in Texas state custody who will age out of the system.
Protection officers replaced by Britons
Protection officers replaced by Britons
The ACT Government has forced out at least nine child protection workers and replaced them with British recruits brought over through the Live In Canberra campaign, The Canberra Times can reveal.
The ACT Government has forced out at least nine child protection workers and replaced them with British recruits brought over through the Live In Canberra campaign, The Canberra Times can reveal.
State faces suit over foster family placement
State faces suit over foster family placement
Imagine that the state took three children from an orthodox Jewish family and housed them with Christian foster families who brought them to church on Sundays and served them pork chops for dinner.
Imagine that the state took three children from an orthodox Jewish family and housed them with Christian foster families who brought them to church on Sundays and served them pork chops for dinner.
Depression Tests Urged for Teenagers
Depression Tests Urged for Teenagers
An influential government-appointed medical panel is urging doctors to perform routine screening on all American teenagers for depression, a step that acknowledges that nearly two million teenagers are affected by this debilitating condition.
An influential government-appointed medical panel is urging doctors to perform routine screening on all American teenagers for depression, a step that acknowledges that nearly two million teenagers are affected by this debilitating condition.
Md. Woman Is Charged In Deaths Of 2 Girls
Md. Woman Is Charged In Deaths Of 2 Girls
Montgomery police have obtained a warrant charging Renee Bowman with murder in the slayings of two adopted children whose bodies were found in her Southern Maryland freezer last year, the county's state's attorney and police said yesterday.
Montgomery police have obtained a warrant charging Renee Bowman with murder in the slayings of two adopted children whose bodies were found in her Southern Maryland freezer last year, the county's state's attorney and police said yesterday.
Don't Take My Baby!
Don't Take My Baby!
Orphanages are full of children who need to be adopted, usually children who are older or disabled. When an adoption agency uses their skills to place a child from an orphanage with couples who want to adopt, they are to be commended for their services.
But so often this is not the case. If adoption agencies were simply coordinating orphanages with adoptive parents, or offering an alternative to abortion, they would be fine. The trend, however, is for adoption agencies to aggressively seek newborn babies for the purpose of filling a market demand, at the expense of a birth mother's grief.
Orphanages are full of children who need to be adopted, usually children who are older or disabled. When an adoption agency uses their skills to place a child from an orphanage with couples who want to adopt, they are to be commended for their services.
But so often this is not the case. If adoption agencies were simply coordinating orphanages with adoptive parents, or offering an alternative to abortion, they would be fine. The trend, however, is for adoption agencies to aggressively seek newborn babies for the purpose of filling a market demand, at the expense of a birth mother's grief.
Editorial: Jailing 10-year-old requires a public explanation
Editorial: Jailing 10-year-old requires a public explanation
The jailing of 10- and 11-year-old foster children in Santa Clara County has led to such a frenzy of finger-pointing and hand-wringing that it's a wonder county officials aren't accidentally slapping one another in the face, "Three Stooges"-style. The only response that makes sense so far is from county Supervisor Dave Cortese: He's calling for a public hearing to determine how it happened.
The jailing of 10- and 11-year-old foster children in Santa Clara County has led to such a frenzy of finger-pointing and hand-wringing that it's a wonder county officials aren't accidentally slapping one another in the face, "Three Stooges"-style. The only response that makes sense so far is from county Supervisor Dave Cortese: He's calling for a public hearing to determine how it happened.
A new advocate for foster care system
A new advocate for foster care system
Laura McIntyre will resolve concerns and complaints from foster parents and children. She will interview caseworkers on the front lines of child welfare. If something goes wrong, she will be the one to find out what caused it.
The two county governments agreed to fund the $53,000 position, the first of its kind in Florida, after a 2007 report found the relationships between foster care agencies and the community had eroded to the point that children were endangered.
Laura McIntyre will resolve concerns and complaints from foster parents and children. She will interview caseworkers on the front lines of child welfare. If something goes wrong, she will be the one to find out what caused it.
The two county governments agreed to fund the $53,000 position, the first of its kind in Florida, after a 2007 report found the relationships between foster care agencies and the community had eroded to the point that children were endangered.
Family of Argyle girl who drowned in septic tank wants tougher regulation
Family of Argyle girl who drowned in septic tank wants tougher regulation
The family of a 3-year-old Argyle girl who died in February after falling into a septic tank plans to lobby state legislators for tighter regulations on companies that work with septic systems.
The family of a 3-year-old Argyle girl who died in February after falling into a septic tank plans to lobby state legislators for tighter regulations on companies that work with septic systems.
A Mother's Unspeakable Choice
A Mother's Unspeakable Choice
Lavennia Coover abandoned her 11-year-old mentally ill son under Nebraska`s safe haven law. Harry Smith spoke with Coover about her choice to give up her son.
Lavennia Coover abandoned her 11-year-old mentally ill son under Nebraska`s safe haven law. Harry Smith spoke with Coover about her choice to give up her son.
State awards child welfare contract for Milwaukee County
State awards child welfare contract for Milwaukee County
St. Aemilian-Lakeside Inc. in Milwaukee has been awarded the state of Wisconsin child welfare contract for Milwaukee County that the incumbent agency, La Causa Inc., is canceling this year, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families said Monday.
La Causa said it would cancel the $11 million contract in the wake of negative publicity surrounding the death of a 13-month-old child who died while under the care of his aunt. La Causa workers were accused of mishandling the case.
St. Aemilian-Lakeside Inc. in Milwaukee has been awarded the state of Wisconsin child welfare contract for Milwaukee County that the incumbent agency, La Causa Inc., is canceling this year, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families said Monday.
La Causa said it would cancel the $11 million contract in the wake of negative publicity surrounding the death of a 13-month-old child who died while under the care of his aunt. La Causa workers were accused of mishandling the case.
Ashley Biden Alleged Cocaine Tape Seller Withdraws Under Fire
Ashley Biden Alleged Cocaine Tape Seller Withdraws Under Fire
Washington lawyer Thomas Dunlap is under fire for attempting to sell a video of Ashley Biden, the 27-year-old daughter of Joe Biden, allegedly snorting lines of cocaine at a Delaware party last month.
The New York Post claims that Dunlap showed it 90 seconds of the 43-minute tape, which purportedly shows Ashley doing lines of coke with a red straw in front of witnesses and later shouting "Shut the F-- Up!" The newspaper reported that the seller wanted $2 million before dropping his price to $400,000.
Washington lawyer Thomas Dunlap is under fire for attempting to sell a video of Ashley Biden, the 27-year-old daughter of Joe Biden, allegedly snorting lines of cocaine at a Delaware party last month.
The New York Post claims that Dunlap showed it 90 seconds of the 43-minute tape, which purportedly shows Ashley doing lines of coke with a red straw in front of witnesses and later shouting "Shut the F-- Up!" The newspaper reported that the seller wanted $2 million before dropping his price to $400,000.
Judge punishes mother for allowing children to be angry with father
Judge punishes mother for allowing children to be angry with father
TWO children have been sent to live with their father after a court ruled the mother encouraged "negative" feelings about their dad.
The two children - a girl, aged nine, and a boy, aged seven - had been struggling with "change overs" between parents, saying things such as "I don't want to go" and "I don't have to go" when their father arrived in Tasmania from Melbourne to collect them for access visits, The Australian reports.
TWO children have been sent to live with their father after a court ruled the mother encouraged "negative" feelings about their dad.
The two children - a girl, aged nine, and a boy, aged seven - had been struggling with "change overs" between parents, saying things such as "I don't want to go" and "I don't have to go" when their father arrived in Tasmania from Melbourne to collect them for access visits, The Australian reports.
Madonna to Appear in Malawi Court Friday
Madonna to Appear in Malawi Court Friday
Madonna will face a judge in Malawi on Friday as part of her ongoing quest to adopt another child.
Madonna will face a judge in Malawi on Friday as part of her ongoing quest to adopt another child.
Judge Humiliates Teenage Rape Victim
Judge Humiliates Teenage Rape Victim
The attitude of a Pakistani judge toward a teenage gang rape victim has caused widespread outrage, throwing the training of the country’s judicial figures into question. On March 25, 2008, additional district and sessions judge Nizar Ali Khawaja conducted the trial of four men who allegedly gang-raped 13-year-old Ms Kainat Soomro in 2007, over a three day period in Dadu district, Sindh. The girl, who was expecting an in-camera trial (one in the judge's private chambers), was asked by the judge to describe and even demonstrate her rape in detail in front of the accused, Mr Shahban Sheikh, Mr Sheikh Ehsan, Mr Roshan Aleem and Mr Kaleemullah, all influential men who have all allegedly threatened and bribed Somroo’s family to settle out of court. About a hundred spectators were also present, according to court journalists. “The room was jam-packed, people crowding at the back because everyone knew it was a rape case.” noted a reporter from TheN ews International.
The attitude of a Pakistani judge toward a teenage gang rape victim has caused widespread outrage, throwing the training of the country’s judicial figures into question. On March 25, 2008, additional district and sessions judge Nizar Ali Khawaja conducted the trial of four men who allegedly gang-raped 13-year-old Ms Kainat Soomro in 2007, over a three day period in Dadu district, Sindh. The girl, who was expecting an in-camera trial (one in the judge's private chambers), was asked by the judge to describe and even demonstrate her rape in detail in front of the accused, Mr Shahban Sheikh, Mr Sheikh Ehsan, Mr Roshan Aleem and Mr Kaleemullah, all influential men who have all allegedly threatened and bribed Somroo’s family to settle out of court. About a hundred spectators were also present, according to court journalists. “The room was jam-packed, people crowding at the back because everyone knew it was a rape case.” noted a reporter from TheN ews International.
Acker's informal foster son still trusts him
Acker's informal foster son still trusts him
Allegations that Daniel Acker had sexually abused a teenage boy circulated around West Allis several years ago.
But nobody believed it.
Allegations that Daniel Acker had sexually abused a teenage boy circulated around West Allis several years ago.
But nobody believed it.
Jury deciding fate of Tucson father
Jury deciding fate of Tucson father
A Tucson jury resumes sentencing deliberations against a man convicted of killing his two young children.
Christopher Payne faces the death penalty or life in prison without parole for a minimum of 35 years for his first-degree murder conviction.
A Tucson jury resumes sentencing deliberations against a man convicted of killing his two young children.
Christopher Payne faces the death penalty or life in prison without parole for a minimum of 35 years for his first-degree murder conviction.
Senator Webb launches bi-partisan prison reform
Senator Webb launches bi-partisan prison reform
With a population of 2,393,000 and rising, the nation’s prison system has become the focus of major concern for Senator Jim Webb [D-VA]. Calling the current position in which our prisons house five-times more people than DC itself, ‘a national disgrace,’ Senator Webb has proposed that a more radical cure must now be applied.
With a population of 2,393,000 and rising, the nation’s prison system has become the focus of major concern for Senator Jim Webb [D-VA]. Calling the current position in which our prisons house five-times more people than DC itself, ‘a national disgrace,’ Senator Webb has proposed that a more radical cure must now be applied.
Oregon drug treatment cuts: a lot to lose
Oregon drug treatment cuts: a lot to lose
4/1/08.
That's the day the state took away her blue-eyed baby girl, Lillian Rose.
4/1/08.
That's the day the state took away her blue-eyed baby girl, Lillian Rose.
| Possible funding changes for alcohol and drug treatment |
Man Says Marijuana Fell Out of Baby's Pajamas During Visit
Man Says Marijuana Fell Out of Baby's Pajamas During Visit
A 24-year-old man told police he was no longer allowed to have custody of the child, but said he was permitted supervised visits at the Child Protective Services office. During one of those visits on Saturday, a “bud of marijuana” fell out of the baby’s pajamas, the man told police.
A 24-year-old man told police he was no longer allowed to have custody of the child, but said he was permitted supervised visits at the Child Protective Services office. During one of those visits on Saturday, a “bud of marijuana” fell out of the baby’s pajamas, the man told police.
Independent Audit Blasts Sac County CPS
State workers react to governor's budget plan
State workers react to governor's budget plan
State employees reacted Monday, to Gov. Linda Lingle's (R-Hawaii) plan to close the $2billion shortfall. She's pledging no on raising taxes and no layoffs, but she's asking workers to make some financial sacrifices.
Employees we talked to at the Department of Human Services' Child Protective Services say they know how serious the state's financial crisis is. So, they're willing to help out so no jobs are in jeopardy.
State employees reacted Monday, to Gov. Linda Lingle's (R-Hawaii) plan to close the $2billion shortfall. She's pledging no on raising taxes and no layoffs, but she's asking workers to make some financial sacrifices.
Employees we talked to at the Department of Human Services' Child Protective Services say they know how serious the state's financial crisis is. So, they're willing to help out so no jobs are in jeopardy.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Southall to appeal over GMC ban
Southall to appeal over GMC ban
Dr Southall was found guilty of serious professional misconduct - for the second time - in December 2007.
The GMC ruled that he had abused his position by accusing a mother, Mandy Morris, of drugging and murdering her 10-year-old son, Lee.
Dr Southall was found guilty of serious professional misconduct - for the second time - in December 2007.
The GMC ruled that he had abused his position by accusing a mother, Mandy Morris, of drugging and murdering her 10-year-old son, Lee.
Teen arrested in foster mother's stabbing
Teen arrested in foster mother's stabbing
A Brown County teenager accused of stabbing his foster mother faces felony charges of aggravated battery and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
A Brown County teenager accused of stabbing his foster mother faces felony charges of aggravated battery and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Jury's Still Out On Madonna Adoption
Jury's Still Out On Madonna Adoption
Madonna's attempts to adopt a second child from the southern African nation of Malawi have been delayed until Friday, according to a court official. A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's adoption application, but his ruling will come no sooner than the end of the week.
Madonna's attempts to adopt a second child from the southern African nation of Malawi have been delayed until Friday, according to a court official. A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's adoption application, but his ruling will come no sooner than the end of the week.
Md. Woman Is Charged In Deaths Of 2 Girls
Md. Woman Is Charged In Deaths Of 2 Girls
Montgomery police have obtained a warrant charging Renee Bowman with murder in the slayings of two adopted children whose bodies were found in her Southern Maryland freezer last year, the county's state's attorney and police said yesterday.
Montgomery police have obtained a warrant charging Renee Bowman with murder in the slayings of two adopted children whose bodies were found in her Southern Maryland freezer last year, the county's state's attorney and police said yesterday.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Agencies seek halt to child abuse
Agencies seek halt to child abuse
$33 billion is spent in direct costs for foster care services, hospitalization, mental-health treatment and law enforcement.
Note: If you've ever asked the question, "How can they do this?" Here's the answer. The Child Protective Industry is a very lucrative business to be in.
$33 billion is spent in direct costs for foster care services, hospitalization, mental-health treatment and law enforcement.
Note: If you've ever asked the question, "How can they do this?" Here's the answer. The Child Protective Industry is a very lucrative business to be in.
Attn: Paternal Grandmothers!!!!
Have you committed the crime of giving birth to a male who would eventually grow up to father a child? If so, I wanted to bring your attention to this particular blog post from Glens Cult.
Grandmother wants to STEAL a 10 week old baby from the mother.
Grandmother wants to STEAL a 10 week old baby from the mother.
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Biden’s Daughter Caught Up In Cocaine Scandal
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Biden’s Daughter Caught Up In Cocaine Scandal
An explosive video being shopped to media outlets has plunged the White House and Vice President Joe Biden into a cocaine scandal, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
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The woman on the tape clearly resembles Ashley Biden, 27, who is a social worker employed with the Delaware Department of Children, Youth and Families. She is also a board member of the Delaware YWCA organization.
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'FRIEND' OF BIDEN'S DAUGHTER SHOPPING TAPE OF HER ALLEGEDLY DOING COCAINE
An explosive video being shopped to media outlets has plunged the White House and Vice President Joe Biden into a cocaine scandal, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
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The woman on the tape clearly resembles Ashley Biden, 27, who is a social worker employed with the Delaware Department of Children, Youth and Families. She is also a board member of the Delaware YWCA organization.
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'FRIEND' OF BIDEN'S DAUGHTER SHOPPING TAPE OF HER ALLEGEDLY DOING COCAINE
No, Virginia, there wasn't sufficient cause, and Oregon is dismayed
No, Virginia, there wasn't sufficient cause, and Oregon is dismayed
The first time social service workers tried to remove Connor and Tavvi from their home, it was 4:30 a.m. and there were presents under the Christmas tree. "They tried to bully the children into leaving," said Stephanie Johnston, their 24-year-old sister and guardian, "but they didn't have a court order."
The first time social service workers tried to remove Connor and Tavvi from their home, it was 4:30 a.m. and there were presents under the Christmas tree. "They tried to bully the children into leaving," said Stephanie Johnston, their 24-year-old sister and guardian, "but they didn't have a court order."
article imageSenator Boxer Pushes Legislation Endangering American Sovereignty
Senator Boxer Pushes Legislation Endangering American Sovereignty
The United States is one of two countries who have not ratified a treaty that is pushed as a "children's rights" treaty. Senator Barbara Boxer is said to bring back the legislation that is supported by Barack Obama.
Note: Want to make Senator Boxer Dance? Go for it.
The United States is one of two countries who have not ratified a treaty that is pushed as a "children's rights" treaty. Senator Barbara Boxer is said to bring back the legislation that is supported by Barack Obama.
Note: Want to make Senator Boxer Dance? Go for it.
S.C. agency fails to protect children, state panel says
S.C. agency fails to protect children, state panel says
Children have died in homes where parents were abusing drugs because the agency that is supposed to protect the state's most vulnerable residents failed them, outraged child-safety advocates say.
Children have died in homes where parents were abusing drugs because the agency that is supposed to protect the state's most vulnerable residents failed them, outraged child-safety advocates say.
Police identify 200 children as potential terrorists
Police identify 200 children as potential terrorists
Two hundred schoolchildren in Britain, some as young as 13, have been identified as potential terrorists by a police scheme that aims to spot youngsters who are "vulnerable" to Islamic radicalisation.
Two hundred schoolchildren in Britain, some as young as 13, have been identified as potential terrorists by a police scheme that aims to spot youngsters who are "vulnerable" to Islamic radicalisation.
Foster parents denied siblings
Foster parents denied siblings
THREE brothers, including a one-year-old baby, will be raised in separate homes with different foster parents after the couple who wanted to raise them together were dismissed as having "a sense of themselves as special people".
The distraught couple, who have had the oldest of the brothers in their care since 2002 and were desperate to take in his brothers, said their application to care for them was refused after a meeting with a NSW Department of Community Services psychologist, who was concerned that their description of themselves as being "excellent foster parents" denoted "perceptions of omnipotence and specialness".
THREE brothers, including a one-year-old baby, will be raised in separate homes with different foster parents after the couple who wanted to raise them together were dismissed as having "a sense of themselves as special people".
The distraught couple, who have had the oldest of the brothers in their care since 2002 and were desperate to take in his brothers, said their application to care for them was refused after a meeting with a NSW Department of Community Services psychologist, who was concerned that their description of themselves as being "excellent foster parents" denoted "perceptions of omnipotence and specialness".
Foster home abuse apology considered
Foster home abuse apology considered
THE Federal Government is considering an official apology to people who were abused in state-run institutions such as foster homes.
THE Federal Government is considering an official apology to people who were abused in state-run institutions such as foster homes.
Economic downturn forces CASA to end fundraising program
Economic downturn forces CASA to end fundraising program
After 20 years of helping countless children in Oregon and across the country, CASA Cards, the fundraising arm of the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, is closing April 1.
Note: Bumber.
After 20 years of helping countless children in Oregon and across the country, CASA Cards, the fundraising arm of the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, is closing April 1.
Note: Bumber.
Number of children in care set to soar: McSweeney
Number of children in care set to soar: McSweeney
The State Government launched a campaign to urgently recruit up to 250 foster carers this morning amid fears that the number of children in care is set to soar.
The State Government launched a campaign to urgently recruit up to 250 foster carers this morning amid fears that the number of children in care is set to soar.
A year later, officials say they've learned from massive custody case
A year later, officials say they've learned from massive custody case
From the start, Texas officials insisted the sex abuse investigation involving 439 children living in a polygamist community didn’t present any unique challenges.
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Raid again? Texas CPS defends '08 actions
If another call came in summoning Child Protective Services to the gates of the YFZ Ranch, the agency wouldn't hesitate to respond.
"We certainly would take advantage of our vast experience in this particular case if we were to get another report," said CPS spokesman Patrick Crimmins. "There's no way to predict how exactly we would react."
From the start, Texas officials insisted the sex abuse investigation involving 439 children living in a polygamist community didn’t present any unique challenges.
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Raid again? Texas CPS defends '08 actions
If another call came in summoning Child Protective Services to the gates of the YFZ Ranch, the agency wouldn't hesitate to respond.
"We certainly would take advantage of our vast experience in this particular case if we were to get another report," said CPS spokesman Patrick Crimmins. "There's no way to predict how exactly we would react."
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Caucus Membership
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Caucus Membership
This page tells you which of the members of congress has a hand in the child selling racket.
This page tells you which of the members of congress has a hand in the child selling racket.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Class action hearing in DHS foster care case postponed
Class action hearing in DHS foster care case postponed
A hearing that had been scheduled for this coming Monday in a lawsuit which seeks reform of the state’s child-welfare system has been postponed until May 5.
A hearing that had been scheduled for this coming Monday in a lawsuit which seeks reform of the state’s child-welfare system has been postponed until May 5.
Is The Children's Dependency System For Us Or Against Us?
Thousands of children are detained each year and placed in foster care without parental reunification. The percentages of children placed has soared, but there has been a significant decline in good quality foster family homes. We'll explore the facts, with hopes of finding solutions from the perspective of the caregiver and biological parent(s), whom are often ignored.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/weRfamilyMagazine/2009/03/27/Is-The-Childrens-Dependency-System-For-Us-Or-Against-Us
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/weRfamilyMagazine/2009/03/27/Is-The-Childrens-Dependency-System-For-Us-Or-Against-Us
Despite Red Flags About Judges, a Kickback Scheme Flourished
Despite Red Flags About Judges, a Kickback Scheme Flourished
Things were different in the Luzerne County juvenile courtroom, and everyone knew it. Proceedings on average took less than two minutes. Detention center workers were told in advance how many juveniles to expect at the end of each day — even before hearings to determine their innocence or guilt. Lawyers told families not to bother hiring them. They would not be allowed to speak anyway.
Things were different in the Luzerne County juvenile courtroom, and everyone knew it. Proceedings on average took less than two minutes. Detention center workers were told in advance how many juveniles to expect at the end of each day — even before hearings to determine their innocence or guilt. Lawyers told families not to bother hiring them. They would not be allowed to speak anyway.
Manipulation, threats help molesters hide secrets
Manipulation, threats help molesters hide secrets
People who have molested children for years typically get away with it for so long because the victims are not inclined to tell others, said Dale Bespalec, a psychologist for 30 years who has specialized in sex crimes against children.
Note: Manipulation, threats help Child Protective Workers hide secrets too. Interesting. I knew there was a direct connection between babystealers and the lowest form of human scum on the planet.
People who have molested children for years typically get away with it for so long because the victims are not inclined to tell others, said Dale Bespalec, a psychologist for 30 years who has specialized in sex crimes against children.
Note: Manipulation, threats help Child Protective Workers hide secrets too. Interesting. I knew there was a direct connection between babystealers and the lowest form of human scum on the planet.
Former Ottumwa child psychologist gets 5 years
Former Ottumwa child psychologist gets 5 years
A former child psychologist at Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to three child pornography charges.
A former child psychologist at Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to three child pornography charges.
Mother’s Day tea will benefit foster care system
Mother’s Day tea will benefit foster care system
Adoptive and foster mothers will receive a special honor at the sixth annual Mother's Day Tea at the JW Marriott resort in Summerlin.
Children of adoptive or foster mothers are invited to nominate their mothers for the My Special Mom contest for a chance to win $1,000 prize packages. The five winners will be announced at the May 9 Hats off to Child Focus tea. Each prize package includes a laptop computer.
Note: What a great place to stage a protest.
Adoptive and foster mothers will receive a special honor at the sixth annual Mother's Day Tea at the JW Marriott resort in Summerlin.
Children of adoptive or foster mothers are invited to nominate their mothers for the My Special Mom contest for a chance to win $1,000 prize packages. The five winners will be announced at the May 9 Hats off to Child Focus tea. Each prize package includes a laptop computer.
Note: What a great place to stage a protest.
Starving girl accused of stealing food
Starving girl accused of stealing food
Following complaints among students, the 8-year-old was called for a counseling session. That was when her teachers came to know that she was a victim of physical abuse by her foster mother for four years.
Following complaints among students, the 8-year-old was called for a counseling session. That was when her teachers came to know that she was a victim of physical abuse by her foster mother for four years.
Anger put aside in foster care battle Mother, former foster mother resolve to work to give girl a stable home
Anger put aside in foster care battle Mother, former foster mother resolve to work to give girl a stable home
Two women involved in a bitter foster care dispute over a 4-year-old girl have decided it's time to put aside their anger and work together to give the child stability.
At a hearing Monday, Children's Court Judge Mel Flanagan denied the former foster mother's attempt to have the girl returned to her home. The child had lived with the foster mother from shortly after birth until January, when she was returned to her mother.
Note: I'd personally tell that foster mother to go fuck herself, because she's probably faking it and will be looking for any reason to report the real mother to get the kid back. But that's just me.
This is, apparently another of those cases where the foster parent tries like hell to interfere with reunification.
Two women involved in a bitter foster care dispute over a 4-year-old girl have decided it's time to put aside their anger and work together to give the child stability.
At a hearing Monday, Children's Court Judge Mel Flanagan denied the former foster mother's attempt to have the girl returned to her home. The child had lived with the foster mother from shortly after birth until January, when she was returned to her mother.
Note: I'd personally tell that foster mother to go fuck herself, because she's probably faking it and will be looking for any reason to report the real mother to get the kid back. But that's just me.
This is, apparently another of those cases where the foster parent tries like hell to interfere with reunification.
Mother Accused Of Killing Her 5-Year-Old Foster Son Update
Mother Accused Of Killing Her 5-Year-Old Foster Son Update
We are learning new details about the alleged beating death of a local 5-year-old boy.
We are learning new details about the alleged beating death of a local 5-year-old boy.
Texas child advocates believe system failed after FLDS raid
Texas child advocates believe system failed after FLDS raid
A potholder, sand art and the hug of a child: One year later, they are the simple tokens the three women seated around a conference room table carry with them.
They are reminders of the children for whom they were asked to advocate -- and whom they believe the system failed.
A potholder, sand art and the hug of a child: One year later, they are the simple tokens the three women seated around a conference room table carry with them.
They are reminders of the children for whom they were asked to advocate -- and whom they believe the system failed.
Independent probe's report on CPS is available online
Independent probe's report on CPS is available online
An independent investigation of Sacramento County's Child Protective Services that is critical of the agency's leadership and handling of children's cases has been made public in advance of Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
Same-sex couple's adoption debated
Same-sex couple's adoption debated
A Fayette County judge erred by assuming a 15-month-old girl would be better off being adopted by a married couple, the lawyer for the lesbian couple who has cared for the child for most of her life told the state Supreme Court justices Wednesday.
A Fayette County judge erred by assuming a 15-month-old girl would be better off being adopted by a married couple, the lawyer for the lesbian couple who has cared for the child for most of her life told the state Supreme Court justices Wednesday.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Now this is interesting...Teen Fights To Find His Own Foster Family
Back at the beginning of January, I posted this article.
http://legallykidnapped.blogspot.com/2009/01/fiercely-determined-teen-refuses-to-let.html
The original has disappeared, but can still be read here.
http://www.fosterclub.com/news/fiercely-determined-teen-refuses-let-foster-care-situation-define-him
Then today, several months later, the same story (different article) shows up here.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/27/assignment_america/main4898640.shtml
Although there is a bit of an update, notice how it is written as if it just happened.
http://legallykidnapped.blogspot.com/2009/01/fiercely-determined-teen-refuses-to-let.html
The original has disappeared, but can still be read here.
http://www.fosterclub.com/news/fiercely-determined-teen-refuses-let-foster-care-situation-define-him
Then today, several months later, the same story (different article) shows up here.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/27/assignment_america/main4898640.shtml
Although there is a bit of an update, notice how it is written as if it just happened.
Santa Clara County's jailing of young foster children prompts public hearing
Santa Clara County's jailing of young foster children prompts public hearing
Anger over the jailing of 10- and 11-year-old foster children in the Santa Clara County juvenile hall intensified Friday, prompting one county supervisor to call for public hearings as soon as next month into the virtually unprecedented detention.
Anger over the jailing of 10- and 11-year-old foster children in the Santa Clara County juvenile hall intensified Friday, prompting one county supervisor to call for public hearings as soon as next month into the virtually unprecedented detention.
Prisoners babysit toddler found on highway
Prisoners babysit toddler found on highway
A prison work crew baby-sat a 2½-year-old boy who was spotted Friday run-ning along the center lines of a rural Maryland highway, with trucks loaded with gravel rumbling by, police and correctional officials said.
A prison work crew baby-sat a 2½-year-old boy who was spotted Friday run-ning along the center lines of a rural Maryland highway, with trucks loaded with gravel rumbling by, police and correctional officials said.
Nebraska says child welfare better, despite problems
Nebraska says child welfare better, despite problems
Nebraska still falls short on achieving safety, permanency and well-being for children in state care, a new federal report found.
Nebraska still falls short on achieving safety, permanency and well-being for children in state care, a new federal report found.
How do federal judges violate due process and get away with it?
How do federal judges violate due process and get away with it?
The short answer is that they have nothing to fear from violating due process
Note: The long and very insightful answer is on the PDF that the link above should take you too.
You should to check out this guys site, which contains several articles regarding judicial power being a safe-haven for wrong doing.
http://judicial-discipline-reform.org/index.htm
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I wanted to add that covering each others asses is a common practice in the Child Protective Industry as well. Workers and their supervisors will lie for each other, and even go as far as making records disappear so that there is nothing on paper when you try to go after them for it. If one does something unethical or illegal, the others will simply sweep it under the rug. If you try to do anything about it, they will retaliate, drain your emotions and resources.
The short answer is that they have nothing to fear from violating due process
Note: The long and very insightful answer is on the PDF that the link above should take you too.
You should to check out this guys site, which contains several articles regarding judicial power being a safe-haven for wrong doing.
http://judicial-discipline-reform.org/index.htm
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I wanted to add that covering each others asses is a common practice in the Child Protective Industry as well. Workers and their supervisors will lie for each other, and even go as far as making records disappear so that there is nothing on paper when you try to go after them for it. If one does something unethical or illegal, the others will simply sweep it under the rug. If you try to do anything about it, they will retaliate, drain your emotions and resources.
Child of rape now 9, yet DCF settlement held up
Child of rape now 9, yet DCF settlement held up
It’s been almost two years since the state Department of Children and Family Services agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged DCF ignored complaints that a retarded Immokalee girl was being raped by her foster father until the 15-year-old gave birth to a child.
It’s been almost two years since the state Department of Children and Family Services agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged DCF ignored complaints that a retarded Immokalee girl was being raped by her foster father until the 15-year-old gave birth to a child.
Child protection resource warning
Child protection resource warning
A lack of resources means social workers dealing with vulnerable children have "one hand tied behind their back", a union has warned.
A lack of resources means social workers dealing with vulnerable children have "one hand tied behind their back", a union has warned.
Jill Porter: Why did DHS turn girl into a runaway?
Jill Porter: Why did DHS turn girl into a runaway?
The despondent teenager ran away last week because the city's Department of Human Services is planning to remove her from the foster family she loves.
The despondent teenager ran away last week because the city's Department of Human Services is planning to remove her from the foster family she loves.
Girl to get to see foster mother Judge wants hostilities to end for benefit of 4 1/2-year-old child
Girl to get to see foster mother Judge wants hostilities to end for benefit of 4 1/2-year-old child
A 41/2-year-old girl at the center of a highly publicized foster care dispute will remain with her parents for the time being, but will have supervised visits with her foster mother, a Milwaukee Children's Court judge ordered Thursday.
Note: An older story, but a good one. Kind of like reading Legally Kidnapped in a mirror.
A 41/2-year-old girl at the center of a highly publicized foster care dispute will remain with her parents for the time being, but will have supervised visits with her foster mother, a Milwaukee Children's Court judge ordered Thursday.
Note: An older story, but a good one. Kind of like reading Legally Kidnapped in a mirror.
Bee's investigation of CPS agency wins national award
Bee's investigation of CPS agency wins national award
The Bee's ongoing investigation of the county's Child Protective Services agency has won an award from the National Center on Crime and Delinquency.
The Bee's ongoing investigation of the county's Child Protective Services agency has won an award from the National Center on Crime and Delinquency.
Report: Sacramento CPS Failures Putting Kids at Risk
Report: Sacramento CPS Failures Putting Kids at Risk
Sacramento County Child Protective Services needs to make widespread changes and until problems are corrected, the lives of children will remain at risk, according to an independent audit report released Thursday.
Sacramento County Child Protective Services needs to make widespread changes and until problems are corrected, the lives of children will remain at risk, according to an independent audit report released Thursday.
'They robbed me of my childhood'
'They robbed me of my childhood'
For months, it seemed almost anyone here could be accused of the most vile acts imaginable.
And those targeted were powerless to stop the madness.
For months, it seemed almost anyone here could be accused of the most vile acts imaginable.
And those targeted were powerless to stop the madness.
United Nations' threat: No more parental rights
United Nations' threat: No more parental rights
A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's doorstep, a legal expert
warns.
A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's doorstep, a legal expert
warns.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Former foster mom indicted on first-degree murder charge in shaken-baby case
Former foster mom indicted on first-degree murder charge in shaken-baby case
Tenesia Brown, a former foster mother, was indicted by a grand jury today on a charge of first-degree murder.
Brown was the foster mother to 3-year-old Lazon Gulley, taken from his biological mother while she battled drug problems. The boy in 2006 suffered suffered severe brain injuries that investigators said were consistent with shaken baby syndrome.
Tenesia Brown, a former foster mother, was indicted by a grand jury today on a charge of first-degree murder.
Brown was the foster mother to 3-year-old Lazon Gulley, taken from his biological mother while she battled drug problems. The boy in 2006 suffered suffered severe brain injuries that investigators said were consistent with shaken baby syndrome.
Santa Clara County jails youngest child ever
Santa Clara County jails youngest child ever
The youngest child ever to be locked up in Santa Clara County spent five days in juvenile hall late last month, the Mercury News has learned, an unprecedented detention of a 10-year-old that has top officials scrambling to correct a case they describe as deeply disturbing.
The youngest child ever to be locked up in Santa Clara County spent five days in juvenile hall late last month, the Mercury News has learned, an unprecedented detention of a 10-year-old that has top officials scrambling to correct a case they describe as deeply disturbing.
DCS Takes Baby While X-Rays Pending
DCS Takes Baby While X-Rays Pending
"He's definitely all boy," said Kelly Merryman, his mother.
Seven weeks ago, his parents woke up to a thud and found their 7-month-old on the hardwood floor.
Note: The babystealers are making it so that you should have to think twice before bringing your child to the doctor.
"He's definitely all boy," said Kelly Merryman, his mother.
Seven weeks ago, his parents woke up to a thud and found their 7-month-old on the hardwood floor.
Note: The babystealers are making it so that you should have to think twice before bringing your child to the doctor.
moms and kids commonly treated like crap after adoption
Despite all the talk in recent years on television about open adoptions and being grateful to mothers for the beautiful gift of life-- in reality not much has changed. Open adoption agreements are completely unenforceable legally thanks to laws that were cleverly crafted by adoption attorneys. Parents that give up their children are still seen as irresponsible and the children are still viewed as "lucky that someone wanted them," and treated as outcasts by adoptive parents that see themselves as being from a better gene pool than the child. The ultimate point here is that if you are considering giving up your child for adoption you should know that like abortion, adoption is not an easy remedy for the situation of an unplanned pregnancy. There is no easy remedy for that situation. Overwhelmingly most people that are able to care for their child and don't end up regretting it forever--particularly 10 years later when they've matured and end up being more responsible than the people they gave the kid to. If you are an out of control drug addict, alcoholic, or mental patient and you feel that you cannot recover and be of service to the child, and or you are a danger to the child in any way-- you should do the responsible thing and ask for help. That can include asking family, friends, and even going with an adoption. However, if you are really just looking for an easier way out be forwarned:
Just like with abortion many people have turned to adoption for an easy way out, and unfortunately: have found nothing about it easy, and have indeed regretted it for the rest of their lives. So have their children.
Generally no one on earth is more protective of a child than his biological parent. Realistically, we all know that the world is full of horrible people, it would be foolish to think that some of them don't end up as adoptive parents. Think long and hard before you give up any and all ability to protect your own child from the horrors of the world.
We say this not to shame anyone, but because we wish this warning had been given to us.
Life with Adoption as told by those who lived it.. the Mothers of adoption loss speak out. Spanning over a 40 year period, we see that the more adoption has appeared to change the more it has stayed the same - still separating babies from capable, loving mothers.. and causing much destruction in it's wake. An Origins-USA.org production.
Hundreds of Pa. juvenile convictions reversed
Hundreds of Pa. juvenile convictions reversed
Pennsylvania's highest court on Thursday overturned hundreds of juvenile convictions issued by a corrupt judge who took millions of dollars in kickbacks from youth detention centers.
Pennsylvania's highest court on Thursday overturned hundreds of juvenile convictions issued by a corrupt judge who took millions of dollars in kickbacks from youth detention centers.
Kids' biggest woes should be broken toys, not broken homes
Kids' biggest woes should be broken toys, not broken homes
It's the last thing any kid ever wants to go through, but doesn't know it. No, it's not getting bullied on the playground. It's not getting the wrong toy for Christmas. And no, it doesn't have anything to do with sibling rivalry.
It's foster care.
It's the last thing any kid ever wants to go through, but doesn't know it. No, it's not getting bullied on the playground. It's not getting the wrong toy for Christmas. And no, it doesn't have anything to do with sibling rivalry.
It's foster care.
DHHR ignored abuse of boys, suit says
DHHR ignored abuse of boys, suit says
The aunt of two boys who were reportedly abused over a period of years has filed a lawsuit in Kanawha Circuit Court alleging that a long history of abuse was ignored by state caseworkers.
The aunt of two boys who were reportedly abused over a period of years has filed a lawsuit in Kanawha Circuit Court alleging that a long history of abuse was ignored by state caseworkers.
Child Welfare & Child Well Being
Child Welfare & Child Well Being
Coauthors of the new book “Child Protection: Using Research to Improve Policy and Practice” talk about research in the first nationally representative data sample of children in the child welfare system. Results indicate the most effective ways to help both children and parents in the system.
Coauthors of the new book “Child Protection: Using Research to Improve Policy and Practice” talk about research in the first nationally representative data sample of children in the child welfare system. Results indicate the most effective ways to help both children and parents in the system.
Texas vs. FLDS: 1 year after the raid
Texas vs. FLDS: 1 year after the raid
At the Yearning For Zion Ranch, life has regained a familiar rhythm.
Families awake at 5 a.m., gather for prayers, breakfast and chores before the children head to the sect's private school. Days end much the same way: chores, a meal, prayer.
At the Yearning For Zion Ranch, life has regained a familiar rhythm.
Families awake at 5 a.m., gather for prayers, breakfast and chores before the children head to the sect's private school. Days end much the same way: chores, a meal, prayer.
Mt. Vernon foster father gets 8 years for raping girls, 12 and 14
Mt. Vernon foster father gets 8 years for raping girls, 12 and 14
A judge said he was disgusted by a Mount Vernon man who raped his two foster children last year, and sentenced him to eight years in state prison today under a plea deal that spared the girls from a trial.
A judge said he was disgusted by a Mount Vernon man who raped his two foster children last year, and sentenced him to eight years in state prison today under a plea deal that spared the girls from a trial.
Virginia officials mum but they offer some answers
Virginia officials mum but they offer some answers
For the first time, we are hearing from the Virginia Department of Social Services, which has found itself at the center of a maelstrom after two kids from Oregon were snatched and returned to Virginia, where they they had allegedly escaped abuse.
For the first time, we are hearing from the Virginia Department of Social Services, which has found itself at the center of a maelstrom after two kids from Oregon were snatched and returned to Virginia, where they they had allegedly escaped abuse.
Fla. DCF Shuns Blame In Boy's Death
Fla. DCF Shuns Blame In Boy's Death
The Florida Department of Children & Families says it did nothing to contribute to the March 13 death of Zachary Johnson, a Lakeland toddler shaken and dropped while in the temporary care of his aunt and uncle.
The Florida Department of Children & Families says it did nothing to contribute to the March 13 death of Zachary Johnson, a Lakeland toddler shaken and dropped while in the temporary care of his aunt and uncle.
Maine bus drivers eyed in abuse reporting bill
Maine bus drivers eyed in abuse reporting bill
A bill to add Maine school bus drivers and attendants to the list of those who must report suspected child abuse has won the support of a legislative committee.
A bill to add Maine school bus drivers and attendants to the list of those who must report suspected child abuse has won the support of a legislative committee.
Study Reports More Deaths of Children Linked to Child-Welfare System
Study Reports More Deaths of Children Linked to Child-Welfare System
A new report shows that more children in families said to be known to the New York City child-welfare system died in 2008 than in any of the previous 20 years. There were 49 fatalities, according to Child Welfare Watch, a policy journal, including 14 homicides; the other children died in accidents or of natural causes, and, in some cases, the cause was not determined.
A new report shows that more children in families said to be known to the New York City child-welfare system died in 2008 than in any of the previous 20 years. There were 49 fatalities, according to Child Welfare Watch, a policy journal, including 14 homicides; the other children died in accidents or of natural causes, and, in some cases, the cause was not determined.
Oswego County social services official won't resign over Erin Maxwell case
Oswego County social services official won't resign over Erin Maxwell case
Two Oswego County legislators today agreed to accept resignation of Social Services Commissioner Frances Lanigan over her department's dealings with the family of Erin Maxwell in the years before the 11-year-old died.
Lanigan said she never has offered to quit and does not plan to step down.
Two Oswego County legislators today agreed to accept resignation of Social Services Commissioner Frances Lanigan over her department's dealings with the family of Erin Maxwell in the years before the 11-year-old died.
Lanigan said she never has offered to quit and does not plan to step down.
AM calls in troubleshooters to tackle failing children's services in Swansea
AM calls in troubleshooters to tackle failing children's services in Swansea
DEPUTY Social Services Minister Gwenda Thomas has called in troubleshooters to bring failing children's services up to scratch in Swansea.
She has taken the tough stance in the wake of her damning statement on the state of the department over a fortnight ago.
DEPUTY Social Services Minister Gwenda Thomas has called in troubleshooters to bring failing children's services up to scratch in Swansea.
She has taken the tough stance in the wake of her damning statement on the state of the department over a fortnight ago.
Oswego County legislators call for dismissal of DSS commissioner
Oswego County legislators call for dismissal of DSS commissioner
Two Oswego County legislators have called for the removal of Social Services Commissioner Frances Lanigan.
And other county lawmakers are calling for the state attorney general to investigate the Department of Social Services' dealings with the family of Erin Maxwell in the years before the 11-year-old died.
Two Oswego County legislators have called for the removal of Social Services Commissioner Frances Lanigan.
And other county lawmakers are calling for the state attorney general to investigate the Department of Social Services' dealings with the family of Erin Maxwell in the years before the 11-year-old died.
Octuplets' Mom Relieved to Be Free of 'Spies'
Octuplets' Mom Relieved to Be Free of 'Spies'
If you're the single mother of 14, you'd be hard-pressed to give up a free nanny service, right?
Not if they're actually spying on you and compiling a list of complaints that could be used against you, Nadya Suleman's lawyer says.
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Fired Nanny: Octuplets' Mom "Does Not Care" For Her Kids
If you're the single mother of 14, you'd be hard-pressed to give up a free nanny service, right?
Not if they're actually spying on you and compiling a list of complaints that could be used against you, Nadya Suleman's lawyer says.
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Fired Nanny: Octuplets' Mom "Does Not Care" For Her Kids
Foster care agency faulted for calling immigration agents
Foster care agency faulted for calling immigration agents
Immigrant advocates are calling on Florida child welfare administrators to repudiate the actions of a private Naples foster care agency they say snatched an infant and toddler from their mother and grandparents -- and then turned the family in to immigration agents.
Note: An easy way to get rid of the parents I guess.
Immigrant advocates are calling on Florida child welfare administrators to repudiate the actions of a private Naples foster care agency they say snatched an infant and toddler from their mother and grandparents -- and then turned the family in to immigration agents.
Note: An easy way to get rid of the parents I guess.
49 kids in NYC child welfare system died in '08
49 kids in NYC child welfare system died in '08
A new report says 49 children who died in New York last year had links to the city's child welfare system.
The analysis by the policy journal Child Welfare Watch says the that figure is the highest it has been in two decades.
A new report says 49 children who died in New York last year had links to the city's child welfare system.
The analysis by the policy journal Child Welfare Watch says the that figure is the highest it has been in two decades.
Criminal hiring checks shifted away from Sacramento County CPS top bosses
Criminal hiring checks shifted away from Sacramento County CPS top bosses
Sacramento County officials have revised who reviews criminal background checks for job applicants at Child Protective Services, removing the authority from top CPS managers and handing it to a county executive who oversees the agency.
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Background checking at Sacramento County CPS
Sacramento County Child Protective Services spokeswoman Laura McCasland responded to The Bee's questions via e-mail this week.
Sacramento County officials have revised who reviews criminal background checks for job applicants at Child Protective Services, removing the authority from top CPS managers and handing it to a county executive who oversees the agency.
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Background checking at Sacramento County CPS
Sacramento County Child Protective Services spokeswoman Laura McCasland responded to The Bee's questions via e-mail this week.
Child Abuse Accusations Against Milwaukee Alderman
Child Abuse Accusations Against Milwaukee Alderman
The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office confirms it is reviewing an allegation of child abuse against Milwaukee Alderman Ashanti Hamilton.
Hamilton met with the DA's office Wednesday afternoon. A decision on potential charges against the alderman could take as long as a week.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office confirms it is reviewing an allegation of child abuse against Milwaukee Alderman Ashanti Hamilton.
Hamilton met with the DA's office Wednesday afternoon. A decision on potential charges against the alderman could take as long as a week.
No arrest for principal who delayed reporting child abuse case
No arrest for principal who delayed reporting child abuse case
A Clayton County principal did not violate the law when he waited 11 days to report a child sex abuse allegation to police, a judge ruled Wednesday.
A Clayton County principal did not violate the law when he waited 11 days to report a child sex abuse allegation to police, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Foster family torn asunder
Foster family torn asunder
After caring for her siblings for two years, another state’s social services snatched them away
After caring for her siblings for two years, another state’s social services snatched them away
NJ girl arrested after posting nude pics
NJ girl arrested after posting nude pics
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey faces child pornography charges after she posted nearly 30 nude pictures of herself on MySpace.
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey faces child pornography charges after she posted nearly 30 nude pictures of herself on MySpace.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Robyn C Has A Delima
Would You Stay or Would You Go?
http://transracial.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/would-you-stay-or-would-you-go
This person desperately needs your advice. What do you say people??? Copy and paste the link into your browser.
http://transracial.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/would-you-stay-or-would-you-go
This person desperately needs your advice. What do you say people??? Copy and paste the link into your browser.
Madonna's Boy Toys May Ruin Her Chance to Adopt Again
Madonna's Boy Toys May Ruin Her Chance to Adopt Again
Madonna's string of controversial lovers since her divorce from hubby Guy Ritchie may make it difficult for the pop diva to adopt a second child from Malawi. Madonna is in the process of adopting 3-year-old Mercy James, but officials from Malawi's Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Development recently told the NY Daily News that her "relationships may negatively affect the adoption of Mercy."
Madonna's string of controversial lovers since her divorce from hubby Guy Ritchie may make it difficult for the pop diva to adopt a second child from Malawi. Madonna is in the process of adopting 3-year-old Mercy James, but officials from Malawi's Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Development recently told the NY Daily News that her "relationships may negatively affect the adoption of Mercy."
Gloria Allred Lashes Out at Octuplet Mom: The Babies Are in Danger
Gloria Allred Lashes Out at Octuplet Mom: The Babies Are in Danger
On Wednesday's Today show, Gloria Allred -- an attorney for Angels in Waiting, which had provided a free nanny service to Nadya Suleman -- lashed at the octuplet mother, claiming she only cares about her babies "when the cameras are rolling."
On Wednesday's Today show, Gloria Allred -- an attorney for Angels in Waiting, which had provided a free nanny service to Nadya Suleman -- lashed at the octuplet mother, claiming she only cares about her babies "when the cameras are rolling."
A Question
This came to me from the LK Submission Form
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I need some advice, my 5 year old went to school and told a lie,the principal said she called CPS because she is mandated to do so the police came to our home and found no wrong doing, but the Social worker says that she needs more background information and she can come to our home at any time any day, and she is allowed to go to the school and speak to my child w/o a parent being there(she already did)she kept asking me questions about my husband that I would not answer because I feel that it is not my place to and all this is over a pencil pricking my sons hand while him and his dad were roughhousing on the floor, i have this feeling that we will be railroaded it has already spread through the school and our neighborhood,CPS workers seem to let the true abusers get away with it and the good parents go through hell for no reason. does anyone have any insight on how I should handle this. I would appreciate any input.
Thank You
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Unfortunately, it's kind of a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. On the one hand, a child protective investigation is a very frightening experience for any parent so there might be the inclination to refuse to submit. On the other hand, refusal to submit could lead to instant removal if the worker thinks that you're trying to hide something. That said, approximately 70% of child abuse/neglect investigations are closed as unsubstantiated.
Unfortunately accidents do happen. CPS has often lost sight of that.
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I also shared this question with another Family Rights Advocate. (no names or anything) Here's what she has to say.
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For more information on what you should know when dealing with CPS workers...
DSS Dirty Tricks from Mass Outrage.
Especially Dirty Trick's # 2 and 4.
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I need some advice, my 5 year old went to school and told a lie,the principal said she called CPS because she is mandated to do so the police came to our home and found no wrong doing, but the Social worker says that she needs more background information and she can come to our home at any time any day, and she is allowed to go to the school and speak to my child w/o a parent being there(she already did)she kept asking me questions about my husband that I would not answer because I feel that it is not my place to and all this is over a pencil pricking my sons hand while him and his dad were roughhousing on the floor, i have this feeling that we will be railroaded it has already spread through the school and our neighborhood,CPS workers seem to let the true abusers get away with it and the good parents go through hell for no reason. does anyone have any insight on how I should handle this. I would appreciate any input.
Thank You
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Unfortunately, it's kind of a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. On the one hand, a child protective investigation is a very frightening experience for any parent so there might be the inclination to refuse to submit. On the other hand, refusal to submit could lead to instant removal if the worker thinks that you're trying to hide something. That said, approximately 70% of child abuse/neglect investigations are closed as unsubstantiated.
Unfortunately accidents do happen. CPS has often lost sight of that.
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I also shared this question with another Family Rights Advocate. (no names or anything) Here's what she has to say.
It seems you have been indoctrinated into the world of Legally Kidnapped. Your reach for information is what is considered by Child Protective Services as level one for grounds of removal because you fail to comply with what they wish.
Here are some basic tips for what seems to become a significant era in your life. Document everything. I cannot stress the importance of dates, times, places, names, and events. Start a file cabinet. You will be maintaining files for any and all contact you have with CPS. Find out who the Director and the Supervisor of the CPS worker is and do not feel limited in contacting them to file a formal written grievance about the questionable activities of the worker and your discomfort with her professional deportment. When you send this letter, keep copies to be filed and carbon copy at the ending of the letter to other individuals such as your state representative and you U.S. Congressperson.
At no time shall you loose your cool. Generate a list of everyone you know who will support you. This list will include your religious leaders, teachers and principals, store owners, apartment managers, etc. Then, you will be getting to know your state government, elected and appointed officials, including civil servants. Construct a list of their mailing addresses, emails, phone numbers. Within your state human services department, you will need to know the Director, the policy makers, the ombudsman, licensing, and complaints division. Move next onto your state attorney general office. Find out the consumer complaint division. Collect information on your local prosecutor and the attorney grievance commission. You will need to prepare to file complaints to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Division. Become quite liberal in your communications with the federal entities. Send letters to the President.
If you do not get swift response with your letter requesting a newly assigned CPS worker to close out the investigation, start writing letters to the aforementioned entities and make sure everyone gets a copy for each letter you send. This will become mass mailing.
In essence, your life has now become public so enjoy the limelight. What you are about to experience is what has been sequestered from the public purview since the funding streams began to poor in under CAPTA. There is no transparency and there is no accountability. Simply put, CPS can do whatever they want and nobody will ever know…until now. Hold them to the same standards they hold you. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspapers. Find a reporter to do a story on you. Contact you television station. Start a blog. Run for political office. You have been chosen. Be honored. Expose.
Blanche
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For more information on what you should know when dealing with CPS workers...
DSS Dirty Tricks from Mass Outrage.
Especially Dirty Trick's # 2 and 4.
Fugitive foster mother arrested for toddler's 2006 death
Fugitive foster mother arrested for toddler's 2006 death
Authorities, in Pennsylvania, have arrested the foster mother of a slain Siouxland toddler.
Dakota County Attorney Kim Watson says Tisha Vega was arrested in Pennsylvania, Monday, on an arrest warrant for manslaughter in the death of Nathanial Saunsoci.
Authorities, in Pennsylvania, have arrested the foster mother of a slain Siouxland toddler.
Dakota County Attorney Kim Watson says Tisha Vega was arrested in Pennsylvania, Monday, on an arrest warrant for manslaughter in the death of Nathanial Saunsoci.
Angels In Waiting File Three Reports to CPS About Octo Mom
Angels In Waiting File Three Reports to CPS About Octo Mom
Angels in Waiting USA have made three complaints to Child Protective Services about Nadya Suleman.
On Dr. Phil, airing Wednesday and Thursday this week, Suleman, attorney Gloria Allred and representatives from AIW USA explain why the deal between the non-profit and the mother of the octuplets fell through.
Angels in Waiting USA have made three complaints to Child Protective Services about Nadya Suleman.
On Dr. Phil, airing Wednesday and Thursday this week, Suleman, attorney Gloria Allred and representatives from AIW USA explain why the deal between the non-profit and the mother of the octuplets fell through.
Molestation case settled, but boy's family isn't
Molestation case settled, but boy's family isn't
A boy who was molested last year by his preschool teacher won a $250,000 settlement in court on Tuesday.
It was a relief but hardly a cure-all for his family, whose troubles since that horrific revelation have only multiplied.
A boy who was molested last year by his preschool teacher won a $250,000 settlement in court on Tuesday.
It was a relief but hardly a cure-all for his family, whose troubles since that horrific revelation have only multiplied.
Prosecutor reviews report on baby Gabriel's '08 death
Prosecutor reviews report on baby Gabriel's '08 death
A homicide prosecutor said he was reviewing the Lake County Sheriff's Office investigation into the death of Gabriel Golden, an infant who died from skull fractures last year in a Leesburg home.
A homicide prosecutor said he was reviewing the Lake County Sheriff's Office investigation into the death of Gabriel Golden, an infant who died from skull fractures last year in a Leesburg home.
L.A. County revises billing for youths in custody
L.A. County revises billing for youths in custody
More than a month after declaring a moratorium on billing parents and guardians of youths held in detention, Los Angeles County's top probation official backpedaled Tuesday, saying his department is still collecting on thousands of bills even as it reassesses its billing practices.
More than a month after declaring a moratorium on billing parents and guardians of youths held in detention, Los Angeles County's top probation official backpedaled Tuesday, saying his department is still collecting on thousands of bills even as it reassesses its billing practices.
Convicted burglar transferred to SB County jail on murder charges
Convicted burglar transferred to SB County jail on murder charges
A convicted burglar in Riverside County was transferred to a San Bernardino County jail Monday to answer charges he robbed and killed a Barstow woman last year before setting her home on fire, records show.
Note: Another former foster child finally gets his forever home.
A convicted burglar in Riverside County was transferred to a San Bernardino County jail Monday to answer charges he robbed and killed a Barstow woman last year before setting her home on fire, records show.
Note: Another former foster child finally gets his forever home.
Sexual misconduct trial rescheduled
Sexual misconduct trial rescheduled
The sexual misconduct trial of a 46-year-old Elkhart man scheduled to begin this week has been pushed back to June after a continuance was granted in the case by a local state district judge.
The sexual misconduct trial of a 46-year-old Elkhart man scheduled to begin this week has been pushed back to June after a continuance was granted in the case by a local state district judge.
SD Supreme Court hears lawmaker rape appeal at USD
SD Supreme Court hears lawmaker rape appeal at USD
Did a former South Dakota state representative convicted of raping two foster daughters receive a fair trial? That question is now up to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Did a former South Dakota state representative convicted of raping two foster daughters receive a fair trial? That question is now up to the South Dakota Supreme Court.