Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Senator Nancy Schaefer who exposed CPS as a child kidnapping ring was MURDERED! 720p HD
Note: I think it's important that people understand that there are different views on many issues. I will post what's out there. You are free to jump to your own conclusions. I myself am heartbroken over this. Nancy Schaefer was a major loss to our movement.
Sandra Bullock Not Planning to Adopt Jesse James' Children
Sandra Bullock Not Planning to Adopt Jesse James' Children
SANDRA BULLOCK HAS NO PLANS TO ADOPT HUSBAND JESSE JAMES' CHILDREN, ACCORDING TO PEOPLE-DOT-COM.
SANDRA BULLOCK HAS NO PLANS TO ADOPT HUSBAND JESSE JAMES' CHILDREN, ACCORDING TO PEOPLE-DOT-COM.
Perserving family saves agency money
Perserving family saves agency money
For each dollar spent keeping troubled families together, county saves $4.36 in foster placement costs.
For each dollar spent keeping troubled families together, county saves $4.36 in foster placement costs.
Top judge warns of threat to justice after ex-soldier is gagged in fight to keep grandson
Top judge warns of threat to justice after ex-soldier is gagged in fight to keep grandson
A senior judge has warned of 'wide concerns over open justice in the family courts' after a former soldier was effectively stripped of the right to legal representation as he battled council social workers over custody of his grandson.
Note: F*** their gag orders! Never give up and never shut up.
A senior judge has warned of 'wide concerns over open justice in the family courts' after a former soldier was effectively stripped of the right to legal representation as he battled council social workers over custody of his grandson.
Note: F*** their gag orders! Never give up and never shut up.
Human Rights in Nova Scotia where are they?
" To deprive a man of his natural liberty and to deny to him the ordinary amenities of life is worse then starving the body; it is starvation of the soul, the dweller in the body". Mohandas Gandhi
Human Rights in Nova Scotia where are they?
British granny fined, tagged for selling goldfish to child
British granny fined, tagged for selling goldfish to child
A British grandmother was heavily fined and electronically tagged for selling a goldfish to a child, triggering criticism Wednesday of over-zealous use of animal protection laws.
A British grandmother was heavily fined and electronically tagged for selling a goldfish to a child, triggering criticism Wednesday of over-zealous use of animal protection laws.
The Strange “Suicide” of Nancy Schaefer
The Strange “Suicide” of Nancy Schaefer
On Friday, former Senator Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found dead in their home in Habersham County. Even before a GBI investigation could be initiated, media outlets began pronouncing that their death was a “murder-suicide” and shut off most public comment posting on their web sites. The “murder suicide” theory implies that Sen. Schaefer’s husband shot her and then killed himself (or vice versa). Both Habersham County and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation began investigating the case as a “murder suicide” rather than the more obvious “murder made to look like suicide”. Like so many people, I have known former Sen. Nancy Schaefer for 15 years and spoken to several people who know her better than I do. They believe that the “murder suicide” theory is highly unlikely for any one of the following reasons:
On Friday, former Senator Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found dead in their home in Habersham County. Even before a GBI investigation could be initiated, media outlets began pronouncing that their death was a “murder-suicide” and shut off most public comment posting on their web sites. The “murder suicide” theory implies that Sen. Schaefer’s husband shot her and then killed himself (or vice versa). Both Habersham County and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation began investigating the case as a “murder suicide” rather than the more obvious “murder made to look like suicide”. Like so many people, I have known former Sen. Nancy Schaefer for 15 years and spoken to several people who know her better than I do. They believe that the “murder suicide” theory is highly unlikely for any one of the following reasons:
Delete child abuse websites says German minister
Delete child abuse websites says German minister
Germany has called for stronger action to combat images of child sex abuse online, saying material should be deleted rather than blocked.
Germany has called for stronger action to combat images of child sex abuse online, saying material should be deleted rather than blocked.
Soldiers beat children over bicycle
Soldiers beat children over bicycle
A group of elite Indonesian soldiers beat four children accused of stealing a bicycle from their base, the country's top child welfare agency said on Wednesday, in what it called a serious violation of human rights.
A group of elite Indonesian soldiers beat four children accused of stealing a bicycle from their base, the country's top child welfare agency said on Wednesday, in what it called a serious violation of human rights.
CPS Does About Face, Accuses Parents Of Abuse
CPS Does About Face, Accuses Parents Of Abuse
Landon Weber, 4, is one of two little boys that FOX 26 Investigates presented that have spent alot of time in hospitals. The mothers of both little boys were under investigation by Childrens Protective Services for medical child abuse.
Landon Weber, 4, is one of two little boys that FOX 26 Investigates presented that have spent alot of time in hospitals. The mothers of both little boys were under investigation by Childrens Protective Services for medical child abuse.
Proposal for DSM-5 to Include Parental Alienation Disorder
Proposal for DSM-5 to Include Parental Alienation Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association has published early draft of its proposed changes for DSM-5 (also known as DSM-V), an upcoming version of its mental health manual scheduled for 2013, at its website APA DSM-5 Development. While the draft version does not yet contain a definition of parental alienation syndrome or disorder, the APA has indicated that a group of mental health professionals including William Bernet, Wilfrid von Boch-Galhau, Amy J. L. Baker, and Stephen L. Morrison has submitted a document discussing how to include parental alienation in DSM-5 and ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Edition).
The American Psychiatric Association has published early draft of its proposed changes for DSM-5 (also known as DSM-V), an upcoming version of its mental health manual scheduled for 2013, at its website APA DSM-5 Development. While the draft version does not yet contain a definition of parental alienation syndrome or disorder, the APA has indicated that a group of mental health professionals including William Bernet, Wilfrid von Boch-Galhau, Amy J. L. Baker, and Stephen L. Morrison has submitted a document discussing how to include parental alienation in DSM-5 and ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Edition).
Agency: Half of foster parents criminals
Agency: Half of foster parents criminals
County officials plan to examine how many people have qualified to become foster parents in Los Angeles despite criminal backgrounds, after the head of a troubled nonprofit agency claimed Tuesday the figure could be up to half.
County officials plan to examine how many people have qualified to become foster parents in Los Angeles despite criminal backgrounds, after the head of a troubled nonprofit agency claimed Tuesday the figure could be up to half.
Foster Care and Criminal Behavior: Are the two linked?
Foster Care and Criminal Behavior: Are the two linked?
Are youth making the transition from out-of-home care to independent adulthood more apt to commit crime then others?
Read the full report Here
Are youth making the transition from out-of-home care to independent adulthood more apt to commit crime then others?
Read the full report Here
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
L.A. County supervisors terminate relationship with foster care agency
L.A. County supervisors terminate relationship with foster care agency
Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate their relationship with the troubled foster care agency that placed a 2-year-old girl with a woman who is now under investigation in connection with her death.
Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate their relationship with the troubled foster care agency that placed a 2-year-old girl with a woman who is now under investigation in connection with her death.
Male victims speak out on marriage abuse
Male victims speak out on marriage abuse
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only victims of family violence, failed or fraudulent marriages. An increasing number of men are beginning to speak out with horrifying tales of misuse and abuse, including false complaints to the Police.
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only victims of family violence, failed or fraudulent marriages. An increasing number of men are beginning to speak out with horrifying tales of misuse and abuse, including false complaints to the Police.
CPS Warrior Nancy Schaefer Gunned Down
CPS Warrior Nancy Schaefer Gunned Down
State investigators say the husband of former state Senator Nancy Schaefer shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. The couple’s bodies were found in their north Georgia home Friday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted autopsies on the Schaefer’s Saturday—investigators say all evidence points to the deaths as a murder-suicide. The bodies of Nancy and Bruce Schaefer, 73 and 74 years old respectively, were found by their daughter at the couple’s home in Clarkesville. Nancy Schaefer was a two-term state Senator representing Georgia’s 50th district. She lost her seat in 2008. Schaefer was also a candidate for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia lieutenant governor and governor of the state.
Note: All we know about this is what the news media has told us. That, I'm sure, is very limited information. I will post what I find, I will not jump to conclusions and make claims that I can't back up.
All I can say is that I'm sure there is a lot more to this story. What that is, remains to be seen.
State investigators say the husband of former state Senator Nancy Schaefer shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. The couple’s bodies were found in their north Georgia home Friday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted autopsies on the Schaefer’s Saturday—investigators say all evidence points to the deaths as a murder-suicide. The bodies of Nancy and Bruce Schaefer, 73 and 74 years old respectively, were found by their daughter at the couple’s home in Clarkesville. Nancy Schaefer was a two-term state Senator representing Georgia’s 50th district. She lost her seat in 2008. Schaefer was also a candidate for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia lieutenant governor and governor of the state.
Note: All we know about this is what the news media has told us. That, I'm sure, is very limited information. I will post what I find, I will not jump to conclusions and make claims that I can't back up.
All I can say is that I'm sure there is a lot more to this story. What that is, remains to be seen.
Child Abuse and Neglect Publications
Child Abuse and Neglect Publications
The key documents and brochures published by the Department of Children and Families are available for viewing and downloading below. Where possible, the Department of Children and Families provides versions in languages other than English and also lists versions in accessible formats other than PDFs for visually impaired users.
Note: FYI. Know thy enemy.
The key documents and brochures published by the Department of Children and Families are available for viewing and downloading below. Where possible, the Department of Children and Families provides versions in languages other than English and also lists versions in accessible formats other than PDFs for visually impaired users.
Note: FYI. Know thy enemy.
State limits foster homes to 6 children
State limits foster homes to 6 children
That scenario is about to change in California, where the state is planning to reduce the number of children foster parents can oversee, the result of a process started years ago.
That scenario is about to change in California, where the state is planning to reduce the number of children foster parents can oversee, the result of a process started years ago.
NDP chose to 'play politics' on foster care, Stelmach charges
NDP chose to 'play politics' on foster care, Stelmach charges
Premier Ed Stelmach is accusing the NDP of playing politics over a proposed cap on payments to foster parents of special needs children.
Premier Ed Stelmach is accusing the NDP of playing politics over a proposed cap on payments to foster parents of special needs children.
NYS appellate court agrees with dad's petition to halt adoption proceedings without his permission
NYS appellate court agrees with dad's petition to halt adoption proceedings without his permission
The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department in the Matter of Nicole J. has reversed an order by Monroe County Family Court Judge, John J. Rivoli, which dispensed with the consent of Nicole's biological father and allowed her adoption to go forward.
The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department in the Matter of Nicole J. has reversed an order by Monroe County Family Court Judge, John J. Rivoli, which dispensed with the consent of Nicole's biological father and allowed her adoption to go forward.
Local judge favors open court pilot program
Local judge favors open court pilot program
When 9th Circuit Judge M. Brent Hall came to Hardin County's second Family Court bench, he opposed public access to the dependency, neglect and abuse docket, or any other proceedings involving juveniles.
When 9th Circuit Judge M. Brent Hall came to Hardin County's second Family Court bench, he opposed public access to the dependency, neglect and abuse docket, or any other proceedings involving juveniles.
No wrongdoing by social workers in Bowman case
No wrongdoing by social workers in Bowman case
An investigation of District social workers shows that proper procedures were followed in the case of a mother who killed her two adopted daughters and hid their bodies in a freezer.
Note: Oh bullshit!
An investigation of District social workers shows that proper procedures were followed in the case of a mother who killed her two adopted daughters and hid their bodies in a freezer.
Note: Oh bullshit!
Foster Mother Found Not Guilty in Baby's Death
Foster Mother Found Not Guilty in Baby's Death
A judge this afternoon found a state Department of Children and Families worker not guilty of charges in the death of her seven-month-old foster son.
A judge this afternoon found a state Department of Children and Families worker not guilty of charges in the death of her seven-month-old foster son.
Baby still in state care after case against parents was dropped
Baby still in state care after case against parents was dropped
An infant remains in state custody and his parents in jail as attorneys try to sort out a tangled case that began when a couple was wrongly accused of sexual abuse.
An infant remains in state custody and his parents in jail as attorneys try to sort out a tangled case that began when a couple was wrongly accused of sexual abuse.
Children belong in families!
Children belong in families!
Attendance at this afternoon's rally to reinstate and protect the Children's Aid Society of Algoma's Family Preservation unit was better than it looked.
Attendance at this afternoon's rally to reinstate and protect the Children's Aid Society of Algoma's Family Preservation unit was better than it looked.
Children's Aid protest
Children's Aid protest
Former foster child Dawn Gauthier, right, leads a demonstration in front of the court house Monday over the closure next month of Children's Aid Society of Algoma's family preservation program, and another similar program by this time next year. CAS Algoma says a dearth of provincial funding is to blame for the cuts.
Former foster child Dawn Gauthier, right, leads a demonstration in front of the court house Monday over the closure next month of Children's Aid Society of Algoma's family preservation program, and another similar program by this time next year. CAS Algoma says a dearth of provincial funding is to blame for the cuts.
Monday, March 29, 2010
'Safe Surrender' hotline expanded to all of California
'Safe Surrender' hotline expanded to all of California
The California Department of Social Services launched a new hotline Monday that provides information to people across the state who wish to safely surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Surrender law.
Note: Freebies.
The California Department of Social Services launched a new hotline Monday that provides information to people across the state who wish to safely surrender a newborn baby under the Safe Surrender law.
Note: Freebies.
Confidential social services data found on USB stick in Stoke-on-Trent
Confidential social services data found on USB stick in Stoke-on-Trent
Records from the city council's social services department have been found on an unencrypted USB stick in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The stick was handed in by an IT consultant to the local newspaper, the Sentinel, on Friday, after he apparently found it lying on the pavement.
Records from the city council's social services department have been found on an unencrypted USB stick in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The stick was handed in by an IT consultant to the local newspaper, the Sentinel, on Friday, after he apparently found it lying on the pavement.
Verdict Expected Today In Trial Of DCF Worker Accused Of Killing Foster Child
Verdict Expected Today In Trial Of DCF Worker Accused Of Killing Foster Child
A judge is expected to render a verdict today in the manslaughter trial of Suzanne Listro, a foster mother accused of causing the death of her 7-month-old foster child two years ago by violently shaking him.
A judge is expected to render a verdict today in the manslaughter trial of Suzanne Listro, a foster mother accused of causing the death of her 7-month-old foster child two years ago by violently shaking him.
Ri Aclu Sues Family Court System
Ri Aclu Sues Family Court System
The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state's Family Court as well as six school districts.
The ACLU is holding a news conference Monday to announce the suit.
The suit alleges that administrators of the program created by the chief judge have sometimes threatened to arrest students or have them placed in state custody for failing to attend school. The ACLU says that is in violation of their constitutional rights.
Note: No shit!
The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state's Family Court as well as six school districts.
The ACLU is holding a news conference Monday to announce the suit.
The suit alleges that administrators of the program created by the chief judge have sometimes threatened to arrest students or have them placed in state custody for failing to attend school. The ACLU says that is in violation of their constitutional rights.
Note: No shit!
CPS opponents jumping to conclusions about the murder suicide of Nancy Schaefer and her husband
CPS opponents jumping to conclusions about the murder suicide of Nancy Schaefer and her husband
The Gainesville Times has been covering the death of former Georgia State Senator and advocate for family rights and the reform of Child Protective Services, Nancy Schaefer.
The Gainesville Times has been covering the death of former Georgia State Senator and advocate for family rights and the reform of Child Protective Services, Nancy Schaefer.
Child abuse case payouts near £1m
Child abuse case payouts near £1m
A council is to pay nearly £1m to victims of a child abuse scandal at one of its residential homes in the 1970s.
A council is to pay nearly £1m to victims of a child abuse scandal at one of its residential homes in the 1970s.
Kick-off for Child Abuse Propaganda Month
Kick-off for Child Abuse Propaganda Month
A kick-off celebration in recognition of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 1 at the Guernsey County Children Services building on Highland Avenue in Cambridge.
A kick-off celebration in recognition of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 1 at the Guernsey County Children Services building on Highland Avenue in Cambridge.
Foster parents would get less cash under Ind. cuts
Foster parents would get less cash under Ind. cuts
Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with medical, emotional or behavioral problems into cheaper care for children without special needs, a move that cuts payments to families who care for the state's most challenged children.
Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with medical, emotional or behavioral problems into cheaper care for children without special needs, a move that cuts payments to families who care for the state's most challenged children.
Orphans onboard: Trains carried children to new homes in 1800s
Orphans onboard: Trains carried children to new homes in 1800s
The train car sits in the middle of the little park in tiny Delmar, Iowa, as a reminder of the orphans who rode on it.
The train car sits in the middle of the little park in tiny Delmar, Iowa, as a reminder of the orphans who rode on it.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
CPS opponents jumping to conclusions about the murder suicide of Nancy Schaefer and her husband
CPS opponents jumping to conclusions about the murder suicide of Nancy Schaefer and her husband
The Gainesville Times has been covering the death of former Georgia State Senator and advocate for family rights and the reform of Child Protective Services, Nancy Schaefer.
The Gainesville Times has been covering the death of former Georgia State Senator and advocate for family rights and the reform of Child Protective Services, Nancy Schaefer.
Child Abuse Prank Caller Apprehended By Authorities
Child Abuse Prank Caller Apprehended By Authorities
Chattanooga Police along with Bradley County Sheriffs Office have arrested a man charged him with 9 felony counts of filing a false report. For the last several years the Chattanooga Police Department has received information from various police departments across the country relating to an anonymous caller.
Chattanooga Police along with Bradley County Sheriffs Office have arrested a man charged him with 9 felony counts of filing a false report. For the last several years the Chattanooga Police Department has received information from various police departments across the country relating to an anonymous caller.
Authorities damned in abuse case
Authorities damned in abuse case
For more than a decade three children - all from the same family -suffered systematic abuse while the authorities in Jersey looked on and did nothing.
For more than a decade three children - all from the same family -suffered systematic abuse while the authorities in Jersey looked on and did nothing.
Child Abuse Victims File Lawsuit Against State
A lawyer for two boys filed suit against the state, saying the state could have prevented years of abuse they suffered by their legal guardians. It's a case prosecutors referred to as a "HOUSE OF TORTURE." 3/25/2010.
Priest calls for Pope's resignation
The Pope is under fire for allegedly keeping quiet about clerical sex abuse. A top Vatican Cardinal is now calling for a "housecleaning" and asking the church to be more alert on the issue. Now, one local priest is asking the Pope to step down.
Mom Angry at Daycare after Son Escapes
The parents of an 18-month-old boy who walked away from his daycare are calling for the center to be closed down. The boy escaped from the Tutor Time Child Care earlier this week.
Cuyahoga Juvenile Court Judge Alison Floyd orders sex assault victims to take polygraph tests
Cuyahoga Juvenile Court Judge Alison Floyd orders sex assault victims to take polygraph tests
A Juvenile Court judge has ordered three teenage girls who were victims of sexual assault to submit to polygraph tests, baffling prosecutors and upsetting the victims.
A Juvenile Court judge has ordered three teenage girls who were victims of sexual assault to submit to polygraph tests, baffling prosecutors and upsetting the victims.
Judge's public reprimand kept a secret
Judge's public reprimand kept a secret
The committee that disciplines judges issued a "public reprimand" against a District Court special justice last year for calling another judge about a pending case -- but took steps to keep the public from finding out about it.
The committee that disciplines judges issued a "public reprimand" against a District Court special justice last year for calling another judge about a pending case -- but took steps to keep the public from finding out about it.
Lawmakers Want Audit Of Child Welfare Services
Lawmakers Want Audit Of Child Welfare Services
Lawmakers who sit on the Human Services Committee heard powerful testimony Monday from a woman who said she was starved by her own mother.
Lawmakers who sit on the Human Services Committee heard powerful testimony Monday from a woman who said she was starved by her own mother.
Mother kills 5 children, innocent father to pay costs
Mother kills 5 children, innocent father to pay costs
THE father of five children murdered by their mother has been stuck with the bill for her trial and conviction.
THE father of five children murdered by their mother has been stuck with the bill for her trial and conviction.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Nancy Schaefer Found Dead: Suicide Conspiracy Murder?
Nancy Schaefer Found Dead: Suicide Conspiracy Murder?
Former State Senator Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found shot dead in their Georgia home. Police reported that the couple was both found at what looks like a murder-suicide.
Note: I'm sure that there is a lot more to this story then what we have read in the papers or seen on the news. There are also a few conspiracy theories popping up, as this article points out.
I want to make clear that I will relay whatever information I come across but in all honesty, I don't know nor will I claim to know what really happened. You know, don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger. I will keep you informed as best I can.
The fact is, we may never know what really happened. All I know is that Nancy Schaefer is loved and will be missed.
Nancy Schaefer and her husband have been found dead - Shoot to death
Former State Senator Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found shot dead in their Georgia home. Police reported that the couple was both found at what looks like a murder-suicide.
Note: I'm sure that there is a lot more to this story then what we have read in the papers or seen on the news. There are also a few conspiracy theories popping up, as this article points out.
I want to make clear that I will relay whatever information I come across but in all honesty, I don't know nor will I claim to know what really happened. You know, don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger. I will keep you informed as best I can.
The fact is, we may never know what really happened. All I know is that Nancy Schaefer is loved and will be missed.
Nancy Schaefer and her husband have been found dead - Shoot to death
Dad Ordered Not to Expose Daughter to His Faith
Dad Ordered Not to Expose Daughter to His Faith
A father in Chicago may find himself in jail, if he exposes his young daughter to his Catholic faith. Joseph Reyes is estranged from his ex-wife and is in a bitter divorce battle with her. The couple had agreed to raise their daughter in the mother’s Jewish faith, but the family law court, at the request of the mother, ordered Reyes not to bring his three-year-old daughter to Easter services at his church. She told Fox News that she was not anti-Christian, but simply wanted the court’s orders to be obeyed.
A father in Chicago may find himself in jail, if he exposes his young daughter to his Catholic faith. Joseph Reyes is estranged from his ex-wife and is in a bitter divorce battle with her. The couple had agreed to raise their daughter in the mother’s Jewish faith, but the family law court, at the request of the mother, ordered Reyes not to bring his three-year-old daughter to Easter services at his church. She told Fox News that she was not anti-Christian, but simply wanted the court’s orders to be obeyed.
Autopsies being performed on Schaefer and husband
Autopsies being performed on Schaefer and husband
State Sen. Don Thomas of Dalton said this morning he believed that Bruce Schafer had been ill Couple’s daughter, who lives in the same gated community as the Schaefers, had no knowledge of any serious illness affecting her father
State Sen. Don Thomas of Dalton said this morning he believed that Bruce Schafer had been ill Couple’s daughter, who lives in the same gated community as the Schaefers, had no knowledge of any serious illness affecting her father
Foster care cutbacks known for weeks: official
Foster care cutbacks known for weeks: official
A foster care agency in the Edmonton region says plans to cut back payments for foster parents — which the province abruptly cancelled Monday — were known about a month ago.
A foster care agency in the Edmonton region says plans to cut back payments for foster parents — which the province abruptly cancelled Monday — were known about a month ago.
Oklahoma DHS Reports New Caseload Allegations Are False
Oklahoma DHS Reports New Caseload Allegations Are False
Oklahoma's child welfare system comes out swinging -- The Department of Human Services reports allegations it doesn't know how many children workers are supervising is wrong.
Oklahoma's child welfare system comes out swinging -- The Department of Human Services reports allegations it doesn't know how many children workers are supervising is wrong.
This is a sad day for family rights.
Deaths of Former Ga. Lawmaker, Husband Probed as Murder-Suicide
Former state Sen. Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found dead in their home in north Georgia and it is being investigating it as a possible murder-suicide, authorities said Friday.
Note: That's fucked up. I'm sorry. This is a major loss to us.
The Corrupt Business Of Child Protective Services
We will always love you Nancy. You will be missed.
Nancy Schaefer and Husband Dead Killed Husband CPS Corruption
Nancy Schaefer and Husband Dead Killed Husband CPS Corruption
Former state Sen. Nancy Schaefer and her husband were found dead in their home in north Georgia and it is being investigating it as a possible murder-suicide, authorities said Friday.
Note: That's fucked up. I'm sorry. This is a major loss to us.
The Corrupt Business Of Child Protective Services
We will always love you Nancy. You will be missed.
Nancy Schaefer and Husband Dead Killed Husband CPS Corruption
Nancy Schaefer and Husband Dead Killed Husband CPS Corruption
Friday, March 26, 2010
Senate passes foster parents' bill of rights legislation
Senate passes foster parents' bill of rights legislation
Note: Just what we need eh?
The Senate has approved legislation that would require the state Department of Children, Youth and Families to provide basic protections and rights for foster parents.
Note: Just what we need eh?
The Senate has approved legislation that would require the state Department of Children, Youth and Families to provide basic protections and rights for foster parents.
Mom, 2 others charged in Roseville baby's abduction
Mom, 2 others charged in Roseville baby's abduction
A woman, her boyfriend and a friend were arraigned today in Roseville District Court on claims they abducted the woman's 10-month-old daughter.
A woman, her boyfriend and a friend were arraigned today in Roseville District Court on claims they abducted the woman's 10-month-old daughter.
God Took One of My Babies, CPS STOLE the Other (Part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of a video I posted earlier by CPSSucks
Jill Smith and her husband were falsely accused of murdering their baby, then endured the hell we know as CPS. In Part 1, Jill gives us an inside look into this beautiful, loving American family. In Part 2, Jill recounts the false accusation of murder, her imprisonment, and her struggle to reunite her family.
Jill Smith and her husband were falsely accused of murdering their baby, then endured the hell we know as CPS. In Part 1, Jill gives us an inside look into this beautiful, loving American family. In Part 2, Jill recounts the false accusation of murder, her imprisonment, and her struggle to reunite her family.
Court documents detail alleged child abuse by Allen officers
Court documents detail alleged child abuse by Allen officers
Court documents show a doctor who examined the 11-year-old son of an Allen police officer says the child was clearly the victim of physical abuse.
Court documents show a doctor who examined the 11-year-old son of an Allen police officer says the child was clearly the victim of physical abuse.
Child protective services system in state is broken
Child protective services system in state is broken
The state's child protective services system is broken. That's not a new revelation - a state report in 2008 and a federal report last year exposed serious problems. It's clearly well beyond time to fix the problems.
The state's child protective services system is broken. That's not a new revelation - a state report in 2008 and a federal report last year exposed serious problems. It's clearly well beyond time to fix the problems.
West Virginia Struggling to Find Child Protection Workers
West Virginia Struggling to Find Child Protection Workers
West Virginia has a chronic shortage of child protective service workers, according to this article on the WBOY Channel 12 Web site. There are more than 40 vacancies around the state.
There are several reasons for this shortage. One is low pay — the entry salary for a trainee is $27,000 a year. There is also high turnover because caseloads are heavy, the article said.
Note: Babystealers wanted! Must be willing to sell your soul to the Child Protective Industry!
West Virginia has a chronic shortage of child protective service workers, according to this article on the WBOY Channel 12 Web site. There are more than 40 vacancies around the state.
There are several reasons for this shortage. One is low pay — the entry salary for a trainee is $27,000 a year. There is also high turnover because caseloads are heavy, the article said.
Note: Babystealers wanted! Must be willing to sell your soul to the Child Protective Industry!
Father convicted of 1st-degree murder in death of Rebecca Riley
Father convicted of 1st-degree murder in death of Rebecca Riley
A South Shore father of three was convicted today of first-degree murder for killing his 4-year-old, youngest child with an overdose of a psychotropic drug that he and his wife had nicknamed "happy medicine."
A South Shore father of three was convicted today of first-degree murder for killing his 4-year-old, youngest child with an overdose of a psychotropic drug that he and his wife had nicknamed "happy medicine."
Department Of Homeless Services OT but worth posting: Paid Out Millions Of Dollars On Handshake Deals
Department Of Homeless Services Paid Out Millions Of Dollars On Handshake Deals
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) paid out millions of dollars ($152.7 million in FY08) to non-contracted service providers based on an “honor system” of unwritten agreements, invented rates and duplicate clients lists, according to an audit initiated under former Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and just completed by Comptroller John C. Liu.
PUBLIC CORRUPTION - Why It’s Our #1 Criminal Priority
Public corruption is a breach of trust by federal, state, or local officials—often with the help of private sector accomplices. It’s also the FBI’s top criminal investigative priority. To explain why the Bureau takes public corruption so seriously and how we investigate, we talked with Special Agent Patrick Bohrer, assistant section chief of our Public Corruption/Civil Rights program at FBI Headquarters.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) paid out millions of dollars ($152.7 million in FY08) to non-contracted service providers based on an “honor system” of unwritten agreements, invented rates and duplicate clients lists, according to an audit initiated under former Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and just completed by Comptroller John C. Liu.
PUBLIC CORRUPTION - Why It’s Our #1 Criminal Priority
Public corruption is a breach of trust by federal, state, or local officials—often with the help of private sector accomplices. It’s also the FBI’s top criminal investigative priority. To explain why the Bureau takes public corruption so seriously and how we investigate, we talked with Special Agent Patrick Bohrer, assistant section chief of our Public Corruption/Civil Rights program at FBI Headquarters.
Attorney: Army Has No Legal Duty To Report Child Abuse
Attorney: Army Has No Legal Duty To Report Child Abuse
An attorney for the U.S. Army argued in court on Thursday that Army officials have no legal duty to report child abuse to civilian authorities.
The attorney said the mother of a 5-year-old girl who was beaten to death at Schofield Barracks is not entitled to damages.
An attorney for the U.S. Army argued in court on Thursday that Army officials have no legal duty to report child abuse to civilian authorities.
The attorney said the mother of a 5-year-old girl who was beaten to death at Schofield Barracks is not entitled to damages.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE CHILDREN GONE?
The Secret Family Courts are stealing children from all over the UK for the forced adoption industry
Yemeni women rally in favour of child marriage ban
Hundreds of women rallied outside Yemen's parliament on Tuesday in support of a law setting a minimum age for marriage in the country, two days after a larger protest opposing the law.
Jersey agencies 'failed to protect children from abuse'
Jersey agencies 'failed to protect children from abuse'
Jersey authorities failed to protect three children from physical, sexual and emotional abuse over a 12-year period, a review has found.
Jersey authorities failed to protect three children from physical, sexual and emotional abuse over a 12-year period, a review has found.
God Took One of My Babies, but CPS STOLE the other
Jill Smith and her husband were falsely accused of murdering their baby, then endured the hell we know as CPS. In Part 1, Jill gives us an inside look into this beautiful, loving American family. In Part 2, Jill recounts the false accusation of murder, her imprisonment, and her struggle to reunite her family.
Officer pleaded guilty to sex abuse of a woman
Yes this is off topic, but it does demonstrate how they take care of their own.
The State of New Jersey Should Get Their Priorities Straight and Start Protecting It’s Children
The State of New Jersey Should Get Their Priorities Straight and Start Protecting It’s Children
It ‘s pretty bad when a teen who has been begging for help from school officials, police, DYFS, the NJ Family Court, and mental health care professionals gets man-handled, shouted-down, ignored and medicated with agents contra-indicated for use in minors (Cymbalta and Abilify) for over three years gets continuously returned to her abusive home by a NJ Family Court judge quoted in transcripts as saying, “This may be a textbook case of sexual abuse… but I don’t want to get involved.” The then 13 ½ year old girl alleged that she and her sisters were being physically, emotionally, and verbally abused by their father for years. No one did anything to intervene regardless of how hard she fought to be heard. Investigations by DYFS and school officials seemed more like interrogations. Her words were twisted or flat out ignored as she was told to, “Sit down and shut up, that she was not worth the effort to fill out the paperwork that would save her from her abusive home and put her into foster care (as she begged the family court to do in an act of desperation in 2007), that she should stop making up all of these lies as a judge would never keep her with a parent that was unfit, that her father truly loved her but she just didn’t like the rules of the house, that she should just be quiet and be a good girl for her daddy.”
It ‘s pretty bad when a teen who has been begging for help from school officials, police, DYFS, the NJ Family Court, and mental health care professionals gets man-handled, shouted-down, ignored and medicated with agents contra-indicated for use in minors (Cymbalta and Abilify) for over three years gets continuously returned to her abusive home by a NJ Family Court judge quoted in transcripts as saying, “This may be a textbook case of sexual abuse… but I don’t want to get involved.” The then 13 ½ year old girl alleged that she and her sisters were being physically, emotionally, and verbally abused by their father for years. No one did anything to intervene regardless of how hard she fought to be heard. Investigations by DYFS and school officials seemed more like interrogations. Her words were twisted or flat out ignored as she was told to, “Sit down and shut up, that she was not worth the effort to fill out the paperwork that would save her from her abusive home and put her into foster care (as she begged the family court to do in an act of desperation in 2007), that she should stop making up all of these lies as a judge would never keep her with a parent that was unfit, that her father truly loved her but she just didn’t like the rules of the house, that she should just be quiet and be a good girl for her daddy.”
Harry Jaffe: Secrecy in child welfare cases creates monsters
Harry Jaffe: Secrecy in child welfare cases creates monsters
Remember the Renee Bowman case? It has to be one of the most despicable, heinous crimes ever in a region that's suffered some horrible ones. It's so heart-rending maybe you couldn't deal with it.
Remember the Renee Bowman case? It has to be one of the most despicable, heinous crimes ever in a region that's suffered some horrible ones. It's so heart-rending maybe you couldn't deal with it.
Rep. Nikkel tapped to serve on child welfare panel
Rep. Nikkel tapped to serve on child welfare panel
State Rep. B.J. Nikkel will serve on a new state committee to look into problems within the Colorado child welfare system and possible solutions.
State Rep. B.J. Nikkel will serve on a new state committee to look into problems within the Colorado child welfare system and possible solutions.
Teen mother and her 9-month-old still missing
Teen mother and her 9-month-old still missing
Authorities are still searching for a teenage mother who left her foster care home on Saturday with her 9-month-old baby. The mother took no supplies for the baby, nor did she take medication for herself, said Cathy Petersen, spokewoman for Montgomery County.
Authorities are still searching for a teenage mother who left her foster care home on Saturday with her 9-month-old baby. The mother took no supplies for the baby, nor did she take medication for herself, said Cathy Petersen, spokewoman for Montgomery County.
Abuse, foster care and aging out: Bethany & Brittany Brodowsky search for hope in chaos
Abuse, foster care and aging out: Bethany & Brittany Brodowsky search for hope in chaos
Bethany Brodowsky still catches herself glancing into drinking glasses to check for cockroaches before taking a sip. Her younger sister, Brittany, agonizes over whether she could have done more to stop Bethany from being raped.
Bethany Brodowsky still catches herself glancing into drinking glasses to check for cockroaches before taking a sip. Her younger sister, Brittany, agonizes over whether she could have done more to stop Bethany from being raped.
Why are Renee Bowman's adoptions still cloaked in secrecy?
Why are Renee Bowman's adoptions still cloaked in secrecy?
AS HE SENTENCED Renee Bowman to life in prison for murdering two daughters she adopted, a Montgomery County Circuit judge wondered how this woman was ever judged to be a fit parent. It's a good question, but one that may never be answered fully because secrecy shrouds the government's handling of child adoption and welfare cases. Until there is more transparency, mistakes can be easily hidden and lessons will go unlearned.
AS HE SENTENCED Renee Bowman to life in prison for murdering two daughters she adopted, a Montgomery County Circuit judge wondered how this woman was ever judged to be a fit parent. It's a good question, but one that may never be answered fully because secrecy shrouds the government's handling of child adoption and welfare cases. Until there is more transparency, mistakes can be easily hidden and lessons will go unlearned.
MSO child protection employee suspended
MSO child protection employee suspended
An employee in the sheriff’s office’s Child Protective Investigations division was suspended for six weeks and her supervisor recently resigned after an infant girl with broken bones sustained more injuries when she was left in an abusive home, according to an internal affairs report released Thursday.
An employee in the sheriff’s office’s Child Protective Investigations division was suspended for six weeks and her supervisor recently resigned after an infant girl with broken bones sustained more injuries when she was left in an abusive home, according to an internal affairs report released Thursday.
Foster care agencies aware of cap on payments in advance
Foster care agencies aware of cap on payments in advance
Foster care agencies in Edmonton have been aware of a cap on foster care payments for well over a month. CTV News has learned agencies were already reviewing cases to see which foster families would have payments reduced.
Foster care agencies in Edmonton have been aware of a cap on foster care payments for well over a month. CTV News has learned agencies were already reviewing cases to see which foster families would have payments reduced.
Sex abuse scandal in US, Italy taints papacy
Sex abuse scandal in US, Italy taints papacy
Revelations that the Vatican halted the investigation of a Wisconsin priest accused of molesting some 200 deaf boys have eerie echoes in Italy, where 67 deaf men and women accused two dozen priests of raping and molesting children for years.
Revelations that the Vatican halted the investigation of a Wisconsin priest accused of molesting some 200 deaf boys have eerie echoes in Italy, where 67 deaf men and women accused two dozen priests of raping and molesting children for years.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Judge Rules That Father Cannot Bring His Daughter to Church on Easter
Judge Rules That Father Cannot Bring His Daughter to Church on Easter
Joseph Reyes, the Catholic father in the middle of a contentious custody dispute over religion, was told Wednesday by a Chicago family court judge that he cannot bring his 3-year-old daughter Ela to church on Easter.
Joseph Reyes, the Catholic father in the middle of a contentious custody dispute over religion, was told Wednesday by a Chicago family court judge that he cannot bring his 3-year-old daughter Ela to church on Easter.
Boy In Sacramento Abuse Case Dies
Boy In Sacramento Abuse Case Dies
A 3-year-old boy who authorities suspect was the victim of child abuse has died at a Sacramento hospital, an official confirmed Thursday.
A 3-year-old boy who authorities suspect was the victim of child abuse has died at a Sacramento hospital, an official confirmed Thursday.
Father, Stepmother Arrested In Child Abuse Case
Father, Stepmother Arrested In Child Abuse Case
A father and stepmother were arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of child abuse after a 3-year-old boy suffered suspicious injuries that left him clinging to life, Sacramento authorities said.
A father and stepmother were arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of child abuse after a 3-year-old boy suffered suspicious injuries that left him clinging to life, Sacramento authorities said.
Man sentenced for sex abuse of foster child
Man sentenced for sex abuse of foster child
A Soldotna man was given a 34-month prison sentence Wednesday in superior court for sexually abusing a girl he had taken in as a foster child.
A Soldotna man was given a 34-month prison sentence Wednesday in superior court for sexually abusing a girl he had taken in as a foster child.
Anybody Want A Kid?
Thousands of kids in our community are hoping to find something many of us take for granted – a family. Atasha Kelley-Harris from the Depelchin’s Children Center joins us to share the lives of a group of siblings looking for a home.
McDermott Introduces Online Gambling Bill To Aid Foster Care
McDermott Introduces Online Gambling Bill To Aid Foster Care
Representative Jim McDermott has updated legislation he proposed early in 2009 that would tax the online gambling industry in the US. The revenue from these taxes would then go towards foster care in the country.
Representative Jim McDermott has updated legislation he proposed early in 2009 that would tax the online gambling industry in the US. The revenue from these taxes would then go towards foster care in the country.
Child Snatching by the State Conference
Child Snatching by the State Conference
Saturday 10 April 2010 Start: 11 a.m. Finish: 5 p.m.
Venue: Stafford Rangers Social Club, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BX
In recent years, there has been a steady increase in media reports concerning Mothers and Fathers, Grandparents and Families reporting the taking of children from their parents and homes by Social Services. Most significantly, many children are taken using false evidence, psychiatric reports and false accusations by Social Services, in collusion with Local Authorities, Police, Judiciary and other agencies. The ‘snatching’ of the child or children is further facilitated by the secretive system of the Courts, where the parents are gagged from telling the truth about what is happening to them and their child. Perjury in Court to assist the ‘snatch’ is commonplace.
In many cases, evidence collected at the time, or emerging later, shows that the children snatched by the state are often subject to neglect or abuse within the care protection system. Some children are also drugged. Parents of either sex, who try and fight to keep their children, are frequently subjected to psychological pressure and intimidation to undermine their efforts, drive a wedge between them and their partner, and in a number of cases silence them by incarceration in psychiatric institutions and / or ‘forced’ prescription of psychotropic drugs.
Over the last three years, the UKColumn community newspaper has received many reports on child-snatching and child abuse, together with irrefutable supporting evidence of wrongdoing by people and authorities who should be protecting children and families. Some of these cases can only be described as horrific, and of major concern to every moral person in UK. The latest has been that of the paedophile rape of Down’s Syndrome girl Hollie Greig. This informal conference has been arranged by the UKColumn as part of the growing Lawful Rebellion movement – people across UK taking peaceful action to say “enough is enough.” In this case we are working to bring victims of ‘Child Snatching by the State’ together to learn more about the nature and sheer scale of the problem – government sponsored ‘Child Snatching’. We will also be setting out ways in which families, organisations and individuals can work together to stop this vile crime, and to bring those involved to justice, no matter what their personal and professional status, affiliations and wealth. Contributions from members of the public and especially those who have suffered the loss of their children are encouraged, within the time available to us.
Speakers: Welcome and Introduction: Brian Gerrish
Canadian Indian Holocaust: Kevin Annett
Forced Adoption: Ian Joseph (to be confirmed)
Kendall House Abuse: Teresa Cooper
Gulag of the Family Courts: Jack Frost
A Parent’s Tale: Jane Webb
Afternoon Session: Open Mike and Q&A Mums & Dads
Way Ahead: All (Faciliator Brian Gerrish)
Costs: The cost of the venue is £300 which we ask is covered by a small entry charge / donation. We realise many people are on very limited budgets and ask that people give what they can.
NB: Precise timings and order of speakers to be announced nearer the 10th April.
Saturday 10 April 2010 Start: 11 a.m. Finish: 5 p.m.
Venue: Stafford Rangers Social Club, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BX
In recent years, there has been a steady increase in media reports concerning Mothers and Fathers, Grandparents and Families reporting the taking of children from their parents and homes by Social Services. Most significantly, many children are taken using false evidence, psychiatric reports and false accusations by Social Services, in collusion with Local Authorities, Police, Judiciary and other agencies. The ‘snatching’ of the child or children is further facilitated by the secretive system of the Courts, where the parents are gagged from telling the truth about what is happening to them and their child. Perjury in Court to assist the ‘snatch’ is commonplace.
In many cases, evidence collected at the time, or emerging later, shows that the children snatched by the state are often subject to neglect or abuse within the care protection system. Some children are also drugged. Parents of either sex, who try and fight to keep their children, are frequently subjected to psychological pressure and intimidation to undermine their efforts, drive a wedge between them and their partner, and in a number of cases silence them by incarceration in psychiatric institutions and / or ‘forced’ prescription of psychotropic drugs.
Over the last three years, the UKColumn community newspaper has received many reports on child-snatching and child abuse, together with irrefutable supporting evidence of wrongdoing by people and authorities who should be protecting children and families. Some of these cases can only be described as horrific, and of major concern to every moral person in UK. The latest has been that of the paedophile rape of Down’s Syndrome girl Hollie Greig. This informal conference has been arranged by the UKColumn as part of the growing Lawful Rebellion movement – people across UK taking peaceful action to say “enough is enough.” In this case we are working to bring victims of ‘Child Snatching by the State’ together to learn more about the nature and sheer scale of the problem – government sponsored ‘Child Snatching’. We will also be setting out ways in which families, organisations and individuals can work together to stop this vile crime, and to bring those involved to justice, no matter what their personal and professional status, affiliations and wealth. Contributions from members of the public and especially those who have suffered the loss of their children are encouraged, within the time available to us.
Speakers: Welcome and Introduction: Brian Gerrish
Canadian Indian Holocaust: Kevin Annett
Forced Adoption: Ian Joseph (to be confirmed)
Kendall House Abuse: Teresa Cooper
Gulag of the Family Courts: Jack Frost
A Parent’s Tale: Jane Webb
Afternoon Session: Open Mike and Q&A Mums & Dads
Way Ahead: All (Faciliator Brian Gerrish)
Costs: The cost of the venue is £300 which we ask is covered by a small entry charge / donation. We realise many people are on very limited budgets and ask that people give what they can.
NB: Precise timings and order of speakers to be announced nearer the 10th April.
How the State Undermines Parental Authority
How the State Undermines Parental Authority
But that's not what I wanted to write about. What I wanted to write about is how the state undermines parental authority in many not-so-subtle ways.
But that's not what I wanted to write about. What I wanted to write about is how the state undermines parental authority in many not-so-subtle ways.
Social worker injured in West Monroe dog attack
Social worker injured in West Monroe dog attack
A social worker was seriously injured on a routine checkup at a foster child's home after the child's parent allegedly unchained a vicious dog and allowed the dog to attack.
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Social Services reviewing dog attack
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Parent arrested after dog attacks foster care worker
A social worker was seriously injured on a routine checkup at a foster child's home after the child's parent allegedly unchained a vicious dog and allowed the dog to attack.
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Social Services reviewing dog attack
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Parent arrested after dog attacks foster care worker
Hearing postponed for York County parents accused of killing their son
Hearing postponed for York County parents accused of killing their son
The preliminary hearing for a Carroll Twp., York County, couple accused of beating their adopted son to death has been postponed.
The preliminary hearing for a Carroll Twp., York County, couple accused of beating their adopted son to death has been postponed.
Mother in jail reacts to child dying in foster care
Mother in jail reacts to child dying in foster care
Lakisha Toles spoke from Lerdo jail on Wednesday afternoon about the anguish she felt hearing her 5-month-old son Micheal Patterson Jr. was dead.
Lakisha Toles spoke from Lerdo jail on Wednesday afternoon about the anguish she felt hearing her 5-month-old son Micheal Patterson Jr. was dead.
Molina: Social workers failing to visit children at risk
Molina: Social workers failing to visit children at risk
Social workers are failing to visit children in abusive situations and ignoring the need to document their work, sometimes resulting in child deaths, Los Angeles County supervisors said Tuesday.
Social workers are failing to visit children in abusive situations and ignoring the need to document their work, sometimes resulting in child deaths, Los Angeles County supervisors said Tuesday.
Baby P whistleblower pledges to shake up Haringey Council
Baby P whistleblower pledges to shake up Haringey Council
The woman who tried to blow the whistle on poor practice at Haringey Council has joined forces with the Liberal Democrats in an attempt to improve the borough's troubled children's services.
The woman who tried to blow the whistle on poor practice at Haringey Council has joined forces with the Liberal Democrats in an attempt to improve the borough's troubled children's services.
Foster mother had 5 abuse complaints
Foster mother had 5 abuse complaints
Inquiries are focusing on her role in the death of a 2-year-old girl and how she got licensed in the first place. One of the abuse reports about her was substantiated.
Inquiries are focusing on her role in the death of a 2-year-old girl and how she got licensed in the first place. One of the abuse reports about her was substantiated.
Report decries Oklahoma DHS caseloads
Report decries Oklahoma DHS caseloads
It took the Oklahoma Department of Human Services two years to refer one foster child for a psychological or psychiatric evaluation even though the girl had a history of sexual abuse and had been cutting herself to "release the pain.”
It took the Oklahoma Department of Human Services two years to refer one foster child for a psychological or psychiatric evaluation even though the girl had a history of sexual abuse and had been cutting herself to "release the pain.”
New Accusations Filed Just As Oklahoma DHS Reports Progress
New Accusations Filed Just As Oklahoma DHS Reports Progress
Oklahoma's Department of Human Services is praised by one group and slammed by another in the continuing story of the state's embattled child welfare system.
Oklahoma's Department of Human Services is praised by one group and slammed by another in the continuing story of the state's embattled child welfare system.
Jailed mother's kin suing to take on judge
Jailed mother's kin suing to take on judge
The sister of a Milwaukee woman jailed more than two years for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of her son in a custody dispute is so upset with case that she wants to run against the judge.
Note: As off the wall as this is, this woman got up off her ass and did something. She should be commended.
The sister of a Milwaukee woman jailed more than two years for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of her son in a custody dispute is so upset with case that she wants to run against the judge.
Note: As off the wall as this is, this woman got up off her ass and did something. She should be commended.
How to Stop false allegations in their tracks
Note: Actually this is ridiculousness, but somebody thought it up, so I'll show it to you.
How to Stop false allegations in their tracks
We know that there are times when false allegations are made.
Let us show you how you can without doubt fight false allegations of your where-about' s.
How to Stop false allegations in their tracks
We know that there are times when false allegations are made.
Let us show you how you can without doubt fight false allegations of your where-about' s.
Former priest cleared of child pornography charges
Former priest cleared of child pornography charges
A former priest falsely accused of possessing child pornography said he's looking forward to rebuilding his life and hopes that the person who allegedly framed him with the crime is brought to justice.
A former priest falsely accused of possessing child pornography said he's looking forward to rebuilding his life and hopes that the person who allegedly framed him with the crime is brought to justice.
Child left alone; foster mom facing charges
Child left alone; foster mom facing charges
A Jackson woman was arrested today for allegedly leaving her young foster son at home alone while she went out of town on a business trip.
A Jackson woman was arrested today for allegedly leaving her young foster son at home alone while she went out of town on a business trip.
Foster-care controversy claims official
Foster-care controversy claims official
A provincial bureaucrat took the fall Wednesday over confusing information given to parents who look after severely disabled foster children.
A provincial bureaucrat took the fall Wednesday over confusing information given to parents who look after severely disabled foster children.
Social workers stifle debate
The Exile - Social workers stifle debate
Defensive lot the social work industry. A hackette scribbles a piece for the Guardian in which she vilifies the bloggers who attack the social work industry. No links are provided to any of the blogs and when the bloggers themselves arrive to defend their work the comments they leave are deleted. Needless to say, your friendly old Exile has enjoyed himself playing cat and mouse with the censors under several monickers, the most notable being one nicked from a commentator here: Nick Urzdown. The silly sods haven't yet twigged that corny joke but never mind.
What a great place to hold a family rights protest!
"Hint hint!"
PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION SET FOR APRIL 6
The Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony conducted each April in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month will be noon April 6 at the Yoctangee Park entrance.
Note: During National Child Abuse Propaganda month which is set to kick off on April Fools Day, go figure, the other side is going to be engaging in all kinds of events, all over the country, all month long, aimed at raising awareness for their cause.
You see, they know the power of organization and symbolism and they get up off their asses, and educate the sheep by doing stupid little things like sticking pinwheels in the ground, holding hands and praising the all mighty Child Protective Industry like a bunch of Moonies on a field trip.
What are you going to do?
PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION SET FOR APRIL 6
The Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony conducted each April in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month will be noon April 6 at the Yoctangee Park entrance.
Note: During National Child Abuse Propaganda month which is set to kick off on April Fools Day, go figure, the other side is going to be engaging in all kinds of events, all over the country, all month long, aimed at raising awareness for their cause.
You see, they know the power of organization and symbolism and they get up off their asses, and educate the sheep by doing stupid little things like sticking pinwheels in the ground, holding hands and praising the all mighty Child Protective Industry like a bunch of Moonies on a field trip.
What are you going to do?
"85% of all child abuse reports are unfounded"
"85% of all child abuse reports are unfounded"
85% of all reports are unfounded- nothing happened.
Of the remaining 15%, at least half of those, nothing happened either.
The remaining 7 or 8 percent are likely "neglect" due to POVERTY. It is the SYSTEM that is out of control.
85% of all reports are unfounded- nothing happened.
Of the remaining 15%, at least half of those, nothing happened either.
The remaining 7 or 8 percent are likely "neglect" due to POVERTY. It is the SYSTEM that is out of control.
Family Friend: Jesse James' Dad Struggled With Infidelity
Family Friend: Jesse James' Dad Struggled With Infidelity
When it comes to Jesse James' alleged adultery, maybe the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
When it comes to Jesse James' alleged adultery, maybe the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Gay Adoption About 'Children Having Parents'
It's a diversionary tactic.
The issue is not about gay adoption, but about children having parents, says the president of the Human Rights Council.
The issue is not about gay adoption, but about children having parents, says the president of the Human Rights Council.
L.A. County to develop foster care investigative unit
L.A. County to develop foster care investigative unit
The Board of Supervisors acts in the wake of the killing of a 2-year-old girl. The unit would have the power to end contracts with troubled foster family agencies.
The Board of Supervisors acts in the wake of the killing of a 2-year-old girl. The unit would have the power to end contracts with troubled foster family agencies.
Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop John Magee
Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop John Magee
The Pope has accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop found to have mishandled allegations of clerical sex abuse in his County Cork diocese.
The Pope has accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop found to have mishandled allegations of clerical sex abuse in his County Cork diocese.
Baby starved while under health services care
Baby starved while under health services care
A baby boy was found dead after having starved for several days despite being under the care of at least nine doctors, social workers and health visitors, it was disclosed today.
Note: See? Dumbass British Babystealers.
A baby boy was found dead after having starved for several days despite being under the care of at least nine doctors, social workers and health visitors, it was disclosed today.
Note: See? Dumbass British Babystealers.
S.C. justices rule against judge
S.C. justices rule against judge
The S.C. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the state's judicial screening panel and its decision to find 9th Circuit Family Court Judge F.P. "Charlie" Segars-Andrews unqualified to continue to serve.
The S.C. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the state's judicial screening panel and its decision to find 9th Circuit Family Court Judge F.P. "Charlie" Segars-Andrews unqualified to continue to serve.
Family Court Children Given A Blanket Of Security
Family Court Children Given A Blanket Of Security
The thought of having to appear in a court of law as a victim or witness of a crime is a deeply stressful situation for any adult. Just think how much worse it is if you are a child.
That's why Chautauqua County Quilts for Kids, a group of local volunteers who make quilts to help comfort children involved in court cases, work so diligently to make a difference; stitch by stitch. The nimble-fingered group donates quilts to the New York State Unified Court System's Child Care Center in Mayville and is operated locally by Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., a local community action agency. They also donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a child advocacy group who works with abused and neglected area children.
Note: Awwww.
The thought of having to appear in a court of law as a victim or witness of a crime is a deeply stressful situation for any adult. Just think how much worse it is if you are a child.
That's why Chautauqua County Quilts for Kids, a group of local volunteers who make quilts to help comfort children involved in court cases, work so diligently to make a difference; stitch by stitch. The nimble-fingered group donates quilts to the New York State Unified Court System's Child Care Center in Mayville and is operated locally by Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., a local community action agency. They also donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a child advocacy group who works with abused and neglected area children.
Note: Awwww.
State Child-Abuser List Ruled Unconstitutional
State Child-Abuser List Ruled Unconstitutional
The state Appeals Court recently ruled that a state-maintained list of child abusers is unconstitutional on the same grounds raised by a Carthage attorney in a local case.
The N.C. Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision earlier this month, ruled that the system the state used to place names on the Responsible Individuals List (RIL) violates the person's right to due process because it is done in secret without a hearing. Being on that list could prevent someone from adopting a child or getting certain jobs.
The state Appeals Court recently ruled that a state-maintained list of child abusers is unconstitutional on the same grounds raised by a Carthage attorney in a local case.
The N.C. Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision earlier this month, ruled that the system the state used to place names on the Responsible Individuals List (RIL) violates the person's right to due process because it is done in secret without a hearing. Being on that list could prevent someone from adopting a child or getting certain jobs.
Baby dies in foster system
Baby dies in foster system
Michael Patterson Jr. would have been 6 months old on Friday, but he did not quite make it.
Michael Patterson Jr. would have been 6 months old on Friday, but he did not quite make it.
Could Jesse James' Alleged Affair Send Child Back to Porn Star Ex-Wife?
Could Jesse James' Alleged Affair Send Child Back to Porn Star Ex-Wife?
Could Jesse James' alleged affair with Michelle "Bombshell" McGee be a boon for his porn star ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder, who's fighting James for custody of their daughter?
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Jesse James 'unlikely to win custody'
Could Jesse James' alleged affair with Michelle "Bombshell" McGee be a boon for his porn star ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder, who's fighting James for custody of their daughter?
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Jesse James 'unlikely to win custody'
Physician Prescription Patterns for Psychiatric Drugs
Physician Prescription Patterns for Psychiatric Drugs
A new study reviews the behavior of physicians when making the decision to prescribe psychiatric drugs.
A new study reviews the behavior of physicians when making the decision to prescribe psychiatric drugs.
Family of 2-year-old reported abuse before death
Family of 2-year-old reported abuse before death
The father and cousin of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally beaten last week said they told police and Los Angeles County child welfare authorities that they worried the child was being abused.
The father and cousin of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally beaten last week said they told police and Los Angeles County child welfare authorities that they worried the child was being abused.
Cancelling the CAS Family Preservation Program will hurt Sault families
Cancelling the CAS Family Preservation Program will hurt Sault families
FROM JOHN CORBOY, Albert Street East:As a former placement student in the Family Preservation Program at the Children's Aid Society, I felt it was important to share my thoughts on the current cutbacks to the program I spent one year of my college placement in the program, working in community hubs, with families, and in parenting and children's groups.
FROM JOHN CORBOY, Albert Street East:As a former placement student in the Family Preservation Program at the Children's Aid Society, I felt it was important to share my thoughts on the current cutbacks to the program I spent one year of my college placement in the program, working in community hubs, with families, and in parenting and children's groups.
A stupid question that was asked in Yahoo! Answers.
I'm sexually attracted to my foster father?
Ok so i've recently moved to new supported accommodation and there's a happily married couple, thing is everytime i see him i just wanna grab him and have sex with him. I know i can't coz i'm not the kinda girl to wreck relationships as i wouldnt like it done to me but i find myself daydreaming about him all the time, thinking up really sexual hot scenes between him and me and i melt everytime he looks at me. It's breathtaking. He's in his 40's but to me thats not a problem as i have always gone for older guys and i'am 19, so over the consenting age, but i really really want this man in my bed with me. Advice please, and if you're only going to leave spiteful comments then please don't bother at all
Note: Yes folks, this was posted in Yahoo Answers. I assume it will violate some rule and be deleted before too long. Kind of like what the Guardian.co.uk does to peoples comments.
Perhaps This Special Pre-Adoption Propaganda Month Link will help to explain why they do stuff like this.
Ok so i've recently moved to new supported accommodation and there's a happily married couple, thing is everytime i see him i just wanna grab him and have sex with him. I know i can't coz i'm not the kinda girl to wreck relationships as i wouldnt like it done to me but i find myself daydreaming about him all the time, thinking up really sexual hot scenes between him and me and i melt everytime he looks at me. It's breathtaking. He's in his 40's but to me thats not a problem as i have always gone for older guys and i'am 19, so over the consenting age, but i really really want this man in my bed with me. Advice please, and if you're only going to leave spiteful comments then please don't bother at all
Note: Yes folks, this was posted in Yahoo Answers. I assume it will violate some rule and be deleted before too long. Kind of like what the Guardian.co.uk does to peoples comments.
Perhaps This Special Pre-Adoption Propaganda Month Link will help to explain why they do stuff like this.
The Guardian.co.uk Censors Oppositional Views and Supports Child Welfare Fraud in England
The Guardian.co.uk Censors Oppositional Views and Supports Child Welfare Fraud by deleting comments of people whose views are oppositional to the pro-child welfare fraud views of the authors of its articles.
In my last post I left the links to the article and to the comment which I left. My comment, as well as the comments of others have been deleted. These comments were not rude, but in opposition to the views stated in the article. I have a feeling that this article will be removed becasue it's causing too much heat in the kitchen.
Abuse of 'baby-snatcher' social workers finds an outlet online
If this happens, I have the whole article saved and will republish here, under fair use, for the purpose of scrutiny. And since my comment was deleted, may it be known that the Guardian.co.uk censors out truth in support of Big Brother.
In my last post I left the links to the article and to the comment which I left. My comment, as well as the comments of others have been deleted. These comments were not rude, but in opposition to the views stated in the article. I have a feeling that this article will be removed becasue it's causing too much heat in the kitchen.
Abuse of 'baby-snatcher' social workers finds an outlet online
If this happens, I have the whole article saved and will republish here, under fair use, for the purpose of scrutiny. And since my comment was deleted, may it be known that the Guardian.co.uk censors out truth in support of Big Brother.
It is official! We have made an impact!
This makes my day!
Abuse of 'baby-snatcher' social workers finds an outlet online
Social workers involved in sensitive child protection cases are being targeted as angry families vent their fury on blogs
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I have just come across an article which discusses the impact that the blogs are having on the Child Protective Industry in the United Kingdom.
And some said that people like me are wasting our breath! Ha!
And to all of you out there who blog for family rights, keep up the good work!
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I left the following comment on this article. Because my comments are so often unpublished, edited or deleted, I am forced to respond here.
And might I also suggest to my beloved readers, that you go and read what our beloved Beverly Tran has to say about this particular issue in a brilliant little piece which she wrote on it entitled, Truth Is Always Uncomfortable in Child Welfare
And as the Guardian continues the practice of censorship by deleting comments in opposition to its views, let it be known that we're onto your little public relations propaganda campaign.
My comment, which you can read right here has been deleted.
Abuse of 'baby-snatcher' social workers finds an outlet online
Social workers involved in sensitive child protection cases are being targeted as angry families vent their fury on blogs
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I have just come across an article which discusses the impact that the blogs are having on the Child Protective Industry in the United Kingdom.
And some said that people like me are wasting our breath! Ha!
And to all of you out there who blog for family rights, keep up the good work!
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I left the following comment on this article. Because my comments are so often unpublished, edited or deleted, I am forced to respond here.
I am probably one of the most outspoken and most well known of the bloggers of which you speak about in this article.
I run a blog called Legally Kidnapped, and I will continue to publicly and very loudly criticize all child welfare systems as long as it is deemed necessary. And as long as the social workers of England screw up regularly, as long as the judges of England rubber stamp their signatures on removal orders, and as long as the major news providers such as the BBC and the Daily Mail and the Guardian, etc continue to feed me useful information which proves the corruption, unethical acts, lies, incompetence and flat out sadistic nature of the British Child Welfare System, I will continue to use it in support of the family rights movement. And I have no problem in doing so.
Contrary to popular belief, I am not the bad guy here. This is not a war that I started. I fight for families. I fight for children who have been victimized and destroyed by the system which is supposed to protect them. I give a voice to the grandparents who have been cut off from their grandchildren when they've done nothing wrong. I give a voice to those who have been abused or destroyed in foster care. I have never published a name that has not already been published in a major publication. I just help to talk a little bit of that shine off of their halo's. I do so by linking to news articles. I link to other blogs. I link to video's. And I don't make any of it up. I provide links and commentary, that demonstrates the failures of the child welfare systems, failures which are often covered up in an effort at maintaining a positive public image. I urge the reader to go to the original source of the information to read so that they can judge for themselves. So don't blame me for issues that the child welfare industry of England or any other part of the world brought upon themselves.
Cry about it all you want. The only thing that this article proves is that I am doing my job. And to any other family rights blogger out there or to any other victim of child welfare fraud, keep up the good work.
We have made an impact! Keep hitting them where it hurts the most. Their public image. Just like they do to parents all over the world by exploiting and exaggerating the worst of the worst so that the people believe that all cases are as severe as that which is exploited and blown out of proportion on television.
And to the author of this article, the next time you want to write an article about blogs which are causing trouble, as you claim here, please provide the links to these blogs so that we may view them and judge for ourselves. Otherwise, people are forced to take you at your word.
And might I also suggest to my beloved readers, that you go and read what our beloved Beverly Tran has to say about this particular issue in a brilliant little piece which she wrote on it entitled, Truth Is Always Uncomfortable in Child Welfare
And as the Guardian continues the practice of censorship by deleting comments in opposition to its views, let it be known that we're onto your little public relations propaganda campaign.
My comment, which you can read right here has been deleted.
Bangor gunman was enraged over claim of rape by daughter placed in foster care
Bangor gunman was enraged over claim of rape by daughter placed in foster care
A Bangor man ordered Tuesday to stand trial for shooting at police during a 26-hour standoff at his home last month had been angry over the removal of his 10 children and claims by one that she was raped while in foster care.
A Bangor man ordered Tuesday to stand trial for shooting at police during a 26-hour standoff at his home last month had been angry over the removal of his 10 children and claims by one that she was raped while in foster care.
Abuse of LGBTQ children
Abuse of LGBTQ children
ATRANSGENDER teen girl and Lambda Legal Defense have filed a lawsuit against the city's Youth Study Center and Department of Human Services. The girl alleges that despite being diagnosed with gender identity disorder she was housed with males and subjected to constant verbal and physical abuse.
ATRANSGENDER teen girl and Lambda Legal Defense have filed a lawsuit against the city's Youth Study Center and Department of Human Services. The girl alleges that despite being diagnosed with gender identity disorder she was housed with males and subjected to constant verbal and physical abuse.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Welfare shake up a 'nightmare' for children
Welfare shake up a 'nightmare' for children
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said yesterday "the dream is over" for beneficiaries, but according to a prominent child welfare organisation, the nightmare is just beginning for thousands of children.
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said yesterday "the dream is over" for beneficiaries, but according to a prominent child welfare organisation, the nightmare is just beginning for thousands of children.
UK Border Agency attacked for treatment of child asylum seekers
UK Border Agency attacked for treatment of child asylum seekers
Child asylum seekers are being forced to undertake "oppressive and unlawful" interviews when they arrive in the UK before being offered basic welfare like rest and food, according to a damning report.
Child asylum seekers are being forced to undertake "oppressive and unlawful" interviews when they arrive in the UK before being offered basic welfare like rest and food, according to a damning report.
Child sex abuse by US Catholic clergy down sharply: study
Child sex abuse by US Catholic clergy down sharply: study
Pay-outs by the US Roman Catholic church for child abuse cases involving clergy members fell to a six-year low last year but remained in the nine-figure range, an annual US report tracking clergy sex abuse of minors said Tuesday.
Pay-outs by the US Roman Catholic church for child abuse cases involving clergy members fell to a six-year low last year but remained in the nine-figure range, an annual US report tracking clergy sex abuse of minors said Tuesday.
L.A.'s deadly foster care tangle
L.A.'s deadly foster care tangle
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a crucial step toward protecting the children legally committed to our collective care by terminating its contract with a troubled foster care agency.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a crucial step toward protecting the children legally committed to our collective care by terminating its contract with a troubled foster care agency.
Father says he warned of abuse
Father says he warned of abuse
Relatives say police and L.A. County child welfare officials were told Deandre Green, 2, was being harmed before his death.
Relatives say police and L.A. County child welfare officials were told Deandre Green, 2, was being harmed before his death.
Mundy, Pa. Partnerships for Children seek to protect foster children from abuse, neglect
Mundy, Pa. Partnerships for Children seek to protect foster children from abuse, neglect
During a news conference at the state Capitol today, state Rep. Phyllis Mundy,
D-Luzerne, along with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children and two alumni of Pennsylvania’s foster care system, urged passage of Mundy's Children in Foster Care Act, which would ensure the protection of Pennsylvania foster children.
During a news conference at the state Capitol today, state Rep. Phyllis Mundy,
D-Luzerne, along with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children and two alumni of Pennsylvania’s foster care system, urged passage of Mundy's Children in Foster Care Act, which would ensure the protection of Pennsylvania foster children.
Baby LK's Top Ten Favorite Lawsuits Against The Child Protective Industry of All Time
Here is a new little video I did called, "Baby LK's - Top Ten Favorite Lawsuits Against The Child Protective Industry of All Time"
And here is the complete bibliography of all the articles used in the making of this video.
Number 10
Number 8
Number 4
Number 3
Number 1
And here is the complete bibliography of all the articles used in the making of this video.
Number 10
- Jacksonville girl wins $788,421 in abuse suit
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Sexual Offender / Predator Flyer
- State Files Lawsuit to Avoid Paying Settlement in Molestation Case
Number 8
- Innocent children lost in parents' dysfunction
- UPDATE: Christopher Payne Sentenced To Death
- Mother of two young victims takes stand in ex-husband’s murder trial
- Mom Of Murdered Children Gets $1 Million
- Child of rape now 9, yet DCF settlement held up
- A bill to be entitled: An act for the relief of Pierreisna Archille;
- Settlements and Verdicts
- Ohio children forced to sleep in cages by adoptive parents will share $1.2M settlement
- Michael and Sharen Gravelle Convicted of Caging Kids
- Parents of Caged Children Want Them Back
Number 4
Number 3
- Carole Ann DeLeon
- DeLeon legal claims mount
- Boy died of thirst: a pattern of abuse emerges
- 2 doctors, DSHS sued in death of 7-year-old
- Plea deal for mother in death by dehydration of boy, 7
- Foster mother whose son starved to be released from prison
- Carole DeLeon leaves prison early
Number 1
''Secretive'' children's services reignites call for child's advocate
''Secretive'' children's services reignites call for child's advocate
Alberta NDP MLA Rachel Notley is renewing calls for the government to establish an independent child advocate for Alberta's foster kids, saying it would help make the embattled department of Children and Youth Services more transparent.
Alberta NDP MLA Rachel Notley is renewing calls for the government to establish an independent child advocate for Alberta's foster kids, saying it would help make the embattled department of Children and Youth Services more transparent.
Kids Left Home Alone
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS INVESTIGATING A FAMILY AFTER TWO CHILDREN WERE FOUND ALL ALON
The baby boy left behind: DCFS took 6 kids from parents, but not child who died
The baby boy left behind: DCFS took 6 kids from parents, but not child who died
Blake Dawson, who lived only 89 days, never knew his sisters or brothers. They weren't given a chance to tickle their newborn sibling or playfully pull at his tiny toes.
Blake Dawson, who lived only 89 days, never knew his sisters or brothers. They weren't given a chance to tickle their newborn sibling or playfully pull at his tiny toes.
Oversight panel to pursue how DHS "dropped" child fatality reviews
Oversight panel to pursue how DHS "dropped" child fatality reviews
A rare joint House-Senate oversight committee will look into how the Colorado Department of Human Services "dropped" 10 investigations into children who died in 2008 while under some level of state supervision, Senate President Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont, announced Monday.
A rare joint House-Senate oversight committee will look into how the Colorado Department of Human Services "dropped" 10 investigations into children who died in 2008 while under some level of state supervision, Senate President Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont, announced Monday.
DHS Failed To File Most Child Death Final Reports In 2008
Reports weren't filed in 10 of 11 child death cases until last week, despite numerous Call7 investigations. Call7 Investigator John Ferrugia reports.
DOC worker to be fired after child neglect charge
DOC worker to be fired after child neglect charge
A Florida Department of Corrections employee arrested on a child neglect charge over the weekend will be fired from her job.
A Florida Department of Corrections employee arrested on a child neglect charge over the weekend will be fired from her job.
Politicians demand inquiry over Wrexham’s child protection service
Politicians demand inquiry over Wrexham’s child protection service
FRESH demands were made yesterday for an independent inquiry following allegations over the running of a child protection department.
FRESH demands were made yesterday for an independent inquiry following allegations over the running of a child protection department.
Probation in death of foster child
Probation in death of foster child
A Jackson County Superior Court judge sentenced former foster mother Wendy Osborne to 12 months of probation Monday in the 2008 death of 9-month-old Jessica Scovil.
Note: Any real parent would have gotten life.
A Jackson County Superior Court judge sentenced former foster mother Wendy Osborne to 12 months of probation Monday in the 2008 death of 9-month-old Jessica Scovil.
Note: Any real parent would have gotten life.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Foster care and homelessness: The reality of Lawell “Elf” Brooks
Foster care and homelessness: The reality of Lawell “Elf” Brooks
In the state of Florida last year, an average of 34,934 children per month were in DCF’s custody. According to the Urban Institute, nationwide over 800,000 children are in state custody on any given day. A state provides Out of Home Care for a minor when a parent or parents are deemed to be incapable of providing adequate social, emotional or physical care for their children. Unfortunately, the care children receive in state custody is not always enough.
In the state of Florida last year, an average of 34,934 children per month were in DCF’s custody. According to the Urban Institute, nationwide over 800,000 children are in state custody on any given day. A state provides Out of Home Care for a minor when a parent or parents are deemed to be incapable of providing adequate social, emotional or physical care for their children. Unfortunately, the care children receive in state custody is not always enough.
Babysitter, 71, charged with sex assault on two foster girls
Babysitter, 71, charged with sex assault on two foster girls
A St. Albert man, 71, has been charged with sexually assaulting two foster children he was asked to babysit for a weekend.
A St. Albert man, 71, has been charged with sexually assaulting two foster children he was asked to babysit for a weekend.
Family of murdered toddler says system failed
Family of murdered toddler says system failed
The family of a murdered 2-year-old boy says authorities did not heed their warning reports, and the system failed them by not acting quickly enough to come to the boy's rescue.
The family of a murdered 2-year-old boy says authorities did not heed their warning reports, and the system failed them by not acting quickly enough to come to the boy's rescue.
Jesse James' Alleged Mistress Speaks Out
Jesse James' Alleged Mistress Speaks Out
Jesse James' alleged tattooed mistress Michelle McGee hasn't been in contact with the biker, 40, since news broke of their affair last week.
Jesse James' alleged tattooed mistress Michelle McGee hasn't been in contact with the biker, 40, since news broke of their affair last week.
NT Govt accused of skimping on child welfare
NT Govt accused of skimping on child welfare
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service says the Territory Government is only spending a small portion of the Commonwealth money it gets for family and children services.
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service says the Territory Government is only spending a small portion of the Commonwealth money it gets for family and children services.
Emotion, severity from judge at Renee Bowman's sentencing
Emotion, severity from judge at Renee Bowman's sentencing
At a sentencing hearing today for Renee Bowman -- who was sent away for the rest of her life for killing two of her adopted children and stuffing their bodies into her freezer -- the judge showed more emotion than the convict.
At a sentencing hearing today for Renee Bowman -- who was sent away for the rest of her life for killing two of her adopted children and stuffing their bodies into her freezer -- the judge showed more emotion than the convict.
Pope Blasts Irish Bishops, Orders Probe
Pope Benedict XVI has rebuked Irish bishops for "grave errors of judgement" in handling clerical sex abuse and ordered a Vatican investigation into the Irish church to wipe out the scourge.
Video Essay: a Young Mom's Struggle
A teen mom with no job discovers she's pregnant again. She doesn't want to give the baby up for adoption. So she finds a compromise that she hopes will help keep her family together. The first of three parts by Martha Irvine.
Local Pastor Leads Gay Adoption Protest
The Rev. Mark Boykin says the city of West Palm Beach is "trying to trump a hand nobody's holding" by supporting a repeal of the state's gay adoption ban.
Announcement coming this afternoon about plans for legislative probe into DHS
Announcement coming this afternoon about plans for legislative probe into DHS
An announcement is expected this afternoon detailing plans for Colorado legislators to examine the state's child protection system and Department of Human Services after the agency failed to complete reviews of the deaths of 10 children in 2008.
An announcement is expected this afternoon detailing plans for Colorado legislators to examine the state's child protection system and Department of Human Services after the agency failed to complete reviews of the deaths of 10 children in 2008.
Former case worker accused of falsifying child-welfare records
Former case worker accused of falsifying child-welfare records
A former employee of a company that contracted with the state Department of Children and Families faces charges that he falsified records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said today.
A former employee of a company that contracted with the state Department of Children and Families faces charges that he falsified records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said today.
Md. woman gets life for killing, freezing 2 girls
Md. woman gets life for killing, freezing 2 girls
A Maryland woman convicted of killing two of her adopted daughters and storing their bodies in a home freezer offered no hint of what drove her to torture them, as she was sentenced Monday to two consecutive life terms, plus 75 years in prison.
A Maryland woman convicted of killing two of her adopted daughters and storing their bodies in a home freezer offered no hint of what drove her to torture them, as she was sentenced Monday to two consecutive life terms, plus 75 years in prison.
Exclusive Video of Doctor and attorney[she is both ] ORLY TAITZ, the Moldavian born new American running for California's Secretrary of STATE. First Public announcement to a Non Party audience, where she talks about Obama-gate, and then DUNN - gate, her GOP rival who was apparently a democrat so recently... that he does NOT legally Qualify to run as a Republican for anything.
Sandra Bullock's hubby in renewed child custody battle with ex-wife
Sandra Bullock's hubby in renewed child custody battle with ex-wife
The porn star ex-wife of Sandra Bullock's hubby has reportedly decided to take him to court to get custody of their daughter.
Jesse James' ex-wife, Janine Lindermulder, will fight for custody after it was revealed last week that he had an affair with tattooed temptress and Hitler-loving hussy Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.
The porn star ex-wife of Sandra Bullock's hubby has reportedly decided to take him to court to get custody of their daughter.
Jesse James' ex-wife, Janine Lindermulder, will fight for custody after it was revealed last week that he had an affair with tattooed temptress and Hitler-loving hussy Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.
With yet another child dead, is it time for heads to roll at L.A. County children's services?
With yet another child dead, is it time for heads to roll at L.A. County children's services?
Note: Agreed!
There has been much public discussion over the South Los Angeles foster mother under investigation in the fatal beating of a 2-year-old girl, the latest child death to place more scrutiny on the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.
Note: Agreed!
There has been much public discussion over the South Los Angeles foster mother under investigation in the fatal beating of a 2-year-old girl, the latest child death to place more scrutiny on the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.
Child care agency still receives payments after being defunded by Michigan legislature
Child care agency still receives payments after being defunded by Michigan legislature
A group of Republican lawmakers pressed for answers last week about why the state Department of Human Services continues to pay an enigmatic agency overseeing day care that was ostensibly defunded by the Legislature in 2009.
A group of Republican lawmakers pressed for answers last week about why the state Department of Human Services continues to pay an enigmatic agency overseeing day care that was ostensibly defunded by the Legislature in 2009.
Courthouse employee to be arraigned in false bomb threats at Detroit court building
Courthouse employee to be arraigned in false bomb threats at Detroit court building
A contract employee is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon on charges he called in false bomb threats to the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in January.
Lee Collins, 42, of Harrison Township was an employee of Matrix Human Services working with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office to screen defendants for substance abuse treatment and mental health programs, prosecutors said in a statement this morning. Collins had a contract relationship with Wayne County Child and Family Services, according to the statement.
A contract employee is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon on charges he called in false bomb threats to the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in January.
Lee Collins, 42, of Harrison Township was an employee of Matrix Human Services working with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office to screen defendants for substance abuse treatment and mental health programs, prosecutors said in a statement this morning. Collins had a contract relationship with Wayne County Child and Family Services, according to the statement.
Thomson Reuters Study Offers New Insight on How Physicians Prescribe Psychiatric Drugs
Thomson Reuters Study Offers New Insight on How Physicians Prescribe Psychiatric Drugs
A study published today outlines the medical conditions that U.S. physicians reported treating with psychiatric drugs.
A study published today outlines the medical conditions that U.S. physicians reported treating with psychiatric drugs.
2010 National Child Abuse Propaganda Month Website
2010 National Child Abuse Propaganda Month Website
Visit the 2010 National Child Abuse Propaganda Month website to find resources and strategies for engaging communities and supporting families. The site features:
www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth
And don't forget to check out the Child Abuse Propaganda Month Calendar for all kind of little fun activities for you to do to get involved in preventing child abuse.
For example,
Visit the 2010 National Child Abuse Propaganda Month website to find resources and strategies for engaging communities and supporting families. The site features:
- Strengthening Families and Communities: 2010 Resource Guide, a guide to help service providers strengthen families by promoting key protective factors that prevent abuse.
- A calendar with activities for each day related to the Five Protective Factors that help protect children and strengthen families.
- A video showing how Child Welfare Information Gateway helps connect professionals with information and resources on preventing child abuse and neglect.
www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth
And don't forget to check out the Child Abuse Propaganda Month Calendar for all kind of little fun activities for you to do to get involved in preventing child abuse.
For example,
- On April 8th you could host a potluck cultural celebration.
- On April 15th you could encourage parents to support each other through phone trees, car pools, or play groups.
- On the 17th you could ask children who's important to them.
- On the 25th you could hold your next event or support group at the local laundromat.
Woman who stored daughters' dead bodies in freezer set for sentencing
Woman who stored daughters' dead bodies in freezer set for sentencing
Renee Bowman, convicted in February of killing two of her adopted daughters and stuffing their bodies in a freezer, is in court Monday morning facing the potential of life in prison.
Note: Notice how they leave the word "adopted" out of the headline. Now why do you think they do that?
Renee Bowman, convicted in February of killing two of her adopted daughters and stuffing their bodies in a freezer, is in court Monday morning facing the potential of life in prison.
Note: Notice how they leave the word "adopted" out of the headline. Now why do you think they do that?
Michigan DHS goes soft on child abuse (when it’s in foster care)
Michigan DHS goes soft on child abuse (when it’s in foster care)
THE AGENCY TAKES A KEYSTONE KOPS APPROACH TO POLICING ABUSE IN INSTITUTIONS
THE AGENCY TAKES A KEYSTONE KOPS APPROACH TO POLICING ABUSE IN INSTITUTIONS
Jersey child abuse victims 'owed apology from States'
Jersey child abuse victims 'owed apology from States'
Jersey's government should apologise to people abused in the care system, the home affairs minister has said.
Jersey's government should apologise to people abused in the care system, the home affairs minister has said.
A young mother's painful choice: Giving away child, just for a while
A young mother's painful choice: Giving away child, just for a while
Jessica-Anne Becker clasped her husband's hand tightly as they walked, a bit tentatively, down the Waukegan hospital hallway.
"I just want to make sure Hazel is OK," the mother of three young daughters said. She and husband David had reason to feel nervous, even a little awkward. They were about to temporarily take on a fourth child, a newborn, the daughter of 19-year-old mother Hazel Evans.
Jessica-Anne Becker clasped her husband's hand tightly as they walked, a bit tentatively, down the Waukegan hospital hallway.
"I just want to make sure Hazel is OK," the mother of three young daughters said. She and husband David had reason to feel nervous, even a little awkward. They were about to temporarily take on a fourth child, a newborn, the daughter of 19-year-old mother Hazel Evans.
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