Group home attracts some opposition
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board, several people opposed the location of a Montana Academy group home for troubled youths in their neighborhood.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
New 'Penn State victim' steps forward to accuse Jerry Sandusky of child abuse
New 'Penn State victim' steps forward to accuse Jerry Sandusky of child abuse
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a boy more than 100 times, according to a lawsuit that details new allegations.
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a boy more than 100 times, according to a lawsuit that details new allegations.
Lawsuit seeks to stop welfare debt collection from children
Lawsuit seeks to stop welfare debt collection from children
The California Department of Social Services is facing a lawsuit for the way it's recovering some welfare debts. The state has been targeting children and forcing them to pay back money their parents owe.
The California Department of Social Services is facing a lawsuit for the way it's recovering some welfare debts. The state has been targeting children and forcing them to pay back money their parents owe.
Taxpayer money used to overmedicate foster children
Taxpayer money used to overmedicate foster children
Children in foster care in five states are taking psychotropic drugs at a rate "two to over four times higher" than non-foster children in Medicaid according to a draft of a new government report obtained by CBS News.
Children in foster care in five states are taking psychotropic drugs at a rate "two to over four times higher" than non-foster children in Medicaid according to a draft of a new government report obtained by CBS News.
Number of American Indian children in foster care worries tribal leaders
Number of American Indian children in foster care worries tribal leaders
Each year about 1,500 American Indian children in Minnesota spend time in foster care or other out-of-home-care, often after allegations of neglect or substance abuse by a parent.
Each year about 1,500 American Indian children in Minnesota spend time in foster care or other out-of-home-care, often after allegations of neglect or substance abuse by a parent.
Study: Federal Government Not Overseeing Use of Mind-Altering Drugs in Foster Children
Study: Federal Government Not Overseeing Use of Mind-Altering Drugs in Foster Children
The federal government has not done enough to oversee the treatment of America's foster children with powerful mind-altering drugs, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to be released Thursday. ABC News was given exclusive access to the GAO report, which capped off a nationwide yearlong investigation by ABC News on the overuse of the most powerful mind-altering drugs on many of the country's nearly 425,000 foster children.
The federal government has not done enough to oversee the treatment of America's foster children with powerful mind-altering drugs, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to be released Thursday. ABC News was given exclusive access to the GAO report, which capped off a nationwide yearlong investigation by ABC News on the overuse of the most powerful mind-altering drugs on many of the country's nearly 425,000 foster children.
Glastonbury Couple Charged With Sexually Assaulting Adopted Children
Glastonbury Couple Charged With Sexually Assaulting Adopted Children
A couple who have adopted nine boys through the state Department of Children and Families since 2000 and run a dog breeding business out of their Glastonbury home have been charged with sexually assaulting two of the boys, police said.
A couple who have adopted nine boys through the state Department of Children and Families since 2000 and run a dog breeding business out of their Glastonbury home have been charged with sexually assaulting two of the boys, police said.
Judge returns missing woman's twins to father
Judge returns missing woman's twins to father
A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that a missing woman's 3-year-old twins must be returned to their father, saying there is not enough evidence for state child welfare officials to keep them.
A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that a missing woman's 3-year-old twins must be returned to their father, saying there is not enough evidence for state child welfare officials to keep them.
Make child advocates report abuse
Make child advocates report abuse
Currently, in the state of Michigan, those that are mandated reporters of child abuse are doctors, social workers, teachers and emergency room personal. There is a movement that has reached Lansing that would add court-appointed special advocates to this list.
An advocate’s job is to keep a watchful eye over children in foster care who run a risk of being in an abusive situation. As of now, if they do uncover that a child is being abused, they do not have to report the situation.
Note: But that would put them at odds with the agencies of which they are total stooges for.
ROFLMAO!!!!
Currently, in the state of Michigan, those that are mandated reporters of child abuse are doctors, social workers, teachers and emergency room personal. There is a movement that has reached Lansing that would add court-appointed special advocates to this list.
An advocate’s job is to keep a watchful eye over children in foster care who run a risk of being in an abusive situation. As of now, if they do uncover that a child is being abused, they do not have to report the situation.
Note: But that would put them at odds with the agencies of which they are total stooges for.
ROFLMAO!!!!
Group contends family court commissioner is 'anti-man'
Group contends family court commissioner is 'anti-man'
Lots of fathers in divorce and custody disputes feel the court system's stacked against them, but a taxpayer group from Hartford went as far as trying to get a Washington County court commissioner dismissed for being "anti-man."
Lots of fathers in divorce and custody disputes feel the court system's stacked against them, but a taxpayer group from Hartford went as far as trying to get a Washington County court commissioner dismissed for being "anti-man."
Lawsuit filed over boy's death in Arlington foster home fire
Lawsuit filed over boy's death in Arlington foster home fire
The mother of a boy who died in a 2008 house fire is suing the state and the foster parents who were caring for her son at the time of the fire, which killed two boys.
The mother of a boy who died in a 2008 house fire is suing the state and the foster parents who were caring for her son at the time of the fire, which killed two boys.
Will drop in adoptions abroad mean more homes for Mass. kids?
Will drop in adoptions abroad mean more homes for Mass. kids?
As international adoptions fall to their lowest level since the 1990s, an organization that helps find permanent homes for children in the Massachusetts foster care system hopes more families will consider adopting youths closer to home.
As international adoptions fall to their lowest level since the 1990s, an organization that helps find permanent homes for children in the Massachusetts foster care system hopes more families will consider adopting youths closer to home.
Montgomery makes CPS reform suggestions
Montgomery makes CPS reform suggestions
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery zeroed in on his top recommendation for fixing the state's child-welfare system Tuesday with hours of testimony in support of the idea.
Note: What they mean by reform and what we mean by reform are two different things.
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery zeroed in on his top recommendation for fixing the state's child-welfare system Tuesday with hours of testimony in support of the idea.
Note: What they mean by reform and what we mean by reform are two different things.
Beshear takes first step to fix child protection
Beshear takes first step to fix child protection
In announcing his decision to lower the wall of secrecy around child abuse deaths in Kentucky, Gov. Steve Beshear said: "Letting newspaper reporters see more information is not a magic formula that will instantly reduce deaths involving child abuse and neglect."
In announcing his decision to lower the wall of secrecy around child abuse deaths in Kentucky, Gov. Steve Beshear said: "Letting newspaper reporters see more information is not a magic formula that will instantly reduce deaths involving child abuse and neglect."
States get chance to experiment with child welfare systems
States get chance to experiment with child welfare systems
Devon, a 16-year old boy who lives in Clearwater, Florida, went into foster care when he was eight months old. He lived in a group home in his early teen-age years and was on track to stay there until he turned 18. But that didn't happen. Today, as a high school junior, he's busy playing guitar in local gigs, participating in ROTC, and volunteering in the community with Natalie Jernigan, the woman who adopted him just this past March.
Devon, a 16-year old boy who lives in Clearwater, Florida, went into foster care when he was eight months old. He lived in a group home in his early teen-age years and was on track to stay there until he turned 18. But that didn't happen. Today, as a high school junior, he's busy playing guitar in local gigs, participating in ROTC, and volunteering in the community with Natalie Jernigan, the woman who adopted him just this past March.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Investing in the education of foster youth
Investing in the education of foster youth
California is home to more than 55,000 foster kids – the largest foster population in the country. And, the one place in the state where most of those kids come together is in public school. Jetaine Hart, a former foster youth and current educational mentor in Alameda County, argues that’s where we should be putting resources to help foster kids – kids who often shuffle from school to school and have unstable home lives.
California is home to more than 55,000 foster kids – the largest foster population in the country. And, the one place in the state where most of those kids come together is in public school. Jetaine Hart, a former foster youth and current educational mentor in Alameda County, argues that’s where we should be putting resources to help foster kids – kids who often shuffle from school to school and have unstable home lives.
Administration Concerned About Psych Meds and Foster Youths
Administration Concerned About Psych Meds and Foster Youths
Starting this summer, states will have to provide the federal government with details about how they control the use of psychotropic medications on youth in foster care.
Starting this summer, states will have to provide the federal government with details about how they control the use of psychotropic medications on youth in foster care.
Foreign adoption quota leaves behind disabled and male children
Foreign adoption quota leaves behind disabled and male children
On a cloudy, misty morning, several women cooed over a six-week-old baby with a black shock of hair.
On a cloudy, misty morning, several women cooed over a six-week-old baby with a black shock of hair.
Line Grows Long for Free Meals at U.S. Schools
Line Grows Long for Free Meals at U.S. Schools
Millions of American schoolchildren are receiving free or low-cost meals for the first time as their parents, many once solidly middle class, have lost jobs or homes during the economic crisis, qualifying their families for the decades-old safety-net program.
Millions of American schoolchildren are receiving free or low-cost meals for the first time as their parents, many once solidly middle class, have lost jobs or homes during the economic crisis, qualifying their families for the decades-old safety-net program.
Child-welfare task force hears CPS' past failures
Child-welfare task force hears CPS' past failures
A gubernatorial task force began its work Wednesday to improve the state's child-welfare system by hearing about failed efforts of the past.
Note: FYI, this is a Task Force of System Sucks.
A gubernatorial task force began its work Wednesday to improve the state's child-welfare system by hearing about failed efforts of the past.
Note: FYI, this is a Task Force of System Sucks.
CPS system allows some child abuse cases to fall ‘through the cracks’
CPS system allows some child abuse cases to fall ‘through the cracks’
State law requires county attorneys and police to cooperate with state Child Protective Service caseworkers, but police and prosecutors told the Governor’s Child Safety Task Force today that some child abuse and sex abuse investigations are falling short because of communication failures, antiquated technology and red tape. “I’m not satisfied we are doing joint investigations,” said …
State law requires county attorneys and police to cooperate with state Child Protective Service caseworkers, but police and prosecutors told the Governor’s Child Safety Task Force today that some child abuse and sex abuse investigations are falling short because of communication failures, antiquated technology and red tape. “I’m not satisfied we are doing joint investigations,” said …
Selective use of statistics disappointing
Selective use of statistics disappointing
Note: I love the title of this article. Tell me that CPS doesn't implement selective use of statistics in their spreading of bullshit.
ON behalf of a group of Concerned Parents in Selangor (CPS), we are in total agreement with the views of PAGE “Reveal PPSMI survey in entirety” (The Star, Nov 26) .
Note: I love the title of this article. Tell me that CPS doesn't implement selective use of statistics in their spreading of bullshit.
ON behalf of a group of Concerned Parents in Selangor (CPS), we are in total agreement with the views of PAGE “Reveal PPSMI survey in entirety” (The Star, Nov 26) .
EXCLUSIVE: Parents Who Abducted 8 Kids From Queens Foster Care Tell Their Story
EXCLUSIVE: Parents Who Abducted 8 Kids From Queens Foster Care Tell Their Story
The parents who snatched their eight children from foster care in Queens are speaking out. The couple, who set off a nationwide manhunt, beat the charges after spending two months behind bars.
The parents who snatched their eight children from foster care in Queens are speaking out. The couple, who set off a nationwide manhunt, beat the charges after spending two months behind bars.
Usher's ex wants more support, custody changes
Usher's ex wants more support, custody changes
Tameka Raymond filed court documents in Georgia asking the singer to be stripped of joint physical custody of their sons Usher, four, and Naviyd, three, because he has repeatedly skipped his legal obligations.
Tameka Raymond filed court documents in Georgia asking the singer to be stripped of joint physical custody of their sons Usher, four, and Naviyd, three, because he has repeatedly skipped his legal obligations.
Oregon officials say man called 'Daddy' isn't biological father, can't see kids
Oregon officials say man called 'Daddy' isn't biological father, can't see kids
He cut their umbilical cords, saw their first smiles, bought their first bikes and helped make their first snowballs. So, naturally, when the boys learned to talk, they called Jesse Tarter "Daddy."
He cut their umbilical cords, saw their first smiles, bought their first bikes and helped make their first snowballs. So, naturally, when the boys learned to talk, they called Jesse Tarter "Daddy."
Northern Indiana woman seeks dismissal of neglect charges, argues she wasn't child's guardian
Northern Indiana woman seeks dismissal of neglect charges, argues she wasn't child's guardian
An attorney for a South Bend grandmother who faces three counts of felony child neglect in connection with the alleged abuse her son inflicted on his children is asking a judge to dismiss the charges.
An attorney for a South Bend grandmother who faces three counts of felony child neglect in connection with the alleged abuse her son inflicted on his children is asking a judge to dismiss the charges.
Mother wants overweight son returned to her
Mother wants overweight son returned to her
The mother of an 8-year-old, who was taken away from her because of his weight, is still hoping Tuesday night to get her son back home.
Note: Yeah and they should give him back too. The bastards.
The mother of an 8-year-old, who was taken away from her because of his weight, is still hoping Tuesday night to get her son back home.
Note: Yeah and they should give him back too. The bastards.
Why Are So Many Foster Care Children Taking Antipsychotics?
Why Are So Many Foster Care Children Taking Antipsychotics?
More than 8% of children in foster care have received antipsychotic medication, and just over one quarter of those in foster care who also receive disability benefits take these drugs, according to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics.
More than 8% of children in foster care have received antipsychotic medication, and just over one quarter of those in foster care who also receive disability benefits take these drugs, according to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics.
Officials wrong to take 200-pound boy from mom, bioethicist says
Officials wrong to take 200-pound boy from mom, bioethicist says
An 8-year-old Ohio boy weighing 200 pounds was taken from his family last month and put into foster care by officials who said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight. That was the wrong call, says Arthur Caplan, an msnbc.com contributor and professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
An 8-year-old Ohio boy weighing 200 pounds was taken from his family last month and put into foster care by officials who said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight. That was the wrong call, says Arthur Caplan, an msnbc.com contributor and professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Obese children can be seized from Canadian parents, too
Obese children can be seized from Canadian parents, too
The recent case of a 200-pound eight-year-old boy, who was removed from his parents' custody in Ohio, isn't a first, a Canadian expert says.
The recent case of a 200-pound eight-year-old boy, who was removed from his parents' custody in Ohio, isn't a first, a Canadian expert says.
Beshear orders release of state records on child abuse, neglect deaths
Beshear orders release of state records on child abuse, neglect deaths
After repeated calls for more transparency, and multiple lawsuits, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that the state will release records of children who have been killed or nearly killed as a result of abuse or neglect.
After repeated calls for more transparency, and multiple lawsuits, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that the state will release records of children who have been killed or nearly killed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Beshear orders release of state records on child abuse, neglect deaths
Beshear orders release of state records on child abuse, neglect deaths
After repeated calls for more transparency, and multiple lawsuits, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that the state will release records of children who have been killed or nearly killed as a result of abuse or neglect.
After repeated calls for more transparency, and multiple lawsuits, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that the state will release records of children who have been killed or nearly killed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Family critical of CYF support
Family critical of CYF support
A Dunedin family say if something more had been done to help them with their troubled 14-year-old daughter a year ago, when they made their first pleas for help, her case might not be before the court and the girl on the run.
A Dunedin family say if something more had been done to help them with their troubled 14-year-old daughter a year ago, when they made their first pleas for help, her case might not be before the court and the girl on the run.
This Weeks New Child Abuse Obsession
Ohio Officials Take 200-Pound Boy From Mother
The case of an 8-year-old Cleveland Heights boy taken from his family because he weighs more than 200 pounds has renewed a debate on whether parents should lose custody if a child is severely obese.
Ohio mom loses custody of obese son: Using government intervention for a childhood epidemic
Ohio Child Taken from Parents for Obesity, But It’s Okay to Sell Trans Fats, Fructose & Aspartame
Ohio Officials Take 200 Pound Boy from Family
Opinion: Officals wrong to take 200-pound boy from momOpinion: Officals wrong to take 200-pound boy from mom
Overweight Boy Removed From Home
How Far Are We Willing to Go to Fight Obesity?
“Too Fat” Child Removed From Parent, Sent to Foster Care
Family Services Worked with Family Before Removing Obese Child
RI DCYF officials discuss Ohio third-grader case
Evening Feeding: Obese Ohio Third Grader Taken From Mother And Placed In Foster Care
Who's to Blame?: Obese 3rd grader removed from home
First CPS Seizure Over Obesity Places 200 Pound Third-Grader in Foster Care
Johnson: American diet produces obese children
200-lb third-grader placed in foster care for being too fat
I could post more, but you get the point.
The case of an 8-year-old Cleveland Heights boy taken from his family because he weighs more than 200 pounds has renewed a debate on whether parents should lose custody if a child is severely obese.
Ohio mom loses custody of obese son: Using government intervention for a childhood epidemic
Ohio Child Taken from Parents for Obesity, But It’s Okay to Sell Trans Fats, Fructose & Aspartame
Ohio Officials Take 200 Pound Boy from Family
Opinion: Officals wrong to take 200-pound boy from momOpinion: Officals wrong to take 200-pound boy from mom
Overweight Boy Removed From Home
How Far Are We Willing to Go to Fight Obesity?
“Too Fat” Child Removed From Parent, Sent to Foster Care
Family Services Worked with Family Before Removing Obese Child
RI DCYF officials discuss Ohio third-grader case
Evening Feeding: Obese Ohio Third Grader Taken From Mother And Placed In Foster Care
Who's to Blame?: Obese 3rd grader removed from home
First CPS Seizure Over Obesity Places 200 Pound Third-Grader in Foster Care
Johnson: American diet produces obese children
200-lb third-grader placed in foster care for being too fat
I could post more, but you get the point.
Uniting Church admits forced adoptions 'highly likely'
Uniting Church admits forced adoptions 'highly likely'
THE Uniting Church in South Australia has accepted responsibility for the past practice of forced adoptions.
THE Uniting Church in South Australia has accepted responsibility for the past practice of forced adoptions.
New changes in child labor target family farm operations
New changes in child labor target family farm operations
Proposed changes in federal child labor rules threaten the very core of South Dakota family farm and ranch operations by limiting employing and training the next generation of producers, according to producers and others involved in agriculture.
Proposed changes in federal child labor rules threaten the very core of South Dakota family farm and ranch operations by limiting employing and training the next generation of producers, according to producers and others involved in agriculture.
Medical mafia in Australia to force parents to medicate ADHD children
Medical mafia in Australia to force parents to medicate ADHD children
The typical treatment recommendation for children diagnosed with psychiatric or mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes a combination of behavior and drug therapies. Such treatments are legally optional, but the Australian government’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is actually considering mandating that parents of diagnosed children accept the prescribed drug treatments or else face the wrath of child protective services.
The typical treatment recommendation for children diagnosed with psychiatric or mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes a combination of behavior and drug therapies. Such treatments are legally optional, but the Australian government’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is actually considering mandating that parents of diagnosed children accept the prescribed drug treatments or else face the wrath of child protective services.
Alabama parents rights groups allege state profits off of broken families
Alabama parents rights groups allege state profits off of broken families
Alabama parents rights groups are crying foul over federal incentive payments to the States under a Social Security program that pays two dollars for every dollar collected by the State for State-imposed child support orders. [42 U.S.C. §658a] The groups allege these laws promote aggressive practices which result in constitutional rights violations and unnecessary government intrusion into the parent-child relationship.
Alabama parents rights groups are crying foul over federal incentive payments to the States under a Social Security program that pays two dollars for every dollar collected by the State for State-imposed child support orders. [42 U.S.C. §658a] The groups allege these laws promote aggressive practices which result in constitutional rights violations and unnecessary government intrusion into the parent-child relationship.
CAS operations not 'business as usual' striking workers say
CAS operations not 'business as usual' striking workers say
A union steward for striking Children's Aid Society workers says it's not "business as usual" at the agency as the strike approaches its sixth week.
"How can it be?" asked Deb Hatch. "You have 130 workers on strike and about 30 [managers] filling in."
A union steward for striking Children's Aid Society workers says it's not "business as usual" at the agency as the strike approaches its sixth week.
"How can it be?" asked Deb Hatch. "You have 130 workers on strike and about 30 [managers] filling in."
Child welfare institutions unable to support child’s rights-Child Rights Worker
Child welfare institutions unable to support child’s rights-Child Rights Worker
A child rights advocte on Monday expressed worry over the nation’s inability to grow its child-welfare administrative institutions in tandem with the child protections laws and recommendations.
A child rights advocte on Monday expressed worry over the nation’s inability to grow its child-welfare administrative institutions in tandem with the child protections laws and recommendations.
Expert says educate children to prevent abuse
Expert says educate children to prevent abuse
A senior psychology lecturer has called for a greater emphasis on education campaigns aimed at children to help reduce instances of child abuse in Western Australia.
A senior psychology lecturer has called for a greater emphasis on education campaigns aimed at children to help reduce instances of child abuse in Western Australia.
Defense expert: Child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome is 'junk science'
Defense expert: Child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome is 'junk science'
Prosecutors offered it as powerful evidence of why children who make molestation allegations ought to be believed, but a defense expert Monday labeled child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome as "junk science."
Prosecutors offered it as powerful evidence of why children who make molestation allegations ought to be believed, but a defense expert Monday labeled child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome as "junk science."
USHER'S EX-WIFE: You Don't DESERVE Our Kids
USHER'S EX-WIFE: You Don't DESERVE Our Kids
Usher's ex-wife wants to take away his kids ... claiming the singer has repeatedly blown off his legal obligations as a co-parent ... and even worse -- he CLOSED her Saks 5th Avenue credit card ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ.
Usher's ex-wife wants to take away his kids ... claiming the singer has repeatedly blown off his legal obligations as a co-parent ... and even worse -- he CLOSED her Saks 5th Avenue credit card ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ.
Containing kids without abusing them
Containing kids without abusing them
Since the introduction of new regulations banning corporal punishment in Korean schools, newspapers have been full of reports of student behavior spinning out of control, verbally and physically harassing their teachers and waves of resignations in response.
Since the introduction of new regulations banning corporal punishment in Korean schools, newspapers have been full of reports of student behavior spinning out of control, verbally and physically harassing their teachers and waves of resignations in response.
County reacts to foster care program roadblocks
County reacts to foster care program roadblocks
Warren County leaders claim a company that has been running foster homes for the county has wrongfully made changes that prevent the county from promptly resuming control of its foster care program.
Warren County leaders claim a company that has been running foster homes for the county has wrongfully made changes that prevent the county from promptly resuming control of its foster care program.
School District Making Changes After Child Arrested
The district says that they'll now take steps to work with the child.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Washington State Agency Accused of Placing Native Foster Children with Pedophile Priests
Washington State Agency Accused of Placing Native Foster Children with Pedophile Priests
On November 22, eight members of the Yakima and Colville tribes filed a lawsuit against Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). They allege physical, sexual and emotional abuse during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, when DSHS placed them as foster children at Jesuit-run St. Mary’s School in Omak, Washington. While there, they say, they were abused by their guardian, Father John Morse, an approved DSHS foster parent, as well as by other clerics employed by the school.
On November 22, eight members of the Yakima and Colville tribes filed a lawsuit against Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). They allege physical, sexual and emotional abuse during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, when DSHS placed them as foster children at Jesuit-run St. Mary’s School in Omak, Washington. While there, they say, they were abused by their guardian, Father John Morse, an approved DSHS foster parent, as well as by other clerics employed by the school.
FBI in town to talk child protection
FBI in town to talk child protection
Intelligence gathering in the global fight against child abuse will be shared in Perth today as FBI agents and Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrive to meet with state police and the Department for Child Protection.
Intelligence gathering in the global fight against child abuse will be shared in Perth today as FBI agents and Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrive to meet with state police and the Department for Child Protection.
One Couple Fights to Reunite Family Despite Immigration Status
One Couple Fights to Reunite Family Despite Immigration Status
One family in Dalton, Ga. is fighting to be reunited after the mother and father were stripped of their parental rights. The juvenile court judge ruled that Ovidio and Domitina Mendez were unable to care adequately for their five children, all of whom have complicated medical needs, according to The Chattanooga Times Free Press. But advocates working on behalf of the Mendez family argue the parents’ inability to speak English and illegal immigration status were the deciding factors in the case.
One family in Dalton, Ga. is fighting to be reunited after the mother and father were stripped of their parental rights. The juvenile court judge ruled that Ovidio and Domitina Mendez were unable to care adequately for their five children, all of whom have complicated medical needs, according to The Chattanooga Times Free Press. But advocates working on behalf of the Mendez family argue the parents’ inability to speak English and illegal immigration status were the deciding factors in the case.
Obese children in foster care in an era where schools call pizza a vegetable
Obese children in foster care in an era where schools call pizza a vegetable
Earlier this year Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity specialist at Harvard-affiliated Children’s Hospital Boston, wrote an opinion piece in the Journal of the American Medical Association recommending severely obese children be removed from their parents’ homes and placed in foster care for their own good. Obesity, he says, causes major medical issues such as Type 2 diabetes, breathing difficulties and liver and heart problems.
Earlier this year Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity specialist at Harvard-affiliated Children’s Hospital Boston, wrote an opinion piece in the Journal of the American Medical Association recommending severely obese children be removed from their parents’ homes and placed in foster care for their own good. Obesity, he says, causes major medical issues such as Type 2 diabetes, breathing difficulties and liver and heart problems.
WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THEY NOW? AIDS Orphans in Ethiopia
The AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia has left more than one million children without parents. Compassionate groups and individuals have taken on the responsibility of raising them, including traditional orphanages, family members, and neighbors. This film explores the stories of these caregivers, and the young people for whom they are caring.
Social worker laptops stolen
Social worker laptops stolen
Seventeen aging laptop computers have been stolen from an Iowa Department of Human Services office in Pottawattamie County.
Seventeen aging laptop computers have been stolen from an Iowa Department of Human Services office in Pottawattamie County.
Time is money: DCF looks to shed costs by tracking its employees
Time is money: DCF looks to shed costs by tracking its employees
Following the lead of private and nonprofit businesses, the Department of Children and Families is considering adding GPS devices to its fleet of 800 vehicles to quash misuse of its vehicles.
Following the lead of private and nonprofit businesses, the Department of Children and Families is considering adding GPS devices to its fleet of 800 vehicles to quash misuse of its vehicles.
Mother gets apology from court for removal of children
Mother gets apology from court for removal of children
A SYDNEY mother has received a written apology from the chief of the Federal Magistrates Court after her three children were removed from her care for refusing to visit their father.
A SYDNEY mother has received a written apology from the chief of the Federal Magistrates Court after her three children were removed from her care for refusing to visit their father.
Rights advocate speaks out against funding disparity
Rights advocate speaks out against funding disparity
First Nations youth in Saskatchewan and across the country are being shortchanged, says a prominent child welfare advocate.
First Nations youth in Saskatchewan and across the country are being shortchanged, says a prominent child welfare advocate.
Nestle 'to act over child labour in cocoa industry'
Nestle 'to act over child labour in cocoa industry'
Global food giant Nestle says it has taken a major step to end child labour on cocoa farms supplying its factories.
Global food giant Nestle says it has taken a major step to end child labour on cocoa farms supplying its factories.
American Indian children in Minnesota disproportionately placed in foster care
American Indian children in Minnesota disproportionately placed in foster care
Increasingly, American Indian children in Minnesota are ending up in foster care, according to a study recently released by National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The study found that across the nation, children of color — especially African American and Native American children — are entering into foster care at higher proportions than the general population.
Increasingly, American Indian children in Minnesota are ending up in foster care, according to a study recently released by National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The study found that across the nation, children of color — especially African American and Native American children — are entering into foster care at higher proportions than the general population.
Syracuse Fires Assistant Basketball Coach Fine
Syracuse University associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine was fired Sunday in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations against him.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Obese boy taken from family in US
Obese boy taken from family in US
An eight-year-old boy from Cleveland, Ohio, who weighs more than 90 kilograms, has been taken away from his family and placed in foster care.
An eight-year-old boy from Cleveland, Ohio, who weighs more than 90 kilograms, has been taken away from his family and placed in foster care.
Allegations against Congressman Dale Kildee raise questions about repressed memories and statutes of limitation on child abuse cases
Allegations against Congressman Dale Kildee raise questions about repressed memories and statutes of limitation on child abuse cases
Patrick Kildee’s claims that his second cousin Congressman Dale E. Kildee sexually abused him 50 years ago will only be tried in one court: public opinion.
Patrick Kildee’s claims that his second cousin Congressman Dale E. Kildee sexually abused him 50 years ago will only be tried in one court: public opinion.
We owe children something better than post-PSU panic
We owe children something better than post-PSU panic
Last week in Florida, a 12-year-old girl with a crush on a classmate walked up to him during physical education class and kissed him. The assistant principal did her duty as a “mandated reporter” of child abuse: She called it in as “a possible sex crime.”
Last week in Florida, a 12-year-old girl with a crush on a classmate walked up to him during physical education class and kissed him. The assistant principal did her duty as a “mandated reporter” of child abuse: She called it in as “a possible sex crime.”
Pregnancy at orphanage: All 44 children now shifted out of Vidyavati Ashram
Pregnancy at orphanage: All 44 children now shifted out of Vidyavati Ashram
The Women and Child Welfare Department has shifted out all 44 children from Vidyavati Ashram, the orphanage where a 13-year-old girl was recently found to be pregnant, to Antar Bharati and SOS Balgram nearby. The department has issued orders that the orphanage cannot function until the inquiry is over and stringent action will otherwise be taken against the directors.
The Women and Child Welfare Department has shifted out all 44 children from Vidyavati Ashram, the orphanage where a 13-year-old girl was recently found to be pregnant, to Antar Bharati and SOS Balgram nearby. The department has issued orders that the orphanage cannot function until the inquiry is over and stringent action will otherwise be taken against the directors.
Dalton couple fights to regain custody of their five children
Dalton couple fights to regain custody of their five children
As Ovidio and Domitina Mendez drove back from their children's medical appointment, they noticed police cars parked outside their house.
As Ovidio and Domitina Mendez drove back from their children's medical appointment, they noticed police cars parked outside their house.
State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System
State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System
State representatives and local advocates are asking Gov. Steve Beshear to consider changes to Kentucky’s child welfare system.
State representatives and local advocates are asking Gov. Steve Beshear to consider changes to Kentucky’s child welfare system.
Arizona CPS myths identified, cleared up by experts
Excuses excuses...
Arizona CPS myths identified, cleared up by experts
Arizona’s child-welfare system has come under a microscope in recent months, with most of the attention focused on several high-profile deaths and how the state’s Child Protective Services might have prevented them.
Note: Of course they fail to point out the fact that they're frauds who don't know the difference between an abused child and a hole in the ground.
Arizona CPS myths identified, cleared up by experts
Arizona’s child-welfare system has come under a microscope in recent months, with most of the attention focused on several high-profile deaths and how the state’s Child Protective Services might have prevented them.
Note: Of course they fail to point out the fact that they're frauds who don't know the difference between an abused child and a hole in the ground.
Homeless Youth Struggles to Build a Life in Chicago
Homeless Youth Struggles to Build a Life in Chicago
Dressed in black baggy jeans, a gray tank top and a Harley Davidson cap skewed backward, Juan Gallaher stood under a cool late-fall drizzle devouring a peanut butter and jelly sandwich from the Night Ministry’s homeless-youth-outreach van at Belmont Avenue and Halsted Street.
Note: I should probably tell you all that this was sent along by the great Congressmen Conyers of Michigan.
Dressed in black baggy jeans, a gray tank top and a Harley Davidson cap skewed backward, Juan Gallaher stood under a cool late-fall drizzle devouring a peanut butter and jelly sandwich from the Night Ministry’s homeless-youth-outreach van at Belmont Avenue and Halsted Street.
Note: I should probably tell you all that this was sent along by the great Congressmen Conyers of Michigan.
Penn State Incident Spurs Flurry of Legislative Proposals
Penn State Incident Spurs Flurry of Legislative Proposals
In the wake of the recent Penn State incident, where a 10 year-old was allegedly raped and the adults, including coaches and school personnel, failed to act, legislators are taking aim at child protection laws. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pa.), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), and Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) have in the past week sponsored legislation aimed at strengthening child maltreatment reporting laws.
In the wake of the recent Penn State incident, where a 10 year-old was allegedly raped and the adults, including coaches and school personnel, failed to act, legislators are taking aim at child protection laws. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pa.), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), and Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) have in the past week sponsored legislation aimed at strengthening child maltreatment reporting laws.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Obesity prompts Cuyahoga County to place Cleveland Heights child in foster care
Obesity prompts Cuyahoga County to place Cleveland Heights child in foster care
An 8-year-old Cleveland Heights boy was taken from his family and placed in foster care last month after county case workers said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight.
An 8-year-old Cleveland Heights boy was taken from his family and placed in foster care last month after county case workers said his mother wasn't doing enough to control his weight.
Children's Aid Society not quick enough to put families back together - MILLROY COLUMN
Children's Aid Society not quick enough to put families back together - MILLROY COLUMN
Over the years Children's Aid Societies across this country have faced criticism when things have gone very wrong in cases where they have returned children to parents who turned out to be unfit.
Over the years Children's Aid Societies across this country have faced criticism when things have gone very wrong in cases where they have returned children to parents who turned out to be unfit.
Grandparents fail in a final bid for inquest
Grandparents fail in a final bid for inquest
A COUPLE who believe their vulnerable grandson would still be alive today were it not for “systemic failures” by social services and police have lost their campaign for an inquest into his death.
Note: Yeah, God forbid they have another Baby P case on their hands huh.
A COUPLE who believe their vulnerable grandson would still be alive today were it not for “systemic failures” by social services and police have lost their campaign for an inquest into his death.
Note: Yeah, God forbid they have another Baby P case on their hands huh.
How To Train A CPS Rat
The Child Protective Industry Loves Rats
Advocates say state's sex abuse reporting law should be broadened
Rats are all of those wonderful holier than thou concerned citizens who make all of those baseless calls to the Child Abuse Hotline.
All in Kentucky, Indiana must report abuse
And since they want more kids, they obviously need more rats to report them.
Advocates renew push for bill to reform child-sex-abuse laws
Really, they don't care if the calls they get have any merit.
Amidst Penn State Scandal Senate Committee to Examine Child Abuse Law
They just want the calls so that they can get into your house.
Bills to target child abuse reporting laws
So all they have to do...
Children's advocates call for changes in Pa. laws
Is find one high profile case...
Coast child abuse reports soar
Where some famous sicko gets arrested...
Child abuse reports spike after Sandusky arrest
Team up with their friends at the newspaper or television station who are always looking for a good juicy story to satisfy the blood lust of the emotion junkies...
Creating 'culture of consciousness' seen as way to protect all children
Talk about it over and over again so that everybody believes that every child is in danger...
Calif. bills to target child abuse reporting laws
So that it always stays fresh in the simple minds of the sheep...
ChildLine, Pennsylvania's child abuse hotline, flooded with calls after Penn State scandal
And the hotline starts lighting up with baseless child abuse reports.
Child Sexual Abuse Does Happen Here
Now, please understand that I am not against protecting children from sexual abuse. I am only pointing out that these idiots are going way off the deep end with this.
Senate committee to review federal child abuse protections
So they tell everybody to report child abuse.
Senate panel schedules hearing on child sex abuse
They preach it over and over again.
Senate to examine child abuse laws in wake of Penn State scandal
Because if you tell a big enough lie enough times, the people will believe it.
Scandal focuses on reporting of abuse
And they will act upon it.
State Lawmaker Demands Mandatory Reporting Of Sex Abuse Claims
And many innocent men and women will be falsely accused.
State lawmakers propose tougher child abuse laws in wake of Penn State scandal
But it's okay, because now the kids are safe.
Sex abuse damage can last lifetime
So now that they've convinced the simpletons of the USA that every child is in danger from perverts like Jerry Sandusky.
Since Jerry Sandusky, Penn State scandal, child abuse hotlines are lighting up
They'll remind you that you should call them to report everything.
Lessons from Penn State – Revisiting NYS Child Abuse Reporting Laws
They'll say that they need to strengthen the laws, and the politicians will bite because it positions them as champions for children.
Moral Obligations Were Shirked in Sandusky Case
And our kids teachers, doctors, daycare providers, etc all have to report every little scratch to avoid criminal prosecution.
Murphy: How to prevent another Penn State
Ut oh, this kid has a boo boo. Report it.
Mandate reports of child abuse
This kid has a woodie... Report it.
Penn State scandal prompts California abuse bill
Don't forget to call them. It's the law.
Penn State scandal draws attention to child abuse
It's your moral obligation.
Pa. welfare officials see spike in abuse reports
And it works.
Pennsylvania child agency opens two cases vs Sandusky: report
So call the child abuse hotline.
Parkland Says it Takes Abuse Reporting Seriously
Call the child abuse hotline.
What if the Penn State Scandal Occurred in Florida? What are the Reporting Rules for Child Abuse in Florida? :: Whittel & Melton Florida Sex Crimes Lawyers
Call the child abuse hotline.
Community Voice: We must not look the other way if we hope to break cycle of child abuse
Call the child abuse hotline.
Walker signs bills he says will help protect children
Call the child abuse hotline.
Will more laws help children?
Call the child abuse hotline.
Abuse Claims Less Likely to Be Ignored
Call the child abuse hotline.
Reporting Child Abuse, in Pennsylvania and Around the Nation
Call the child abuse hotline.
Report Child Abuse. It's The Law.
Call the child abuse hotline.
Reporting child abuse mandatory in Texas
Call the child abuse hotline.
Rise in child abuse reports in Pa., N.Y., N.J. amid Penn State scandal
Call the child abuse hotline.
To protect the children, we have to look closer
Call the child abuse hotline.
The Penn State Scandal and Florida's Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Call the child abuse hotline.
OU president reminds campus of mandate to report child abuse
Call the child abuse hotline.
In Ky., unlike Pa., anyone suspecting child abuse or neglect must report to authorities
Call the child abuse hotline.
You are not someone super fabulous because you're a mandated reporter
Did you call?
Do you feel better?
Advocates say state's sex abuse reporting law should be broadened
Rats are all of those wonderful holier than thou concerned citizens who make all of those baseless calls to the Child Abuse Hotline.
All in Kentucky, Indiana must report abuse
And since they want more kids, they obviously need more rats to report them.
Advocates renew push for bill to reform child-sex-abuse laws
Really, they don't care if the calls they get have any merit.
Amidst Penn State Scandal Senate Committee to Examine Child Abuse Law
They just want the calls so that they can get into your house.
Bills to target child abuse reporting laws
So all they have to do...
Children's advocates call for changes in Pa. laws
Is find one high profile case...
Coast child abuse reports soar
Where some famous sicko gets arrested...
Child abuse reports spike after Sandusky arrest
Team up with their friends at the newspaper or television station who are always looking for a good juicy story to satisfy the blood lust of the emotion junkies...
Creating 'culture of consciousness' seen as way to protect all children
Talk about it over and over again so that everybody believes that every child is in danger...
Calif. bills to target child abuse reporting laws
So that it always stays fresh in the simple minds of the sheep...
ChildLine, Pennsylvania's child abuse hotline, flooded with calls after Penn State scandal
And the hotline starts lighting up with baseless child abuse reports.
Child Sexual Abuse Does Happen Here
Now, please understand that I am not against protecting children from sexual abuse. I am only pointing out that these idiots are going way off the deep end with this.
Senate committee to review federal child abuse protections
So they tell everybody to report child abuse.
Senate panel schedules hearing on child sex abuse
They preach it over and over again.
Senate to examine child abuse laws in wake of Penn State scandal
Because if you tell a big enough lie enough times, the people will believe it.
Scandal focuses on reporting of abuse
And they will act upon it.
State Lawmaker Demands Mandatory Reporting Of Sex Abuse Claims
And many innocent men and women will be falsely accused.
State lawmakers propose tougher child abuse laws in wake of Penn State scandal
But it's okay, because now the kids are safe.
Sex abuse damage can last lifetime
So now that they've convinced the simpletons of the USA that every child is in danger from perverts like Jerry Sandusky.
Since Jerry Sandusky, Penn State scandal, child abuse hotlines are lighting up
They'll remind you that you should call them to report everything.
Lessons from Penn State – Revisiting NYS Child Abuse Reporting Laws
They'll say that they need to strengthen the laws, and the politicians will bite because it positions them as champions for children.
Moral Obligations Were Shirked in Sandusky Case
And our kids teachers, doctors, daycare providers, etc all have to report every little scratch to avoid criminal prosecution.
Murphy: How to prevent another Penn State
Ut oh, this kid has a boo boo. Report it.
Mandate reports of child abuse
This kid has a woodie... Report it.
Penn State scandal prompts California abuse bill
Don't forget to call them. It's the law.
Penn State scandal draws attention to child abuse
It's your moral obligation.
Pa. welfare officials see spike in abuse reports
And it works.
Pennsylvania child agency opens two cases vs Sandusky: report
So call the child abuse hotline.
Parkland Says it Takes Abuse Reporting Seriously
Call the child abuse hotline.
What if the Penn State Scandal Occurred in Florida? What are the Reporting Rules for Child Abuse in Florida? :: Whittel & Melton Florida Sex Crimes Lawyers
Call the child abuse hotline.
Community Voice: We must not look the other way if we hope to break cycle of child abuse
Call the child abuse hotline.
Walker signs bills he says will help protect children
Call the child abuse hotline.
Will more laws help children?
Call the child abuse hotline.
Abuse Claims Less Likely to Be Ignored
Call the child abuse hotline.
Reporting Child Abuse, in Pennsylvania and Around the Nation
Call the child abuse hotline.
Call the child abuse hotline.
Report Child Abuse. It's The Law.
Call the child abuse hotline.
Reporting child abuse mandatory in Texas
Call the child abuse hotline.
Rise in child abuse reports in Pa., N.Y., N.J. amid Penn State scandal
Call the child abuse hotline.
To protect the children, we have to look closer
Call the child abuse hotline.
The Penn State Scandal and Florida's Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Call the child abuse hotline.
OU president reminds campus of mandate to report child abuse
Call the child abuse hotline.
In Ky., unlike Pa., anyone suspecting child abuse or neglect must report to authorities
Call the child abuse hotline.
You are not someone super fabulous because you're a mandated reporter
Did you call?
Do you feel better?
Family Sues Wisconsin Prosecutor After She Charges 6-Year-Old Boy With First-Degree Sexual Assault After “Playing Doctor’
Family Sues Wisconsin Prosecutor After She Charges 6-Year-Old Boy With First-Degree Sexual Assault After “Playing Doctor’
I previously wrote a column about the ongoing controversy over statutory rape prosecutions, the subject of prior blogs. Now, Grant County District Attorney Lisa Riniker appears intent on outdoing other prosecutors by charging a 6-year-old boy with first-degree sexual assault for what the family says was playing doctor with a 5-year-old girl.
I previously wrote a column about the ongoing controversy over statutory rape prosecutions, the subject of prior blogs. Now, Grant County District Attorney Lisa Riniker appears intent on outdoing other prosecutors by charging a 6-year-old boy with first-degree sexual assault for what the family says was playing doctor with a 5-year-old girl.
Like Candy? Foster Kids Get More Antipsychotics
Like Candy? Foster Kids Get More Antipsychotics
In the latest reason for concern about prescribing antipsychotics for children, a study finds that foster kids are being prescribed combinations of antipsychotics just as frequently as some of the most mentally disabled youngsters on Medicaid. And the findings underscore a growing trend to prescribe these meds, which are approved only for schizophrenia and bipolard disorder, for any psychiatric issue.
In the latest reason for concern about prescribing antipsychotics for children, a study finds that foster kids are being prescribed combinations of antipsychotics just as frequently as some of the most mentally disabled youngsters on Medicaid. And the findings underscore a growing trend to prescribe these meds, which are approved only for schizophrenia and bipolard disorder, for any psychiatric issue.
Surprise Twins: Man Sues Fertility Clinic
Surprise Twins: Man Sues Fertility Clinic
A father of 4-year-old twins claims his ex-girlfriend stole his sperm and impregnated herself at a fertility clinic, and he is now suing for full custody of his sons.
A father of 4-year-old twins claims his ex-girlfriend stole his sperm and impregnated herself at a fertility clinic, and he is now suing for full custody of his sons.
Gary Glitter free to travel abroad after ban lifted
Gary Glitter free to travel abroad after ban lifted
Rock star had not been allowed to go abroad since returning from Vietnam where he was convicted for child sex offences
Rock star had not been allowed to go abroad since returning from Vietnam where he was convicted for child sex offences
Next Propaganda Phase: UN Says Syria Tortures Children
Next Propaganda Phase: UN Says Syria Tortures Children
In order to send in the bombers and introduce the sort of carnage in Syria the US and NATO inflicted on Libya, the propaganda war needs to be dialed up. Allegations of child abuse usually do the trick. Journalists call it “the hook.”
In order to send in the bombers and introduce the sort of carnage in Syria the US and NATO inflicted on Libya, the propaganda war needs to be dialed up. Allegations of child abuse usually do the trick. Journalists call it “the hook.”
Denying women who work for Catholic institutions full, free access to birth control is discriminatory
Denying women who work for Catholic institutions full, free access to birth control is discriminatory
Congress is at it once again. Rather than focusing on job creation, women's reproductive health is at the forefront of discussion, this time specifically addressing preventive care. The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to require new insurance plans to cover birth control with no co-pays is being scrutinized by House Republicans.
Guest opinion: Don't take away my birth control
Congress is at it once again. Rather than focusing on job creation, women's reproductive health is at the forefront of discussion, this time specifically addressing preventive care. The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to require new insurance plans to cover birth control with no co-pays is being scrutinized by House Republicans.
Guest opinion: Don't take away my birth control
Fingerprinting requirement too onerous for foster parent
Fingerprinting requirement too onerous for foster parent
He's been a foster parent for nearly 20 years, helping care for kids who need a home.
Note: Oh just shut up and pay the money so the world knows that you aren't a sick pervert using the foster care system to get access to venerable children. My god!
He's been a foster parent for nearly 20 years, helping care for kids who need a home.
Note: Oh just shut up and pay the money so the world knows that you aren't a sick pervert using the foster care system to get access to venerable children. My god!
Independent eyes on at-risk children
Independent eyes on at-risk children
Somebody’s watching the agencies that monitor families in the child protection system.
Somebody’s watching the agencies that monitor families in the child protection system.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Backlog at Maine Computer Crimes Unit keeps child pornographers on the streets
Backlog at Maine Computer Crimes Unit keeps child pornographers on the streets
The Maine State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit — tasked with investigating child sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking crimes as well as other computer-based offenses — successfully closed four cases last week. The bad news is that eight new cases also arrived last week.
The Maine State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit — tasked with investigating child sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking crimes as well as other computer-based offenses — successfully closed four cases last week. The bad news is that eight new cases also arrived last week.
Kentucky's child protection system under scrutiny after girl's murder
Kentucky's child protection system under scrutiny after girl's murder
When Kimberly Dye was trying to adopt her great-niece in 2006, she said her two sons were excited about a little sister joining the family, according to state documents.
Note: That's only because they keep focusing on the kids who don't really need to be protected.
When Kimberly Dye was trying to adopt her great-niece in 2006, she said her two sons were excited about a little sister joining the family, according to state documents.
Note: That's only because they keep focusing on the kids who don't really need to be protected.
Parents in Prison, Children in Foster Care
Parents in Prison, Children in Foster Care
Jacob Gunther was just a toddler when the state removed him from his home. But when he finally reconnected with his mother as a teenager, dim memories flared into painful recognition.
Jacob Gunther was just a toddler when the state removed him from his home. But when he finally reconnected with his mother as a teenager, dim memories flared into painful recognition.
Accusers Plan to Sue Sandusky’s Foundation
Accusers Plan to Sue Sandusky’s Foundation
One of the young men who has accused the former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse sought an injunction Wednesday to stop the Second Mile charity from transferring or divesting its assets. In court papers, the accuser said he and others planned to sue the charity, which was founded by Sandusky in 1977 and reported assets of more than $9 million last year.
One of the young men who has accused the former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse sought an injunction Wednesday to stop the Second Mile charity from transferring or divesting its assets. In court papers, the accuser said he and others planned to sue the charity, which was founded by Sandusky in 1977 and reported assets of more than $9 million last year.
Court says state owes $3.55 million for child services
Court says state owes $3.55 million for child services
The state must pay $3.55 million to seven residential care providers to resolve a lengthy billing dispute over caring for children, the state Supreme Court ordered this week.
The state must pay $3.55 million to seven residential care providers to resolve a lengthy billing dispute over caring for children, the state Supreme Court ordered this week.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The Dr Phil SystemSuckology Special - Falsely Accused Parents being spun off into an hour long CASA Commercial
I love you all dearly, but if I see one more person put even the slightest ray of hope or faith into Dr Phil after this, I will personally vomit. He's got his agenda and I'm sure he's paid well to preach the Imperialistic Morality Parade to the stupid who watch him on a regular basis.
Dr Phil, however is a bought and sold system suck who doesn't give a rats ass about you. This episode of his show, which I'm about to show you, pretty much sums it up.
Now I watched this show through, via these six clips. The two stories of falsely accused parents are hard hitting. The first one is a clear over-reaction thanks to the idiotic moralistic crap which is forced upon us by others. For example, watch how he gives airtime to the opinions of the self-righteous hypocrites who think that they should have a right to tell us what we can and can't do and how we should raise our own kids.
In my opinion, this mother did nothing wrong. And it's none of your business if you think she did. Get a life people. It was more harmful to take the kids away than anything she did, especially after watching their mother get dragged off in handcuffs just because some asshole had a problem with something she did when they were doing nothing but preforming a random act of kindness by giving to the Salvation Army so that some money that her kids collected would go to those less fortunate.
I do realize that the world is full of stupid ignoramuses like the arresting officer and the regular viewers of the Dr Phil show, and that we should feel sorry for them to a point as their stupidity makes them venerable to being taken advantage of, but I also honestly believe there comes a time when somebody needs to have some common sense bitch slapped into them. Not only that, but Dr Phil doesn't even ask the question of any of these people, "Who the hell are you to criticize me?" What makes you so much better based on your unfavorable opinion of anything you think?
The next part goes into the case of a mother who was not only falsely accused but wrongfully convicted of the murder of her daughter. This clearly demonstrates just how badly society is out for blood. I've often believed that as long as somebody pays for the crime guilt or innocence doesn't matter as society is happy and convinced that justice is served because the television told them so. Then again, after my own personal experience, I have little faith in the justice system because that light was YELLOW!
This case is painful, and my heart goes out to the family.
Listen very carefully to the very first thing this woman says in this next clip. She is talking about being convicted in the court of public opinion. Kind of like Casey Anthony, where the lynch mobs who disagree with the court verdict for whatever reason.
I think that an awful lot is said there. It's a problem that any parent who is accused of abuse faces. And it's thanks to those who crave this kind of an emotional fix and feel important when they have something like this to go off on. The truth doesn't matter, just what they saw on TV.
I am really impressed with her son. The way he talks about his time in the foster care system is priceless.
But watch Dr Phil spin it off into an hour long commercial for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
"Get involved with CASA and help a kid." Don't worry about the thousands of kids with CASA Puppets who still manage to fall through the cracks, age out onto the streets with nothing, etc.
The CASA puppet I had to deal with was a total stooge for the agency who flip flopped her position every time she talked to someone different. So I'm really not impressed with some wanna be system suck who is looking for a way to make herself feel good by thinking that she's a hero for helping a kid when she's really so easily manipulated by masterful liars such as CPS Agents and therefore carrying out the orders of the beast without question while believing that she's got the slightest skill of an independent thinker.
Tell me those aren't the words of a System Suck. Do you think the two women in this particular episode of the Dr Phil show would agree with this mentality? How about the countless parents who can't see their kids for whatever reason when they haven't done anything wrong or those who are sitting in jail for a crime they did not commit?
This show does nothing for the plight of the falsely accused of anything. It only goes on to glorify the useless by making it look like a solution. On top of that, Dr Phil gives the falsely accused advice which I totally don't agree with, telling you to cooperate when there is no real reason to do so.
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/01/your-casa-is-not-my-casa.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/03/casa-retaliates.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/09/casa-in-nevada-is-not-trained-to-report.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/09/welcome-to-casa-rico-royale.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/10/pampering-for-propaganda.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
Dr Phil, however is a bought and sold system suck who doesn't give a rats ass about you. This episode of his show, which I'm about to show you, pretty much sums it up.
"Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon. We may ask what is relevant but anything beyond that is dangerous. He is a liar. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse us. But he will also mix lies with the truth to attack us. The attack is psychological, Damien, and powerful. So don't listen to him. Remember that - do not listen."And with that in mind, I present to you via the miracle of somebody who made it available on YouTube the highly anticipated Dr Phil Parents Falsely Accused show.
~ Father Merrin The Exorcist 1973
Now I watched this show through, via these six clips. The two stories of falsely accused parents are hard hitting. The first one is a clear over-reaction thanks to the idiotic moralistic crap which is forced upon us by others. For example, watch how he gives airtime to the opinions of the self-righteous hypocrites who think that they should have a right to tell us what we can and can't do and how we should raise our own kids.
In my opinion, this mother did nothing wrong. And it's none of your business if you think she did. Get a life people. It was more harmful to take the kids away than anything she did, especially after watching their mother get dragged off in handcuffs just because some asshole had a problem with something she did when they were doing nothing but preforming a random act of kindness by giving to the Salvation Army so that some money that her kids collected would go to those less fortunate.
I do realize that the world is full of stupid ignoramuses like the arresting officer and the regular viewers of the Dr Phil show, and that we should feel sorry for them to a point as their stupidity makes them venerable to being taken advantage of, but I also honestly believe there comes a time when somebody needs to have some common sense bitch slapped into them. Not only that, but Dr Phil doesn't even ask the question of any of these people, "Who the hell are you to criticize me?" What makes you so much better based on your unfavorable opinion of anything you think?
The next part goes into the case of a mother who was not only falsely accused but wrongfully convicted of the murder of her daughter. This clearly demonstrates just how badly society is out for blood. I've often believed that as long as somebody pays for the crime guilt or innocence doesn't matter as society is happy and convinced that justice is served because the television told them so. Then again, after my own personal experience, I have little faith in the justice system because that light was YELLOW!
This case is painful, and my heart goes out to the family.
Listen very carefully to the very first thing this woman says in this next clip. She is talking about being convicted in the court of public opinion. Kind of like Casey Anthony, where the lynch mobs who disagree with the court verdict for whatever reason.
I think that an awful lot is said there. It's a problem that any parent who is accused of abuse faces. And it's thanks to those who crave this kind of an emotional fix and feel important when they have something like this to go off on. The truth doesn't matter, just what they saw on TV.
I am really impressed with her son. The way he talks about his time in the foster care system is priceless.
But watch Dr Phil spin it off into an hour long commercial for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
"Get involved with CASA and help a kid." Don't worry about the thousands of kids with CASA Puppets who still manage to fall through the cracks, age out onto the streets with nothing, etc.
The CASA puppet I had to deal with was a total stooge for the agency who flip flopped her position every time she talked to someone different. So I'm really not impressed with some wanna be system suck who is looking for a way to make herself feel good by thinking that she's a hero for helping a kid when she's really so easily manipulated by masterful liars such as CPS Agents and therefore carrying out the orders of the beast without question while believing that she's got the slightest skill of an independent thinker.
" Although CASA volunteers mean well, CASA doesn’t deliver on its self-serving hype."Let's find out how Dr Phil really feels.
~ The Wex in a comment on this article http://www.katytimes.com/articles/2010/10/24/news/doc4cc2054148e96836999021.txt
Tell me those aren't the words of a System Suck. Do you think the two women in this particular episode of the Dr Phil show would agree with this mentality? How about the countless parents who can't see their kids for whatever reason when they haven't done anything wrong or those who are sitting in jail for a crime they did not commit?
This show does nothing for the plight of the falsely accused of anything. It only goes on to glorify the useless by making it look like a solution. On top of that, Dr Phil gives the falsely accused advice which I totally don't agree with, telling you to cooperate when there is no real reason to do so.
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/01/your-casa-is-not-my-casa.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/03/casa-retaliates.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/09/casa-in-nevada-is-not-trained-to-report.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/09/welcome-to-casa-rico-royale.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
http://beverlytran.blogspot.com/2010/10/pampering-for-propaganda.html#axzz1edpj4NHv
Young San Antonio mother fights CPS for return of son
Young San Antonio mother fights CPS for return of son
A San Antonio mother in the middle of a legal battle is desperately fighting to get her son back.
Note: A foster parent who falls in love with your child is the biggest obstacle you will face in your fight to get your kids back. They can be a real nightmare.
A San Antonio mother in the middle of a legal battle is desperately fighting to get her son back.
Note: A foster parent who falls in love with your child is the biggest obstacle you will face in your fight to get your kids back. They can be a real nightmare.
State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System
State Lawmakers, Advocates Question State’s Child Welfare System
State representatives and local advocates are asking Gov. Steve Beshear to consider changes to Kentucky’s child welfare system.
State representatives and local advocates are asking Gov. Steve Beshear to consider changes to Kentucky’s child welfare system.
TN rules make it difficult to prosecute child sex abuse
TN rules make it difficult to prosecute child sex abuse
Most of the articles about child abuse following the Penn State case emphasize reporting suspected child abuse and the requirement to report abuse. Tennessee does require reporting, but many times the reported abuse is not prosecuted.
Most of the articles about child abuse following the Penn State case emphasize reporting suspected child abuse and the requirement to report abuse. Tennessee does require reporting, but many times the reported abuse is not prosecuted.
Large rise in numbers of children being placed on Child Protection Register
Large rise in numbers of children being placed on Child Protection Register
A children's charity has described a big rise in the number of children being placed on the child protection register as “deeply worrying”.
A children's charity has described a big rise in the number of children being placed on the child protection register as “deeply worrying”.
More Symbolic Psycho-Social Conditioning From The Child Protective Industry In The Aftermath Of The Penn State Sex Abuse Hysteria Scandal
Happy Thanksgiving btw. And if you are one of them idiots who is gonna be up at some ungodly hour of the morning busting down the doors of some retail establishment like a flock of starving vultures then the Indiana Child Protective Industry wants you to wear blue in an effort to increase awareness about child abuse. Yes folks! Please give up all your happy memories and think of kids getting raped because Jerry Sandusky was arrested and Penn State is under investigation and because of that every other kid is in danger.
Wear blue on Black Friday for child abuse prevention
As shoppers begin planning their Black Friday shopping strategy, the Indiana Dept. of Child Services (DCS) is encouraging Hoosiers to wear blue as they hit the stores. The national attention the Penn State child sex abuse case has received has caused state child welfare agencies, child advocate organizations and concerned Americans around the country to raise awareness about the child abuse problem in this country. Since 1989, the color blue has been worn during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April as a reminder about the bruises too many innocent children endure.
Wear blue on Black Friday for child abuse prevention
As shoppers begin planning their Black Friday shopping strategy, the Indiana Dept. of Child Services (DCS) is encouraging Hoosiers to wear blue as they hit the stores. The national attention the Penn State child sex abuse case has received has caused state child welfare agencies, child advocate organizations and concerned Americans around the country to raise awareness about the child abuse problem in this country. Since 1989, the color blue has been worn during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April as a reminder about the bruises too many innocent children endure.
Group of siblings spends Thanksgiving in two separate foster homes
Group of siblings spends Thanksgiving in two separate foster homes
This Thanksgiving, we continue our partnership with the Department of Human Services by introducing you to a group of kids - desperate for a place to call home.
This Thanksgiving, we continue our partnership with the Department of Human Services by introducing you to a group of kids - desperate for a place to call home.
5-Year-Old Boy Arrested At School
The child was arrested after he allegedly kicked a police officer in the knee.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Govt’s lack of interest in child rights worries SPARC
Govt’s lack of interest in child rights worries SPARC
Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has expressed concern over lack of interest of past and present Pakistani governments in improving the state of child rights in the country, which is evident from the fact that several bills regarding children’s rights are pending and there has been no follow-up on the concluding observations and recommendations of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on Pakistan’s last periodic report.
Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has expressed concern over lack of interest of past and present Pakistani governments in improving the state of child rights in the country, which is evident from the fact that several bills regarding children’s rights are pending and there has been no follow-up on the concluding observations and recommendations of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on Pakistan’s last periodic report.
Trial set in death of missing Fla. foster child
Trial set in death of missing Fla. foster child
A trial date has finally been set in the murder case of little Rilya Wilson.
The 4-year-old foster child disappeared in South Florida in 2000, sparking a shakeup at the state's child welfare agency.
A trial date has finally been set in the murder case of little Rilya Wilson.
The 4-year-old foster child disappeared in South Florida in 2000, sparking a shakeup at the state's child welfare agency.
Memorial March to honor native children lost to adoption
Memorial March to honor native children lost to adoption
For nine years they've taken a stand. Marching in the name of children lost to the child welfare system.
For nine years they've taken a stand. Marching in the name of children lost to the child welfare system.
Child-abuse victims would get more time to sue
Child-abuse victims would get more time to sue
The Penn State case is being cited as a reason to let Wisconsin child sex abuse victims file civil lawsuits against their molestors -- no matter how long it takes for the victims to come to grips with it.
The Penn State case is being cited as a reason to let Wisconsin child sex abuse victims file civil lawsuits against their molestors -- no matter how long it takes for the victims to come to grips with it.
Newt Gingrich derides child labor laws, says poor kids should work as janitors
Newt Gingrich derides child labor laws, says poor kids should work as janitors
We shouldn’t bother reforming education for poor kids, Newt Gingrich says. Forget graduation rates — what these kids need is to spend more time scrubbing bathrooms.
We shouldn’t bother reforming education for poor kids, Newt Gingrich says. Forget graduation rates — what these kids need is to spend more time scrubbing bathrooms.
Report: 1 in 5 U.S. children at risk of hunger
Report: 1 in 5 U.S. children at risk of hunger
Students gathered as the chef sliced tomatoes with a plastic knife in a Brooklyn public school cafeteria. Their eyes followed as she held up a slender green cylinder before the crowd of parents and kids in plastic aprons and hairnets.
Students gathered as the chef sliced tomatoes with a plastic knife in a Brooklyn public school cafeteria. Their eyes followed as she held up a slender green cylinder before the crowd of parents and kids in plastic aprons and hairnets.
Parents Who Took Eight Kids From Foster Care Released From Custody
Parents Who Took Eight Kids From Foster Care Released From Custody
Shanel Nadal and Nephra Payne were set free Wednesday after spending 60 days in jail. They were sentenced to time served and released as part of a plea deal with the Queens district attorney's office.
Shanel Nadal and Nephra Payne were set free Wednesday after spending 60 days in jail. They were sentenced to time served and released as part of a plea deal with the Queens district attorney's office.
Prosecutor accuses police of leaking document in Syracuse coach sex abuse investigation
Prosecutor accuses police of leaking document in Syracuse coach sex abuse investigation
A district attorney has accused police officials of criminally leaking a document in the sexual abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.
A district attorney has accused police officials of criminally leaking a document in the sexual abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.
Native Americans sue Wash. state for sending them to mission schools where they claim abuse
Native Americans sue Wash. state for sending them to mission schools where they claim abuse
Eight Native Americans filed suit Tuesday against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, claiming the agency placed them in a mission boarding school where they say they were sexually abused by a Jesuit priest decades ago.
Eight Native Americans filed suit Tuesday against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, claiming the agency placed them in a mission boarding school where they say they were sexually abused by a Jesuit priest decades ago.
Children Pay for Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants
Children Pay for Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants
In recent years Americans have engaged in fervent debate about our national policies on illegal immigration. We worry about lost jobs, crime, and the cost of illegal immigration nationally and in local communities. We argue about whether immigration should be addressed federally and whether the hardnosed policies of states like Arizona and Alabama have it all right or are dead wrong. Whether we decry illegal immigration or unsafe and exploitative employment, many of us applaud when a raid shuts down a worksite that employs illegal immigrants. But seldom, if ever, do we talk about what happens to the children of illegal immigrants -- children who have broken no laws, who come home from school to find their parents gone. Seldom do we stop to imagine what it might feel like if our children had to worry -- even for a moment -- whether they will ever see us again.
In recent years Americans have engaged in fervent debate about our national policies on illegal immigration. We worry about lost jobs, crime, and the cost of illegal immigration nationally and in local communities. We argue about whether immigration should be addressed federally and whether the hardnosed policies of states like Arizona and Alabama have it all right or are dead wrong. Whether we decry illegal immigration or unsafe and exploitative employment, many of us applaud when a raid shuts down a worksite that employs illegal immigrants. But seldom, if ever, do we talk about what happens to the children of illegal immigrants -- children who have broken no laws, who come home from school to find their parents gone. Seldom do we stop to imagine what it might feel like if our children had to worry -- even for a moment -- whether they will ever see us again.
Bachmann would foster children as president
Bachmann would foster children as president
In an interview with CBS News Radio, Michele Bachmann said she would continue to raise foster children in the White House. Bachmann and her husband say they have raised over 20 foster children. (Nov. 22) (CBS News)
Note: Realistically, how would a US President have time to drive foster kids to all of their appointments, take them to visits, make it to court dates and all of the other wonderful things the foster parents bitch about?
In an interview with CBS News Radio, Michele Bachmann said she would continue to raise foster children in the White House. Bachmann and her husband say they have raised over 20 foster children. (Nov. 22) (CBS News)
Note: Realistically, how would a US President have time to drive foster kids to all of their appointments, take them to visits, make it to court dates and all of the other wonderful things the foster parents bitch about?