Finding a Mother
A family pieces together the life of the girls’ birth mother
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Parallels
As any person who has ever been involved with CPS in any way would tell you, you always believed that Child Protective Services was a good thing until a social worker came knocking at your door.You never realized just how bad or corrupted the system was until you experienced it for yourself. Most of you probably even remember supporting such a system based on a lack of knowledge and misunderstanding thanks to all of the misleading propaganda and the opinionated way that these people are represented by the media, the government, and society which leads to the favorable public image of the agencies that take away our children and allow all of these people who care so much for our children to make so much money for doing so.
I'm sure you remember yourself falling for all the heroic glorification and rhetoric that CPS workers and Foster Parents enjoy being pumped out by the media.
Some parents involved with the system might have even considered the "Make a difference in a child's life," LIE that they use to recruit foster parents. At one time or another, prior to having a social worker up your ass of course, you might have even considered doing your part to help the children and becoming a foster parent yourself. Now you know better than to invite the devil into your home, huh.
Perhaps you even once called the Child Abuse Hotline on a neighbor yourself thinking that that persons children needed to be PROTECTED from their parents. Now you wouldn't wish that on anybody huh.
You would have ever even believed that such an agency could exist in America!
Who would have ever known that there was an agency out there that could come along and rip a family to shreds like Child Protective Services can without a shred of evidence but only the word of an inexperienced newlygrad social worker with a hair across her ass?
Why is that?
I just came across this very interesting article on the fathers rights movement, that really kind of sums it up. Normally I don't deal with that particular aspect of the Family Rights movement. I am only posting this link, because I think that what this guy is saying applies to all Family Rights Groups. I just wanted to get you thinking before you checked it out.
http://mensnewsdaily.com/2008/08/31/getting-to-no-a-blueprint-for-a-fathers-rights-resistance-movement/
I was especially impressed with this particular part of it as it is a truth that any member of the family rights movement needs to understand. What he is talking about here is what others might call "Psychological Warfare" or "Social Conditioning."
I was especially impressed with this particular part of it as it is a truth that any member of the family rights movement needs to understand. What he is talking about here is what others might call "Psychological Warfare" or "Social Conditioning."
II Fighting back
Essentially we are talking about a propaganda war, a war of information—more correctly, of disinformation. Clearly, therefore, a huge part of the problem is public perception. To employ the much overused cliché: we are engaged in a very real sense in a war of hearts and minds.
It is my contention that a war for hearts and minds cannot be won by disingenuous and deceptive methods, and the efforts so far to disguise the problem into a more politically palatable form is the first of the many cardinal mistakes of the Fathers Rights movement.
Any analysis of propaganda begins and ends with language. Using the verbiage of your enemy is the metaphorical equivalent of allowing the opposing army to choose the battlefield. The language used is the battlefield of the propaganda war we are engaged in. The lexicon of our enemy includes using the socially-constructed “gender” in place of the biologically determined “sex,” “parent” instead of “mother” or “father,” “partner” rather than “husband” or “wife,” “choice” rather than “abortion,” and even “abuser” and “batterer” as synonyms for men who fight for custody of their children.
Every now and then I will speak about the anti-child abuse propaganda that has plagued the media for a generation. He's pretty much talking about the same thing from a fathers rights perspective.
I've also come to the conclusion that the terminology used by the Child Protective Industry has become generic. Terms like "abuser" or "abuse and neglect" have been reduced to generic labels with a single meaning. That single meaning is blown out of proportion in comparison to the norm. Most of what is considered to be child abuse does not include death for example, but every child abuser is considered to be a potential murderer or sex offender.
In other words, this is where all of the bullshit that the family rights movement is up against starts to get deep. This is also a look at a common enemy from a different perspective.
Orphans relocated on trains
Orphans relocated on trains
Q. Have you heard of the Orphan Train? I was told orphans once were put on trains. The trains then stopped at various towns along their routes, and farmers would adopt the orphans to work on their land. Is this true? If so, when and how long did it last?
Q. Have you heard of the Orphan Train? I was told orphans once were put on trains. The trains then stopped at various towns along their routes, and farmers would adopt the orphans to work on their land. Is this true? If so, when and how long did it last?
Foster-care grad finds independence a struggle
Foster-care grad finds independence a struggle
Kristen's 19 and fending for herself. She spent her teen years in foster care, raised by a woman the government paid to replace a mother the courts deemed unfit. Kristen graduated from East Wake High School last year. In the state's eyes, she was a grown-up, free -- and forced -- to find her own way.
Kristen's 19 and fending for herself. She spent her teen years in foster care, raised by a woman the government paid to replace a mother the courts deemed unfit. Kristen graduated from East Wake High School last year. In the state's eyes, she was a grown-up, free -- and forced -- to find her own way.
Shackling of mentally ill foster kids in Dade, Broward courts in question
Shackling of mentally ill foster kids in Dade, Broward courts in question
Judges and advocates are questioning whether it's right to restrain mentally ill foster children in court. But some say they have no choice.
Last month, a 16-year-old Broward County girl was brought into Circuit Judge John A. Frusciante's courtroom for a hearing. She was handcuffed, her legs shackled with cloth restraints, with two armed deputies leading her by the arm.
Her offense? She's never been charged with one. A mentally ill foster child who was neglected by her mother and wound up in a psychiatric center, the teen was being restrained to keep her from running away, her attorney said.
Judges and advocates are questioning whether it's right to restrain mentally ill foster children in court. But some say they have no choice.
Last month, a 16-year-old Broward County girl was brought into Circuit Judge John A. Frusciante's courtroom for a hearing. She was handcuffed, her legs shackled with cloth restraints, with two armed deputies leading her by the arm.
Her offense? She's never been charged with one. A mentally ill foster child who was neglected by her mother and wound up in a psychiatric center, the teen was being restrained to keep her from running away, her attorney said.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Benton Harbor teacher arrested for assault
Benton Harbor teacher arrested for assault
A Benton Harbor teacher is facing charges for assaulting a social worker.
A Benton Harbor teacher is facing charges for assaulting a social worker.
12-year-old dies in Kinston house fire
12-year-old dies in Kinston house fire
12-year-old foster child died late Monday night in a house fire in northwest Kinston.
On Monday at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of the Kinston Department of Public Safety Fire and Rescue Division responded to a structure fire at 3302 Crestwood Drive in Kinston. Upon arrival, they found the home engulfed in smoke and flames.
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Funeral Set For Foster Child Killed In Fire; DSS Asking For Your Help
The funeral for a 12-year-old girl who died in a fire at her foster home will be Sunday afternoon. But authorities say there may not be enough money to bury the child.
Tiera Sutton died Monday night in the fire in Kinston.
12-year-old foster child died late Monday night in a house fire in northwest Kinston.
On Monday at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of the Kinston Department of Public Safety Fire and Rescue Division responded to a structure fire at 3302 Crestwood Drive in Kinston. Upon arrival, they found the home engulfed in smoke and flames.
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Funeral Set For Foster Child Killed In Fire; DSS Asking For Your Help
The funeral for a 12-year-old girl who died in a fire at her foster home will be Sunday afternoon. But authorities say there may not be enough money to bury the child.
Tiera Sutton died Monday night in the fire in Kinston.
Attention Parents of Florida
You should be protesting here!
DCF workers gather in Orlando for state summit
More than 1,000 child welfare professionals and advocates will gather in Orlando as the Department of Children & Families holds its annual conference.
DCF workers gather in Orlando for state summit
More than 1,000 child welfare professionals and advocates will gather in Orlando as the Department of Children & Families holds its annual conference.
A lack of oversight
A lack of oversight
Something is rotten in the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and it's not the kids.
That's the only conclusion that can be drawn from the latest in a string of audits that found questionable practices that resulted from a lack of oversight.
Something is rotten in the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and it's not the kids.
That's the only conclusion that can be drawn from the latest in a string of audits that found questionable practices that resulted from a lack of oversight.
56 more dropped from YFZ case
56 more dropped from YFZ case
In what is now becoming a daily occurrence as the nation's biggest child-custody case moves forward, Texas child welfare authorities have filed to "nonsuit" more children taken in the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch.
In what is now becoming a daily occurrence as the nation's biggest child-custody case moves forward, Texas child welfare authorities have filed to "nonsuit" more children taken in the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch.
Judge briefly jails child welfare workers, volunteers in juvenile case
Judge briefly jails child welfare workers, volunteers in juvenile case
Meurer says she wanted them to know what detention is like before recommending it for 14-year-old girl.
Meurer says she wanted them to know what detention is like before recommending it for 14-year-old girl.
New law helped biological sibling of adoptee meet him for first time
New law helped biological sibling of adoptee meet him for first time
Gregg Fishel grew used to hearing the question from his mother as she lay in bed at a Spring Valley hospital, dying of liver cancer.
Gregg Fishel grew used to hearing the question from his mother as she lay in bed at a Spring Valley hospital, dying of liver cancer.
Licking County offices get wrong numbers
Licking County offices get wrong numbers
When staff members at the Licking County Department of Job and Family Services received their new phone books this month, they noticed their department's phone number was wrong.
Department Director John Fisher said the newest Windstream phone book, published for the company by Local Insight Media of Colorado, not only got the department's main number wrong, it gave the wrong number for its child-abuse and neglect hot line.
When staff members at the Licking County Department of Job and Family Services received their new phone books this month, they noticed their department's phone number was wrong.
Department Director John Fisher said the newest Windstream phone book, published for the company by Local Insight Media of Colorado, not only got the department's main number wrong, it gave the wrong number for its child-abuse and neglect hot line.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Investigation of Foster Deaths Ongoing
Investigation of Foster Deaths Ongoing
The governor's office says a "top-to-bottom" review ordered by Governor Beebe after the deaths of four foster children is ongoing and has resulted so far in "leadership" changes within the state Division of Children and Family Services.
The governor's office says a "top-to-bottom" review ordered by Governor Beebe after the deaths of four foster children is ongoing and has resulted so far in "leadership" changes within the state Division of Children and Family Services.
Staten Island dad faces deadline in fight for daughter given up at birth
Staten Island dad faces deadline in fight for daughter given up at birth
In a tragic tug of war that could end up in the U.S. Supreme Court, a Staten Island father is desperately fighting for the young daughter surrendered for adoption without his knowledge.
In a tragic tug of war that could end up in the U.S. Supreme Court, a Staten Island father is desperately fighting for the young daughter surrendered for adoption without his knowledge.
Kentucky Summit Evaluation Report
Kentucky Summit Evaluation Report
Another PDF from Kentucky, sent in by a wonderful reader. A report based on studies by System Sucks.
Get to know how they think and work.
Another PDF from Kentucky, sent in by a wonderful reader. A report based on studies by System Sucks.
Get to know how they think and work.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich lays off 325 state workers to balance budget
Gov. Rod Blagojevich lays off 325 state workers to balance budget
Two dozen state parks and historic sites will close and heavy caseloads for workers who help abused children will increase as Gov. Rod Blagojevich lays off 325 state workers to balance the state budget.
The cuts will take place over the next three months, and the administration notified state employees of the layoffs earlier this week. Hardest hit was the Department of Children and Family Services, which will lose 179 staffers. The Department of Human Services will fire 73 people,
Note: And a kid will get killed, and the media will exploit it, and the state will suddenly agree to increase funding and they will hire more workers, take more kids into foster care, overwhelm themselves again, repeat.
Two dozen state parks and historic sites will close and heavy caseloads for workers who help abused children will increase as Gov. Rod Blagojevich lays off 325 state workers to balance the state budget.
The cuts will take place over the next three months, and the administration notified state employees of the layoffs earlier this week. Hardest hit was the Department of Children and Family Services, which will lose 179 staffers. The Department of Human Services will fire 73 people,
Note: And a kid will get killed, and the media will exploit it, and the state will suddenly agree to increase funding and they will hire more workers, take more kids into foster care, overwhelm themselves again, repeat.
3 sisters told DCFS of years of abuse
3 sisters told DCFS of years of abuse
Girls related beatings, threats by child-welfare advocate they lived with
Three Rosemont sisters said they were not just physically abused by their mother, a prominent child-welfare advocate who has been a foster parent for 22 years. The girls said they also were beaten by her adult biological daughter and sexually abused by her adult son, according to state records.
Girls related beatings, threats by child-welfare advocate they lived with
Three Rosemont sisters said they were not just physically abused by their mother, a prominent child-welfare advocate who has been a foster parent for 22 years. The girls said they also were beaten by her adult biological daughter and sexually abused by her adult son, according to state records.
Foster mother charged with permitting sex abuse
Foster mother charged with permitting sex abuse
Twice before, Patricia Cooper was investigated on assault charges, but they were determined to be unfounded.
This time, authorities say, they're valid.
Twice before, Patricia Cooper was investigated on assault charges, but they were determined to be unfounded.
This time, authorities say, they're valid.
Child Welfare Work in California
Child Welfare Work in California
Read it online, or download it as a PDF. Start understanding how they think. I haven't read the whole thing yet, but I'll provide the link anyway. Seems to have been written by a System Suck of some sort but that's OK. Read it anyway. It's an older book, a study of the institutions of earlier days. It does explain the philosophy and justifications of the system.
Read it online, or download it as a PDF. Start understanding how they think. I haven't read the whole thing yet, but I'll provide the link anyway. Seems to have been written by a System Suck of some sort but that's OK. Read it anyway. It's an older book, a study of the institutions of earlier days. It does explain the philosophy and justifications of the system.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Law lets DHS stall
Law lets DHS stall
Four children assigned to foster parents by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) have died in recent months — a shocking number for a state that hasn't had a foster-child death since 2003.
Four children assigned to foster parents by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) have died in recent months — a shocking number for a state that hasn't had a foster-child death since 2003.
Criminals to be tracked through Child Protection database
Criminals to be tracked through Child Protection database
Police will now be using the child protection database to trace criminals after the government announced new guidelines for using the system.
The database holds the details of every child in England and was originally meant to ensure that all children were covered by child protection laws.
Police will now be using the child protection database to trace criminals after the government announced new guidelines for using the system.
The database holds the details of every child in England and was originally meant to ensure that all children were covered by child protection laws.
Troopers Arrest Man on Child Rape Charges
Troopers Arrest Man on Child Rape Charges
A Catlettsburg man is under arrest on sexual abuse charges involving a child less than 12 years old.
Kentucky State Police arrested 52-year-old Bobby Owney at his home on Wednesday.
A Catlettsburg man is under arrest on sexual abuse charges involving a child less than 12 years old.
Kentucky State Police arrested 52-year-old Bobby Owney at his home on Wednesday.
'Stolen' kids traced to Dutch orphanage
'Stolen' kids traced to Dutch orphanage
The case of stolen children sold to foster parents abroad by a child adoption agency Malaysian Social Services is getting murkier. The parents of two children allegedly 'sold' to foster parents in Holland have revealed to TIMES NOW that they had received a letter after 12 years from their children that were abandoned at an orphanage in Netherlands.
The case of stolen children sold to foster parents abroad by a child adoption agency Malaysian Social Services is getting murkier. The parents of two children allegedly 'sold' to foster parents in Holland have revealed to TIMES NOW that they had received a letter after 12 years from their children that were abandoned at an orphanage in Netherlands.
Florida firm hired to review Sacramento County CPS
Florida firm hired to review Sacramento County CPS
Under fire for a string of children's deaths, Sacramento County officials said Wednesday they have hired a Florida firm for $100,000 to review the policies and procedures of the county's Child Protective Services agency.
Under fire for a string of children's deaths, Sacramento County officials said Wednesday they have hired a Florida firm for $100,000 to review the policies and procedures of the county's Child Protective Services agency.
Man convicted in foster son's 2007 murder
Man convicted in foster son's 2007 murder
After less than an hour and a half of deliberation Wednesday, a jury convicted Michael Lee Wilson of smothering to death his 2-year-old foster son.
The jury watched a video-taped confession Tuesday where Wilson, 32, admitted to killing 2-year-old Tyler Westbrook and demonstrated to police how he suffocated the boy using a blanket and a doll as a model for the January 2007 murder.
After less than an hour and a half of deliberation Wednesday, a jury convicted Michael Lee Wilson of smothering to death his 2-year-old foster son.
The jury watched a video-taped confession Tuesday where Wilson, 32, admitted to killing 2-year-old Tyler Westbrook and demonstrated to police how he suffocated the boy using a blanket and a doll as a model for the January 2007 murder.
'Broken' social work department accused of failing city children
'Broken' social work department accused of failing city children
EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren has branded the council's social work department "broken" amid fresh evidence of it failing dozens of vulnerable children in the city.
Nearly 180 youngsters in care have not been allocated a social worker, which is one of the council's statutory responsibilities.
EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren has branded the council's social work department "broken" amid fresh evidence of it failing dozens of vulnerable children in the city.
Nearly 180 youngsters in care have not been allocated a social worker, which is one of the council's statutory responsibilities.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Foster mother accused of abuse ordered to undergo psychological evaluation
Foster mother accused of abuse ordered to undergo psychological evaluation
The mother charged with abusing her 11-year-old adoptive son is ready to enter a guilty plea -- but a family court judge in Troy won't let her, at least for now.
The mother charged with abusing her 11-year-old adoptive son is ready to enter a guilty plea -- but a family court judge in Troy won't let her, at least for now.
Child welfare inquiry turned into farce by official secrecy
Child welfare inquiry turned into farce by official secrecy
THE NSW inquiry into child welfare has descended into secrecy and farce, with more than 500 complaints about the beleaguered Department of Community Services being withheld from public view.
The inquiry, headed by retired judge James Wood and due to report on September 30, was supposed to put DOCS under a microscope.
THE NSW inquiry into child welfare has descended into secrecy and farce, with more than 500 complaints about the beleaguered Department of Community Services being withheld from public view.
The inquiry, headed by retired judge James Wood and due to report on September 30, was supposed to put DOCS under a microscope.
LA social workers file expensive car crash claims
LA social workers file expensive car crash claims
An investigation indicates Los Angeles County social workers are very bad drivers—or liars.
Note: I'll go with liars.
An investigation indicates Los Angeles County social workers are very bad drivers—or liars.
Note: I'll go with liars.
Sacramento County hires firm for CPS review
Sacramento County hires firm for CPS review
Under fire for a string of children's deaths, Sacramento County officials said today they have hired a Florida firm for $100,000 to review the policies and procedures of the county's Child Protective Services agency.
Under fire for a string of children's deaths, Sacramento County officials said today they have hired a Florida firm for $100,000 to review the policies and procedures of the county's Child Protective Services agency.
The case of the mismatched shoes, and other ways CPS workers waste their time
The case of the mismatched shoes, and other ways CPS workers waste their time
The call was one of more than 150,000 that are taken each year by Florida's child abuse "hotline." Someone was on the phone alleging that a child was in danger. Had the caller heard the child screaming in the night? No. Had the child complained about being mistreated? No. Had the caller seen welts and bruises? Uh, not exactly.
Note: Another good one from NCCRP.
The call was one of more than 150,000 that are taken each year by Florida's child abuse "hotline." Someone was on the phone alleging that a child was in danger. Had the caller heard the child screaming in the night? No. Had the child complained about being mistreated? No. Had the caller seen welts and bruises? Uh, not exactly.
Note: Another good one from NCCRP.
Adoption advocate charged with allowing abuse
Adoption advocate charged with allowing abuse
Woman's son accused of molesting 2 girls over 8 years
A Rosemont woman who has been active in adoption and foster-care issues in Illinois has been charged with failing to prevent repeated sexual assaults of two girls in her home, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Woman's son accused of molesting 2 girls over 8 years
A Rosemont woman who has been active in adoption and foster-care issues in Illinois has been charged with failing to prevent repeated sexual assaults of two girls in her home, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Developmentally Disabled Teen Arrested for Molestation
Developmentally Disabled Teen Arrested for Molestation
Police think it happened at a home on Pino Way in Paso Robles. The woman who cares for the boy called police. Social Services won't confirm if he's her foster son or adopted son. She said the teen had molested the young girl at the home. KCOY CBS 12 has learned she's the woman's biological granddaughter.
Police think it happened at a home on Pino Way in Paso Robles. The woman who cares for the boy called police. Social Services won't confirm if he's her foster son or adopted son. She said the teen had molested the young girl at the home. KCOY CBS 12 has learned she's the woman's biological granddaughter.
New policies make it harder for CPS to remove kids
New policies make it harder for CPS to remove kids
Fort Bend parents' lawsuit led to changes calling for court orders before state pulls alleged victims from homes in abuse cases
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Texas agency tightens procedures for abuse cases
Because of a federal appeals court ruling, child welfare workers will be required to obtain court orders in most cases before removing allegedly abused children from their homes, officials said.
Fort Bend parents' lawsuit led to changes calling for court orders before state pulls alleged victims from homes in abuse cases
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Texas agency tightens procedures for abuse cases
Because of a federal appeals court ruling, child welfare workers will be required to obtain court orders in most cases before removing allegedly abused children from their homes, officials said.
Top cop Lenny Harper hits out at legal failings in Jersey abuse probe
Top cop Lenny Harper hits out at legal failings in Jersey abuse probe
The top police officer who headed up the Jersey child murder and abuse investigation has spoken of his anger and frustration at not being able to get justice for the victims before he retired.
The top police officer who headed up the Jersey child murder and abuse investigation has spoken of his anger and frustration at not being able to get justice for the victims before he retired.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Danieal Kelly lawsuit against DHS is filed
Danieal Kelly lawsuit against DHS is filed
The law firm that represents Danieal Kelly filed an intended class-action lawsuit yesterday against the city and state on behalf of 28,000 children and their 56,000 parents who receive services through the embattled Department of Human Services.
The federal suit, brought by Mildenberg & Stalbaum, calls DHS "an unsafe agency for children, in violation of the federal constitutional and statutory rights of abused, neglected and dependent children."
The law firm that represents Danieal Kelly filed an intended class-action lawsuit yesterday against the city and state on behalf of 28,000 children and their 56,000 parents who receive services through the embattled Department of Human Services.
The federal suit, brought by Mildenberg & Stalbaum, calls DHS "an unsafe agency for children, in violation of the federal constitutional and statutory rights of abused, neglected and dependent children."
No more needling baby's parents
No more needling baby's parents
The parents of a newborn baby who have been on the run for five days are free to return home this afternoon after child protection officers decided not to take further action against them.
The Croydon Park couple fled their home with their baby son and three-year-old daughter last Thursday after the Department of Community Services obtained a Supreme Court order forcing them to have the baby vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Note: I wouldn't trust this.
The parents of a newborn baby who have been on the run for five days are free to return home this afternoon after child protection officers decided not to take further action against them.
The Croydon Park couple fled their home with their baby son and three-year-old daughter last Thursday after the Department of Community Services obtained a Supreme Court order forcing them to have the baby vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Note: I wouldn't trust this.
Jail for child abuser
Jail for child abuser
A FORMER foster father living in King Edward has been jailed for 12 years for raping two girls and abusing other children.
A FORMER foster father living in King Edward has been jailed for 12 years for raping two girls and abusing other children.
Cover-up claim over 'stolen' child's adoption
Cover-up claim over 'stolen' child's adoption
THE Bligh Government has been accused of covering up the case of a Queensland couple who unwittingly adopted an Indian girl now alleged to have been stolen from her parents.
The two-year-old Chennai girl was allegedly kidnapped in 2000 and sold to an Indian adoption company, Malaysian Social Services, as part of a child-trafficking scam that is now under investigation in several countries.
THE Bligh Government has been accused of covering up the case of a Queensland couple who unwittingly adopted an Indian girl now alleged to have been stolen from her parents.
The two-year-old Chennai girl was allegedly kidnapped in 2000 and sold to an Indian adoption company, Malaysian Social Services, as part of a child-trafficking scam that is now under investigation in several countries.
Child protection database 'will be used to prosecute young people'
Child protection database 'will be used to prosecute young people'
A flagship database intended to protect every child in the country will be used by police to hunt for evidence of crime in a "shocking" extension of its original purpose, The Daily Telegraph has learned.
A flagship database intended to protect every child in the country will be used by police to hunt for evidence of crime in a "shocking" extension of its original purpose, The Daily Telegraph has learned.
Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked'
Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked'
Claims for compensation by victims of sexual abuse at a Jersey care home are being blocked by the island's government.
Negotiations between Jersey's law officers and representatives of dozens of residents of Haut de la Garenne children's home have failed to establish a right to compensation which victims' lawyers say could cost the island tens of millions of pounds.
Claims for compensation by victims of sexual abuse at a Jersey care home are being blocked by the island's government.
Negotiations between Jersey's law officers and representatives of dozens of residents of Haut de la Garenne children's home have failed to establish a right to compensation which victims' lawyers say could cost the island tens of millions of pounds.
Trial begins in foster son's murder case
Trial begins in foster son's murder case
A 32-year-old man accused of smothering to death his 2-year-old foster son stood before a jury Monday as the allegations went to trial.
Michael Lee Wilson, of Farmington, reportedly told police he used a Disney-themed baby blanket to suffocate Tyler Westbrook, a child who was under Wilson's foster care for six months before his death on Jan. 26, 2007.
A 32-year-old man accused of smothering to death his 2-year-old foster son stood before a jury Monday as the allegations went to trial.
Michael Lee Wilson, of Farmington, reportedly told police he used a Disney-themed baby blanket to suffocate Tyler Westbrook, a child who was under Wilson's foster care for six months before his death on Jan. 26, 2007.
Guardian watches over every foster child in state
Guardian watches over every foster child in state
The state's 16,000 foster children, she likes to say, are hers. And, by law, they are.
For 12 years, D. Jean Ortega-Piron's name has appeared on every Juvenile Court order as the legal guardian of all minors in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. She handles the most vital decisions in their lives like whether they should be prescribed anti-depressants, taken off life-support or seek American citizenship.
Note: Notice how this person is presented as a hero.
The state's 16,000 foster children, she likes to say, are hers. And, by law, they are.
For 12 years, D. Jean Ortega-Piron's name has appeared on every Juvenile Court order as the legal guardian of all minors in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. She handles the most vital decisions in their lives like whether they should be prescribed anti-depressants, taken off life-support or seek American citizenship.
Note: Notice how this person is presented as a hero.
X Factor 'foster child' is faker, says father
X Factor 'foster child' is faker, says father
An X Factor contestant who tearfully told viewers he was a foster child hoping to find his real family has been accused of lying by his father.
An X Factor contestant who tearfully told viewers he was a foster child hoping to find his real family has been accused of lying by his father.
Monday, August 25, 2008
CBI unearths child kidnapping racket
CBI unearths child kidnapping racket
A lucrative racket worth Rs.10 million in selling kidnapped children abroad has been discovered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said on Monday.
At least three such children have been traced to Queensland, Australia, and Wisconsin, in the US, they said.
A lucrative racket worth Rs.10 million in selling kidnapped children abroad has been discovered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said on Monday.
At least three such children have been traced to Queensland, Australia, and Wisconsin, in the US, they said.
Rising demand for foster care triggers new £8.9m cash crisis
Rising demand for foster care triggers new £8.9m cash crisis
A RISE in demand for foster care places in the Capital has led to a fresh cash crisis for the council's biggest department.
The children and families department is on target to spend £8.9 million more than it budgeted for an increase of almost 20 per cent in placements over the past year. It is now likely that savings will be sought in other areas to balance the books. Around a third of the 300 foster carers employed through Edinburgh City Council are based outside the city boundaries due to a shortage of carers in the Capital, but the increasing demand for services means that the council cannot currently afford to place any extra children in foster care or in special schools outside of the local authority area.
A RISE in demand for foster care places in the Capital has led to a fresh cash crisis for the council's biggest department.
The children and families department is on target to spend £8.9 million more than it budgeted for an increase of almost 20 per cent in placements over the past year. It is now likely that savings will be sought in other areas to balance the books. Around a third of the 300 foster carers employed through Edinburgh City Council are based outside the city boundaries due to a shortage of carers in the Capital, but the increasing demand for services means that the council cannot currently afford to place any extra children in foster care or in special schools outside of the local authority area.
Polygamist sect claims evidence withheld
Polygamist sect claims evidence withheld
Parent members of a Texas fundamentalist Mormon sect are claiming they are being denied evidence of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Attorneys for some mothers at the YFZ Ranch say they have been at a legal disadvantage ever since a judge's July 24 order suspending discovery until a plan could be created. Texas Child Protective Services service respond that they remain swamped by other priorities in cases involving more than 400 children, the Deseret News reported Sunday.
Parent members of a Texas fundamentalist Mormon sect are claiming they are being denied evidence of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Attorneys for some mothers at the YFZ Ranch say they have been at a legal disadvantage ever since a judge's July 24 order suspending discovery until a plan could be created. Texas Child Protective Services service respond that they remain swamped by other priorities in cases involving more than 400 children, the Deseret News reported Sunday.
Duffle bags, quilts provide cheer for foster children
Duffle bags, quilts provide cheer for foster children
Strange surroundings and a traumatic separation may be lessened for children placed in foster care in Bracken County, thanks to donations from a local church group.
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Note: Rarely do I post or try to analyze these, but here is one of those heartwarming articles that just makes me want to f****** puke.
I have nothing against the people doing what they're doing. Anything to help a child in need is a noble cause indeed and God bless them for doing so. These poor misguided souls just honestly want to help out. It's just too bad that they're falling for the same joke as the rest of the ignorant masses who blindly support the bullshit side of the issue.
The problem is not with anybody who wants to donate to foster children, the problem is with the presentation of the article, the subtle attempt to mislead the public, the attempt to demonize the parents who might just be dealing with a false accusation which you rarely see on the news, as well as the desperate attempt to glorify all of the wonderful people who are there to help out.
Notice how articles like this take the attention off of the real issues and problems surrounding the plight of foster children. Articles like this take the attention off factors like the reasons the children are removed, the reasons they are bounced from home to home, the reasons so few of them graduate high school, the reasons so many of them are medicated, etc. EVERYTHING IS REDUCED TO THE GENERIC LABLES (abuse and neglect) but never do they tell you what the state can consider abuse and neglect to be. Abuse or neglect could mean everything from the breakfast dishes not being washed on time to a beating to within an inch of your life and everything that falls between.
Of course the less severe the case, the less likely you are to hear about it on the nightly news. That wouldn't program your little brain into believing that these people are simply kind and caring heros instead of the self-righteously hypocritical monsters that they truely are. That's why most people figure it all out when they actually deal with them.
Take this line from the article for example...
"Some of these children leave their homes with nothing more than a diaper or the clothes on their backs," said Louise Brown, congregation member. "We wanted to give them something to hold onto they can call their own."
The way it's put, it almost makes you think that these kids never had a thing to begin with. None of them ever had a favorite blanket, none of them ever had a favorite teddy bear. None of them ever had a thing that they loved or could call their own until some babystealer and this curch group comes along to help out. There are people out there dumb enough to fall for it you know. How about giving them their families? That would be something to call their own, wouldn't you think? Especially since most of them shouldn't be in foster care in the first place.
On top of that, how much do you want to bet that these wonderful gifts will be presented to the children by the same babystealers who ripped their families appart durring their monthly visit to the foster home? "Hey Munchkin! I have a present for ya!"
Bullshit!
Strange surroundings and a traumatic separation may be lessened for children placed in foster care in Bracken County, thanks to donations from a local church group.
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Note: Rarely do I post or try to analyze these, but here is one of those heartwarming articles that just makes me want to f****** puke.
I have nothing against the people doing what they're doing. Anything to help a child in need is a noble cause indeed and God bless them for doing so. These poor misguided souls just honestly want to help out. It's just too bad that they're falling for the same joke as the rest of the ignorant masses who blindly support the bullshit side of the issue.
The problem is not with anybody who wants to donate to foster children, the problem is with the presentation of the article, the subtle attempt to mislead the public, the attempt to demonize the parents who might just be dealing with a false accusation which you rarely see on the news, as well as the desperate attempt to glorify all of the wonderful people who are there to help out.
Notice how articles like this take the attention off of the real issues and problems surrounding the plight of foster children. Articles like this take the attention off factors like the reasons the children are removed, the reasons they are bounced from home to home, the reasons so few of them graduate high school, the reasons so many of them are medicated, etc. EVERYTHING IS REDUCED TO THE GENERIC LABLES (abuse and neglect) but never do they tell you what the state can consider abuse and neglect to be. Abuse or neglect could mean everything from the breakfast dishes not being washed on time to a beating to within an inch of your life and everything that falls between.
Of course the less severe the case, the less likely you are to hear about it on the nightly news. That wouldn't program your little brain into believing that these people are simply kind and caring heros instead of the self-righteously hypocritical monsters that they truely are. That's why most people figure it all out when they actually deal with them.
Take this line from the article for example...
"Some of these children leave their homes with nothing more than a diaper or the clothes on their backs," said Louise Brown, congregation member. "We wanted to give them something to hold onto they can call their own."
The way it's put, it almost makes you think that these kids never had a thing to begin with. None of them ever had a favorite blanket, none of them ever had a favorite teddy bear. None of them ever had a thing that they loved or could call their own until some babystealer and this curch group comes along to help out. There are people out there dumb enough to fall for it you know. How about giving them their families? That would be something to call their own, wouldn't you think? Especially since most of them shouldn't be in foster care in the first place.
On top of that, how much do you want to bet that these wonderful gifts will be presented to the children by the same babystealers who ripped their families appart durring their monthly visit to the foster home? "Hey Munchkin! I have a present for ya!"
Bullshit!
Painful truth about adopted children
Painful truth about adopted children
WHEN Julia Rollings first heard that the orphanage from which she had adopted her son and daughter was embroiled in a child-trafficking scandal, she was faced with a life-changing choice.
She could do nothing, safe in the knowledge that her children, Akil and Sabila, had been declared free for adoption by Indian courts, were Australian citizens and were in a place they called home.
Or she could find out for sure whether the story she was told - that Akil and Sabila's parents had voluntarily relinquished them because of ill-health - was true.
Two years ago, Mrs Rollings chose the truth, and the truth hurt.
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Premier can't recall stolen kid cases
QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh says she was not aware of adoptions of stolen Indian children during her time as child safety minister.
Indian authorities and the Federal Government are investigating allegations that more than a dozen children kidnapped from Indian slums have ended up being adopted in Australia.
WHEN Julia Rollings first heard that the orphanage from which she had adopted her son and daughter was embroiled in a child-trafficking scandal, she was faced with a life-changing choice.
She could do nothing, safe in the knowledge that her children, Akil and Sabila, had been declared free for adoption by Indian courts, were Australian citizens and were in a place they called home.
Or she could find out for sure whether the story she was told - that Akil and Sabila's parents had voluntarily relinquished them because of ill-health - was true.
Two years ago, Mrs Rollings chose the truth, and the truth hurt.
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Premier can't recall stolen kid cases
QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh says she was not aware of adoptions of stolen Indian children during her time as child safety minister.
Indian authorities and the Federal Government are investigating allegations that more than a dozen children kidnapped from Indian slums have ended up being adopted in Australia.
Suits against DHS “are hard cases to win”
Suits against DHS “are hard cases to win”
Whenever a child suffers and dies at the hands of adults, as Danieal Kelly apparently did, it might seem logical that someone sues the city's Department of Human Services on his or her behalf.
What's surprising is how few times that's actually occurred.
Whenever a child suffers and dies at the hands of adults, as Danieal Kelly apparently did, it might seem logical that someone sues the city's Department of Human Services on his or her behalf.
What's surprising is how few times that's actually occurred.
Restraining of mentally ill foster kids questioned
Restraining of mentally ill foster kids questioned
The girl, who is not being identified to protect her privacy, is among scores of foster children in locked psychiatric centers in Florida recovering from abuse and neglect.
Now, the practice of restraining mentally ill foster children in court is prompting questions in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
The girl, who is not being identified to protect her privacy, is among scores of foster children in locked psychiatric centers in Florida recovering from abuse and neglect.
Now, the practice of restraining mentally ill foster children in court is prompting questions in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
CPS fails families at risk, audit says
CPS fails families at risk, audit says
Despite spending more than $40 million over two years to provide in-home services to families at risk, CPS fell short of meeting any of seven standards in a recent federal review.
While the worst cases make headlines and grab attention, each day Child Protective Services workers find themselves face-to-face with countless struggling families who have less severe needs that can be met while keeping children at home.
Despite spending more than $40 million over two years to provide in-home services to families at risk, CPS fell short of meeting any of seven standards in a recent federal review.
While the worst cases make headlines and grab attention, each day Child Protective Services workers find themselves face-to-face with countless struggling families who have less severe needs that can be met while keeping children at home.
Child abuse, neglect hotline being overhauled
Child abuse, neglect hotline being overhauled
Florida is overhauling its first point of contact to save endangered children and adults by screening more calls made to the abuse and neglect hotline, a move state leaders argue will free overburdened investigators to spend more time on high-risk reports.
But advocates fear it will jeopardize the safety of the people the hotline aims to protect.
Note: Those advocates are probably system sucks.
Florida is overhauling its first point of contact to save endangered children and adults by screening more calls made to the abuse and neglect hotline, a move state leaders argue will free overburdened investigators to spend more time on high-risk reports.
But advocates fear it will jeopardize the safety of the people the hotline aims to protect.
Note: Those advocates are probably system sucks.
La. finds problems at 13 juvenile group homes
La. finds problems at 13 juvenile group homes
State investigators have found safety problems at 13 of Louisiana's 67 private group homes for abused and neglected children.
The facilities will face potential sanctions if they the problems are not fixed.
State investigators have found safety problems at 13 of Louisiana's 67 private group homes for abused and neglected children.
The facilities will face potential sanctions if they the problems are not fixed.
Parents still on the run over baby's vaccine
Parents still on the run over baby's vaccine
Authorities are still searching for a Sydney couple who are in hiding after refusing to have their newborn baby vaccinated against hepatitis B.
The mother of the four-day-old baby boy has had the virus for several years and doctors say the child runs a high risk of contracting it unless he is immunised within days.
Authorities are still searching for a Sydney couple who are in hiding after refusing to have their newborn baby vaccinated against hepatitis B.
The mother of the four-day-old baby boy has had the virus for several years and doctors say the child runs a high risk of contracting it unless he is immunised within days.
Adoption racket opens a can of worms
Adoption racket opens a can of worms
The story of Jennifer H, a Mumbai girl who was deported from the US on July 1, 2008 illustrates the hazards of adoption, especially if conducted by little-known organisations
The story of Jennifer H, a Mumbai girl who was deported from the US on July 1, 2008 illustrates the hazards of adoption, especially if conducted by little-known organisations
Sion Jenkins: A father betrayed?
Sion Jenkins: A father betrayed?
Acquitted of the murder of his foster daughter Billie-Jo, Sion Jenkins says he has been let down by the police, the scientists, and the former wife who took his daughters away
Acquitted of the murder of his foster daughter Billie-Jo, Sion Jenkins says he has been let down by the police, the scientists, and the former wife who took his daughters away
Texas drops cases involving 49 more kids
Texas drops cases involving 49 more kids
Child welfare authorities have moved to drop cases involving another 49 children from a polygamous sect.
Requests to dismiss the cases were filed in Tom Green County Court Friday, said Patrick Crimmins, a spokesman for Texas Child Protective Services.
To date, CPS has dropped cases involving approximately 150 FLDS children removed last April from the Yearning for Zion Ranch, home to members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Child welfare authorities have moved to drop cases involving another 49 children from a polygamous sect.
Requests to dismiss the cases were filed in Tom Green County Court Friday, said Patrick Crimmins, a spokesman for Texas Child Protective Services.
To date, CPS has dropped cases involving approximately 150 FLDS children removed last April from the Yearning for Zion Ranch, home to members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Social worker Mabel Rose cleared of conduct by GSCC committee
Social worker Mabel Rose cleared of conduct by GSCC committee
A social worker has been cleared of misconduct charges following a three-day hearing before a General Social Care Council committee in London this week.
A social worker has been cleared of misconduct charges following a three-day hearing before a General Social Care Council committee in London this week.
THE Queensland government will cooperate with Indian investigators into claims children adopted from India may have been stolen.
THE Queensland government will cooperate with Indian investigators into claims children adopted from India may have been stolen.
The Queensland government will cooperate with Indian investigators into claims children adopted from India may have been stolen.
At least 30 children adopted in Australia may have been stolen from their parents as part of a child trafficking network in India from 1998 to 1999, The Weekend Australian reported today.
The Queensland government will cooperate with Indian investigators into claims children adopted from India may have been stolen.
At least 30 children adopted in Australia may have been stolen from their parents as part of a child trafficking network in India from 1998 to 1999, The Weekend Australian reported today.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Michigan: CPS Invasion - A Homeschooling Mother Does The Right Things
Michigan: CPS Invasion - A Homeschooling Mother Does The Right Things
Typical of Child Protective Services (CPS), two social workers showed up in a Michigan homeschool parent’s front yard with a collection of shoddy accusations. The surprised mother was in the middle of renovating a house they’d recently moved into. Though she wasn’t prepared for the surprise visit she remembered not to allow government agents into her home without a warrant.
Typical of Child Protective Services (CPS), two social workers showed up in a Michigan homeschool parent’s front yard with a collection of shoddy accusations. The surprised mother was in the middle of renovating a house they’d recently moved into. Though she wasn’t prepared for the surprise visit she remembered not to allow government agents into her home without a warrant.
Witnesses tell of challenges in state’s foster care system
Witnesses tell of challenges in state’s foster care system
“We have learned that long time foster care is not the solution,” said Trish Ploehn, director of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. “Children aging out of our foster care system at the age of 18 are often unprepared with the challenges of adulthood and are too often alone, unemployed, homeless or in jail.”
“We have learned that long time foster care is not the solution,” said Trish Ploehn, director of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. “Children aging out of our foster care system at the age of 18 are often unprepared with the challenges of adulthood and are too often alone, unemployed, homeless or in jail.”
Adoption agency slapped by state
Adoption agency slapped by state
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has penalized a Copley Township adoption agency for violating numerous state regulations, including placing a child in an uncertified foster home and not documenting background checks.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has penalized a Copley Township adoption agency for violating numerous state regulations, including placing a child in an uncertified foster home and not documenting background checks.
Parents on the run with baby after refusing vaccination
Parents on the run with baby after refusing vaccination
A SYDNEY couple was on the run with their two-day-old baby last night after the Department of Community Services took out a Supreme Court order to have the boy vaccinated against hepatitis B.
The parents, from Croydon Park, fled their home on Thursday to avoid police and DOCS officers after they refused to have their son vaccinated at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. They told the Herald yesterday that they believed aluminium in the vaccine could cause him more damage than contracting hepatitis B.
A SYDNEY couple was on the run with their two-day-old baby last night after the Department of Community Services took out a Supreme Court order to have the boy vaccinated against hepatitis B.
The parents, from Croydon Park, fled their home on Thursday to avoid police and DOCS officers after they refused to have their son vaccinated at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. They told the Herald yesterday that they believed aluminium in the vaccine could cause him more damage than contracting hepatitis B.
I-Team: County Spends Big to Defend Child Welfare System
I-Team: County Spends Big to Defend Child Welfare System
In 2006, the National Center for Youth Law, an Oakland-based child advocacy firm, filed suit against Clark County on behalf of all children harmed in its care.
Instead of using county attorneys to defend the case, it hired a private law firm. Cost to date? More than half a million dollars. Clark County points out a substantial portion of the fees are costs associated with records requests from the NCYL, including time spent redacting confidential information.
In 2006, the National Center for Youth Law, an Oakland-based child advocacy firm, filed suit against Clark County on behalf of all children harmed in its care.
Instead of using county attorneys to defend the case, it hired a private law firm. Cost to date? More than half a million dollars. Clark County points out a substantial portion of the fees are costs associated with records requests from the NCYL, including time spent redacting confidential information.
FLDS mother recalls emotional separation when Texas took daughter
FLDS mother recalls emotional separation when Texas took daughter
When an FLDS mother called to tell her 14-year-old daughter a judge had ordered her back into state custody, the girl cried steadily over seven hours.
"Just me? Only me?" she asked her mother before dissolving into tears.
When an FLDS mother called to tell her 14-year-old daughter a judge had ordered her back into state custody, the girl cried steadily over seven hours.
"Just me? Only me?" she asked her mother before dissolving into tears.
Bergthold Gets 70 Years For Sexual Abuse
Bergthold Gets 70 Years For Sexual Abuse
A Bella Vista man who molested foster children in his care and filmed the encounters was sentenced to 70 years in federal prison Thursday.
A Bella Vista man who molested foster children in his care and filmed the encounters was sentenced to 70 years in federal prison Thursday.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Judge: State hasn’t found homes for enough foster kids
Judge: State hasn’t found homes for enough foster kids
A judge on Thursday gave Gov. Sonny Perdue and other defendants in a child welfare case 20 days to show why they should not be held in contempt and punished for failing to live up to a court settlement that promised to find permanent homes for more children in foster care.
A judge on Thursday gave Gov. Sonny Perdue and other defendants in a child welfare case 20 days to show why they should not be held in contempt and punished for failing to live up to a court settlement that promised to find permanent homes for more children in foster care.
Former Foster Parent Sentenced for Production and Transportation of Child Pornography
Former Foster Parent Sentenced for Production and Transportation of Child Pornography
An Arkansas man was sentenced today to 70 years in prison for producing and transporting child pornography, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich and U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Arkansas Robert C. Balfe announced. Brian Bergthold, 45, was also ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Jimm Hendren to pay a $75,000 fine and serve a lifetime of supervised release following his release from prison.
An Arkansas man was sentenced today to 70 years in prison for producing and transporting child pornography, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich and U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Arkansas Robert C. Balfe announced. Brian Bergthold, 45, was also ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Jimm Hendren to pay a $75,000 fine and serve a lifetime of supervised release following his release from prison.
Adults Easily Fooled When Kids Lie
Adults Easily Fooled When Kids Lie
Children can be quite imaginative. But how often does a child fool an adult into believing that something didn't happen?
New research shows that children are able to fool adults quite readily when it comes to believing that a real event did not actually happen.
Note: Kind of reminds me of judges and social workers, huh.
Children can be quite imaginative. But how often does a child fool an adult into believing that something didn't happen?
New research shows that children are able to fool adults quite readily when it comes to believing that a real event did not actually happen.
Note: Kind of reminds me of judges and social workers, huh.
False Memories Affect Behavior
False Memories Affect Behavior
Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial details from the past, laboratory research shows that the human memory can be remarkably fragile and even inventive.
Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial details from the past, laboratory research shows that the human memory can be remarkably fragile and even inventive.
Officer's Internet Safety Talk Criticized After Sexual Comments
Officer's Internet Safety Talk Criticized After Sexual Comments
A police officer giving an Internet safety course sparked criticism for calling student MySpace pages "slutty" and telling one student a sexual predator in prison masturbated to her photo.
A police officer giving an Internet safety course sparked criticism for calling student MySpace pages "slutty" and telling one student a sexual predator in prison masturbated to her photo.
More on the Katrina Kidnapping
A Houston woman has been charged with kidnapping after she allegedly went on the lam with five children she took in after Hurricane Katrina. Police say she was originally caring for the children while their mother resettled in New Orleans. (August 7)
“Because there have been allegations made of possible abuse in that home, that the children would be in danger if they returned to the home, we really just have to check it out,” the CPS' Estella Olguin said. “There has to be some significant evidence that there might be abuse in their home. We can't just take them because someone thinks they can be a better parent than the other.”
Rhonda Tavey had taken in Erica Alphonse and her children in the wake of Hurricane Katrina three years ago. Last week the Houston woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping after she took off with the children a month ago.
Boy Files Lawsuit Claiming Rape By Foster Brother
A lawsuit in juvenile court claims a 10-year-old boy was raped in March by another boy in a Salem foster home.
A Warning To Native American Parents in Arizona
Tribal Social Services higher new CPS worker
Mr. Ronnie Eddings is a new CPS worker for the tribe's Social Services.
He is very committed to his new job and hails from Fayetteville, N.C. The state where he was born.
Note: This could make a good movie.
The military trained him to kill, Social Worker School turned him back.
Yeah, the military has a really good track record of storming villages and "fixing" locals (think of the Iraqi villages that were raided) and also making people talk, (think Abu Ghraib)
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Mr. Ronnie Eddings is a new CPS worker for the tribe's Social Services.
He is very committed to his new job and hails from Fayetteville, N.C. The state where he was born.
Note: This could make a good movie.
The military trained him to kill, Social Worker School turned him back.
Yeah, the military has a really good track record of storming villages and "fixing" locals (think of the Iraqi villages that were raided) and also making people talk, (think Abu Ghraib)
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Former Arizona CPS worker sentenced to 2 years probation
Former Arizona CPS worker sentenced to 2 years probation
A former contract worker for Arizona's Child Protective Services Department was sentenced to 2 years probation on Wednesday for custodial interference.
Note: Did I read this right? A babystealer gets probation for returning the child to its parents?
A former contract worker for Arizona's Child Protective Services Department was sentenced to 2 years probation on Wednesday for custodial interference.
Note: Did I read this right? A babystealer gets probation for returning the child to its parents?
Social worker collected child abuse images
Social worker collected child abuse images
A SOCIAL worker has admitted possessing hundreds of indecent pictures of children on his home computers.
A SOCIAL worker has admitted possessing hundreds of indecent pictures of children on his home computers.
Young boys abused after being placed in foster care
Young boys abused after being placed in foster care
TWO young boys were subjected to years of sex abuse after being placed in foster care.
Kenneth Wilson preyed on the children from the age of five and six after “teaching” them how to perform sex acts.
TWO young boys were subjected to years of sex abuse after being placed in foster care.
Kenneth Wilson preyed on the children from the age of five and six after “teaching” them how to perform sex acts.
CIVIL LIBERTIES WITHOUT EXCEPTION
CIVIL LIBERTIES WITHOUT EXCEPTION
NCCPR’s Due Process Agenda for Children and Families
By Richard Wexler, NCCPR Executive Director
A PDF from the NCCPR.
NCCPR’s Due Process Agenda for Children and Families
By Richard Wexler, NCCPR Executive Director
A PDF from the NCCPR.
SOME RADICAL THINKING FOR DHS
SOME RADICAL THINKING FOR DHS
FIRING OR SUSPENDING a few caseworkers or supervisors is not going to fix the Department of Human Services.
In fact, it's wrong to talk about fixing DHS. Ensuring that kids are safe means a radical readjustment of the machine we've built over the years to help them, of which DHS is only a part.
FIRING OR SUSPENDING a few caseworkers or supervisors is not going to fix the Department of Human Services.
In fact, it's wrong to talk about fixing DHS. Ensuring that kids are safe means a radical readjustment of the machine we've built over the years to help them, of which DHS is only a part.
Social worker accused of asking child to reveal scratch near genitals
Social worker accused of asking child to reveal scratch near genitals
A social worker appearing before a General Social Care Council conduct committee has denied claims that she asked a child to show her a scratch near her genital area.
A social worker appearing before a General Social Care Council conduct committee has denied claims that she asked a child to show her a scratch near her genital area.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Anybody Want A Kid?
Wednesday's Child - Isaac
Isaac is this week's Wednesday's Child and even though he may require a little extra time and attention, his smile makes it all worthwhile.
Isaac is this week's Wednesday's Child and even though he may require a little extra time and attention, his smile makes it all worthwhile.
Fewer kids available for adoption by foreigners
Fewer kids available for adoption by foreigners
Fewer Chinese children are available for adoption by foreigners because more affluent families at home have started adopting them, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) said on Tuesday.
Note: This just means that American Adoption Predators will want your kids.
Fewer Chinese children are available for adoption by foreigners because more affluent families at home have started adopting them, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) said on Tuesday.
Note: This just means that American Adoption Predators will want your kids.
Sentencing Children to Die in Prison
Sentencing Children to Die in Prison
Ian Manuel was 13-years-old when he participated in a robbery attempt in Florida, leaving the victim with a nonfatal gunshot injury. Ian turned himself in to police, and his attorney told him he would receive a 15-year sentence if he pled guilty. Instead, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Ian Manuel was 13-years-old when he participated in a robbery attempt in Florida, leaving the victim with a nonfatal gunshot injury. Ian turned himself in to police, and his attorney told him he would receive a 15-year sentence if he pled guilty. Instead, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Texas ducks media, takes custody of girl
Texas ducks media, takes custody of girl
An agreement to hand off a teenage girl to Texas child protective services became a cat-and-mouse game with reporters and photographers Tuesday evening.
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"Barbara was told that if the media was there and took photos, there would be consequences," Jessop said. "The government threatened her with retaliation against her family if the media was there."
Jessop said the threat included pursuing custody of Jessop's 11-year-old son, who the judge had just agreed should remain in his mother's custody.
An agreement to hand off a teenage girl to Texas child protective services became a cat-and-mouse game with reporters and photographers Tuesday evening.
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"Barbara was told that if the media was there and took photos, there would be consequences," Jessop said. "The government threatened her with retaliation against her family if the media was there."
Jessop said the threat included pursuing custody of Jessop's 11-year-old son, who the judge had just agreed should remain in his mother's custody.
Child Abuse or Parent Abuse?
Child Abuse or Parent Abuse?
A 5-week-old female infant was brought to the office by her parents for fussiness. Physical examination revealed no abnormalities, and the parents were reassured that the child appeared normal. Follow-up phone calls on subsequent days confirmed that the child was doing better. This little girl was born into a loving Vietnamese family by cesarean section. No problems were noted in the immediate postpartum period nor at the 1-week visit.
A 5-week-old female infant was brought to the office by her parents for fussiness. Physical examination revealed no abnormalities, and the parents were reassured that the child appeared normal. Follow-up phone calls on subsequent days confirmed that the child was doing better. This little girl was born into a loving Vietnamese family by cesarean section. No problems were noted in the immediate postpartum period nor at the 1-week visit.
An older story
Foster Parent Sentenced For Sexual Abuse
He used to care for foster children in his north Columbus home, but on Friday a judge sentenced James Chapmyn to spend the next 18 months in prison for sexually abusing three of them.
Note: Notice how foster molesters get off easy. Any real parent would do 10 years or more.
He used to care for foster children in his north Columbus home, but on Friday a judge sentenced James Chapmyn to spend the next 18 months in prison for sexually abusing three of them.
Note: Notice how foster molesters get off easy. Any real parent would do 10 years or more.
More than 200,000 kids spanked at school
More than 200,000 kids spanked at school
More than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools during the past school year, human rights groups reported Wednesday.
More than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools during the past school year, human rights groups reported Wednesday.
Erbacher convicted on all counts
Erbacher convicted on all counts
A 24-year-old man was convicted Tuesday of molesting four girls in a Bakersfield foster home over a period of six years.
Justin Erbacher could face a sentence of more than 100 years.
A 24-year-old man was convicted Tuesday of molesting four girls in a Bakersfield foster home over a period of six years.
Justin Erbacher could face a sentence of more than 100 years.
Opponents of Ark. gay foster ban plan court case
Opponents of Ark. gay foster ban plan court case
Opponents of a proposal that would ban unmarried couples living together from adopting or fostering children say they plan to challenge the measure in court if it's approved for the fall general election ballot.
Opponents of a proposal that would ban unmarried couples living together from adopting or fostering children say they plan to challenge the measure in court if it's approved for the fall general election ballot.
Winnipeg police officer charged with sex assault
Winnipeg police officer charged with sex assault
A veteran Winnipeg police officer who also worked for a government child welfare agency has been suspended following allegations of sexually assaulting two 11-year-old boys.
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Winnipeg Police Officer / Child and Family Services worker charged with sexual assault
On May 15, 2008, RCMP Winnipeg Major Crime Services were contacted by the Winnipeg Police Service and initiated an investigation into an allegation of historical sexual abuse. The suspect was a veteran officer of the Winnipeg Police Service and was also briefly employed by Child and Family Services in the spring of 2008.
A veteran Winnipeg police officer who also worked for a government child welfare agency has been suspended following allegations of sexually assaulting two 11-year-old boys.
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Winnipeg Police Officer / Child and Family Services worker charged with sexual assault
On May 15, 2008, RCMP Winnipeg Major Crime Services were contacted by the Winnipeg Police Service and initiated an investigation into an allegation of historical sexual abuse. The suspect was a veteran officer of the Winnipeg Police Service and was also briefly employed by Child and Family Services in the spring of 2008.
Failed mandate
Failed mandate
DFCS must do better at finding permanent homes for foster kids.
AS A foster parent himself, Gov. Sonny Perdue should take special interest in the performance of those tasked with finding permanent homes for Georgia's foster kids.
DFCS must do better at finding permanent homes for foster kids.
AS A foster parent himself, Gov. Sonny Perdue should take special interest in the performance of those tasked with finding permanent homes for Georgia's foster kids.
Having Girls In Prison Sparks New Attack On DCF
Having Girls In Prison Sparks New Attack On DCF
Delinquent teenage girls are being confined in growing numbers at the state's York Correctional Institution for women in Niantic — stirring further criticism of child-welfare officials who already face a legislative investigative hearing next month.
Delinquent teenage girls are being confined in growing numbers at the state's York Correctional Institution for women in Niantic — stirring further criticism of child-welfare officials who already face a legislative investigative hearing next month.
Former spokesman for DCF set to appear in court
Former spokesman for DCF set to appear in court
The former Department of Children & Families spokesman is scheduled to appear in federal court in connection to charges that he paid children for various nude photos.
The former Department of Children & Families spokesman is scheduled to appear in federal court in connection to charges that he paid children for various nude photos.
Foster carer jailed for child sex
Foster carer jailed for child sex
A former foster father has been jailed for 12 years after raping two girls and abusing other children.
Leslie Hanson, of Drummuir, in Moray, committed a catalogue of sex crimes against child victims at addresses in the area between 1990 and 1998.
A former foster father has been jailed for 12 years after raping two girls and abusing other children.
Leslie Hanson, of Drummuir, in Moray, committed a catalogue of sex crimes against child victims at addresses in the area between 1990 and 1998.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
MEDICATION PROTOCOL
MEDICATION PROTOCOL
A state mental health plan naming the preferred psychiatric drugs for children has been quietly put on hold over fears drug companies may have given researchers consulting contracts, speakers fees or other perks to help get their products on the list.
A state mental health plan naming the preferred psychiatric drugs for children has been quietly put on hold over fears drug companies may have given researchers consulting contracts, speakers fees or other perks to help get their products on the list.
Group takes state back to court over foster kids
Group takes state back to court over foster kids
A child advocacy group says the state has failed to live up to a court settlement in which the state agreed to find permanent homes for more children in foster care.
Children’s Rights Inc. today (Aug. 19) asked a judge to find the state in contempt of the 2005 settlement.
A child advocacy group says the state has failed to live up to a court settlement in which the state agreed to find permanent homes for more children in foster care.
Children’s Rights Inc. today (Aug. 19) asked a judge to find the state in contempt of the 2005 settlement.
Adopting domestically can lower hurdles to claiming tax credit
Adopting domestically can lower hurdles to claiming tax credit
Years ago, Congress sought to ease this financial burden by enacting a generous tax credit for parents who adopt. This year, eligible parents can claim a tax credit of up to $11,650, per child, to cover adoption expenses. A credit is more valuable than a deduction because it comes off the top of your tax bill.
But tougher restrictions on international adoptions could force prospective parents to wait longer to claim the adoption tax credit — and some might not be able to claim it at all.
Years ago, Congress sought to ease this financial burden by enacting a generous tax credit for parents who adopt. This year, eligible parents can claim a tax credit of up to $11,650, per child, to cover adoption expenses. A credit is more valuable than a deduction because it comes off the top of your tax bill.
But tougher restrictions on international adoptions could force prospective parents to wait longer to claim the adoption tax credit — and some might not be able to claim it at all.
Pervert social worker had hundreds of indecent pictures
Pervert social worker had hundreds of indecent pictures
A SOCIAL worker has admitted possessing hundreds of indecent pictures of children on his home computers.
Kevin Glancy, 45, was employed to look after children and families in the social work department at Edinburgh City Council.
A SOCIAL worker has admitted possessing hundreds of indecent pictures of children on his home computers.
Kevin Glancy, 45, was employed to look after children and families in the social work department at Edinburgh City Council.
Changes needed in child agency
Changes needed in child agency
DCF has been under a federal court consent decree for nearly two decades. Yes, progress has been made under the watchful eyes of the courts and the children's advocates that brought the class-action lawsuit back in 1989. However, the agency continues to miss set goals and objectives, and there remains a lack of accountability when the department fails at its tasks.
DCF has been under a federal court consent decree for nearly two decades. Yes, progress has been made under the watchful eyes of the courts and the children's advocates that brought the class-action lawsuit back in 1989. However, the agency continues to miss set goals and objectives, and there remains a lack of accountability when the department fails at its tasks.
Man admits foster care sex abuses
Man admits foster care sex abuses
Two young boys were subjected to years of sex abuse after being placed in foster care, a court has heard.
Two young boys were subjected to years of sex abuse after being placed in foster care, a court has heard.
High Court challenge over Jersey child abuse case
High Court challenge over Jersey child abuse case
British ministers have been challenged in the High Court to intervene in the child abuse investigation in Jersey.
Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, is being urged in the court papers to appoint independent prosecutors because of alleged fears that victims in the Haut de la Garenne inquiry are not coming forward because of a lack of faith in the Jersey judicial system.
Note: Can't blame them for not having faith in the court, can we?
British ministers have been challenged in the High Court to intervene in the child abuse investigation in Jersey.
Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, is being urged in the court papers to appoint independent prosecutors because of alleged fears that victims in the Haut de la Garenne inquiry are not coming forward because of a lack of faith in the Jersey judicial system.
Note: Can't blame them for not having faith in the court, can we?
Calif. judicial council endorses sweeping reforms for nation's largest foster care system
Calif. judicial council endorses sweeping reforms for nation's largest foster care system
California's Judicial Council, the state court's policymaking body, endorsed a set of sweeping reforms for the nation's largest child foster care system, including reduced lawyer caseloads, more judges and juvenile law questions on the state bar exam.
California's Judicial Council, the state court's policymaking body, endorsed a set of sweeping reforms for the nation's largest child foster care system, including reduced lawyer caseloads, more judges and juvenile law questions on the state bar exam.
NAPTIP raises alarm over activities of baby sellers in S-East
NAPTIP raises alarm over activities of baby sellers in S-East
THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) yesterday expressed concern over the increasing number of maternity homes that engage in illegal sale of babies in the South-East in spite of theillegal sale of babies in the South-East being waged against the illicit business.
Zonal Director of NAPTIP, Mrs. Ijeoma Okoronkwo who spoke with reporters in Enugu said her organization has continued to uncover such illegal activities of maternity home operators in recent times, lamenting that the operators of the illegal baby factories have continued to sell babies to interested parties under the guise of operating foster homes within the five states of the South- East.
THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) yesterday expressed concern over the increasing number of maternity homes that engage in illegal sale of babies in the South-East in spite of theillegal sale of babies in the South-East being waged against the illicit business.
Zonal Director of NAPTIP, Mrs. Ijeoma Okoronkwo who spoke with reporters in Enugu said her organization has continued to uncover such illegal activities of maternity home operators in recent times, lamenting that the operators of the illegal baby factories have continued to sell babies to interested parties under the guise of operating foster homes within the five states of the South- East.
John Hemming: Popular time for injustices in the English family courts
John Hemming: Popular time for injustices in the English family courts
August is a quiet month. However, things have hotted up in public family law injustices.
On Sunday night a house in Essex was raided by police with the doors smashed down to take a 16-year-old boy away from his father. This boy is allowed to marry and pay taxes. However, the courts have decreed he must not under any circumstances stay with his father. A team of officers, therefore, were dispatched to smash down doors and take him to Southend. You would not believe the reasons, but of course it is contempt of court to explain.
August is a quiet month. However, things have hotted up in public family law injustices.
On Sunday night a house in Essex was raided by police with the doors smashed down to take a 16-year-old boy away from his father. This boy is allowed to marry and pay taxes. However, the courts have decreed he must not under any circumstances stay with his father. A team of officers, therefore, were dispatched to smash down doors and take him to Southend. You would not believe the reasons, but of course it is contempt of court to explain.
Social services may take obese children into care
Social services may take obese children into care
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for a national debate about the extent to which dangerous childhood obesity could be considered as a factor contributing to parental neglect.
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for a national debate about the extent to which dangerous childhood obesity could be considered as a factor contributing to parental neglect.
Monday, August 18, 2008
When mommy is arrested: Police plan for children on the scene
When mommy is arrested: Police plan for children on the scene
Patrol cars pull up to a house, looking for an adult suspect. They enter the house to make an arrest. There, on the couch, an eight year old is reading a book.
Suddenly, the plan changes.
Patrol cars pull up to a house, looking for an adult suspect. They enter the house to make an arrest. There, on the couch, an eight year old is reading a book.
Suddenly, the plan changes.
Missouri Governor Looks to Improve State's Foster Care
Missouri Governor Looks to Improve State's Foster Care
Gov. Matt Blunt has created a 17-member committee to study Missouri's foster care system.
Gov. Matt Blunt has created a 17-member committee to study Missouri's foster care system.
Foster parents: Disabled children in jeopardy
Foster parents: Disabled children in jeopardy
Foster parents care for kids many don't want: kids on feeding tubes, kids with mental, and behavioral disabilities but some foster-parents say a lot of their financial help could be going away.
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But, Health and Welfare had what it calls a billing inaccuracy go on for years and now some parents say they'll lose close to $1,200 a month, totaling more than $15,000 a year.
Foster parents care for kids many don't want: kids on feeding tubes, kids with mental, and behavioral disabilities but some foster-parents say a lot of their financial help could be going away.
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But, Health and Welfare had what it calls a billing inaccuracy go on for years and now some parents say they'll lose close to $1,200 a month, totaling more than $15,000 a year.
California's foster care system way overburdened
California's foster care system way overburdened
California's nearly 80,000 foster children are underserved by overburdened courts and agencies making life-changing decisions for them, and often end up in limbo, according to a report released Friday.
California's nearly 80,000 foster children are underserved by overburdened courts and agencies making life-changing decisions for them, and often end up in limbo, according to a report released Friday.
Carey man found guilty of sex crime
Carey man found guilty of sex crime
A jury deliberated for about four hours today before finding Carey resident Brian Jake Adamson guilty of sexual abuse of a minor child under 16, a crime punishable in Idaho by up to 25 years in prison.
A jury deliberated for about four hours today before finding Carey resident Brian Jake Adamson guilty of sexual abuse of a minor child under 16, a crime punishable in Idaho by up to 25 years in prison.
49 babies die during clinical trials at AIIMS
49 babies die during clinical trials at AIIMS
As many as 49 babies, many of whom hadn't even celebrated their first birthday, have died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences while being subjected to clinical trials for testing new drugs and therapies over the last two and a half years.
As many as 49 babies, many of whom hadn't even celebrated their first birthday, have died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences while being subjected to clinical trials for testing new drugs and therapies over the last two and a half years.
U.S. town turned into an open-air prison
U.S. town turned into an open-air prison
The town of Postville, Iowa, population 2,000, has been turned into an open-air prison. Jerry Johnson, who works at nearby Luther College, called it something out of a bad science-fiction movie or the kind of thing a 1930s totalitarian regime might have cooked up.
The town of Postville, Iowa, population 2,000, has been turned into an open-air prison. Jerry Johnson, who works at nearby Luther College, called it something out of a bad science-fiction movie or the kind of thing a 1930s totalitarian regime might have cooked up.
DOJ study: 1 in 50 children has a parent in prison
DOJ study: 1 in 50 children has a parent in prison
The Department of Justice estimates 2 percent of children nationwide have a parent in prison, which means about 1.5 million children nationwide.
The Department of Justice estimates 2 percent of children nationwide have a parent in prison, which means about 1.5 million children nationwide.
Problems At Riverview
Problems At Riverview
An apparent increase in the use of restraints and seclusion on children at the state-run Riverview psychiatric hospital in Middletown, along with the cost of care — $860,000 per year per child — together form a powerful call for accountability on the part of the state Department of Children and Families.
We welcome the recent announcement by state Sens. Edward Meyer and Jonathan Harris that they will conduct a legislative inquiry into operations at Riverview next month and hope it will shed light.
An apparent increase in the use of restraints and seclusion on children at the state-run Riverview psychiatric hospital in Middletown, along with the cost of care — $860,000 per year per child — together form a powerful call for accountability on the part of the state Department of Children and Families.
We welcome the recent announcement by state Sens. Edward Meyer and Jonathan Harris that they will conduct a legislative inquiry into operations at Riverview next month and hope it will shed light.
There are too many holes in Ontario's sloppy child protection system
There are too many holes in Ontario's sloppy child protection system
Jordan Heikamp, Randal Dooley, Jeffrey Baldwin.
It's a shameful roll call of children who died horrific deaths because our child welfare system failed them.
Now we add another name -- Katelynn Sampson.
Note: They can't get it right either way.
Jordan Heikamp, Randal Dooley, Jeffrey Baldwin.
It's a shameful roll call of children who died horrific deaths because our child welfare system failed them.
Now we add another name -- Katelynn Sampson.
Note: They can't get it right either way.
Baby joy for couple whose children were stolen by social workers
Baby joy for couple whose children were stolen by social workers
They fought a landmark legal case for the right to keep their youngest child after the forcible adoption of their first three children in what has been described as ‘an appalling miscarriage of justice.’
They fought a landmark legal case for the right to keep their youngest child after the forcible adoption of their first three children in what has been described as ‘an appalling miscarriage of justice.’
Some Texas foster kids' doctors have drug firm ties
Some Texas foster kids' doctors have drug firm ties
One in three Texas foster children has been diagnosed with mental illness and prescribed mind-altering drugs, including some that the federal government has not approved for juveniles, state records show.
Many of these drugs are prescribed by doctors who have a financial stake in pharmaceutical companies' success, a Dallas Morning News investigation has found. Dozens of physicians who treat children in state custody supplement their salaries with tens of thousands of dollars in consulting and speakers' fees, and they use drug company grants to fund their research projects.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=antipsychotic+foster&search_type=&aq=f
Note: Can you say, "Lab Rats?"
One in three Texas foster children has been diagnosed with mental illness and prescribed mind-altering drugs, including some that the federal government has not approved for juveniles, state records show.
Many of these drugs are prescribed by doctors who have a financial stake in pharmaceutical companies' success, a Dallas Morning News investigation has found. Dozens of physicians who treat children in state custody supplement their salaries with tens of thousands of dollars in consulting and speakers' fees, and they use drug company grants to fund their research projects.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=antipsychotic+foster&search_type=&aq=f
Note: Can you say, "Lab Rats?"
100s of Ohio Foster Youth Host First-Ever Statehouse Rally
100s of Ohio Foster Youth Host First-Ever Statehouse Rally
The Statehouse will be buzzing today, as hundreds of foster children from across Ohio descend on the site for their first-ever gathering. Policymakers will have front-row seats as the youth speak out about their firsthand experiences in the foster care system and the challenges they encounter on a daily basis.
The Statehouse will be buzzing today, as hundreds of foster children from across Ohio descend on the site for their first-ever gathering. Policymakers will have front-row seats as the youth speak out about their firsthand experiences in the foster care system and the challenges they encounter on a daily basis.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Colville's child services under investigation
Colville's child services under investigation
Over a year ago, Child Protective Services took Betty Tomlin's great-granddaughter from her home and put her in foster care. She said she didn't get a clear reason.
Over a year ago, Child Protective Services took Betty Tomlin's great-granddaughter from her home and put her in foster care. She said she didn't get a clear reason.
Texas doctors who prescribed drugs faced state discipline
Texas doctors who prescribed drugs faced state discipline
More than 20 doctors who have prescribed psychiatric drugs to foster children have also been disciplined by the state – some for allegations as serious as sexually exploiting a patient or missing a fatal drug complication.
More than 20 doctors who have prescribed psychiatric drugs to foster children have also been disciplined by the state – some for allegations as serious as sexually exploiting a patient or missing a fatal drug complication.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Canada & Usa Scum of the earth family court system
Carol Rhodes Former FOC Enforcement Officer Author of Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family
Scum of the earth family court and their minions destroying good parents. Canadian courts are facilitating and witnessing transactions of security interests for the purpose of profit IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD YA RIGHT
FUCK YOU ALL GOVERNMENT AGENTS INVOLVED IN THIS ACTIVITY ARE ENGAGING IN CHILD ABUSE IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU SOW
Trial of man accused of molesting foster siblings wraps up
Trial of man accused of molesting foster siblings wraps up
One word could mean the difference between conviction and acquittal in the molestation trial of Justin James Erbacher.
Credibility.
One word could mean the difference between conviction and acquittal in the molestation trial of Justin James Erbacher.
Credibility.
Panel: Calif. foster care system way overburdened
Panel: Calif. foster care system way overburdened
A Blue Ribbon panel appointed by the chief justice of the state Supreme Court says that California's nearly 80,000 foster children are underserved by overburdened courts and often end up in limbo after social service agencies make life-changing decisions for them.
A Blue Ribbon panel appointed by the chief justice of the state Supreme Court says that California's nearly 80,000 foster children are underserved by overburdened courts and often end up in limbo after social service agencies make life-changing decisions for them.
Foster children underserved by courts, report finds
Foster children underserved by courts, report finds
California's 80,000 foster children -- nearly 27,000 in Los Angeles County -- are underserved by deeply stressed courts and government agencies, and the hearings that decide their living situations often last no more than 15 minutes, according to a report released Friday.
California's 80,000 foster children -- nearly 27,000 in Los Angeles County -- are underserved by deeply stressed courts and government agencies, and the hearings that decide their living situations often last no more than 15 minutes, according to a report released Friday.
Judges vow to fix state's foster-care court
Judges vow to fix state's foster-care court
The California courts approved massive reforms on Friday to the state's troubled juvenile dependency courts that would ease the overwhelmed system and ensure fairness for those who are "literally and legally the children of the state."
The California courts approved massive reforms on Friday to the state's troubled juvenile dependency courts that would ease the overwhelmed system and ensure fairness for those who are "literally and legally the children of the state."
Foster care courts: the ruling
Foster care courts: the ruling
The state courts' governing body approved 79 measures to improve dependency courts.
The state courts' governing body approved 79 measures to improve dependency courts.
Boy prone to seizure Vanished while swimming
Boy prone to seizure Vanished while swimming
Those who knew a 14-year-old boy presumed drowned Wednesday while in the care of Child and Family Services say he had a medical condition that should have prevented him from swimming.
Those who knew a 14-year-old boy presumed drowned Wednesday while in the care of Child and Family Services say he had a medical condition that should have prevented him from swimming.
Valley abuse case echoes in new trial
Valley abuse case echoes in new trial
The old 911 tape played in a Palmer courtroom Friday took jurors back to 2004, to the beginning of a child abuse investigation that shocked the Valley.
The old 911 tape played in a Palmer courtroom Friday took jurors back to 2004, to the beginning of a child abuse investigation that shocked the Valley.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Foster carers found not guilty
Foster carers found not guilty
A DISTRAUGHT mother tried to confront jurors yesterday after they found two foster carers not guilty of killing her 12-year-old daughter.
Lyn Melville sobbed and had to be held back by a security guard outside the Territory Supreme Court.
A DISTRAUGHT mother tried to confront jurors yesterday after they found two foster carers not guilty of killing her 12-year-old daughter.
Lyn Melville sobbed and had to be held back by a security guard outside the Territory Supreme Court.
Fla. Gov. Crist names interim child welfare secretary
Fla. Gov. Crist names interim child welfare secretary
The Department of Children and Families' assistant secretary for operations will take over the agency as interim secretary when Bob Butterworth leaves the top position.
Gov. Charlie Crist named George Sheldon to lead the department until a permanent replacement is picked. Butterworth will leave the position Friday.
Note: Anybody know anything about this guy?
The Department of Children and Families' assistant secretary for operations will take over the agency as interim secretary when Bob Butterworth leaves the top position.
Gov. Charlie Crist named George Sheldon to lead the department until a permanent replacement is picked. Butterworth will leave the position Friday.
Note: Anybody know anything about this guy?
The Millennial Social Worker
Note: Now here is an issue that I have been a little reluctant of covering. Gay foster parents. I have nothing against gay people personally, I am a firm believer in to each his own. I also believe that parents should have a say as to who their children are going to live with.
That said, I did once have to deal with a lesbian babystealer, and quite frankly, she was the worst one I have ever experienced crawling up my ass. I don't know if it had anything to do with her being gay or not. So I make no claim either way.
Today, however, in my wanderings, I came across the blog of a gay babystealer who is angered by people who do not think that gays should be foster parents. Gay or straight, black or white, a babystealer is a babystealer. So check out her blog and tell her what you think.
The Millennial Social Worker
That said, I did once have to deal with a lesbian babystealer, and quite frankly, she was the worst one I have ever experienced crawling up my ass. I don't know if it had anything to do with her being gay or not. So I make no claim either way.
Today, however, in my wanderings, I came across the blog of a gay babystealer who is angered by people who do not think that gays should be foster parents. Gay or straight, black or white, a babystealer is a babystealer. So check out her blog and tell her what you think.
The Millennial Social Worker
Ex-director of foster camp gets payment from state
Ex-director of foster camp gets payment from state
The state of Texas has agreed to pay $300,000 to a woman who alleged that it shut down her outdoor foster camp unfairly just to make a politician look good.
The state of Texas has agreed to pay $300,000 to a woman who alleged that it shut down her outdoor foster camp unfairly just to make a politician look good.
Seabrook man takes part in national movement to reform family court system
Seabrook man takes part in national movement to reform family court system
Ted Spear hopes that someday his son and daughter will become a part of his life again.
Ted Spear hopes that someday his son and daughter will become a part of his life again.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Taking action for our foster children
Taking action for our foster children
Our state has been understandably preoccupied with the heat of wildfires and budget disputes this summer, but there's another crisis on the horizon - one that we can manage if we commit to taking decisive and bold action. This crisis concerns the well-being of children in foster care.
Our state has been understandably preoccupied with the heat of wildfires and budget disputes this summer, but there's another crisis on the horizon - one that we can manage if we commit to taking decisive and bold action. This crisis concerns the well-being of children in foster care.
Parents sue over near-drowning
Parents sue over near-drowning
Three separate lawsuits have been filed in Morgan County Superior Court I over an accident on Henderson Ford Road Sept. 22 of last year that resulted in the near-drowning of a 3-year-old boy.
Three separate lawsuits have been filed in Morgan County Superior Court I over an accident on Henderson Ford Road Sept. 22 of last year that resulted in the near-drowning of a 3-year-old boy.
Foster parent charged with abuse
Foster parent charged with abuse
A man who had been a foster parent to more than a dozen children is in prison for abusing five children.
A man who had been a foster parent to more than a dozen children is in prison for abusing five children.
Foster Parent arrested for abuse
Foster Parent arrested for abuse
A man who had been a foster parent to more than a dozen children is in prison for abusing five children.
A man who had been a foster parent to more than a dozen children is in prison for abusing five children.
Missouri governor creates panel to study foster care system
Missouri governor creates panel to study foster care system
Committee members include five members of Blunt's Cabinet, a judge, business leaders, a foster parent and two people who had been in the foster care system.
Note: No family rights advocates or parents who have experienced the system though.
Committee members include five members of Blunt's Cabinet, a judge, business leaders, a foster parent and two people who had been in the foster care system.
Note: No family rights advocates or parents who have experienced the system though.
Boy sues for millions
Boy sues for millions
A 10-year-old boy and his guardian have filed a $10.5 million civil lawsuit against the Child Protective Services division of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
A 10-year-old boy and his guardian have filed a $10.5 million civil lawsuit against the Child Protective Services division of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Editorial was a big boost for CPS
Note: The rantings of a common babystealer
Editorial was a big boost for CPS
I served many years with Child Protective Services in Arizona. One of the main problems that I saw was a lack of public support.
When public support for any state agency is weak, the agency itself has to serve in a rather weakened position. And any agency in a weakened position is not as able to perform its appointed duties.
Note: Now if what this babystealer says here is true, then we are having an effect.
Editorial was a big boost for CPS
I served many years with Child Protective Services in Arizona. One of the main problems that I saw was a lack of public support.
When public support for any state agency is weak, the agency itself has to serve in a rather weakened position. And any agency in a weakened position is not as able to perform its appointed duties.
Note: Now if what this babystealer says here is true, then we are having an effect.
A fellow blogger has a problem. Can you help?
Dear Friends and support system,
The TYRANT (Director) of CPS here in San Luis Obispo is having people write nasty things on my on blog and he's sending me threatening emails. CPS is also deleting my videos of my daughter on youtube and they are are slandering me all over town. Can any of you comment at my blogs and other websites? I could really use the support right now. My hearing is coming up next week. CPS will be using my websites against me so I think some comments would really help.
Let me know if I can return the favor
Thank you !
Kathleen
www.cpscorruption.blogspot.com - leave comments
www.myspace.com/osoluckyme - add me & comment on blog
www.youtube.com/osoluckyme - comment on my videos
The TYRANT (Director) of CPS here in San Luis Obispo is having people write nasty things on my on blog and he's sending me threatening emails. CPS is also deleting my videos of my daughter on youtube and they are are slandering me all over town. Can any of you comment at my blogs and other websites? I could really use the support right now. My hearing is coming up next week. CPS will be using my websites against me so I think some comments would really help.
Let me know if I can return the favor
Thank you !
Kathleen
www.cpscorruption.blogspot.com - leave comments
www.myspace.com/osoluckyme - add me & comment on blog
www.youtube.com/osoluckyme - comment on my videos
Some interesting links from an email I recieved.
Please sign and support;
www.un1503petition.com
Time for action A4J
www.alliance4justice.eu
Destruction of the Family issues - FLINT
www.familieslink.co.uk/
Head Office; Hollibury House, 47B Part St. Southport. Merseyside PR8 1HY
Tel 0870 1657468 Fax 01704 549091.
Hampshire Branch; FLINT Hants. 6, The Towers, Forton rd, Gosport. Hants. PO12 3HA
tel 07719020208
PAS destroys children
www.parental-alienation.info/
UK Only non-Govt Law Centre
www.elc.org.uk
www.tpuc.org
No safe place for biased judges in Family Law:
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2005/573.html
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2005/759.html
Media reluctant to publish the truth -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/09/14/nlaw114.xml
The biased and time serving;
http://www.fathers.ca/lord_justice_wall.htm
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2006/1199.html
www.un1503petition.com
Time for action A4J
www.alliance4justice.eu
Destruction of the Family issues - FLINT
www.familieslink.co.uk/
Head Office; Hollibury House, 47B Part St. Southport. Merseyside PR8 1HY
Tel 0870 1657468 Fax 01704 549091.
Hampshire Branch; FLINT Hants. 6, The Towers, Forton rd, Gosport. Hants. PO12 3HA
tel 07719020208
PAS destroys children
www.parental-alienation.info/
UK Only non-Govt Law Centre
www.elc.org.uk
www.tpuc.org
No safe place for biased judges in Family Law:
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2005/573.html
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2005/759.html
Media reluctant to publish the truth -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/09/14/nlaw114.xml
The biased and time serving;
http://www.fathers.ca/lord_justice_wall.htm
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2006/1199.html
Foster carers deserve punishment: court
Foster carers deserve punishment: court
The carers of a 12-year-old girl who died in the backyard of her foster home, delirious with pain and unable to move, deserved "criminal punishment", a court has heard.
The carers of a 12-year-old girl who died in the backyard of her foster home, delirious with pain and unable to move, deserved "criminal punishment", a court has heard.
Anger that child protection figures were not revealed
Anger that child protection figures were not revealed
FREE Press revelations that scores of Doncaster's most vulnerable youngsters are being failed by the "unacceptable" performance of Social Services have left councillors angry they were not told earlier.
FREE Press revelations that scores of Doncaster's most vulnerable youngsters are being failed by the "unacceptable" performance of Social Services have left councillors angry they were not told earlier.
Child Welfare Under Scrutiny
Child Welfare Under Scrutiny
Performance evaluations are underway for all the child welfare agencies in Manitoba.
Note: no worries, they're used to covering their tracks.
Performance evaluations are underway for all the child welfare agencies in Manitoba.
Note: no worries, they're used to covering their tracks.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Jersey police chief's fury as abuse suspects release ‘scares off’ witnesses
Jersey police chief's fury as abuse suspects release ‘scares off’ witnesses
A furious memorandum from the senior detective in the Jersey child murder and abuse investigation claims that it has been hampered by prosecutors, destroying victims’ faith in the justice system.
A furious memorandum from the senior detective in the Jersey child murder and abuse investigation claims that it has been hampered by prosecutors, destroying victims’ faith in the justice system.
CPS: No evidence Katrina kids were abused
CPS: No evidence Katrina kids were abused
Child Protective Services said there’s no evidence that a mother of five children who were abducted by their caregiver last week ever hurt her kids.
Rhonda Tavey had taken in Erica Alphonse and her children in the wake of Hurricane Katrina three years ago. Last week the Houston woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping after she took off with the children a month ago.
Child Protective Services said there’s no evidence that a mother of five children who were abducted by their caregiver last week ever hurt her kids.
Rhonda Tavey had taken in Erica Alphonse and her children in the wake of Hurricane Katrina three years ago. Last week the Houston woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping after she took off with the children a month ago.
Ark. woman arrested in foster child's death
Ark. woman arrested in foster child's death
A Eudora woman has been arrested on a battery charge in the death of her 22-month-old foster daughter. The girl, Keyundra Smith, was 1 of 4 foster children who died in a recent two-month period. The Arkansas State Police and the state Human Services Department have been investigating the deaths. Thirty-5-year-old Eleisha Sykes was out on bond after her arrest on a first-degree battery charge in Keyundra's May 28th death. An arrest affidavit says the toddler died of apparent brain injuries consistent with "shaken-baby syndrome." Keyundra also had bruises on her sides, back, buttocks and legs.
A Eudora woman has been arrested on a battery charge in the death of her 22-month-old foster daughter. The girl, Keyundra Smith, was 1 of 4 foster children who died in a recent two-month period. The Arkansas State Police and the state Human Services Department have been investigating the deaths. Thirty-5-year-old Eleisha Sykes was out on bond after her arrest on a first-degree battery charge in Keyundra's May 28th death. An arrest affidavit says the toddler died of apparent brain injuries consistent with "shaken-baby syndrome." Keyundra also had bruises on her sides, back, buttocks and legs.
Former North Middleton foster parent faces sexual abuse charges
Former North Middleton foster parent faces sexual abuse charges
A former foster parent with Cumberland County Children and Youth Services who turned himself in Tuesday on a number of charges relating to sexual abuse of children warned two young girls not to talk about what he was doing, according to North Middleton Township police.
A former foster parent with Cumberland County Children and Youth Services who turned himself in Tuesday on a number of charges relating to sexual abuse of children warned two young girls not to talk about what he was doing, according to North Middleton Township police.
Officials feeling the cost of representation
Officials feeling the cost of representation
The Henderson County budget for court-appointed attorneys assigned to Child Protective Services cases is quickly being depleted, and the Commissioners Court has already been forced to add funds to make up the shortfall.
The Henderson County budget for court-appointed attorneys assigned to Child Protective Services cases is quickly being depleted, and the Commissioners Court has already been forced to add funds to make up the shortfall.
Boy was raped, lawsuit says
Boy was raped, lawsuit says
A 10-year-old boy with a history of fetal alcohol and drug syndrome, neglect, sexual abuse and mental illness was raped in March by another boy in a Salem foster home, according to a $10.5 million civil lawsuit filed this week in Marion County Circuit Court.
A 10-year-old boy with a history of fetal alcohol and drug syndrome, neglect, sexual abuse and mental illness was raped in March by another boy in a Salem foster home, according to a $10.5 million civil lawsuit filed this week in Marion County Circuit Court.
Cuts in foreign adoptions causing anxiety in USA
Cuts in foreign adoptions causing anxiety in USA
"I promised her I would be back," Markoff says. Although she and her husband, Scott, got approval from the Vietnamese government to adopt Phan one month before her visit, the U.S. government hasn't issued the necessary visa to bring Phan to New York.
Note: Yeah, keep the money in the USA. We wouldn't want any foreign system sucks to benefit from the American adoption industry, now would we?
PS. There's a reason to increase the number of children in foster care. Better selections means more to show in the "Heart Galleries".
"I promised her I would be back," Markoff says. Although she and her husband, Scott, got approval from the Vietnamese government to adopt Phan one month before her visit, the U.S. government hasn't issued the necessary visa to bring Phan to New York.
Note: Yeah, keep the money in the USA. We wouldn't want any foreign system sucks to benefit from the American adoption industry, now would we?
PS. There's a reason to increase the number of children in foster care. Better selections means more to show in the "Heart Galleries".
State Seeks Help in Locating Missing Foster Child Kekai Keanu
State Seeks Help in Locating Missing Foster Child Kekai Keanu
The state is seeking the public's help in locating foster child Kekai Keanu, who has been missing since August 7.
Note: Why would any child ever run away from these people?
The state is seeking the public's help in locating foster child Kekai Keanu, who has been missing since August 7.
Note: Why would any child ever run away from these people?
Proof: Dads Are Equal
Proof: Dads Are Equal
This is a LONG read but it is well worth it. If you cant read it all please read just part of it.
Sadly a friend of mind found out this quote a few days ago:
The research, which clearly illustrates how a father biologically responds to the birth of his children, also explains why thousands of men become clinically depressed when separated from their children to the point of actually committing suicide.
This is a LONG read but it is well worth it. If you cant read it all please read just part of it.
Sadly a friend of mind found out this quote a few days ago:
The research, which clearly illustrates how a father biologically responds to the birth of his children, also explains why thousands of men become clinically depressed when separated from their children to the point of actually committing suicide.
Abuse from Family Court employee leaves man `gutted'
Abuse from Family Court employee leaves man `gutted'
When a Christchurch man approached the Family Court for advice during his marriage break-up, he did not expect an earful of abuse.
Dale Truman said that after he had explained his problem, a Family Court employee laughed at him and told him: "I'm leaving in two weeks; I don't give a f... about your problems." Truman, of Heathcote, who is on an invalid's benefit, was appalled by the conversation on August 4.
When a Christchurch man approached the Family Court for advice during his marriage break-up, he did not expect an earful of abuse.
Dale Truman said that after he had explained his problem, a Family Court employee laughed at him and told him: "I'm leaving in two weeks; I don't give a f... about your problems." Truman, of Heathcote, who is on an invalid's benefit, was appalled by the conversation on August 4.
CPS' parenting orders to Tucson man are absurd
CPS' parenting orders to Tucson man are absurd
Despite cries of retaliation, a CPS spokeswoman says this isn't about getting back at Oscar Silva for his lawsuit or the story. No, it's worse.
It's because the father had the temerity to talk with his son about how his little brother died.
Note: Bullshit!
Despite cries of retaliation, a CPS spokeswoman says this isn't about getting back at Oscar Silva for his lawsuit or the story. No, it's worse.
It's because the father had the temerity to talk with his son about how his little brother died.
Note: Bullshit!
Couple arrested for allegedly taking child
Couple arrested for allegedly taking child
A Vancouver, Wash., couple has been arrested in Davenport after allegedly taking their child from protective services.
A Vancouver, Wash., couple has been arrested in Davenport after allegedly taking their child from protective services.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mundelein mom: Kids locked themselves out
Mundelein mom: Kids locked themselves out
A woman arrested by Mundelein police on child endangerment charges said Sunday that her five kids accidentally locked themselves out of the house and decided to walk to their grandmother's two blocks away.
Note: My, how anal-retentive and paranoid they have become.
A woman arrested by Mundelein police on child endangerment charges said Sunday that her five kids accidentally locked themselves out of the house and decided to walk to their grandmother's two blocks away.
Note: My, how anal-retentive and paranoid they have become.
The Big Question: Have we taken child protection measures too far in Britain?
The Big Question: Have we taken child protection measures too far in Britain?
Surrey County Council has been criticised by Ofsted over its "unacceptable and dangerous" efforts to vet staff working with children, warning that youngsters are being put at risk as a result. The issue of checking teachers, youth workers and others responsible for youngsters' welfare has steadily risen up the agenda during the last decade, and the Government is preparing to launch an agency that could result in a quarter of the adult population being vetted for any criminal past.
But there are signs of a backlash against the increase in child protection measures, with claims that it is poisoning the relationships between the generations and deterring law-abiding members of the community from volunteering to work with children.
Surrey County Council has been criticised by Ofsted over its "unacceptable and dangerous" efforts to vet staff working with children, warning that youngsters are being put at risk as a result. The issue of checking teachers, youth workers and others responsible for youngsters' welfare has steadily risen up the agenda during the last decade, and the Government is preparing to launch an agency that could result in a quarter of the adult population being vetted for any criminal past.
But there are signs of a backlash against the increase in child protection measures, with claims that it is poisoning the relationships between the generations and deterring law-abiding members of the community from volunteering to work with children.
Colville's child and family services under investigation
Colville's child and family services under investigation
Over a year ago, child protective services took Betty Tomlin's great-granddaughter from her home and put her in foster care. She said she didn't get a clear reason.
Over a year ago, child protective services took Betty Tomlin's great-granddaughter from her home and put her in foster care. She said she didn't get a clear reason.
CFS overhaul means more kids in care
CFS overhaul means more kids in care
Manitoba's already overburdened child welfare system has seen its caseload jump by more than 10 percent, putting an even greater strain on staff and resources.
Manitoba's already overburdened child welfare system has seen its caseload jump by more than 10 percent, putting an even greater strain on staff and resources.
LI child welfare agencies remove more kids from parents
LI child welfare agencies remove more kids from parents
Long Island's child welfare agencies have removed 28 percent more children from their parents' custody this year, a spike that bucks a statewide trend and that some county officials say was a reaction to the drowning deaths of three New Cassel children in February.
Long Island's child welfare agencies have removed 28 percent more children from their parents' custody this year, a spike that bucks a statewide trend and that some county officials say was a reaction to the drowning deaths of three New Cassel children in February.
Drug Treatment Records Found in the Trash
Drug Treatment Records Found in the Trash
The News 4 Trouble Shooters found a gold mine at a local drug treatment center.
Hundreds of private, personal records thrown out with the trash. Information that, by law, must be protected.
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"The concern of course is that this information was released," said Mary Walker, the spokesperson for Child Protective Services. Walker says she is troubled that CPS records with such personal information were just thrown out in the trash.
Note: Troubled? Please. If they are throwing out drug treatment records it is on purpose so the parents can't prove they've completed reunification requirements.
The News 4 Trouble Shooters found a gold mine at a local drug treatment center.
Hundreds of private, personal records thrown out with the trash. Information that, by law, must be protected.
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"The concern of course is that this information was released," said Mary Walker, the spokesperson for Child Protective Services. Walker says she is troubled that CPS records with such personal information were just thrown out in the trash.
Note: Troubled? Please. If they are throwing out drug treatment records it is on purpose so the parents can't prove they've completed reunification requirements.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Report: Rate Of Restraints On Rise At Riverview
Report: Rate Of Restraints On Rise At Riverview
The rate of restraint use at the state's psychiatric hospital for children has nearly doubled in the past 18 months, despite pledges that the potentially dangerous procedure would be curtailed.
The rate of restraint use at the state's psychiatric hospital for children has nearly doubled in the past 18 months, despite pledges that the potentially dangerous procedure would be curtailed.
Parents sue over school's inquiries
Parents sue over school's inquiries
The parents of an Out-of-Door Academy student are suing the elite private school after "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" incidents on the playground ended with a state investigation.
The parents, who are identified only by the initials CK and EK, say the school's teachers and officials talked to other parents, the board of trustees and a psychotherapist about their child without their permission, the lawsuit states.
The parents of an Out-of-Door Academy student are suing the elite private school after "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" incidents on the playground ended with a state investigation.
The parents, who are identified only by the initials CK and EK, say the school's teachers and officials talked to other parents, the board of trustees and a psychotherapist about their child without their permission, the lawsuit states.
Native child services denies role in placing slain girl with accused
Native child services denies role in placing slain girl with accused
The executive director of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto says his agency was not involved in the transfer of custody of Katelynn Sampson from her biological mother to the couple now accused in the seven-year-old girl's death.
The executive director of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto says his agency was not involved in the transfer of custody of Katelynn Sampson from her biological mother to the couple now accused in the seven-year-old girl's death.
Editorial: CPS gets attention
Editorial: CPS gets attention
It took too long. Too many children have died. But Sacramento County's Child Protective Services is finally geting the attention it merits. The Sacramento County grand jury has launched an investigation. And Sacramento supervisors say they will hire an independent outside consultant to probe CPS.
It took too long. Too many children have died. But Sacramento County's Child Protective Services is finally geting the attention it merits. The Sacramento County grand jury has launched an investigation. And Sacramento supervisors say they will hire an independent outside consultant to probe CPS.
Ark. lawmakers quiz agency over foster-care deaths
Ark. lawmakers quiz agency over foster-care deaths
Arkansas lawmakers say they're concerned about the deaths of 4 children in state foster care over the last two months. At a meeting today in Little Rock, one legislator calling the agency that oversees foster children a, "ball of chaos,".
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Panel briefed on foster children deaths
Members of a legislative committee grilled state human services officials Monday about the deaths of four children in Arkansas' foster care system.
Arkansas lawmakers say they're concerned about the deaths of 4 children in state foster care over the last two months. At a meeting today in Little Rock, one legislator calling the agency that oversees foster children a, "ball of chaos,".
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Panel briefed on foster children deaths
Members of a legislative committee grilled state human services officials Monday about the deaths of four children in Arkansas' foster care system.
Woman charged with taking kids seeking custody
Woman charged with taking kids seeking custody
A woman arrested last week for taking five young Hurricane Katrina survivors away from their mother after claiming the children were abused filed paperwork on Monday seeking custody of the children.
A woman arrested last week for taking five young Hurricane Katrina survivors away from their mother after claiming the children were abused filed paperwork on Monday seeking custody of the children.
Carroll receives court-appointed attorney
Carroll receives court-appointed attorney
Former child advocate Billy Carroll will get a court-appointed lawyer.
He is charged with sexually assaulting or improperly photographing young girls over the last 10 years.
Former child advocate Billy Carroll will get a court-appointed lawyer.
He is charged with sexually assaulting or improperly photographing young girls over the last 10 years.
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Christine Illsley
Single Mom, Christine Illsley stumbles into the
Family Court system, and has her 6 year old boy
kidnapped by Child Protective Serves, CPS, where
his is sexually abused by homosexuals in California
Christine Illsley fights to regain her
C.P.S. kidnapped Son, now 9, win her right
to Trial after 3 years, and they arrest her hours
later on bogus charges, From Mar. 21, 08 O.S.T.
Christine's Friends visit her in Jail, where Paris Hilton spent a day.
Christine gets jailed for weeks so she can NOT prepare for her Trial. CRIME by L.A. Kangaroo Family Court SYSTEM of Government abuse and child drugging the CPS kidnapped boy
Christine is forced to have Nic Nic in black ghetto of So. Central L.A. before "foster dad" molests 6 year old under CPS control & Placement
Family Court system, and has her 6 year old boy
kidnapped by Child Protective Serves, CPS, where
his is sexually abused by homosexuals in California
Christine Illsley fights to regain her
C.P.S. kidnapped Son, now 9, win her right
to Trial after 3 years, and they arrest her hours
later on bogus charges, From Mar. 21, 08 O.S.T.
Christine's Friends visit her in Jail, where Paris Hilton spent a day.
Christine gets jailed for weeks so she can NOT prepare for her Trial. CRIME by L.A. Kangaroo Family Court SYSTEM of Government abuse and child drugging the CPS kidnapped boy
Christine is forced to have Nic Nic in black ghetto of So. Central L.A. before "foster dad" molests 6 year old under CPS control & Placement
DCFS had early contact with family of dead boy, medical records show
DCFS had early contact with family of dead boy, medical records show
Agency has said it was involved since 2003; medical records indicate 2001
Agency has said it was involved since 2003; medical records indicate 2001
Editorial: CPS gets attention
Editorial: CPS gets attention
It took too long. Too many children have died. But Sacramento County's Child Protective Services is finally geting the attention it merits. The Sacramento County grand jury has launched an investigation. And Sacramento supervisors say they will hire an independent outside consultant to probe CPS.
Note: The solution will be to pump more money into the system and double the number of kids taken into foster care.
It took too long. Too many children have died. But Sacramento County's Child Protective Services is finally geting the attention it merits. The Sacramento County grand jury has launched an investigation. And Sacramento supervisors say they will hire an independent outside consultant to probe CPS.
Note: The solution will be to pump more money into the system and double the number of kids taken into foster care.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Hold Agency Head Responsible
Hold Agency Head Responsible
I don't understand why Department of Children and Families Commissioner Susan Hamilton has not yet been fired [Connecticut section, July 27, "Officials: DCF Warned 5 Years Ago"].
I don't understand why Department of Children and Families Commissioner Susan Hamilton has not yet been fired [Connecticut section, July 27, "Officials: DCF Warned 5 Years Ago"].
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