Social Worker in Drug Bust on Southern State
A Nassau County scoial worker faces drug charges after she was arrested on drug charges on the Southenr State Parkway near North Massapequa Friday morning, state police said.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Long Beach social worker, mother charged with her baby's death has license revoked
Long Beach social worker, mother charged with her baby's death has license revoked
Authorities on Friday officially revoked the license of a social worker and 34-year-old Long Beach mother who stands accused of felony child abuse in the beating death of her 31-day-old baby.
Authorities on Friday officially revoked the license of a social worker and 34-year-old Long Beach mother who stands accused of felony child abuse in the beating death of her 31-day-old baby.
KELSEY GRAMMER Gets Kids Next Week With Strings Attached
KELSEY GRAMMER Gets Kids Next Week With Strings Attached
TMZ has learned Kelsey Grammer just won his battle with Camille Grammer in custody court, but it comes not only with strings attached, but the possibility of an explosion of tempers.
TMZ has learned Kelsey Grammer just won his battle with Camille Grammer in custody court, but it comes not only with strings attached, but the possibility of an explosion of tempers.
Dept. of Social Services: Too many foster kids in Aiken Co., not enough families
Dept. of Social Services: Too many foster kids in Aiken Co., not enough families
Dozens of Aiken County kids are living in limbo. They're victims of bad decisions they didn't make so they'll have to live with a foster family. The problem is that there aren't enough.
Note: IOW, They're stealing to many kids.
Dozens of Aiken County kids are living in limbo. They're victims of bad decisions they didn't make so they'll have to live with a foster family. The problem is that there aren't enough.
Note: IOW, They're stealing to many kids.
Red tape blamed for the drop in children being adopted
Red tape blamed for the drop in children being adopted
The number of children being adopted in Greater Manchester has fallen by 10 per cent in the last year.
The number of children being adopted in Greater Manchester has fallen by 10 per cent in the last year.
Skagit County couple behind bars, accused of abusing adopted Ethiopian children
Skagit County couple behind bars, accused of abusing adopted Ethiopian children
A Skagit County couple is behind bars after being charged with murdering one of their adopted children and brutally assaulting the other.
A Skagit County couple is behind bars after being charged with murdering one of their adopted children and brutally assaulting the other.
Daughter Of Detroit Standoff Mom To Return Home
Daughter Of Detroit Standoff Mom To Return Home
A controversial custody case in Detroit has concluded in favor of the child’s mother.
A controversial custody case in Detroit has concluded in favor of the child’s mother.
President Signs Child and Family Services and TANF Extension Acts
President Signs Child and Family Services and TANF Extension Acts
Today signaled a major victory for many children and families as President Obama signed two key pieces of legislation, extending benefits to families across the country.
Today signaled a major victory for many children and families as President Obama signed two key pieces of legislation, extending benefits to families across the country.
Plum foster mom to go to trial on DUI charge
Plum foster mom to go to trial on DUI charge
An Allegheny County woman accused last summer of driving under the influence on Interstate 70 with five foster children in her vehicle waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Monday.
An Allegheny County woman accused last summer of driving under the influence on Interstate 70 with five foster children in her vehicle waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Monday.
Florissant man gets five years for molesting foster child
Florissant man gets five years for molesting foster child
A Florissant man was sentenced to five years in prison today after a jury previously found guilty him guilty of molesting a foster child.
A Florissant man was sentenced to five years in prison today after a jury previously found guilty him guilty of molesting a foster child.
Texas teen gets retraining order against Child Protective Services
Texas teen gets retraining order against Child Protective Services
A 14 year old Texas teen reportedly had to endure alleged abuse in a group home where she resided for a year and a half, having been taken away from her family over an incident which was reported by KHOU TV to be a misunderstanding. The girl eventually ran away from the group home and the girls parents found her after a case worker called her home and reported her missing. The family’s lawyer claims that the case worker told the family that ‘if they found her, they could keep her’.
A 14 year old Texas teen reportedly had to endure alleged abuse in a group home where she resided for a year and a half, having been taken away from her family over an incident which was reported by KHOU TV to be a misunderstanding. The girl eventually ran away from the group home and the girls parents found her after a case worker called her home and reported her missing. The family’s lawyer claims that the case worker told the family that ‘if they found her, they could keep her’.
Northport couple prepares to sue DHHS in custody battle
Northport couple prepares to sue DHHS in custody battle
A Northport couple goes public today with their long struggle to regain custody of their adopted son after he was removed from their home in 2007 by child protective workers from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
A Northport couple goes public today with their long struggle to regain custody of their adopted son after he was removed from their home in 2007 by child protective workers from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Suisun foster child death suspect granted bail
Suisun foster child death suspect granted bail
After spending nearly ten months behind bars awaiting a preliminary hearing into allegations of homicide and child abuse related to the death of a toddler, a Suisun City foster parent entered Solano County Superior Court on Thursday from a public entrance instead of a jail holding cell.
After spending nearly ten months behind bars awaiting a preliminary hearing into allegations of homicide and child abuse related to the death of a toddler, a Suisun City foster parent entered Solano County Superior Court on Thursday from a public entrance instead of a jail holding cell.
China denies media report claiming babies were sold for overseas adoption
China denies media report claiming babies were sold for overseas adoption
Officials in south China’s Hunan province have dismissed claims that more than a dozen babies were seized from parents who violated the country’s one-child policy and sold to orphanages who arranged to have them adopted overseas.
Officials in south China’s Hunan province have dismissed claims that more than a dozen babies were seized from parents who violated the country’s one-child policy and sold to orphanages who arranged to have them adopted overseas.
Settlement orders better mental health care for foster kids
Settlement orders better mental health care for foster kids
After a nine-year court battle, a landmark class-action settlement was preliminarily approved this week that would require the state to provide more effective mental health services for the children in or about to enter foster care.
After a nine-year court battle, a landmark class-action settlement was preliminarily approved this week that would require the state to provide more effective mental health services for the children in or about to enter foster care.
Settlement Proposal Reached in Case Seeking Community-based Mental Health Services for Foster Care Children
Settlement Proposal Reached in Case Seeking Community-based Mental Health Services for Foster Care Children
Advocates are celebrating an agreement that will provide intensive home- and community-based mental health services for California children in foster care or at risk of removal from their families. The agreement in the class-action suit Katie A. v. Bonta comes nine years after the case was first filed.
Advocates are celebrating an agreement that will provide intensive home- and community-based mental health services for California children in foster care or at risk of removal from their families. The agreement in the class-action suit Katie A. v. Bonta comes nine years after the case was first filed.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
DHHS fails to comply with legal mandates for kinship placement
This is how National Model Child Welfare Systems treat the families who they sell children to.
DHHS fails to comply with legal mandates for kinship placement
“The number of children in State care is nearly half of what it was seven and a half years ago. We are focused on family reunification,” said James Beougher, director of the Office of Child and Family Services at Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on MPBN’s Maine Watch. The Family Services director said that seven years ago 3,000 children were in the State’s care; now it’s down to 1,370.
DHHS fails to comply with legal mandates for kinship placement
“The number of children in State care is nearly half of what it was seven and a half years ago. We are focused on family reunification,” said James Beougher, director of the Office of Child and Family Services at Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on MPBN’s Maine Watch. The Family Services director said that seven years ago 3,000 children were in the State’s care; now it’s down to 1,370.
Couple fights to regain custody of adopted son
Couple fights to regain custody of adopted son
Russell and Eleanor Handler's website features a slideshow of their adopted son David at the beach, petting a pig, go-karting, and in a family Christmas portrait. The soundtrack is Celine Dion's lilting, "My Heart Will Go On."
Note: Now what was Wexler saying about this state? http://www.nccprblog.org/2011/01/foster-care-in-america-day-child_13.html
Russell and Eleanor Handler's website features a slideshow of their adopted son David at the beach, petting a pig, go-karting, and in a family Christmas portrait. The soundtrack is Celine Dion's lilting, "My Heart Will Go On."
Note: Now what was Wexler saying about this state? http://www.nccprblog.org/2011/01/foster-care-in-america-day-child_13.html
City says no babies seized for adoption
City says no babies seized for adoption
Note: Which is no reason to believe it.
Authorities in a city in Hunan province, where family planning officials had been accused of infant trafficking, said an investigation had found no evidence of such allegations.
Note: Which is no reason to believe it.
Authorities in a city in Hunan province, where family planning officials had been accused of infant trafficking, said an investigation had found no evidence of such allegations.
St. Louis lawsuit claims sexual abuse at former children's home
St. Louis lawsuit claims sexual abuse at former children's home
Two men filed a joint lawsuit today in St. Louis Circuit Court alleging authorities didn't do enough to stop sexual abuse they suffered as minors living at the former St. Joseph's Home for Boys in the 1990s.
Two men filed a joint lawsuit today in St. Louis Circuit Court alleging authorities didn't do enough to stop sexual abuse they suffered as minors living at the former St. Joseph's Home for Boys in the 1990s.
Exclusive Pics! Kate Gosselin Yells At Her Kids After School
Exclusive Pics! Kate Gosselin Yells At Her Kids After School
It’s a tale as old as… well as old as her kids. Kate Gosselin picks up kids. Kate Gosselin yells at kids. Kate Gosselin sees kids. Kate Gosselin roars at kids. Kate Gosselin interacts with kids. Kate Gosselin screams at kids. Are we noticing a pattern here?
Note: See? The media will print anything these days.
It’s a tale as old as… well as old as her kids. Kate Gosselin picks up kids. Kate Gosselin yells at kids. Kate Gosselin sees kids. Kate Gosselin roars at kids. Kate Gosselin interacts with kids. Kate Gosselin screams at kids. Are we noticing a pattern here?
Note: See? The media will print anything these days.
Father’s rights need to be defended
Father’s rights need to be defended
Fathers’ rights are almost always side stepped, yet they are extremely important when it comes to insuring the proper growth and maturity of young children.
Fathers’ rights are almost always side stepped, yet they are extremely important when it comes to insuring the proper growth and maturity of young children.
Terminated: What's Next for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver?
Terminated: What's Next for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver?
Most people think the glue that holds a marriage together is love. As a family law attorney who has looked at the intimate details of hundreds of marriages and partnerships ending in divorce, this is not the case.
Most people think the glue that holds a marriage together is love. As a family law attorney who has looked at the intimate details of hundreds of marriages and partnerships ending in divorce, this is not the case.
Maryanne Godboldo Wins Custody of Her Daughter
Maryanne Godboldo Wins Custody of Her Daughter
There was a legal victory Thursday for the Detroit woman once involved in a standoff with police over medical treatment for her sick child. A judge ruled that Maryanne Godboldo should be reunited with her 13-year-old daughter, Ariana.
There was a legal victory Thursday for the Detroit woman once involved in a standoff with police over medical treatment for her sick child. A judge ruled that Maryanne Godboldo should be reunited with her 13-year-old daughter, Ariana.
Skagit County couple charged with death of adopted child
Skagit County couple charged with death of adopted child
Skagit County prosecutors filed charges against the adoptive parents of a 13-year-old girl who died of hypothermia in her own backyard.
Skagit County prosecutors filed charges against the adoptive parents of a 13-year-old girl who died of hypothermia in her own backyard.
Misdiagnosis of Children in Foster Care (CWP)
Misdiagnosis of Children in Foster Care (CWP)
Thank you for starting the Misdiagnosis of Children in Foster Care (Child Welfare Professional Quiz). Upon successful completion of the following quiz a certificate screen will appear. Click on the certificate, then save and print it. You may also use the option to email the certificate link to yourself or your supervisor for future access.
Thank you for starting the Misdiagnosis of Children in Foster Care (Child Welfare Professional Quiz). Upon successful completion of the following quiz a certificate screen will appear. Click on the certificate, then save and print it. You may also use the option to email the certificate link to yourself or your supervisor for future access.
Adoption in decline as more children go into care
Adoption in decline as more children go into care
Only 60 babies were adopted in Britain last year despite an increasing number of children being taken into care, official figures show.
Only 60 babies were adopted in Britain last year despite an increasing number of children being taken into care, official figures show.
Godboldo Wins Custody of Her Daughter
There was a legal victory Thursday for the Detroit woman once involved in a standoff with police over medical treatment for her sick child. A judge ruled that Maryanne Godboldo should be reunited with her 13-year-old daughter, Ariana.
Texas Child Wins Protection From State Child Welfare Agency
Texas Child Wins Protection From State Child Welfare Agency
A Texas court is sending an urgent message to child protective services agencies across the country: Stop harming children in the name of "protecting" them, according to a national child advocacy organization.
A Texas court is sending an urgent message to child protective services agencies across the country: Stop harming children in the name of "protecting" them, according to a national child advocacy organization.
Foster Father Charged With Abusing Six-Year-Old Boy
Foster Father Charged With Abusing Six-Year-Old Boy
A Menifee County foster father has been arrested and charged with abusing his foster son.
A Menifee County foster father has been arrested and charged with abusing his foster son.
Baby tragedy leads to record number of children in care
Baby tragedy leads to record number of children in care
A RECORD number of children have been put into care in Bolton following the Baby P tragedy.
A RECORD number of children have been put into care in Bolton following the Baby P tragedy.
Mums relive trauma of forced adoptions
Mums relive trauma of forced adoptions
When she fell pregnant, nineteen-year-old Judy McPherson was taken across state lines, forced to register at a hospital under a false name and emerged from a drug-induced stupor to see her newborn daughter being rushed out of the room.
When she fell pregnant, nineteen-year-old Judy McPherson was taken across state lines, forced to register at a hospital under a false name and emerged from a drug-induced stupor to see her newborn daughter being rushed out of the room.
Adoption in decline as more children go into care
Adoption in decline as more children go into care
Only 60 babies were adopted in Britain last year despite an increasing number of children being taken into care, official figures show.
Only 60 babies were adopted in Britain last year despite an increasing number of children being taken into care, official figures show.
Polanski Apologizes for Raping Teenager
Polanski Apologizes for Raping Teenager
It only took him three decades, but director Roman Polanski has finally realized that drugging and raping 13-year-old girls isn't cool, and for the first time in his life publicly apologized for doing just that.
It only took him three decades, but director Roman Polanski has finally realized that drugging and raping 13-year-old girls isn't cool, and for the first time in his life publicly apologized for doing just that.
Authorities say prison guard charged with sexually abusing inmates
Authorities say prison guard charged with sexually abusing inmates
A Pennsylvania prison guard accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 20 inmates has been arrested, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney's office.
A Pennsylvania prison guard accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 20 inmates has been arrested, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney's office.
Sex Abuse in the Foster Care System
Sex Abuse in the Foster Care System
Child sexual abuse victims are in the foster care system to seek safety, yet once there many are sexually abused by those in positions of trust.
Child sexual abuse victims are in the foster care system to seek safety, yet once there many are sexually abused by those in positions of trust.
Inquiry told a lack of support for single parents could see a return to 1960s adoption levels
Inquiry told a lack of support for single parents could see a return to 1960s adoption levels
SINGLE mothers have warned of a return to 1960s adoption levels due to a lack of taxpayer-funded support for single parents.
SINGLE mothers have warned of a return to 1960s adoption levels due to a lack of taxpayer-funded support for single parents.
What will happen when Michigan begins cutting off welfare next month? (quiz)
What will happen when Michigan begins cutting off welfare next month? (quiz)
Nearly 300 Kent County families and hundreds of children face an untried social experiment, as the state severs basic welfare support to those on the rolls four years.
Nearly 300 Kent County families and hundreds of children face an untried social experiment, as the state severs basic welfare support to those on the rolls four years.
Evaluation finds DHS making strides but has room to improve
Evaluation finds DHS making strides but has room to improve
Oklahoma needs to shore up how social workers put child protection policies into action but has made gains in reducing family separation, according to a report released this week to the commission overseeing the state Department of Human Services.
Oklahoma needs to shore up how social workers put child protection policies into action but has made gains in reducing family separation, according to a report released this week to the commission overseeing the state Department of Human Services.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Family Court has Damaged Families for 30 Years
Family Court has Damaged Families for 30 Years
“The Family Court, which celebrates its 30th birthday on 1 October 2011, has much to do to restore its battered public image”, says Bruce Tichbon, spokesperson for Families Apart Require Equality (FARE).
“The Family Court, which celebrates its 30th birthday on 1 October 2011, has much to do to restore its battered public image”, says Bruce Tichbon, spokesperson for Families Apart Require Equality (FARE).
DCF social workers ask Malloy for their jobs back
DCF social workers ask Malloy for their jobs back
Although the drawn-out union concession process has been over for weeks, lingering labor issues remain--including the case of a group of social workers from the Department of Children and Families who rallied Wednesday asking that their layoffs be rescinded.
Note: Attn: Connecticut DCF!!! Don't do it.
Although the drawn-out union concession process has been over for weeks, lingering labor issues remain--including the case of a group of social workers from the Department of Children and Families who rallied Wednesday asking that their layoffs be rescinded.
Note: Attn: Connecticut DCF!!! Don't do it.
Government in u-turn over abused foster kids
Government in u-turn over abused foster kids
The Swedish government has changed its mind regarding reimbursing thousands of Swedes mistreated in foster care during the 1900s.
The Swedish government has changed its mind regarding reimbursing thousands of Swedes mistreated in foster care during the 1900s.
8 Kidnapped Foster Kids Found But Their Nightmare Isn't Over
8 Kidnapped Foster Kids Found But Their Nightmare Isn't Over
The eight kids who were kidnapped from a foster-care facility last week have been found in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All of the children -- seven boys, ages 4 to 11, and an 11-month-old girl -- are reported to be in "good condition." Yet, it's almost impossible to be comforted by the fact that they were found safe. Why?
The eight kids who were kidnapped from a foster-care facility last week have been found in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All of the children -- seven boys, ages 4 to 11, and an 11-month-old girl -- are reported to be in "good condition." Yet, it's almost impossible to be comforted by the fact that they were found safe. Why?
Judge gives all-clear to end state contracts with Catholic adoption organization
Judge gives all-clear to end state contracts with Catholic adoption organization
Thousands of Illinois foster children in the care of Catholic Charities will see their cases transferred to new agencies if the organization does not win its upcoming appeal in a suit against the Department of Children and Family Services.
Thousands of Illinois foster children in the care of Catholic Charities will see their cases transferred to new agencies if the organization does not win its upcoming appeal in a suit against the Department of Children and Family Services.
Just 60 babies adopted last year in England
Just 60 babies adopted last year in England
Department for Education stats show sharp decline year on year in babies adopted, down from 150 in 2007 – and 4,000 in 1976
Department for Education stats show sharp decline year on year in babies adopted, down from 150 in 2007 – and 4,000 in 1976
8 Abducted Kids Back With Foster Parents
8 Abducted Kids Back With Foster Parents
The eight children found hidden in a van in Harrisburg, Pa., after their biological parents abducted them from a child welfare agency in Queens are now back in the care of their foster parents.
The eight children found hidden in a van in Harrisburg, Pa., after their biological parents abducted them from a child welfare agency in Queens are now back in the care of their foster parents.
Health Officials: Antipsychotic Drugs Given to Millions of Children are Very Dangerous
Health Officials: Antipsychotic Drugs Given to Millions of Children are Very Dangerous
Millions of children have been put on antipsychotic drugs since 2009 alone. The number of children on these pharmaceuticals is becoming so astronomical that the U.S. pediatric health advisers are now speaking out against the known and unknown dangers of such widespread drugging of children nationwide. Doctors have become so eager to prescribe these drugs to patients that half of all citizens in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness within their lifetime. What is even more nonsensical about the explosion in prescription antipsychotics is that there is hardly any scientific data to show that the drugs are effective at treating what they claim to, while there is significant amounts of research linking antipsychotics to suicide, diabetes, weight gain, decreased life expectancy, and triggering an array of metabolic conditions.
Millions of children have been put on antipsychotic drugs since 2009 alone. The number of children on these pharmaceuticals is becoming so astronomical that the U.S. pediatric health advisers are now speaking out against the known and unknown dangers of such widespread drugging of children nationwide. Doctors have become so eager to prescribe these drugs to patients that half of all citizens in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness within their lifetime. What is even more nonsensical about the explosion in prescription antipsychotics is that there is hardly any scientific data to show that the drugs are effective at treating what they claim to, while there is significant amounts of research linking antipsychotics to suicide, diabetes, weight gain, decreased life expectancy, and triggering an array of metabolic conditions.
Ex-DHS worker pleads guilty to 20 counts in theft case
Ex-DHS worker pleads guilty to 20 counts in theft case
A Portland woman accused of stealing from a state government agency pleaded guilty Wednesday to more than 20 counts of criminal charges.
A Portland woman accused of stealing from a state government agency pleaded guilty Wednesday to more than 20 counts of criminal charges.
Child Welfare Reform Hearings Wrap Up
Child Welfare Reform Hearings Wrap Up
Nebraska lawmakers are taking a hard look at how massive privatization is affecting child welfare reform.
Note: What they call reform is not what we would call reform. It's a totally different concept.
Nebraska lawmakers are taking a hard look at how massive privatization is affecting child welfare reform.
Note: What they call reform is not what we would call reform. It's a totally different concept.
Lawyer OKed for accused foster dad sicko
Lawyer OKed for accused foster dad sicko
Former Foster Parent of the Year Garry Prokopishin won’t have to replace his lawyer for his preliminary inquiry next week.
Former Foster Parent of the Year Garry Prokopishin won’t have to replace his lawyer for his preliminary inquiry next week.
Arizona child protection program draws concern
Arizona child protection program draws concern
The state's child protection program is getting new scrutiny, with Gov. Jan Brewer reviewing the program with her social services director and advocates expressing concern about backlogs in investigations of complaints of abuse and neglect.
The state's child protection program is getting new scrutiny, with Gov. Jan Brewer reviewing the program with her social services director and advocates expressing concern about backlogs in investigations of complaints of abuse and neglect.
Foster Children with Incarcerated Parents a Murky Subject for States, Report Finds
Foster Children with Incarcerated Parents a Murky Subject for States, Report Finds
States child welfare agencies are resistant to pursuing reunification with parents – 30,000 or more – who are incarcerated while their child is in foster care, according to a report issued by the Government Accountability Office this week. The study was requested by U.S. Reps. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), both members of the House Ways and Means Committee.
States child welfare agencies are resistant to pursuing reunification with parents – 30,000 or more – who are incarcerated while their child is in foster care, according to a report issued by the Government Accountability Office this week. The study was requested by U.S. Reps. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), both members of the House Ways and Means Committee.
DCFS and Mexico renew agreement on immigrant parents, kids
DCFS and Mexico renew agreement on immigrant parents, kids
Salvador Cicero remembers the case of a Mexican child who was allowed outside by his immigrant parents in the cold Chicago winter with no shoes.
Salvador Cicero remembers the case of a Mexican child who was allowed outside by his immigrant parents in the cold Chicago winter with no shoes.
Hearing delay in Suisun foster child death
Hearing delay in Suisun foster child death
A routine request to delay a preliminary hearing into homicide and child abuse charges against a Suisun City foster dad turned into a passionate plea by his defense counsel to grant him bail in Solano County Superior Court on Tuesday.
A routine request to delay a preliminary hearing into homicide and child abuse charges against a Suisun City foster dad turned into a passionate plea by his defense counsel to grant him bail in Solano County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Grandma says CPS removed infant from home because she smokes
Grandma says CPS removed infant from home because she smokes
A Houston grandmother says her smoking habit prompted Child Protective Services to take her grandchild and place the girl in a foster home.
A Houston grandmother says her smoking habit prompted Child Protective Services to take her grandchild and place the girl in a foster home.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Foster parent accused of rape
Foster parent accused of rape
Police accuse a 33-year-old foster parent with having sexual relations with a child under the age of 13.
Police accuse a 33-year-old foster parent with having sexual relations with a child under the age of 13.
Lawyers for missing 7-year-old want NYPD files on case
Lawyers for missing 7-year-old want NYPD files on case
Attorneys representing the interests of a 7-year-old boy who disappeared from a New York foster home last year want the NYPD to hand over its case files so they can continue the search for the missing child.
Attorneys representing the interests of a 7-year-old boy who disappeared from a New York foster home last year want the NYPD to hand over its case files so they can continue the search for the missing child.
Adoption Is Not a Solution for Poor Children
Adoption Is Not a Solution for Poor Children
…Although UNICEF is often quoted as saying that there are 163 million orphans today, few people understand that the vast majority of those have lost only one parent—and most of the rest are living with extended families. In much of Asia and Africa, when children are living in institutions, it’s not because their parents are dead; rather, it’s because their families are too poor to keep them alive or have no childcare during the long days of bringing in the harvest. What we might call “orphanages” are usually child-welfare centers, places for the families to be certain that children are fed, housed, and educated. One African social-welfare minister declared, years ago, that there are no orphanages in Africa, just boarding schools for poor children. Our country has gone through that phase as well; a family friend of mine grew up spending his weekdays in an orphanage in Cleveland, going home to his working mother on the weekends.
…Although UNICEF is often quoted as saying that there are 163 million orphans today, few people understand that the vast majority of those have lost only one parent—and most of the rest are living with extended families. In much of Asia and Africa, when children are living in institutions, it’s not because their parents are dead; rather, it’s because their families are too poor to keep them alive or have no childcare during the long days of bringing in the harvest. What we might call “orphanages” are usually child-welfare centers, places for the families to be certain that children are fed, housed, and educated. One African social-welfare minister declared, years ago, that there are no orphanages in Africa, just boarding schools for poor children. Our country has gone through that phase as well; a family friend of mine grew up spending his weekdays in an orphanage in Cleveland, going home to his working mother on the weekends.
Lawyer: NYC parents feared foster care abuse
Lawyer: NYC parents feared foster care abuse
A New York City couple took their eight children from foster care and went on the run because some of them were being abused, their lawyer said Tuesday.
A New York City couple took their eight children from foster care and went on the run because some of them were being abused, their lawyer said Tuesday.
Couple Accused of Leaving Foster Son, 9, at Browns Game
Couple Accused of Leaving Foster Son, 9, at Browns Game
An Ohio couple has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor endangering children charges after police say they were leaving the Cleveland Browns game Sunday without their 9-year-old foster son.
An Ohio couple has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor endangering children charges after police say they were leaving the Cleveland Browns game Sunday without their 9-year-old foster son.
Pittsfield teen to be in court on charges he set fire to foster parent's house
Pittsfield teen to be in court on charges he set fire to foster parent's house
A 16-year-old Pittsfield teen is set to appear in court today on charges he set fire this summer to his foster parents’ home.
A 16-year-old Pittsfield teen is set to appear in court today on charges he set fire this summer to his foster parents’ home.
Federal grant doubles for Nevada's foster care program
Federal grant doubles for Nevada's foster care program
More money is on the way to Nevada which drew nearly $1 million for the state's foster care program.
More money is on the way to Nevada which drew nearly $1 million for the state's foster care program.
Dead foster children are a preventable tragedy
Dead foster children are a preventable tragedy
When talk turned to protecting children last week in Tallahassee, there was a lot of righteous indignation.
When talk turned to protecting children last week in Tallahassee, there was a lot of righteous indignation.
Local School District Slapped With $6 Million Lawsuit
The parents of a student are suing the district because they say their child was bullied and nothing was done about it.
Arrest of child abductors
The arrest of a couple accused of abducting their children from a New York City welfare agency took place in Harrisburg.
Note: Child abductors my ass. The real child abductors are the ones who put them into foster care in the first place.
Children's Right: Texas' Rick Perry defends dismal treatment of foster care kids
Children's Right: Texas' Rick Perry defends dismal treatment of foster care kids
Last March, a child advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas, claiming serious problems in that state’s foster care system.
Last March, a child advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas, claiming serious problems in that state’s foster care system.
Medical Marijuana Lights Up Child Custody Court
Medical Marijuana Lights Up Child Custody Court
Amid the flurry of accusations in child custody disputes, allegations of marijuana use rank high on the list. Until recent years, the court's position on this subject was easy to predict since judges and child custody evaluators maintained a zero tolerance policy toward smoking pot. In child custody cases within the greater Denver area, attorneys routinely admonished our clients that even if you're smoking only when the kids are with the other parent, enjoying a Rocky Mountain high is illegal, ill-advised and potentially devastating to your parenting time request. In court, when one parent cried marijuana, the other parent was ordered to a drug testing facility for a hair follicle test or random urinalysis. If the offending parent flunked the drug test, the next visit with their ten year old just might be under the supervision of a local agency.
Amid the flurry of accusations in child custody disputes, allegations of marijuana use rank high on the list. Until recent years, the court's position on this subject was easy to predict since judges and child custody evaluators maintained a zero tolerance policy toward smoking pot. In child custody cases within the greater Denver area, attorneys routinely admonished our clients that even if you're smoking only when the kids are with the other parent, enjoying a Rocky Mountain high is illegal, ill-advised and potentially devastating to your parenting time request. In court, when one parent cried marijuana, the other parent was ordered to a drug testing facility for a hair follicle test or random urinalysis. If the offending parent flunked the drug test, the next visit with their ten year old just might be under the supervision of a local agency.
Army father says his daughter in foster care belongs with him
Army father says his daughter in foster care belongs with him
Army Sgt. David Sanders got the email from his daughter's friend in April while serving in Afghanistan.
Army Sgt. David Sanders got the email from his daughter's friend in April while serving in Afghanistan.
Observers see gay agenda threatening religious freedom
Observers see gay agenda threatening religious freedom
Legalizing “gay marriage” is having major repercussions for religious freedom, according to observers of the latest developments.
Legalizing “gay marriage” is having major repercussions for religious freedom, according to observers of the latest developments.
Unfit Fans?: Foster parents accused of losing child at Browns game
Unfit Fans?: Foster parents accused of losing child at Browns game
The parents of a foster child are sitting in jail. Cops say they were busted for what they did with their young boy at Sunday's Browns game.
The parents of a foster child are sitting in jail. Cops say they were busted for what they did with their young boy at Sunday's Browns game.
Child welfare cases backing up
Child welfare cases backing up
Child welfare workers who cannot pronounce the names of the children and families in their care.
Child welfare workers who cannot pronounce the names of the children and families in their care.
Anderson Cooper Is A System Suck
Do You Suspect a Child Is in Danger?
The horrific abuse endured by Kristen and Will Stillman could have been prevented if someone paid attention, spoke up and raised a red flag.
The horrific abuse endured by Kristen and Will Stillman could have been prevented if someone paid attention, spoke up and raised a red flag.
Police: Couple who abducted 8 kids from foster care found
Police: Couple who abducted 8 kids from foster care found
A couple accused of kidnapping their eight children from foster care in New York last week have been apprehended.
8 NYC kids taken from foster care found OK in Pa.
A couple accused of kidnapping their eight children from foster care in New York last week have been apprehended.
8 NYC kids taken from foster care found OK in Pa.
Florida’s juvenile zombie prisons
Florida’s juvenile zombie prisons
The State of Florida has been ordering juvenile inmates within the states facilities to be drugged with adult doses of anti-psychotics, creating a tranquilizing affect. Some are guessing the pills are used to save on prison guards due to budget cuts.
The State of Florida has been ordering juvenile inmates within the states facilities to be drugged with adult doses of anti-psychotics, creating a tranquilizing affect. Some are guessing the pills are used to save on prison guards due to budget cuts.
Monday, September 26, 2011
D.C. children needlessly taken from homes, study finds
D.C. children needlessly taken from homes, study finds
The District’s child welfare agency may have unnecessarily removed dozens of children from their homes in recent years, a new study concludes, “emotionally and psychologically harming both children and parents.”
The District’s child welfare agency may have unnecessarily removed dozens of children from their homes in recent years, a new study concludes, “emotionally and psychologically harming both children and parents.”
Majority of U.S. Adults Had Troubled Childhoods: CDC
Majority of U.S. Adults Had Troubled Childhoods: CDC
Almost 60 percent of American adults say they had difficult childhoods featuring abusive or troubled family members or parents who were absent due to separation or divorce, federal health officials report
Almost 60 percent of American adults say they had difficult childhoods featuring abusive or troubled family members or parents who were absent due to separation or divorce, federal health officials report
Some Foster Care Propaganda For You
The following link is part of a foster parent recruitment campaign.
The amount of sugar coated bullshit that spews forth from the media will never cease to amaze me. The blind stupidity of those who buy into it disgusts me. And the fact that some people will pose for the camera and help the child protective industry to sell their lies and fraudulent child trafficking scam to a System-Suck journalist might just get you on Legally Kidnapped.
Hold on to your lunch.
The amount of sugar coated bullshit that spews forth from the media will never cease to amaze me. The blind stupidity of those who buy into it disgusts me. And the fact that some people will pose for the camera and help the child protective industry to sell their lies and fraudulent child trafficking scam to a System-Suck journalist might just get you on Legally Kidnapped.
Hold on to your lunch.
Foster family adopts one of your sonsAnd if that's the way it worked out, I wouldn't have half the problems with them that I do.
Being a foster parent means to offer a home for a young person who's had a tough experience and try to make a positive difference in their life.
Judge decides against agency in foster-care ruling
Judge decides against agency in foster-care ruling
A Sangamon County judge has ruled the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service can begin canceling its adoption and foster care contracts with Catholic Charities.
A Sangamon County judge has ruled the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service can begin canceling its adoption and foster care contracts with Catholic Charities.
Children Left Behind: California Foster Care System Challenged
Children Left Behind: California Foster Care System Challenged
California has 65,000 children in foster care, far more than any other state. And many of them end up homeless, unemployed or victims of human trafficking.
California has 65,000 children in foster care, far more than any other state. And many of them end up homeless, unemployed or victims of human trafficking.
Biological father of burned toddler speaks out, foster mom bonds out
Biological father of burned toddler speaks out, foster mom bonds out
On September 16th, KPLC reported a story about a 2 year old child who had suffered 3rd degree and 2nd degree burns on his feet and legs. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the child's foster mom, Lan Le, on one count of 2nd degree cruelty and one count cruelty.
On September 16th, KPLC reported a story about a 2 year old child who had suffered 3rd degree and 2nd degree burns on his feet and legs. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the child's foster mom, Lan Le, on one count of 2nd degree cruelty and one count cruelty.
Western Pa. man sentenced for cross-burning
Western Pa. man sentenced for cross-burning
A federal judge sentenced a western Pennsylvania man to a 15-month prison term Monday for burning a cross at the home of a black foster child living with a white family in rural western Pennsylvania.
A federal judge sentenced a western Pennsylvania man to a 15-month prison term Monday for burning a cross at the home of a black foster child living with a white family in rural western Pennsylvania.
B.C. child advocate to probe death of foster child, 5, who fell from bridge
B.C. child advocate to probe death of foster child, 5, who fell from bridge
B.C.'s child advocate will look into the death of a five-year-old boy in foster care who fell from a bridge in Honeymoon Bay.
B.C.'s child advocate will look into the death of a five-year-old boy in foster care who fell from a bridge in Honeymoon Bay.
Selling Chattel: The Oldest Form Of Survival
Selling Chattel: The Oldest Form Of Survival
This particular piece is a bit long winded, but it conveys the message I have been promoting for some time now. That message is this:
This particular piece is a bit long winded, but it conveys the message I have been promoting for some time now. That message is this:
Spending millions to fight parents of special needs children in court. Why not spend the money on the children instead?
Spending millions to fight parents of special needs children in court. Why not spend the money on the children instead?
A few years ago, I met a woman who had spent years battling APS over her nephew’s education or, in her view and the one ultimately embraced by the courts, his lack of education.
A few years ago, I met a woman who had spent years battling APS over her nephew’s education or, in her view and the one ultimately embraced by the courts, his lack of education.
Australia medics alarmed over child detainee suicide
Australia medics alarmed over child detainee suicide
Asylum-seekers as young as nine have attempted suicide while in Australian immigration lock-ups, the peak medical body said Monday as it slammed detention of youngsters as akin to "child abuse".
Asylum-seekers as young as nine have attempted suicide while in Australian immigration lock-ups, the peak medical body said Monday as it slammed detention of youngsters as akin to "child abuse".
Amnesty: Children 'tortured' in institutions
Amnesty: Children 'tortured' in institutions
The abuse of thousands of innocent children in State and church run institutions in Ireland amounted to torture, a scathing report from Amnesty has found.
The abuse of thousands of innocent children in State and church run institutions in Ireland amounted to torture, a scathing report from Amnesty has found.
Western Pa. man to be sentenced for cross-burning
Western Pa. man to be sentenced for cross-burning
A third western Pennsylvania man is scheduled for sentencing for burning a cross at the home of a black foster child living with a white family in rural western Pennsylvania.
A third western Pennsylvania man is scheduled for sentencing for burning a cross at the home of a black foster child living with a white family in rural western Pennsylvania.
Israeli holding facility for minors violates international child-protection law, Haaretz learns
Israeli holding facility for minors violates international child-protection law, Haaretz learns
Haaretz learns that 19 serious suicide attempts had taken place among the 179 children held, not including other attempts authorities characterized as efforts to attract attention.
Haaretz learns that 19 serious suicide attempts had taken place among the 179 children held, not including other attempts authorities characterized as efforts to attract attention.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Children of God ... bred to take over the world
Children of God ... bred to take over the world
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS HAVE A NEW MISSION: CREATE AN ARMY TO TAKE OVER THIS GODLESS, LIBERAL WORLD. ANDREW PURCELL EXAMINES THE RISE AND RISE OF THE QUIVERFULL MOVEMENT
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS HAVE A NEW MISSION: CREATE AN ARMY TO TAKE OVER THIS GODLESS, LIBERAL WORLD. ANDREW PURCELL EXAMINES THE RISE AND RISE OF THE QUIVERFULL MOVEMENT
Foster mom sues after contracting hepatitis C
Foster mom sues after contracting hepatitis C
The night of Feb. 4, 2001, began as a typical one for Burnaby, B.C., foster mom Teresa Iezzi, although events were to transpire that changed her life.
Foster mom battles B.C. in Hep-C claim
The night of Feb. 4, 2001, began as a typical one for Burnaby, B.C., foster mom Teresa Iezzi, although events were to transpire that changed her life.
Foster mom battles B.C. in Hep-C claim
The "Aging Out" Dilemma Plaguing the Foster Care System
The "Aging Out" Dilemma Plaguing the Foster Care System
Imagine that because you've been abused or neglected as a child, you've spent the first 21 years of your life separated from your biological family, bouncing from one foster home to another and changing schools every few years. At 21-years-old, you have never paid rent, bought your own groceries or managed your own expenses.
Imagine that because you've been abused or neglected as a child, you've spent the first 21 years of your life separated from your biological family, bouncing from one foster home to another and changing schools every few years. At 21-years-old, you have never paid rent, bought your own groceries or managed your own expenses.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Police show themselves once again at the beck and call of social workers
Police show themselves once again at the beck and call of social workers
The latest disturbing developments in the case of a family who are battling to retrieve their six children.
The latest disturbing developments in the case of a family who are battling to retrieve their six children.
So Young and So Many Pills
So Young and So Many Pills
Gage Martindale, who is 8 years old, has been taking a blood-pressure drug since he was a toddler. "I want to be healthy, and I don't want things in my heart to go wrong," he says.
Gage Martindale, who is 8 years old, has been taking a blood-pressure drug since he was a toddler. "I want to be healthy, and I don't want things in my heart to go wrong," he says.
'Cash for kids': Judge who took $2m from private jail owner to imprison innocent children is locked up
'Cash for kids': Judge who took $2m from private jail owner to imprison innocent children is locked up
A former judge who locked up thousands of innocent children in a scam that made him and a co-conspirator more than $2 million has been jailed for 17-and-a-half-years.
A former judge who locked up thousands of innocent children in a scam that made him and a co-conspirator more than $2 million has been jailed for 17-and-a-half-years.
Martin family argues for legal funding at fatality inquiry
Martin family argues for legal funding at fatality inquiry
The family of a 13-year-old girl who died shortly after leaving foster care argued Wednesday the government should pay legal fees for their representation at a provincial fatality inquiry looking into her death.
The family of a 13-year-old girl who died shortly after leaving foster care argued Wednesday the government should pay legal fees for their representation at a provincial fatality inquiry looking into her death.
Former foster child passes on her love
Former foster child passes on her love
After her alcoholic biological mother fell asleep with a lit cigarette and their home burned down, 7-year-old Ashley Contarino was eventually placed in foster care and bounced around the system for years.
After her alcoholic biological mother fell asleep with a lit cigarette and their home burned down, 7-year-old Ashley Contarino was eventually placed in foster care and bounced around the system for years.
Children Removed By Child Protective Services – Temecula Family Law Attorney
This lawyer makes some pretty wild claims eh? I suppose he could possibly be a good one, as long as your willing to pay.
Children Removed By Child Protective Services – Temecula Family Law Attorney
Children Removed By Child Protective Services – Temecula Family Law Attorney
Troll Report
It has come to my attention that John Anderson AKA John Doe, Downy, Leroy Douce or whatever this asshole is calling himself these days is attempting to copycat LK.Let it be known that Legally Kidnapped is not affiliated with this person or this group in any way. This is simply a desperate attempt by a troll to benefit off the keywords and trash the good name and reputation of Legally Kidnapped. Legally Kidnapped is not in any way affiliated with Mr Anderson's (S.T.O.L.E.N.) groups or shows. Nor will I be until Mr Anderson grows the fuck up or gets the help he needs. Perhaps some of you could recommend a good therapist in his area? If so please feel free to do so in the comments section.
Also let it be known that I will not be going to war with any groups on Facebook at Mr Anderson's command. Legally Kidnapped will not be used in his war against fathers or family rights groups, advocates or activists or whatever they claim to be. Legally Kidnapped will simply continue to do what it has always done by exposing the child protective industry for what it is.
It is a fact that while Mr Anderson wastes all of his time exposing groups and individuals to all 6 of his followers, by falsely accusing people of associating with anybody who he determines to be criminals, making false accusations and sick and disgusting video's on YouTube; Child Protective Services continues to steal and sell your children. It is entirely to the benefit of the child protective industry that you associate with such psycho's and engage in such petty squabbles, because it keeps you distracted while CPS continues to run it's little scam and you accomplish nothing productive while making yourself look like an ass and proving that CPS was right about you all the way.
If you are looking for help with your case or if you are looking for fight for change, then there are much better groups that you could associate with. For example:
as well as many others where there are good people who not only want to help, but are fighting for change, organizing protests, discussing the very real issues and proposing and implementing solutions to the problems, and exposure to the fraud.
Groups that are used as home base for trolls, or catalysts for flame wars against groups, advocates or activists will not help you to get your kids back, they will not get laws changed, in fact they won't even get the time of day from anybody who matters in the least. As a general rule of thumb, you will find yourself in much better hands when you come across a group that is discussing and fighting against the real enemy which is Child Protective Services, the foster care and adoption industries, family courts and all of their associates and cronies opposed to fighting against and trashing the names of each other.
So please engage in petty and asinine behavior at your own risk.
This has been a public service announcement from LK.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ex-judge gets 17.5 years in "kids for cash" case
Ex-judge gets 17.5 years in "kids for cash" case
A former chief county judge who took part in a massive kickback scheme involving for-profit juvenile detention centers was sentenced Friday to 17 1/2 years in prison.
A former chief county judge who took part in a massive kickback scheme involving for-profit juvenile detention centers was sentenced Friday to 17 1/2 years in prison.
Childhood being eroded by modern life, experts warn
Childhood being eroded by modern life, experts warn
Childhood is being eroded by a “relentless diet” of advertising, addictive computer games, test-driven education and poor childcare, a powerful lobby of more than 200 experts warns today.
Childhood is being eroded by a “relentless diet” of advertising, addictive computer games, test-driven education and poor childcare, a powerful lobby of more than 200 experts warns today.
Maine gets federal funds for child home visits
Maine gets federal funds for child home visits
Maine will receive more than $30 million in federal funds over four years to expand home visitation programs for families of at-risk children and toddlers.
Note: Sure, $30 Million for the very agency that inspired the creation and continuation for Legally Kidnapped. Yet nobody ever gives me any money like that so that I can quit my job and work on Legally Kidnapped for the rest of my life. I even make it easy for them.
But no! The cheap pricks would rather send your tax dollars to one of the most fraudulent and secretive states in the country, so that they can steal more children.
What is the world coming to?
Maine will receive more than $30 million in federal funds over four years to expand home visitation programs for families of at-risk children and toddlers.
Note: Sure, $30 Million for the very agency that inspired the creation and continuation for Legally Kidnapped. Yet nobody ever gives me any money like that so that I can quit my job and work on Legally Kidnapped for the rest of my life. I even make it easy for them.
But no! The cheap pricks would rather send your tax dollars to one of the most fraudulent and secretive states in the country, so that they can steal more children.
What is the world coming to?
Thoughts of Kidnapping Common Among Parents of Kids in Foster Care: Expert
Thoughts of Kidnapping Common Among Parents of Kids in Foster Care: Expert
As the search continues for the eight children plucked from a Queens foster home by their biological mother this week, experts say it's common for parents to contemplate kidnapping.
As the search continues for the eight children plucked from a Queens foster home by their biological mother this week, experts say it's common for parents to contemplate kidnapping.
Half Of The Children In The UK Will See Their Parents Divorce
Half Of The Children In The UK Will See Their Parents Divorce
Collaborative Family Lawyers, CFL North, are warning that almost half of the children in the UK will see their parents go through a divorce, according to recent figures.
Collaborative Family Lawyers, CFL North, are warning that almost half of the children in the UK will see their parents go through a divorce, according to recent figures.
DCF worker, accuser’s mother talked money in sex case
DCF worker, accuser’s mother talked money in sex case
A state Department of Children and Families employee who is accused of molesting a girl in East Hartford had dinner with the girl’s mother in July — nearly a month before his arrest — when they talked about the possibility that the girl could recant her story in return for a payment between $10,000 and $50,000.
A state Department of Children and Families employee who is accused of molesting a girl in East Hartford had dinner with the girl’s mother in July — nearly a month before his arrest — when they talked about the possibility that the girl could recant her story in return for a payment between $10,000 and $50,000.
Melissa Etheridge in Child Custody Battle
Melissa Etheridge in Child Custody Battle
Singer Melissa Etheridge and her ex-partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are battling over custody of their twins, division of property, child and spousal support, and visitation rights.
Singer Melissa Etheridge and her ex-partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are battling over custody of their twins, division of property, child and spousal support, and visitation rights.
Pit bull attacks CPS worker
Pit bull attacks CPS worker
A worker from Lawrence County Child Protective Services was injured on the job when a dog attacked him Thursday afternoon.
Note: Although Legally Kidnapped does not condone sicking pit-bulls on workers, let this be a lesson to all the CPS Agents out there, "Thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup." Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Put this cat and dog on your wall to show that you are
AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY, please!
..../\„,„/\......... //^ ^\\
...( =';'= ).......(/(_•_)\)
.../*♥♥*\........._/''*''\_
..(.|.|..|.|.)......(,,,)^(,,,)
It takes a person with no soul to hurt helpless animals!!!
A worker from Lawrence County Child Protective Services was injured on the job when a dog attacked him Thursday afternoon.
Note: Although Legally Kidnapped does not condone sicking pit-bulls on workers, let this be a lesson to all the CPS Agents out there, "Thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup." Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Put this cat and dog on your wall to show that you are
AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY, please!
..../\„,„/\......... //^ ^\\
...( =';'= ).......(/(_•_)\)
.../*♥♥*\........._/''*''\_
..(.|.|..|.|.)......(,,,)^(,,,)
It takes a person with no soul to hurt helpless animals!!!
Daily Show - Back in Black - Threats to America's Children
Lewis black takes a look at good and bad arsenic and wonders what makes Chaz Bono more controversial than a bunch of criminals and freaks.