B.C. natives sue federal government for millions over 'Sixties' Scoop'
A class-action lawsuit that could cost Ottawa millions of dollars has been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of aboriginal children affected by the "Sixties' Scoop."
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Children in Foster Care Down 22 Percent in Decade
Children in Foster Care Down 22 Percent in Decade
The total number of children in foster care continues to decline – down about 22 percent from 2000 to 2009 – new data released by the federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Report System (AFCARS) show. The results are now in Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Center.
The total number of children in foster care continues to decline – down about 22 percent from 2000 to 2009 – new data released by the federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Report System (AFCARS) show. The results are now in Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Center.
Is this a contradiction?
Here we have an article from Ohio. In this article the child protective industry cries about a shortage of foster homes, and how they have to pay out the ass for these system sucks to take care of the kids in private agency run foster homes.
You'd think that the demand for foster kids would increase. But no.
Perhaps there is a shortage of homes because they suck to work for, along with the fact that they added in all these requirements after the media circus coverage of the death of Marcus Fiesel, not only raising the standards for the quality of homes, but making potential foster parents think twice about getting into the game out of a fear of skeletons in the closet.
Now they have fewer kids, and even fewer licensed foster homes to warehouse them in.
How they manage that?
Counties look to options amid lack of foster familiesOn the same date the following article was published, where the child protective industry was bragging about how they were doing so wonderful at keeping the kids in their homes.
An inability to attract foster families has forced county children services agencies here and around the state to pay millions of dollars to private, nonprofit foster care companies, costing governments and ultimately taxpayers more money to care for children in need.
Ohio seeing steady drop in number of kids in foster careNow, although I have never claimed to be an expert on anything to do with the child protective industry or the foster care system, I do know that taking fewer kids should lower the demand for foster homes. In other words with less kids in the system, they don't need so many homes.
Ohio has seen a steady drop in the number of children placed into foster care, a change child advocates say has helped to reduce the trauma kids feel when they are taken away from their homes.
A new report from the Public Children Services Association of Ohio shows a 42 percent reduction in the number of kids in foster and group homes from 2001 to 2009. They say that’s better than other top performing states.
You'd think that the demand for foster kids would increase. But no.
Perhaps there is a shortage of homes because they suck to work for, along with the fact that they added in all these requirements after the media circus coverage of the death of Marcus Fiesel, not only raising the standards for the quality of homes, but making potential foster parents think twice about getting into the game out of a fear of skeletons in the closet.
Now they have fewer kids, and even fewer licensed foster homes to warehouse them in.
How they manage that?
Children's worker suspended after staring at girl's breasts
Children's worker suspended after staring at girl's breasts
A social worker has been suspended for 12 months for inappropriate behaviour, including staring at a 16-year-old girl's breasts and asking her if she had whips and chains hidden in her wardrobe.
A social worker has been suspended for 12 months for inappropriate behaviour, including staring at a 16-year-old girl's breasts and asking her if she had whips and chains hidden in her wardrobe.
Banned social worker can rejoin register after appeal
Banned social worker can rejoin register after appeal
An experienced social worker who was banned from practice in 2010 after he made sexually inappropriate comments to strangers during a night out has been allowed to rejoin the register.
Police received reports in the early hours of 10 April 2008 that a man describing himself as a social worker had approached young women in Argyle Street, Birkenhead, and asked whether he could "piss in their mouths".
An experienced social worker who was banned from practice in 2010 after he made sexually inappropriate comments to strangers during a night out has been allowed to rejoin the register.
Police received reports in the early hours of 10 April 2008 that a man describing himself as a social worker had approached young women in Argyle Street, Birkenhead, and asked whether he could "piss in their mouths".
''No hints foster carer was paedophile''
''No hints foster carer was paedophile''
Note: Either that or the workers were too stupid to tell the difference.
The tragic and unnecessary death of 'Baby P' generated a massive amount of media coverage but the shattering of young boys' lives through sexual abuse by a registered foster carer over more than a decade has received comparatively little publicity.
Note: Either that or the workers were too stupid to tell the difference.
The tragic and unnecessary death of 'Baby P' generated a massive amount of media coverage but the shattering of young boys' lives through sexual abuse by a registered foster carer over more than a decade has received comparatively little publicity.
June 2 Summit to Probe Problem of False Allegations of Abuse
June 2 Summit to Probe Problem of False Allegations of Abuse
Following the recent publication of a stunning Washington Post account of a Fairfax teacher falsely accused of sexual assault, the upcoming June 2 False Allegations Summit will highlight the problem of wrongful accusations. The summit will be sponsored by Stop Abusive and Violent Environments.
Following the recent publication of a stunning Washington Post account of a Fairfax teacher falsely accused of sexual assault, the upcoming June 2 False Allegations Summit will highlight the problem of wrongful accusations. The summit will be sponsored by Stop Abusive and Violent Environments.
Sharon Shoesmith tells of her anger at being dismissed by Ed Balls on live TV
Sharon Shoesmith tells of her anger at being dismissed by Ed Balls on live TV
Sharon Shoesmith admits to mixed feelings about the appeal court ruling that found she had been unlawfully dismissed. On the one hand a quiet euphoria that her two-year legal fight may have been successfully concluded; on the other a deep sense of regret about where her odyssey started: the death of Peter Connelly, a 17-month-old boy on the child protection register in Haringey, north London.
Sharon Shoesmith admits to mixed feelings about the appeal court ruling that found she had been unlawfully dismissed. On the one hand a quiet euphoria that her two-year legal fight may have been successfully concluded; on the other a deep sense of regret about where her odyssey started: the death of Peter Connelly, a 17-month-old boy on the child protection register in Haringey, north London.
State Replaces Computer System Used To Track Children In Its Care
State Replaces Computer System Used To Track Children In Its Care
Oregon is expected to replace a computer system in June that’s vital to tracking children under state supervision. The new database will be more than a year late.
Oregon is expected to replace a computer system in June that’s vital to tracking children under state supervision. The new database will be more than a year late.
Second China Children's Welfare Week begins in Beijing
Second China Children's Welfare Week begins in Beijing
The second China Children's Welfare Week was launched in Beijing on Monday, with a focus on providing medical insurance for children suffering from serious diseases and the development of China's child welfare system.
The second China Children's Welfare Week was launched in Beijing on Monday, with a focus on providing medical insurance for children suffering from serious diseases and the development of China's child welfare system.
Senate Title IV-E Waiver Bill Signals Child Welfare Reform Priorities
Senate Title IV-E Waiver Bill Signals Child Welfare Reform Priorities
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), acting as chairman and ranking Republican member of the Senate Finance Committee, have introduced The State Child Welfare Innovation Act (S.1013).
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), acting as chairman and ranking Republican member of the Senate Finance Committee, have introduced The State Child Welfare Innovation Act (S.1013).
Study Finds Language Difference in Kids Adopted From Abroad
Study Finds Language Difference in Kids Adopted From Abroad
Even though plenty of studies have shown that young kids adopted from abroad develop language skills comparable to the rest of the population over time, a new study has found that they don’t master the language as well as their native-born peers.
Even though plenty of studies have shown that young kids adopted from abroad develop language skills comparable to the rest of the population over time, a new study has found that they don’t master the language as well as their native-born peers.
China Celebrates National Children’s Welfare Week
China Celebrates National Children’s Welfare Week
This week, China will celebrate its second annual National Children’s Welfare Week. Beginning today and concluding on June 4th, the campaign was launched by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Beijing Normal University.
This week, China will celebrate its second annual National Children’s Welfare Week. Beginning today and concluding on June 4th, the campaign was launched by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Beijing Normal University.
Jeffersonville woman found, and lost, her mom in one computer click
Jeffersonville woman found, and lost, her mom in one computer click
In one click, Robin Burton found her mother and lost her again.
She had been looking for her mother, Joann, for decades. She was 7 when she went into foster care and last saw her mom when their visits at the county’s children’s services department ended 25 years ago.
In one click, Robin Burton found her mother and lost her again.
She had been looking for her mother, Joann, for decades. She was 7 when she went into foster care and last saw her mom when their visits at the county’s children’s services department ended 25 years ago.
Social worker Reginald Turk is struck off register after being found guilty of misconduct
Social worker Reginald Turk is struck off register after being found guilty of misconduct
Reginald Turk, who was leader of the Kirkcaldy child assessment team, appeared at a three-day hearing of the SSSC in Dundee last week.
Yesterday an SSSC spokeswoman said the decision of the conduct sub-committee was to remove Mr Turk from the register.
Note: No big loss I guess. He sucked anyway.
Reginald Turk, who was leader of the Kirkcaldy child assessment team, appeared at a three-day hearing of the SSSC in Dundee last week.
Yesterday an SSSC spokeswoman said the decision of the conduct sub-committee was to remove Mr Turk from the register.
Note: No big loss I guess. He sucked anyway.
Fearful of Child Protective Services, Mother of Dominick Calhoun Failed to Seek Medical Attention
Fearful of Child Protective Services, Mother of Dominick Calhoun Failed to Seek Medical Attention
Experienced child abuse lawyers in Michigan can commiserate¨C a parent who is confronted by Children’s Protective Services faces a terrifying experience. While some guardians may think that by avoiding reporting instances of abuse to the proper authorities they will also avoid criminal charges and the loss of parental rights, this is far from true. In fact, failure to bring up instances of child abuse or child neglect in Michigan will cause even harsher charges to be brought against you, as well as tarnish your reputation as a loving and protective parent.
Experienced child abuse lawyers in Michigan can commiserate¨C a parent who is confronted by Children’s Protective Services faces a terrifying experience. While some guardians may think that by avoiding reporting instances of abuse to the proper authorities they will also avoid criminal charges and the loss of parental rights, this is far from true. In fact, failure to bring up instances of child abuse or child neglect in Michigan will cause even harsher charges to be brought against you, as well as tarnish your reputation as a loving and protective parent.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Group Blames Child Protective Services In Girl's Death
Group Blames Child Protective Services In Girl's Death
A Shertz couple arrested after police said they failed to provide medical care for their little girl was in court on Wednesday.
A Shertz couple arrested after police said they failed to provide medical care for their little girl was in court on Wednesday.
EVENT ADVISORY - Children and Youth In Care at Educational Disadvantage
EVENT ADVISORY - Children and Youth In Care at Educational Disadvantage
Recent statistics demonstrate that there are close to 67,000 children and youth living in out-of home-care across Canada. Sadly, research suggests that these already vulnerable children have substantially lower educational outcomes than the general population.
Recent statistics demonstrate that there are close to 67,000 children and youth living in out-of home-care across Canada. Sadly, research suggests that these already vulnerable children have substantially lower educational outcomes than the general population.
Boy Called Adolf Hitler Given To Foster Parents
Boy Called Adolf Hitler Given To Foster Parents
REMEMBER little Adolf Hitler Campbell. We first met Little Hilter when he was being refused a birthday cake back in 2008by some baking Nazi who didn’t like his sort.
REMEMBER little Adolf Hitler Campbell. We first met Little Hilter when he was being refused a birthday cake back in 2008by some baking Nazi who didn’t like his sort.
Haunts: Florida has a drug problem
Haunts: Florida has a drug problem
The State of Florida, the so-called Sunshine State, has a drug problem, a drug crisis actually. The State seems hooked on psychotropic drugs for children. And not just any children. The most vulnerable children. Foster children. Children in prison. Children in various forms and modes of `custody’.
The State of Florida, the so-called Sunshine State, has a drug problem, a drug crisis actually. The State seems hooked on psychotropic drugs for children. And not just any children. The most vulnerable children. Foster children. Children in prison. Children in various forms and modes of `custody’.
Christian Couple Charged for Relying Solely on Faith Healing to Cure Baby’s Tumor
Christian Couple Charged for Relying Solely on Faith Healing to Cure Baby’s Tumor
A husband and wife in Oregon City have been brought before a court charged with child abuse after they attempted to rely on faith to heal their young child instead of seeking the medical attention properly required.
A husband and wife in Oregon City have been brought before a court charged with child abuse after they attempted to rely on faith to heal their young child instead of seeking the medical attention properly required.
Tracy Dossman, foster mother to slain Amariana Crenshaw, says she's broke
Tracy Dossman, foster mother to slain Amariana Crenshaw, says she's broke
The Sacramento foster mom who has been the focus of multiple criminal, civil and child-welfare investigations has veered into another legal arena: bankruptcy court.
The Sacramento foster mom who has been the focus of multiple criminal, civil and child-welfare investigations has veered into another legal arena: bankruptcy court.
Bill Would Prohibit States from Keeping Children’s Social Security Benefits
Bill Would Prohibit States from Keeping Children’s Social Security Benefits
A U.S. Senate bill (S. 961) introduced May 12 by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) would prohibit states from keeping foster children’s Social Security benefits.
A U.S. Senate bill (S. 961) introduced May 12 by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) would prohibit states from keeping foster children’s Social Security benefits.
Baby P's grandmother tells disgraced Sharon Shoesmith to hand over her £2.5million compensation to charity
Baby P's grandmother tells disgraced Sharon Shoesmith to hand over her £2.5million compensation to charity
The grandmother of Baby P has said social services boss Sharon Shoesmith should hand over the £2.5million she hopes to get in compensation for her sacking to a children's charity.
The grandmother of Baby P has said social services boss Sharon Shoesmith should hand over the £2.5million she hopes to get in compensation for her sacking to a children's charity.
Child welfare: Reform attracts lots of attention
Child welfare: Reform attracts lots of attention
Foster care and child welfare reform attracted a lot of attention from senators this session.
Foster care and child welfare reform attracted a lot of attention from senators this session.
Hungary's practice on child abduction questioned
Hungary's practice on child abduction questioned
WHEN FAMILY disputes arise, or sometimes when there is a dispute between parents and state child care authorities, it occasionally happens that a parent flees the jurisdiction with the child.
WHEN FAMILY disputes arise, or sometimes when there is a dispute between parents and state child care authorities, it occasionally happens that a parent flees the jurisdiction with the child.
Child protection struggling under backlog, coroner told
Child protection struggling under backlog, coroner told
The Northern Territory coroner has been told that Darwin child protection workers are still unable to investigate "child concern" cases within five days as required by policy guidelines.
The Northern Territory coroner has been told that Darwin child protection workers are still unable to investigate "child concern" cases within five days as required by policy guidelines.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Iowa targets license of adoption agency
Iowa targets license of adoption agency
Iowa is moving to revoke the license of a Waukee-based adoption agency accused of breaking several provisions in state adoption laws and failing to adhere to a voluntary legal agreement reached with the Iowa attorney general’s office in 2008.
Iowa is moving to revoke the license of a Waukee-based adoption agency accused of breaking several provisions in state adoption laws and failing to adhere to a voluntary legal agreement reached with the Iowa attorney general’s office in 2008.
Proposed bill would effectively ban US Catholic adoption agencies
Proposed bill would effectively ban US Catholic adoption agencies
A proposal in Congress would ban Catholic adoption agencies and undercut the needs of children by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation, two legislative experts say.
A proposal in Congress would ban Catholic adoption agencies and undercut the needs of children by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation, two legislative experts say.
Family Court Judge Accused Of Domestic Violence
Family Court Judge Accused Of Domestic Violence
Pinal County Commissioner Theresa Ratliff is accused of domestic violence and may be charged with kidnapping, stemming from a fight with her husband, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Department.
Pinal County Commissioner Theresa Ratliff is accused of domestic violence and may be charged with kidnapping, stemming from a fight with her husband, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Department.
More New Zealanders forced to look overseas to adopt
More New Zealanders forced to look overseas to adopt
More and more New Zealanders are looking to adopt babies from overseas, largely due to falling domestic adoption opportunities. Countries that New Zealanders are adopting foreign babies from include Russia, Cambodia, India, Peru, South Africa, Thailand and Tonga. While for some couples adopting from a foreign country is a choice (and a good one), for many it is something they look to only after years of being on the domestic adoption waiting list.
More and more New Zealanders are looking to adopt babies from overseas, largely due to falling domestic adoption opportunities. Countries that New Zealanders are adopting foreign babies from include Russia, Cambodia, India, Peru, South Africa, Thailand and Tonga. While for some couples adopting from a foreign country is a choice (and a good one), for many it is something they look to only after years of being on the domestic adoption waiting list.
How Not To Hide A Secret Love Child - Baby LK Report For May 29th 2011
How To Hide A Secret Love Child - Baby LK Report For May 29th 2011
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This week:
Jane Seymore is sorry for exposing the Arnold Schwarzenegger's other secret love children.
The Supreme Court throws out a 9th circut ruling that says that child protective workers need warrants to talk to children without a parents permission at school.
A social worker in Greece gets the crap beat out of him for lying...
And much much more.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
$500 Million Obama Administration Program Will Help Kids 'Sit Still' in Kindergarten
$500 Million Obama Administration Program Will Help Kids 'Sit Still' in Kindergarten
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told CNSNews.com on Wednesday that the administration's new $500 million early learning initiative is designed to deal with children from birth onward to prevent such problems as 5-year olds who "can't sit still" in a kindergarten classroom.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told CNSNews.com on Wednesday that the administration's new $500 million early learning initiative is designed to deal with children from birth onward to prevent such problems as 5-year olds who "can't sit still" in a kindergarten classroom.
Is D.C. Neglecting Neglect?
Is D.C. Neglecting Neglect?
This past October, Norfolk’s Virginian-Pilot published one in a long line of scathing editorials demanding better state oversight of The Pines. Back in D.C., though, the facility had a defender: the same city government that had sent so much business its way.
This past October, Norfolk’s Virginian-Pilot published one in a long line of scathing editorials demanding better state oversight of The Pines. Back in D.C., though, the facility had a defender: the same city government that had sent so much business its way.
Man arrested after taking child from foster home
Man arrested after taking child from foster home
Police say a man who took his young child from a foster home is behind bars in Clay County.
Police say a man who took his young child from a foster home is behind bars in Clay County.
LK's Look A Likes
President Obama does not concern himself with Family Rights, he is a System Suck Supporting politician is therefore fair game. And I couldn't help but to notice that his wife kind of looks like the Grinch in this photograph.
Thanks to the I Hate Media blog where this photo was stolen from.
Parents of disabled children giving up on Illinois
Parents of disabled children giving up on Illinois
Chrisa Hickey, a northwest suburban mom whose 16-year-old son hears voices, has bought property in Wisconsin with an eye to the future.
Chrisa Hickey, a northwest suburban mom whose 16-year-old son hears voices, has bought property in Wisconsin with an eye to the future.
Ed Balls, Child Protection and the Betrayal of Public Servants
Ed Balls, Child Protection and the Betrayal of Public Servants
Yesterdays judgement confirmed what many of us had long suspected. That the Reaganesque sacking of Sharon Shoesmith – live on TV, and before she’d enjoyed the chance to defend herself – constituted a “public sacrifice”. The manner of her departure, at least, was driven not by the urgent interests of child protection, but by the desire for public spectacle.
Yesterdays judgement confirmed what many of us had long suspected. That the Reaganesque sacking of Sharon Shoesmith – live on TV, and before she’d enjoyed the chance to defend herself – constituted a “public sacrifice”. The manner of her departure, at least, was driven not by the urgent interests of child protection, but by the desire for public spectacle.
Trafficked children condemned to a nightmare by state neglect
Trafficked children condemned to a nightmare by state neglect
Thousands of trafficked children are being abused and murdered by their captors, but UK officials remain indifferent and sceptical
They are vulnerable, abused and, far too often, left to fend for themselves thousands of miles from home. Earlier this month, a petition signed by 735,889 Britons was handed into 10 Downing Street demanding greater protection for the thousands of victims of child trafficking in our towns and cities. But amid a growing furore over the government's failure to prioritise the issue, evidence is mounting that when it comes to looking out for trafficked juveniles, those in a position to act are guilty of culpable negligence.
Thousands of trafficked children are being abused and murdered by their captors, but UK officials remain indifferent and sceptical
They are vulnerable, abused and, far too often, left to fend for themselves thousands of miles from home. Earlier this month, a petition signed by 735,889 Britons was handed into 10 Downing Street demanding greater protection for the thousands of victims of child trafficking in our towns and cities. But amid a growing furore over the government's failure to prioritise the issue, evidence is mounting that when it comes to looking out for trafficked juveniles, those in a position to act are guilty of culpable negligence.
Baby P chief Sharon Shoesmith accused of 'staggering conceit'
Baby P chief Sharon Shoesmith accused of 'staggering conceit'
Sharon Shoesmith has been accused of "staggering conceit" after refusing to accept any blame for the death of Baby P.
Sharon Shoesmith has been accused of "staggering conceit" after refusing to accept any blame for the death of Baby P.
Hundreds of trafficked children are disappearing from the care system
Hundreds of trafficked children are disappearing from the care system
Government and social services departments are accused of failing to protect victims
Government and social services departments are accused of failing to protect victims
An LK Exclusive: Another of these kooky foster/adopt bloggers is going to adopt stolen kids from foster care!!!
I'm really sorry for posting this. I just wanted you all to know how happy your loss makes these people sometimes. I want you to know that so that when you look them in the eye, you can make a much better eduLKated guess at what you're dealing with.
The arrogance and the stupidity of some of the people that they give your children to never ceases to amaze me.
The lack of empathy for the real parents who will never see these kids again makes me want to puke. The sense of entitlement is disturbing. The fact that they absolutely love and worship the people who destroy your families... Ugh!!!
I do like the fact that she took a shot at the worker though. Honestly, what kind of a sadistic moron would think that siblings should not be kept together? Besides a social worker who enjoys destroying families, of course. Sadly, Tammy from Texas here may be getting the kids. So I bet she'll get over it real quick.
Also, as you will see in the next paragraph, this person doesn't even have a clue that they're playing games with her.
Now after reading this post from this very new adoption blogger, I had originally made the assumption that this person is infertile. This means that God, for whatever reason has seen fit to not bless this woman with a child. The child protective industry disagrees with Gods decisions by giving the power to play God with the lives of children and families to the social worker and CASA puppet who has in turn seen fit to give the stolen children to an obviously clueless woman who so desperately wants your child of her own. Also, I could be wrong but I do believe that I have discovered a link between a woman's inability to breed and other mental disorders, as outlined in a previous post.
Advanced System-Suckology: Do Woman Go Crazy If They Can't Breed?
So as you can see, all the signs of the infertile personality type are certainly there, for example she is so desperate to adopt that she falls right in love with kids she hasn't even met yet. She assumes that she is a perfect match for the kids who might even be totally creeped out by her.
Then I read a couple more of her posts, and as you can see from this one, "Adoption Loss" that perhaps my original assumption was incorrect and yet even more possibilities arises. And I know that I'm really pushing the bonds of political correctness here, but why would a fertile woman choose not to have a child of her own flesh and blood and instead adopt? Is it because she doesn't want to get stretch marks? Is she afraid of gaining a little weight? Or perhaps she was sheltered as a child and doesn't know how to make one. Perhaps she's too religious to defile her body with the male anatomy. I don't know. I honestly don't care about this couples sexual dysfunctions. Just that she feels justified in calling some other parents children her own when she doesn't even know or even care where these kids who she hasn't met came from. She is happy because of another parents loss without knowing a thing about the situation of the real family.
It just isn't normal. Yet these are the kinds of people who they give your children to. I just don't get it. Well actually that isn't entirely true either. I have a theory on that too.
These kids could very well have been stolen to boost adoption numbers in a last ditch effort to win the adoption bonus race, and she did mention that she was from Texas, and Texas did win the adoption bonus race last year beating out Florida by $1.8 million, and since they're technically still in the cute little baby stage, it's all that much easier to get the job done. And of course, they'll be looking to adopt out even more kids out thanks to the latest Children's Rights lawsuit which was recently approved by a judge which claims that children in Texas are still lingering in foster care for years at a time. So the state is obviously desperate and willing to give kids to anybody who will take them, no matter how dumb some of these people are.
The arrogance and the stupidity of some of the people that they give your children to never ceases to amaze me.
The lack of empathy for the real parents who will never see these kids again makes me want to puke. The sense of entitlement is disturbing. The fact that they absolutely love and worship the people who destroy your families... Ugh!!!
I am Going to be a MomI'm sure the real mother was lost for words when she found out her rights were terminated to her kid too. Of course the background of these kids isn't considered here.
Just read that. (if the link doesn't work, hit the refresh button or copy and paste this link. http://adoption.families.com/blog/i-am-going-to-be-a-mom )
So we got the news last night that we were going to be parents of a three year old son and a 14 month old son. I can hardly believe it I was going to be a Mom!!! The excitement of seeing their pictures the next day made it impossible to sleep. When the email came from our case worker they sent it to my husband's work. When he got the pictures he was so excited he could barely speak.
He sent me the email and I opened it up to see my sons, they had big brown eyes and looked so adorable I can hardly wait to meet them. With children who are no longer infants the state of Texas has meetings set up so you can get to know the kids and they can get to know you before you take them home. Ideally these meetings are to happen over the next few weeks, when at the end of the day the kids go back to their foster home until everyone is comfortable.Is it just me or is falling in love with kids you've never even met a little strange? Even stranger is calling them her sons when she's never even met them. What if they're not perfect? What if the older one has developed RAD or ADHD or FAS or what if they're crack babies, or something that this whack job isn't going to be able to handle? What if this turns out to be a nightmare instead of a dream come true? What if she scares the kids like she scares me? What if they simply don't like her?
With our placement meeting the CPS case worker did not really agree with the child advocate that the brothers should be adopted together. The case worker thought it would be better to give us one brother and the other lady the other brother. When a child has a child advocate there is another voice that the case worker has to listen to. The child advocate is a volunteer who's one and only responsibility is to what is best for the child. Luckily for us our children had the best Child Advocate she knew what would be best for them was to stay together. She is what we call our kids Guardian Angel she fought so hard to keep them together that she may have upset the CPS worker.And this (above) paragraph shows just how clueless this twit actually is. In reality these child advocates, usually CASA puppets are, more often than not, total stooges for the agencies. They all work together. She is probably being lied to about the children's pasts, she's probably not being informed of potential health issues, lies told by the workers or any number of potential problems. Nope they're taking full advantage of her hopes, dreams and stupidity.
I do like the fact that she took a shot at the worker though. Honestly, what kind of a sadistic moron would think that siblings should not be kept together? Besides a social worker who enjoys destroying families, of course. Sadly, Tammy from Texas here may be getting the kids. So I bet she'll get over it real quick.
Also, as you will see in the next paragraph, this person doesn't even have a clue that they're playing games with her.
The reason I say that the CPS worker was upset is because we found out Wednesday night that we would be parents to finding out we had no get to know you weekends. The CPS worker wanted us to come down on Saturday and meet the boys at one of their foster homes. The plan is that on Saturday night we will bring the baby back to our hotel with us and the older one would go back to the foster home he had been with for the last year. On Sunday we would bring the baby back to his foster home and then on Monday we would all meet at the CPS office and we would get to bring our sons home.Wait a minute, I thought the worker was upset because they were going to keep the kids together. Make up your mind woman!!!
There would be no get to know you days other than on Saturday. So in two days we had to get the room finished, most was done but we did have to get them beds and clothes, car seats and all this in 2 days.And now she's under all this pressure.
Now after reading this post from this very new adoption blogger, I had originally made the assumption that this person is infertile. This means that God, for whatever reason has seen fit to not bless this woman with a child. The child protective industry disagrees with Gods decisions by giving the power to play God with the lives of children and families to the social worker and CASA puppet who has in turn seen fit to give the stolen children to an obviously clueless woman who so desperately wants your child of her own. Also, I could be wrong but I do believe that I have discovered a link between a woman's inability to breed and other mental disorders, as outlined in a previous post.
Advanced System-Suckology: Do Woman Go Crazy If They Can't Breed?
So as you can see, all the signs of the infertile personality type are certainly there, for example she is so desperate to adopt that she falls right in love with kids she hasn't even met yet. She assumes that she is a perfect match for the kids who might even be totally creeped out by her.
Then I read a couple more of her posts, and as you can see from this one, "Adoption Loss" that perhaps my original assumption was incorrect and yet even more possibilities arises. And I know that I'm really pushing the bonds of political correctness here, but why would a fertile woman choose not to have a child of her own flesh and blood and instead adopt? Is it because she doesn't want to get stretch marks? Is she afraid of gaining a little weight? Or perhaps she was sheltered as a child and doesn't know how to make one. Perhaps she's too religious to defile her body with the male anatomy. I don't know. I honestly don't care about this couples sexual dysfunctions. Just that she feels justified in calling some other parents children her own when she doesn't even know or even care where these kids who she hasn't met came from. She is happy because of another parents loss without knowing a thing about the situation of the real family.
It just isn't normal. Yet these are the kinds of people who they give your children to. I just don't get it. Well actually that isn't entirely true either. I have a theory on that too.
These kids could very well have been stolen to boost adoption numbers in a last ditch effort to win the adoption bonus race, and she did mention that she was from Texas, and Texas did win the adoption bonus race last year beating out Florida by $1.8 million, and since they're technically still in the cute little baby stage, it's all that much easier to get the job done. And of course, they'll be looking to adopt out even more kids out thanks to the latest Children's Rights lawsuit which was recently approved by a judge which claims that children in Texas are still lingering in foster care for years at a time. So the state is obviously desperate and willing to give kids to anybody who will take them, no matter how dumb some of these people are.
Forced Adoption under the East-German Regime
Forced Adoption under the East-German Regime by NewsLook
The communist state in East Germany saw forced adoption as an effective way to punish dissidents in the communist state. Evidence of this practice didn't come to light until after German reunification in 1990.
Sibling confiscation policy wrong answer to Mathis tragedy
Sibling confiscation policy wrong answer to Mathis tragedy
In an otherwise measured and thoughtful editorial on the tragic death of Ezekiel Mathis, the 13-month-old who was beaten to death in Tampa May 18, the Tribune argues that "allowing a child to remain in a household where another child already has been harmed is irrational — regardless of any safety plan. The law should be revised."
In an otherwise measured and thoughtful editorial on the tragic death of Ezekiel Mathis, the 13-month-old who was beaten to death in Tampa May 18, the Tribune argues that "allowing a child to remain in a household where another child already has been harmed is irrational — regardless of any safety plan. The law should be revised."
Police: Child abuse hotline supervisor sold pot with children in home
Police: Child abuse hotline supervisor sold pot with children in home
Police have arrested the supervisor of a child abuse hotline for allegedly selling marijuana out of her home with three children, all under the age of 6, living at the residence.
Police have arrested the supervisor of a child abuse hotline for allegedly selling marijuana out of her home with three children, all under the age of 6, living at the residence.
Social worker attacked at Limassol courts
Social worker attacked at Limassol courts
According to the state broadcaster CyBC, the social worker was accused of lying by the lawyer of the attacker who then kicked, punched and ripped the clothes of the social worker, even biting a person who tried to intervene.
Note: I believe that this social worker did lie. They all do. Therefore this social worker deserved the beating he got. Sadly however, this is not a good way to handle your case as such actions would be used to prove the social workers case against you.
According to the state broadcaster CyBC, the social worker was accused of lying by the lawyer of the attacker who then kicked, punched and ripped the clothes of the social worker, even biting a person who tried to intervene.
Note: I believe that this social worker did lie. They all do. Therefore this social worker deserved the beating he got. Sadly however, this is not a good way to handle your case as such actions would be used to prove the social workers case against you.
Respected head of local SRS office fired
Respected head of local SRS office fired
Jean Hogan, for six years the respected and innovative regional director in Wichita for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, has been fired by the state secretary of SRS.
Jean Hogan, for six years the respected and innovative regional director in Wichita for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, has been fired by the state secretary of SRS.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Jane Seymour Apologizes for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Other Secret Kids Comments
Jane Seymour Apologizes for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Other Secret Kids Comments
Jane Seymour is setting the record straight on her recent comments that Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to having more children out of wedlock. During an appearance on "The View" on Friday, May 27, the actress famous as the Bond girl on "Live and Let Die" backtracked on the remarks and offered her apology.
Jane Seymour is setting the record straight on her recent comments that Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to having more children out of wedlock. During an appearance on "The View" on Friday, May 27, the actress famous as the Bond girl on "Live and Let Die" backtracked on the remarks and offered her apology.
Child abuse hotline supervisor, boyfriend face drug, endangerment charges
Child abuse hotline supervisor, boyfriend face drug, endangerment charges
A supervisor for the state child abuse hotline and her boyfriend have been accused of possessing more than four pounds of marijuana within reach of three young children.
A supervisor for the state child abuse hotline and her boyfriend have been accused of possessing more than four pounds of marijuana within reach of three young children.
Jail for social worker who abused boys
Jail for social worker who abused boys
A former Epuni Boys' Home social worker who preyed on vulnerable boys, sexually abusing them, has been jailed for 2½ years.
A former Epuni Boys' Home social worker who preyed on vulnerable boys, sexually abusing them, has been jailed for 2½ years.
Ohio seeing steady drop in number of kids in foster care
Ohio seeing steady drop in number of kids in foster care
Ohio has seen a steady drop in the number of children placed into foster care, a change child advocates say has helped to reduce the trauma kids feel when they are taken away from their homes.
Ohio has seen a steady drop in the number of children placed into foster care, a change child advocates say has helped to reduce the trauma kids feel when they are taken away from their homes.
DCF reform passes in Senate
DCF reform passes in Senate
Today state Senator Anthony Musto (D-Trumbull), Senate Chairman of the General Assembly’s Human Services Committee, said the Senate unanimously approved legislation late last night, changing the way the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will respond to some reports of child abuse or neglect.
Today state Senator Anthony Musto (D-Trumbull), Senate Chairman of the General Assembly’s Human Services Committee, said the Senate unanimously approved legislation late last night, changing the way the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will respond to some reports of child abuse or neglect.
Editorial: If focus is to keep Florida children in their homes, resources must be provided to make homes safe
Editorial: If focus is to keep Florida children in their homes, resources must be provided to make homes safe
If the focus by Florida policy makers is to keep children out of institutional care, resources must be provided so they do not become victims of abuse, neglect
If the focus by Florida policy makers is to keep children out of institutional care, resources must be provided so they do not become victims of abuse, neglect
'Vindication' for social worker who became most hated woman in the country
'Vindication' for social worker who became most hated woman in the country
The death of the 17-month-old sparked a nationwide outcry and brought an abrupt end to her 35-year career.
Ms Shoesmith, 58, was sacked from her £130,000-a-year post at Haringey Council in 2008 over shortcomings laid bare by the case. But the former head of Children's Services has always refused to admit to making any personal mistakes and once even said the public response to the case was "absurd".
The death of the 17-month-old sparked a nationwide outcry and brought an abrupt end to her 35-year career.
Ms Shoesmith, 58, was sacked from her £130,000-a-year post at Haringey Council in 2008 over shortcomings laid bare by the case. But the former head of Children's Services has always refused to admit to making any personal mistakes and once even said the public response to the case was "absurd".
Mom on a Mission for Abuse Registry
Mom on a Mission for Abuse Registry
Melinda Lanning says she wants to share her story in hopes that no one else has to live through her pain.
Melinda Lanning says she wants to share her story in hopes that no one else has to live through her pain.
Baby P: timeline
Baby P: timeline
The name of Baby P has never been far from the headlines since the end of the Old Bailey murder case into his death. Here is a timeline of events.
The name of Baby P has never been far from the headlines since the end of the Old Bailey murder case into his death. Here is a timeline of events.
Baby Peter Haringey social services chief Sharon Shoesmith wins sacking appeal
Baby Peter Haringey social services chief Sharon Shoesmith wins sacking appeal
FORMER social services chief Sharon Shoesmith has won an appeal against the way she was sacked over the Baby P scandal.
Baby P social worker wins unfair dismissal
FORMER social services chief Sharon Shoesmith has won an appeal against the way she was sacked over the Baby P scandal.
Baby P social worker wins unfair dismissal
Richmond audit flags foster-care safety, billing concerns
Richmond audit flags foster-care safety, billing concerns
The city of Richmond needs to tighten safety precautions for children in foster care, as well as repay an estimated $671,000 to the state for inappropriate reimbursements and other faulty charges, according to the city auditor.
Audit finds financial abuses over foster care program in Richmond
The city of Richmond needs to tighten safety precautions for children in foster care, as well as repay an estimated $671,000 to the state for inappropriate reimbursements and other faulty charges, according to the city auditor.
Audit finds financial abuses over foster care program in Richmond
Legislature plans to keep kinship funding
Legislature plans to keep kinship funding
Despite implementing severe budget cuts to public education, Texas legislators have still managed to keep in mind the children who most need their attention.
Lawmakers proposed recently that $37 million remain in the state budget for kinship care, a six-year program that GOP leaders initially planned to eliminate. The program enables abused foster children to stay with familiar caregivers such as relatives and good neighbors, instead of strangers.
Despite implementing severe budget cuts to public education, Texas legislators have still managed to keep in mind the children who most need their attention.
Lawmakers proposed recently that $37 million remain in the state budget for kinship care, a six-year program that GOP leaders initially planned to eliminate. The program enables abused foster children to stay with familiar caregivers such as relatives and good neighbors, instead of strangers.
DSS reviews rules
DSS reviews rules
The S.C. Department of Social Services has revamped how it will handle a federal law at the heart of the case that hampered a Conway father's efforts to be reunited with his daughter for more than two years.
Those changes would have increased the odds that some of the issues raised in that case could have been solved before Johnny Smith's attempts to have his daughter returned to him from a New York foster home stretched out so long.
The S.C. Department of Social Services has revamped how it will handle a federal law at the heart of the case that hampered a Conway father's efforts to be reunited with his daughter for more than two years.
Those changes would have increased the odds that some of the issues raised in that case could have been solved before Johnny Smith's attempts to have his daughter returned to him from a New York foster home stretched out so long.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
DCF Failing Foster Families
DCF Failing Foster Families
These families quit for a number of reasons, including the happy fact that the child had been adopted. But sometimes, the reasons for leaving are disturbing. In exit surveys conducted by the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, more than 20 percent of families said they were leaving because DCF's support and services were inadequate and they experienced a lack of respect by DCF.
These families quit for a number of reasons, including the happy fact that the child had been adopted. But sometimes, the reasons for leaving are disturbing. In exit surveys conducted by the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, more than 20 percent of families said they were leaving because DCF's support and services were inadequate and they experienced a lack of respect by DCF.
Man gets prison term for Pennsylvania cross burning
Man gets prison term for Pennsylvania cross burning
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to one year in prison on Thursday for his role in the burning of a cross outside the house of an African-American foster child, authorities said.
Note: There's no need of that.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to one year in prison on Thursday for his role in the burning of a cross outside the house of an African-American foster child, authorities said.
Note: There's no need of that.
You're not going to believe what you see when you click on this link.
Hold on to your lunch!!!
Just another one of those stupid little events in honor of the Child Protective Industry, I guess.
Just another one of those stupid little events in honor of the Child Protective Industry, I guess.
Child advocacy agency will review 500 foster care files
On the surface this appears to be a good thing. A child advocacy group looking out for the best interest of the foster children of Texas. What they don't tell you is that if they win, they rake in million$ in legal and oversight fees.
Child advocacy agency will review 500 foster care files
Attorneys for a New York-based child advocacy agency will examine the files of 500 children, a sampling of Texas’ permanent foster care system in an attempt to prove mistreatment and mismanagement plague the system.
Child advocacy agency will review 500 foster care files
Attorneys for a New York-based child advocacy agency will examine the files of 500 children, a sampling of Texas’ permanent foster care system in an attempt to prove mistreatment and mismanagement plague the system.
Mariah Carey Cleared By Child Protective Services
Mariah Carey Cleared By Child Protective Services
The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services has determined Mariah Carey's twins are in a healthy and safe environment, TMZ.com reports.
The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services has determined Mariah Carey's twins are in a healthy and safe environment, TMZ.com reports.
New Documents In Barahona Case Called Evil
David Lawrence, one of three panelist to go over the Barahona adoption case, said he wasn't shocked to learn Jorge Barahona claimed his adopted children were trying to kill him with rat poison.
New Documents In Barahona Case Called Evil
A member of the investigative team appointed by the Department of Children and Families after a 10 year-old girl was found dead in her adopted father's truck is calling the information in the newly released documents in the case evil.
Childrens Rights officially gets their money sucking hooks into Texas.
Judge: Texas foster care lawsuit can proceed
A judge says she will allow a lawsuit challenging Texas' foster care system to proceed as a class action.
A judge says she will allow a lawsuit challenging Texas' foster care system to proceed as a class action.
Hatch introduces legislation to expand alternatives to traditional foster care
Hatch introduces legislation to expand alternatives to traditional foster care
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is sponsoring federal legislation that would expand state programs that provide alternatives to traditional foster care.
The State Child Welfare Innovation Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., would build upon an existing program that enables states to seek waivers to use federal foster care money more flexibly to provide alternatives to traditional foster care placements.
Note: This is good news, I guess. The System Sucks still get their money, while keeping more families intact. Everybody is happy except for the parents with these little power tripping social workers up their asses.
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is sponsoring federal legislation that would expand state programs that provide alternatives to traditional foster care.
The State Child Welfare Innovation Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., would build upon an existing program that enables states to seek waivers to use federal foster care money more flexibly to provide alternatives to traditional foster care placements.
Note: This is good news, I guess. The System Sucks still get their money, while keeping more families intact. Everybody is happy except for the parents with these little power tripping social workers up their asses.
Rockford Catholic Charities ending foster care
Rockford Catholic Charities ending foster care
Catholic Charities of Rockford told staff today that the agency plans to discontinue its state-funded adoption and foster care services to avoid liability if state law requires them to place children with couples in civil unions.
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Ill. diocese ends adoptions over gay rights law
A Catholic diocese in northern Illinois said Thursday that it will end its state-funded adoption and foster-care program rather than comply with a new law that would require it to place children with gay or unmarried couples, and officials said other dioceses would decide quickly whether to follow suit.
Catholic Charities of Rockford told staff today that the agency plans to discontinue its state-funded adoption and foster care services to avoid liability if state law requires them to place children with couples in civil unions.
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Ill. diocese ends adoptions over gay rights law
A Catholic diocese in northern Illinois said Thursday that it will end its state-funded adoption and foster-care program rather than comply with a new law that would require it to place children with gay or unmarried couples, and officials said other dioceses would decide quickly whether to follow suit.
U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Ruling In Oregon Case
U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Ruling In Oregon Case
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling Thursday requiring child welfare workers to seek a warrant or parental consent before interviewing children who may have been sexually abused. The case originated in Bend.
Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Fourth Amendment Rights in Child Abuse Interviews
Supreme Court rules authorities can interview children without a warrant
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling Thursday requiring child welfare workers to seek a warrant or parental consent before interviewing children who may have been sexually abused. The case originated in Bend.
Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Fourth Amendment Rights in Child Abuse Interviews
Supreme Court rules authorities can interview children without a warrant
CAMRETA v. GREENE: Supreme Court Ruling - The case is moot
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES issued it's ruling on the Camreta v. Green case.
CAMRETA v. GREENE
I will leave you with the Wex's interpretation of the ruling.
Supreme Court: The case is moot
And an older link from April, which explains the details of the case rather well.
Parents’ and Children’s Rights at Stake
CAMRETA v. GREENE
I will leave you with the Wex's interpretation of the ruling.
Supreme Court: The case is moot
And an older link from April, which explains the details of the case rather well.
Parents’ and Children’s Rights at Stake
Abuse claims 'rarely used as court weapon'
Abuse claims 'rarely used as court weapon'
THE Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, has criticised individuals and groups who claim that separated mothers routinely made false allegations of violence and child abuse to gain tactical advantage in family law disputes.
THE Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, has criticised individuals and groups who claim that separated mothers routinely made false allegations of violence and child abuse to gain tactical advantage in family law disputes.
Keeping secrets in the age of tweets
Britain’s privacy law is a mess—and increasingly unsustainable
TAKE the common-law principles of fairness, add a dash of European human-rights legislation, a lucrative tabloid trade in kiss-and-tell stories, an ineffective press watchdog, a touch of angst about secret justice and a technology that makes everyone into a publisher, and what do you get? The mess of Britain’s privacy laws, now under sweeping review by a joint committee of both houses of Parliament.
Child welfare ‘failed’ caged Indiana boy
Child welfare ‘failed’ caged Indiana boy
A former official at Indiana Child Protective Services is admitting some culpability in the death of a 13 year old boy that was allegedly kept in a dog cage and beaten to death.
A former official at Indiana Child Protective Services is admitting some culpability in the death of a 13 year old boy that was allegedly kept in a dog cage and beaten to death.
Oregon Overrides God
Oregon Senate Votes to End Faith-Healing Defense for Parents
Following the tragic and preventable deaths of children whose parents believed faith rather than medical care would cure their ailments, the Oregon Senate voted earlier this week to eliminate "faith-healing" as a legal defense and allow prosecutors to seek murder charges against parents who deny their children medical care for religious purposes.
Following the tragic and preventable deaths of children whose parents believed faith rather than medical care would cure their ailments, the Oregon Senate voted earlier this week to eliminate "faith-healing" as a legal defense and allow prosecutors to seek murder charges against parents who deny their children medical care for religious purposes.
Baby B social workers still suspended on full pay almost a year later
Baby B social workers still suspended on full pay almost a year later
Three social workers who were suspended on full pay after ignoring warnings about a father who later attacked his baby are still off work 10 months later.
Three social workers who were suspended on full pay after ignoring warnings about a father who later attacked his baby are still off work 10 months later.
A Foster Care Success Story
Queens foster child earns Eagle Scout badge for raising $15K for foster kids
Among the skills that some Boy Scouts master is the ability to tie knots of all kinds. But for a Queens scout who is receiving the group's highest merit badge, his skills had more to do with tying families together.
Note: A special foster care success story from the Public Relations department of the New York Child Protective Industry.
I think it's great that this kid wants to help others. I think it's great that this kid has made something of himself regardless of his situation. It's just sad that this kind of a success story is so rare.
You all know how the child protective industry likes to paint a picture of the kind and caring system where children are given every opportunity in the world to thrive. Sadly, stories like this are used to convince the sheep that everything is peachy keen. Even more sad is the fact that most people in the United States are dumb enough to believe it.
Among the skills that some Boy Scouts master is the ability to tie knots of all kinds. But for a Queens scout who is receiving the group's highest merit badge, his skills had more to do with tying families together.
Note: A special foster care success story from the Public Relations department of the New York Child Protective Industry.
I think it's great that this kid wants to help others. I think it's great that this kid has made something of himself regardless of his situation. It's just sad that this kind of a success story is so rare.
You all know how the child protective industry likes to paint a picture of the kind and caring system where children are given every opportunity in the world to thrive. Sadly, stories like this are used to convince the sheep that everything is peachy keen. Even more sad is the fact that most people in the United States are dumb enough to believe it.
Air Conditioning Unit Stolen From Foster Kid Program
Air Conditioning Unit Stolen From Foster Kid Program
Last weekend, thieves jumped a fence and stole an air conditioning system, mainly for its copper parts. The copper within the unit may net the thieves $60.
Last weekend, thieves jumped a fence and stole an air conditioning system, mainly for its copper parts. The copper within the unit may net the thieves $60.
Foster children at risk
Foster children at risk
Hundreds of children living in foster care bounce from one school district to another, increasing the disruption in their lives and raising the risk that they’ll fall behind or drop out.
Hundreds of children living in foster care bounce from one school district to another, increasing the disruption in their lives and raising the risk that they’ll fall behind or drop out.
Evidence released in Barahona case
Evidence released in Barahona case
Major revelations are revealed in newly-released documents in a child abuse case, widely considered among the worst in recent Florida history.
Documents in Barahona case reveal grim circumstances at late child's home
Jorge Barahona suspected his adoptive children Nubia and Victor were poisoning him and their siblings with rat poison and was worried the twins were sexually abusing their brother and sister.
Major revelations are revealed in newly-released documents in a child abuse case, widely considered among the worst in recent Florida history.
Documents in Barahona case reveal grim circumstances at late child's home
Jorge Barahona suspected his adoptive children Nubia and Victor were poisoning him and their siblings with rat poison and was worried the twins were sexually abusing their brother and sister.
Video: Guthrie Ranch For Foster Kids Destroyed
Tornadoes Tuesday in Guthrie were another example of how strong Mother Nature can be -- especially for those at Pepper's Ranch.
Father of slain girl, 10: She tried to poison me
Father of slain girl, 10: She tried to poison me
Reams of documents released by prosecutors offer a disturbing glimpse into the lives of Nubia Barahona and her adoptive family.
Reams of documents released by prosecutors offer a disturbing glimpse into the lives of Nubia Barahona and her adoptive family.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
What does a lawyer and a sperm have in common?
One in a million become human.
I suppose you could replace the word lawyer with caseworker too, huh?
I suppose you could replace the word lawyer with caseworker too, huh?
Child Protective Services Working To Remove Baby Leah From Gary Shirley’s Custody! Breaking News!
Child Protective Services Working To Remove Baby Leah From Gary Shirley’s Custody! Breaking News!
The Indiana Department of Child Services is trying to have Gary Shirley‘s daughter Leah removed from his custody and relocated, HollyBaby.com has learned exclusively, following Gary’s arrest May 25 for driving with a suspended license. “A petition for review of placement has been filed with [an Anderson, Indiana] court,” Gary’s attorney, Jeff Lockwood, confirms.
The Indiana Department of Child Services is trying to have Gary Shirley‘s daughter Leah removed from his custody and relocated, HollyBaby.com has learned exclusively, following Gary’s arrest May 25 for driving with a suspended license. “A petition for review of placement has been filed with [an Anderson, Indiana] court,” Gary’s attorney, Jeff Lockwood, confirms.
Mother wants changes in DHS procedures
Mother wants changes in DHS procedures
When Amy Cauthon's estranged husband picked up Zoë, their 4-year-old daughter, for a five-hour visitation at 1 p.m. on May 10, Cauthon had no idea of the nightmare she would soon find herself in.
When Amy Cauthon's estranged husband picked up Zoë, their 4-year-old daughter, for a five-hour visitation at 1 p.m. on May 10, Cauthon had no idea of the nightmare she would soon find herself in.
Protection system 'fails' our children
Protection system 'fails' our children
An inquiry into child protection received submissions in Ballarat yesterday, hearing an emotional account of the challenges faced by foster parents.
An inquiry into child protection received submissions in Ballarat yesterday, hearing an emotional account of the challenges faced by foster parents.
Teen lied to social worker about forced sex, jury told
Teen lied to social worker about forced sex, jury told
A teenage complainant in a sexual assault investigation admitted in court Tuesday that she lied to a social worker about the seriousness of the crime during her first interview.
A teenage complainant in a sexual assault investigation admitted in court Tuesday that she lied to a social worker about the seriousness of the crime during her first interview.
Foster Kids Being Hit By Tough Economy
Foster Kids Being Hit By Tough Economy
Another group of people in need is being hit by the tough economy. This time it's foster kids. Aspiranet Social Workers held an open house on Tuesday to give potential foster parents some information on how to bring home a child. But there wasn't a big turnout tonight and they're not surprised.
Another group of people in need is being hit by the tough economy. This time it's foster kids. Aspiranet Social Workers held an open house on Tuesday to give potential foster parents some information on how to bring home a child. But there wasn't a big turnout tonight and they're not surprised.
Regional DCF head loses job
Regional DCF head loses job
The local Department of Children and Families chief's last day of work will be Thursday.
Cookie Coleman's post was axed by budget cuts that cost 70 regional jobs.
Note: Don't let the door hit you in the ass!!! What kind of a mother would name her kid Cookie anyway?
The local Department of Children and Families chief's last day of work will be Thursday.
Cookie Coleman's post was axed by budget cuts that cost 70 regional jobs.
Note: Don't let the door hit you in the ass!!! What kind of a mother would name her kid Cookie anyway?
Teen allowed to return to parents accused of abusing adopted children
Teen allowed to return to parents accused of abusing adopted children
A judge on Tuesday allowed a 16-year-old boy to return to the Longview home of his parents, who are accused of starving and abusing their five adopted children.
A judge on Tuesday allowed a 16-year-old boy to return to the Longview home of his parents, who are accused of starving and abusing their five adopted children.
Foster carer sentenced to 13 life terms for child abuse
Foster carer sentenced to 13 life terms for child abuse
Judge Michael Stokes told him: “I have had to deal with perverted people but you are in a category of your own. You abused vulnerable boys on an unprecedented scale. You should die in jail.”
Judge Michael Stokes told him: “I have had to deal with perverted people but you are in a category of your own. You abused vulnerable boys on an unprecedented scale. You should die in jail.”
Aboriginal control of child welfare system 'years' away
Aboriginal control of child welfare system 'years' away
The move to First Nation and Metis control of the child welfare and family services system is "years" away but does need to happen, says the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
The move to First Nation and Metis control of the child welfare and family services system is "years" away but does need to happen, says the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
County council pledge to launch in-depth review in to paedophile foster carer
County council pledge to launch in-depth review in to paedophile foster carer
NOTTS County Council has pledged to carry out an in-depth review in to how one of its foster carers was able to abuse 16 boys over a 12-year period.
Note: They act as if this is a rare occurrence.
NOTTS County Council has pledged to carry out an in-depth review in to how one of its foster carers was able to abuse 16 boys over a 12-year period.
Note: They act as if this is a rare occurrence.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Maria Shriver Encouraging Kids To Forgive Arnold
Maria Shriver Encouraging Kids To Forgive Arnold
Regardless of the BOMBSHELL news Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped last week, Maria Shriver is being an upstanding mother and actually encouraging her kids to forgive their dad!
Regardless of the BOMBSHELL news Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped last week, Maria Shriver is being an upstanding mother and actually encouraging her kids to forgive their dad!
Long before a baby died, a Tampa girl knew fear and confusion
Long before a baby died, a Tampa girl knew fear and confusion
A decade ago, Tommie Reeves was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a girl repeatedly over three years, beginning at age 7. He was her babysitter. He beat her and tied her up.
A decade ago, Tommie Reeves was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a girl repeatedly over three years, beginning at age 7. He was her babysitter. He beat her and tied her up.
St. Paul foster dad gets 6 months in tot's drowning
St. Paul foster dad gets 6 months in tot's drowning
A former foster dad who left a 19-month-old girl unattended in a bathtub was sentenced today to six months in jail for manslaughter.
A former foster dad who left a 19-month-old girl unattended in a bathtub was sentenced today to six months in jail for manslaughter.
Australian Senate Inquiry into Forced Adoption - report on 7pm Project on 23 May 2011
Clip taken from an episode of the 7pm Project (Channel 10) regarding the current Australian Senate Inquiry into Commonwealth contribution to forced adoption.
State workers rarely punished over 'bad' driving
State workers rarely punished over 'bad' driving
Below is a database provided by the state Department of Administrative Services detailing complaints filed by the public about the operation of state vehicles and how the allegations were handled. DAS has redacted the names of the accused, and in many cases the reports are brief, vague and incomplete. But readers interested in viewing the records the agency provided Hearst Connecticut Media Group can dropdown below and read about some of the complaints and how they were investigated.
Below is a database provided by the state Department of Administrative Services detailing complaints filed by the public about the operation of state vehicles and how the allegations were handled. DAS has redacted the names of the accused, and in many cases the reports are brief, vague and incomplete. But readers interested in viewing the records the agency provided Hearst Connecticut Media Group can dropdown below and read about some of the complaints and how they were investigated.
LePage, tribes to explore child welfare abuses
LePage, tribes to explore child welfare abuses
In an effort to move forward from a traumatic past, Maine Indian tribes on Tuesday joined forces with the state of Maine on a project to document the historic experiences of tribal children and families caught up in the state’s child welfare system.
In an effort to move forward from a traumatic past, Maine Indian tribes on Tuesday joined forces with the state of Maine on a project to document the historic experiences of tribal children and families caught up in the state’s child welfare system.
CPS involved in child trafficking? Maryanne Godboldo speaks out on the state-sponsored kidnapping of her daughter
CPS involved in child trafficking? Maryanne Godboldo speaks out on the state-sponsored kidnapping of her daughter
Health freedom champion and civil rights defender Maryanne Godboldo was victimized by an armed attack led by Child Protective Services. CPS officials conspired with local law enforcement to threaten Maryanne with deadly force and kidnap her daughter. And what did Maryanne do to deserve this treatment? She refused to medicate her daughter with psychiatric drugs and, instead, chose to treat her daughter holistically.
Health freedom champion and civil rights defender Maryanne Godboldo was victimized by an armed attack led by Child Protective Services. CPS officials conspired with local law enforcement to threaten Maryanne with deadly force and kidnap her daughter. And what did Maryanne do to deserve this treatment? She refused to medicate her daughter with psychiatric drugs and, instead, chose to treat her daughter holistically.
Former DCF Secretary Reacts to Negative Media
Former DCF Secretary Reacts to Negative Media
The Florida Department of Children and Families has been under a microscope after a string of foster care tragedies and unexpected layoffs.
Note: Well if they could get it right then they wouldn't get such bad press.
The Florida Department of Children and Families has been under a microscope after a string of foster care tragedies and unexpected layoffs.
Note: Well if they could get it right then they wouldn't get such bad press.
St. Paul foster dad sentenced in toddler's drowning
St. Paul foster dad sentenced in toddler's drowning
Daniel Wright will spend time in jail on the anniversary of Brianna Jackson's death for the next seven years.
Daniel Wright will spend time in jail on the anniversary of Brianna Jackson's death for the next seven years.
Police: Six teens from Pasco group home arrested
Police: Six teens from Pasco group home arrested
Six teens living in a group home for boys were arrested this week on charges including auto burglary and grand theft in two incidents, police said.
Six teens living in a group home for boys were arrested this week on charges including auto burglary and grand theft in two incidents, police said.
Randy cop rapes, impregnates 12-year old girl
Randy cop rapes, impregnates 12-year old girl
Human rights advocates were on Monday thrown into confusion in Ado-Ekiti when a 70-year-old mother, Mrs. Juliana Olajiga walked into their chambers, The Community Law Centre, with a 12-year-old minor with protruding belly, shedding tears.
Human rights advocates were on Monday thrown into confusion in Ado-Ekiti when a 70-year-old mother, Mrs. Juliana Olajiga walked into their chambers, The Community Law Centre, with a 12-year-old minor with protruding belly, shedding tears.
DCF Gives Day-Care License, Foster Parent Approval to Woman with Child Abuse Past
DCF Gives Day-Care License, Foster Parent Approval to Woman with Child Abuse Past
Annette Smith was licensed as a day care operator in 2001 and as a foster parent in 2004.
Annette Smith was licensed as a day care operator in 2001 and as a foster parent in 2004.
Maine tribes, Gov. LePage sign agreement to examine past child welfare practices
Maine tribes, Gov. LePage sign agreement to examine past child welfare practices
Acknowledging that child welfare practices once removed children from tribal families — tearing apart their families and leaving them vulnerable to abuse — Maine's Indian tribes and state officials signed an agreement Tuesday aimed at ensuring that history does not repeat itself.
Acknowledging that child welfare practices once removed children from tribal families — tearing apart their families and leaving them vulnerable to abuse — Maine's Indian tribes and state officials signed an agreement Tuesday aimed at ensuring that history does not repeat itself.
Maine, tribes examine past child welfare practices
Maine, tribes examine past child welfare practices
Maine's Indian tribes and state officials say Indian children were harmed by past child welfare practices that removed children from reservations and they're looking to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.
Maine's Indian tribes and state officials say Indian children were harmed by past child welfare practices that removed children from reservations and they're looking to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.
Ut Oh!!! Another Vindictive Hollywood Ex Exposed
And the plot thickens...
Maria Shriver Behind Affair Leaks
Maria Shriver is the individual who leaked the story about husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's infidelity and out-of-wedlock love child.
Maria Shriver Behind Affair Leaks
Maria Shriver is the individual who leaked the story about husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's infidelity and out-of-wedlock love child.