Sunday, September 30, 2012
Social worker from Palos Verdes Peninsula charged with sexually assaulting 5th victim
Social worker from Palos Verdes Peninsula charged with sexually assaulting 5th victim
A 62-year-old social worker facing trial for molesting four teenage boys he invited to live in his Palos Verdes Peninsula homes has been charged with sexually assaulting a fifth victim, police said today.
A 62-year-old social worker facing trial for molesting four teenage boys he invited to live in his Palos Verdes Peninsula homes has been charged with sexually assaulting a fifth victim, police said today.
Audience Speaks Out Against Child Protective Services
Some audience members are livid at CPS. John Cancio's TRUE TALK
Money woes underscore child services troubles
Money woes underscore child services troubles
Somewhere in the $2.2 billion Indiana has socked away in cash reserves is money that Tiffany Girard says was needed to help the three foster children she used to care for before quitting Indiana's foster care system in frustration.
Somewhere in the $2.2 billion Indiana has socked away in cash reserves is money that Tiffany Girard says was needed to help the three foster children she used to care for before quitting Indiana's foster care system in frustration.
Sex claims made against child protection worker
Sex claims made against child protection worker
POLICE are investigating allegations that a senior child protection worker groomed a teenager in her care for a sexual relationship and inappropriately touched the minor while she was in a secure facility for the state's most vulnerable children.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Guantanamo 'child soldier' is freed
Guantanamo 'child soldier' is freed
The youngest and last Western detainee held at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay has returned to Canada after a decade in custody.
Desperate parents surrender autistic children to state custody
Desperate parents surrender autistic children to state custody
Families who can’t afford mental health care, behavioral therapy, other services for their autistic kids are giving them up to the state.
Families who can’t afford mental health care, behavioral therapy, other services for their autistic kids are giving them up to the state.
Russia fumes over child foster care case
Russia fumes over child foster care case
A row over taking four young Russian children into foster care is looming between Finland and Russia.
A row over taking four young Russian children into foster care is looming between Finland and Russia.
Four children, including newborn, 'falsely' taken from Russian mother in Finland
Four children, including newborn, 'falsely' taken from Russian mother in Finland
A Russian woman claimed Finnish authorities took her four children, including an infant, after falsely accusing her family of child abuse. The traumatized family will be apart for at least six months, while awaiting a court hearing.
A Russian woman claimed Finnish authorities took her four children, including an infant, after falsely accusing her family of child abuse. The traumatized family will be apart for at least six months, while awaiting a court hearing.
Town baffled after teacher kills adopted son
Town baffled after teacher kills adopted son
A small Connecticut town was sent reeling in grief and confusion Friday after a popular fifth-grade teacher shot and killed a knife-wielding prowler in a black ski mask, only to discover it was his 15-year-old son.
A small Connecticut town was sent reeling in grief and confusion Friday after a popular fifth-grade teacher shot and killed a knife-wielding prowler in a black ski mask, only to discover it was his 15-year-old son.
Croghan woman accused of making telephone threat to DSS worker
Croghan woman accused of making telephone threat to DSS worker
A Croghan woman was accused of threatening a Lewis County Department of Social Services worker on the telephone Monday.
Note: Again! Never make threats. You loose the element of surprise.
A Croghan woman was accused of threatening a Lewis County Department of Social Services worker on the telephone Monday.
Note: Again! Never make threats. You loose the element of surprise.
Friday, September 28, 2012
State to get $10M to help reunite foster children with birth families
State to get $10M to help reunite foster children with birth families
Wisconsin will get about $10 million in federal funds over the next five years to help foster children as they reunite with their birth families, the state Department of Children and Families announced Friday.
California governor signs bill to provide more supportive homes to LGBT foster children
California governor signs bill to provide more supportive homes to LGBT foster children
A bill designed to make foster care safer and more supportive for LGBT was signed into law Thursday night by Governor Jerry Brown.
A bill designed to make foster care safer and more supportive for LGBT was signed into law Thursday night by Governor Jerry Brown.
JUDGE OKS SOCIAL WORKERS' INVASION OF HOMESCHOOLERS
JUDGE OKS SOCIAL WORKERS' INVASION OF HOMESCHOOLERS
Kate Gosselin Child Abuse Claims Made By Jon Gosselin’s Friend
Kate Gosselin Child Abuse Claims Made By Jon Gosselin’s Friend
A new book by reporter Robert Hoffman is expected to cause a lot of trouble for Kate Gosselin. The book supposedly gives proof that the reality show mom used to beat her children with a wooden spoon.
Foster dad didn’t allow her to talk to real parent
Foster dad didn’t allow her to talk to real parent
Five-year-old Shivani, who was killed by her foster parents could talk to her biological mother just once in last four months as she was not allowed by her murderers , said her biological father Param Singh.
Five-year-old Shivani, who was killed by her foster parents could talk to her biological mother just once in last four months as she was not allowed by her murderers , said her biological father Param Singh.
Probe: Kids wrongly put in seclusion
Probe: Kids wrongly put in seclusion
The Columbus school district has used its seclusion rooms — some as small as a closet, some reeking of urine or covered in spit — to punish children with special needs, a state investigation has found.
Father sues Children Services over child endangering case
Father sues Children Services over child endangering case
Rayshaun Powell, the father of three of Erica Perez’s children, has filed a lawsuit against Lorain County Children Services and the caseworkers involved in his children’s case, alleging that their actions put his children’s lives in jeopardy.
Rayshaun Powell, the father of three of Erica Perez’s children, has filed a lawsuit against Lorain County Children Services and the caseworkers involved in his children’s case, alleging that their actions put his children’s lives in jeopardy.
Reports of alleged kidnapping reduced to custody dispute
Reports of alleged kidnapping reduced to custody dispute
Officers with Morganton Public Safety say the reports of an alleged kidnapping from Grace Hospital Thursday morning have been reduced to "a simple custody dispute."
Note: Yes but in their drive to create a sense of Child Abuse Hysteria in the country, it's much more effective for the Promotion of CPS when they Blow Things Out Of Proportion!
Delaware Law Bans Parents from Spanking their Kids
Delaware Law Bans Parents from Spanking their Kids
Delaware has become the very first state to pass a controversial law that effectively outlaws the corporal discipline of children by their parents. Senate bill 234 was signed into law by Governor Jack Markell on September 12.
Delaware has become the very first state to pass a controversial law that effectively outlaws the corporal discipline of children by their parents. Senate bill 234 was signed into law by Governor Jack Markell on September 12.
Human Services Dept.: No word from Tulsa megachurch for review of child abuse reporting policy
Human Services Dept.: No word from Tulsa megachurch for review of child abuse reporting policy
More than a week after a Tulsa megachurch pledged to ask Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to review how it handles child abuse allegations, the state agency said Thursday it has yet to hear from the 17,000-member ministry.
More than a week after a Tulsa megachurch pledged to ask Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to review how it handles child abuse allegations, the state agency said Thursday it has yet to hear from the 17,000-member ministry.
Pete Townshend book describes 'insane' attempt to expose internet child abuse
Pete Townshend book describes 'insane' attempt to expose internet child abuse
The Who' guitarist uses autobiography to explain why he used credit card to access illegal material
The Who' guitarist uses autobiography to explain why he used credit card to access illegal material
Institutional racism is keeping black children in care
Institutional racism is keeping black children in care
The Macpherson Report, which investigated the Metropolitan Police over their response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993, defined "institutional racism" as:
5-yr-old girl tortured to death in MP; foster parents arrested
5-yr-old girl tortured to death in MP; foster parents arrested
A five-year-old adopted girl was beaten to death after being sexually assaulted allegedly by her foster parents here, police said today. The foster parents have been arrested from their residence in Rajiv Awas Vihar here following postmortem report which confirmed the couple's alleged involvement in the girl's death, superintendent of police O P Tripathi told PTI.
6 Investigates: Foster Parent Accused of Injury to a Child
6 Investigates: Foster Parent Accused of Injury to a Child
Police arrested a foster parent yesterday for allegedly causing serious injuries to a two-year-old girl a couple weeks ago. 46-year-old Irving Eugene Patrick is charged with injury to a child and is being held on a $175,000 bond.
Foster care's link to homelessness
Foster care's link to homelessness
Here is a statistic that warrants our attention: Close to half the young people living on the streets of downtown Victoria spent time in foster homes.
Here is a statistic that warrants our attention: Close to half the young people living on the streets of downtown Victoria spent time in foster homes.
Kate Gosselin under fire from child abuse group for hitting children with spoon
Kate Gosselin under fire from child abuse group for hitting children with spoon
Kate Gosselin is under fire about new reports that she hits her children with a wooden spoon. On September 27, she is now dealing with a child abuse group that is not happy at all about the situation. Do you agree with them?
Kate Gosselin is under fire about new reports that she hits her children with a wooden spoon. On September 27, she is now dealing with a child abuse group that is not happy at all about the situation. Do you agree with them?
Federal Officials Reverse Course on Requiring Families in Maine to Repay For Extra Benefits
Federal Officials Reverse Course on Requiring Families in Maine to Repay For Extra Benefits
It turns out that some 70,000 Maine families who receive food stamps won't have to pay back benefit overpayments afterall. First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said federal officials have informed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services that the families, which received overpayments of from twenty to eighty dollars, should not be required to return the money.
It turns out that some 70,000 Maine families who receive food stamps won't have to pay back benefit overpayments afterall. First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said federal officials have informed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services that the families, which received overpayments of from twenty to eighty dollars, should not be required to return the money.
Who'll take the blame over rape gangs? Not a single social worker sacked over teenage grooming scandal
Who'll take the blame over rape gangs? Not a single social worker sacked over teenage grooming scandal
No social workers have been sacked or suspended over their failure to prevent the systematic rape and abuse of white teenage girls by an Asian gang.
Reinholds man jailed for abuse of foster child, 3
Reinholds man jailed for abuse of foster child, 3
A Lancaster County man has been jailed on aggravated assault and child endangerment charges after admitting he abused his three-year-old foster child, according to charging documents.
A Lancaster County man has been jailed on aggravated assault and child endangerment charges after admitting he abused his three-year-old foster child, according to charging documents.
Foster parents criticize DSS policies
Foster parents criticize DSS policies
The walls and tabletops of David and Michelle Buchanan’s home are still dotted with photographs of the little boy they raised from the time he was a newborn.
Court Overwhelmed with Kids Who Need Homes
Court Overwhelmed with Kids Who Need Homes
The child welfare system in southern Nevada is in desperate need of families for fostering and adopting children.
Note: They could also try not snatching so many kids, and perhaps giving them back to their parents too.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
False Child Abuse Report Arrest
False Child Abuse Report Arrest
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man today after determining his claim of child abuse against his ex-wife proved unfounded. Investigators in the Criminal Investigations Division believe the man has made an estimated thirty complaints to the BCSO and DCF since 2009. All have been investigated and determined to be unfounded.
Reminder: Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Failed To Stop Jerry Sandusky, Too
Reminder: Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Failed To Stop Jerry Sandusky, Too
Punishments and investigations have come down on Penn State for the university's handling of Jerry Sandusky, with two PSU administrators still awaiting trial. And Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile, is still being investigated by a number of state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Punishments and investigations have come down on Penn State for the university's handling of Jerry Sandusky, with two PSU administrators still awaiting trial. And Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile, is still being investigated by a number of state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Child-welfare fixes taking too long: report
Child-welfare fixes taking too long: report
The provincial government is making slow progress in implementing key child-safety initiatives and still lacks an effective central data bank to ensure kids in care don't fall through the cracks.
The provincial government is making slow progress in implementing key child-safety initiatives and still lacks an effective central data bank to ensure kids in care don't fall through the cracks.
Canada needs to take better care of its vulnerable children: UN
Canada needs to take better care of its vulnerable children: UN
United Nations officials say they're concerned vulnerable Canadian children may be falling through the cracks of a fractious federal system that lacks accountability and a clear strategy.
Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation issues call for commissioner nominations
Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation issues call for commissioner nominations
The Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation Selection Panel, the group tasked by the Wabanaki Tribal Governments and the State of Maine to select five Commissioners to serve on the TRC, invites the public to nominate people for the Selection Panel’s consideration.
Outrage as rapist 'demands paternal visitation rights to the child he fathered with victim when she was just 14'
Outrage as rapist 'demands paternal visitation rights to the child he fathered with victim when she was just 14'
A man who raped a 14-year-old girl and got her pregnant is now allegedly demanding visitation rights for the child.
Shelter employee: Mom, CYF worker had 'tug-of-war' over baby
A young mother who had been running from abuse was arrested after taking her baby and leaving a Pittsburgh women's shelter during a physical confrontation with a caseworker.
Russia seeks US explanation over adopted child abuse
Russia seeks US explanation over adopted child abuse
A couple from Florida’s Brevard County were arrested last year on charges of cruelty to their foster son, an underage Maxim Babayev from Russia. Recently a US court has dismissed all charges against Shad and Christie Taylors.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Court dismisses son's plea to declare foster mother dead
Court dismisses son's plea to declare foster mother dead
A man's plea for declaring his foster mother dead as she was missing for more than seven years has been dismissed by a Delhi court, which said the man's conduct appeared to be "suspicious".
DCFS deaths
DCFS deaths
I applaud the Tribune for the article, "How DCFS failed these kids" (News, Sept. 23), which profiled children who died of neglect or abuse after the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services failed to intervene in time. The story of these children and their terrible deaths is heartbreaking and abhorrent. The cold fact that young children die torturous (and preventable) deaths like this in one of the richest countries in the world is mind-boggling beyond belief. This is the kind of story that required a lot of shoe-leather research and time — the type of article that is rarely seen and needed now more than ever in the pressing times we live in. Thank you.
I applaud the Tribune for the article, "How DCFS failed these kids" (News, Sept. 23), which profiled children who died of neglect or abuse after the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services failed to intervene in time. The story of these children and their terrible deaths is heartbreaking and abhorrent. The cold fact that young children die torturous (and preventable) deaths like this in one of the richest countries in the world is mind-boggling beyond belief. This is the kind of story that required a lot of shoe-leather research and time — the type of article that is rarely seen and needed now more than ever in the pressing times we live in. Thank you.
Members named to panel reviewing Kentucky's child-abuse deaths
Members named to panel reviewing Kentucky's child-abuse deaths
Retired Franklin Circuit Court Judge Roger Crittenden will head a new independent panel that will examine deaths and severe injuries involving abused or neglected children in Kentucky.
Former Hillside worker accused of sexually assaulting teen pleads not guilty
Former Hillside worker accused of sexually assaulting teen pleads not guilty
A former Hillside Children’s Center employee accused of sexually assaulting two teens pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in Monroe County Court.
A former Hillside Children’s Center employee accused of sexually assaulting two teens pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in Monroe County Court.
Woman Looking To Adopt Nieces Challenges City’s Child Welfare System
Woman Looking To Adopt Nieces Challenges City’s Child Welfare System
A Philadelphia woman is asking Family Court to award her custody of her nieces in a case that her advocates say shows the city is biased against poor women.
A Philadelphia woman is asking Family Court to award her custody of her nieces in a case that her advocates say shows the city is biased against poor women.
Six years after report, fixes still needed in Manitoba child welfare: auditor
Six years after report, fixes still needed in Manitoba child welfare: auditor
Manitoba's auditor general says child welfare in the province continues to rely on an outdated central database, an incomplete child abuse registry and other problems first pointed out six years ago.
NSPCC finds 'hidden pool of neglect' in child protection system
NSPCC finds 'hidden pool of neglect' in child protection system
Survey finds nearly 60% of social care professionals said it was unlikely swift action could be taken to protect neglected children
Note: Apparently some of these idiots don't think that 30,000 kids (including the 29,930 that they already can't figure out what to do with) is enough.
Hollywood director reports mom who brought child to R-rated movie: Northwest News
Hollywood director reports mom who brought child to R-rated movie: Northwest News
A Portland-based Hollywood director and producer was so outraged at a mother bringing her 4- or 5-year-old to a violent movie that he called Child Protective Services, KGW reports.
A Portland-based Hollywood director and producer was so outraged at a mother bringing her 4- or 5-year-old to a violent movie that he called Child Protective Services, KGW reports.
Social worker wants interview in Phoenix Sinclair case kept confidential
Social worker wants interview in Phoenix Sinclair case kept confidential
Note: Only to prevent those from knowing the truth from exposing her.
A veteran Manitoba Child and Family Services worker says she faces extreme workplace backlash if Manitoba’s highest court agrees to make public a full transcript of an interview she took part in with lawyers in advance of her testimony at the Phoenix Sinclair inquiry.
Note: Only to prevent those from knowing the truth from exposing her.
A veteran Manitoba Child and Family Services worker says she faces extreme workplace backlash if Manitoba’s highest court agrees to make public a full transcript of an interview she took part in with lawyers in advance of her testimony at the Phoenix Sinclair inquiry.
Homeless boy wins $130,000 peace prize
Homeless boy wins $130,000 peace prize
The obstacles seemed insurmountable for a 13-year-old Filipino street kid: Forced to scavenge for his survival from the age of two, slept in a coffin, and ran away to seek help after he was badly injured, Cris "Kesz" Valdez had every excuse to merely look out for himself.
Police: Mom assaults CYF worker who tried to take baby
Police: Mom assaults CYF worker who tried to take baby
Pittsburgh police have found a missing woman who they say fled with her baby after assaulting an Allegheny County caseworker.
Note: I'm sure that babystealer deserved it. And I'm sure that this mother didn't want her baby to be stolen. The problem is that these people are allowed to make up their own rules as they go along.
Child group slams 'failed' register
Child group slams 'failed' register
A CHILDREN'S rights group is bemused that the department of social development only has a few hundred names on the child protection register despite the high levels of rape.
A CHILDREN'S rights group is bemused that the department of social development only has a few hundred names on the child protection register despite the high levels of rape.
Does Michigan registry violate constitutional rights?
Does Michigan registry violate constitutional rights?
It’s a list you probably never heard of, but once your name is on it, you can lose your job and reputation. It’s not easy to have your name removed from the list, and a Michigan attorney says the process that adds tens of thousands of new names to the list every year may be unconstitutional.
It’s a list you probably never heard of, but once your name is on it, you can lose your job and reputation. It’s not easy to have your name removed from the list, and a Michigan attorney says the process that adds tens of thousands of new names to the list every year may be unconstitutional.
Arizona groups fight for foster care
Arizona groups fight for foster care
With more than 13,000 Arizona children in foster care, keeping foster families is essential to providing enough homes for these kids.
Parents voice concerns about foster care system
Parents voice concerns about foster care system
Bobby and Samantha Evans have fostered 12 children in three years as resource parents - including three teenagers.
For them, three is about enough.
State is tackling pills for foster kids
State is tackling pills for foster kids
Nearly 1 in 4 foster children in Ohio has been prescribed mind-altering drugs.
Nearly 1 in 4 foster children in Ohio has been prescribed mind-altering drugs.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Morgan County administrator charged with child abuse for paddling incident
Morgan County administrator charged with child abuse for paddling incident
A former Morgan County principal involved in a paddling incident surrendered to sheriff's deputies Monday night after a warrant was issued on child abuse charges.
A former Morgan County principal involved in a paddling incident surrendered to sheriff's deputies Monday night after a warrant was issued on child abuse charges.
Ohio officials to study use of psychiatric drugs
Ohio officials to study use of psychiatric drugs
State officials want to study the use of psychiatric drugs prescribed to foster children and other kids on Medicaid, acknowledging that some might be given multiple medications outside of accepted standards.
Just 70 babies were adopted from state care system last year despite Government's pledge to find new homes for children
Just 70 babies were adopted from state care system last year despite Government's pledge to find new homes for children
Just 70 babies were adopted from the state care system last year despite fierce political pressure on social workers to find new families for children.
Note: And they snatched 30,000 kids in the same time-frame. Wow. At least these adoptive parents have choices.
Troubled kids deserve better
Troubled kids deserve better
Recent stories like Terri Langford's report "One life lost amid too many CPS cases" (Page A1, Aug. 25) have focused on the ongoing problem of alarmingly high case-loads for Child Protective Services (CPS).
Recent stories like Terri Langford's report "One life lost amid too many CPS cases" (Page A1, Aug. 25) have focused on the ongoing problem of alarmingly high case-loads for Child Protective Services (CPS).
New foster care law in effect
New foster care law in effect
The Alaska Foster Family Protection Act went into effect earlier this month, providing new legal and practice provisions for youths in the custody of the Office of Children’s Services, according to a notice from the agency.
The Alaska Foster Family Protection Act went into effect earlier this month, providing new legal and practice provisions for youths in the custody of the Office of Children’s Services, according to a notice from the agency.
Smith: A new foster child and then chickenpox
Smith: A new foster child and then chickenpox
Carlos, our second foster child, came to us after having been placed in a shelter.
He had gotten caught trying to hit his 4-year-old brother over the head with a 2x4. He thought he was going back to his other foster home, but his caseworker, Valerie, brought him to us.
Foster parent/deputy is charged with child sexual abuse in Benton County
Foster parent/deputy is charged with child sexual abuse in Benton County
A former law enforcement officer -- who is also a foster parent and is well known to the Cole Camp community for his work with children -- faces charges of child sexual abuse.
Truant kids to cost families state aid
Truant kids to cost families state aid
Michigan parents whose children don't attend school will lose welfare cash benefits under a new state policy that takes effect Oct. 1.
Benton Co. Deputy Charged with Sexually Victimizing Foster Child
Benton Co. Deputy Charged with Sexually Victimizing Foster Child
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms a Benton County Deputy has been arrested for victimizing a child.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms a Benton County Deputy has been arrested for victimizing a child.
NSW nurses apologise for forced adoptions
NSW nurses apologise for forced adoptions
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association has issued an apology for the part played by the profession in the forced removal of children for adoption during the 1950s to the 1970s.
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association has issued an apology for the part played by the profession in the forced removal of children for adoption during the 1950s to the 1970s.
British Social Wreckers snatched nearly 30,000 children last year
30,000 children taken into care last year
Nearly 30,000 children were taken into care last year, figures showed today.
A total of 67,050 youngsters - nearly 7,000 more than the capacity of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium - were looked after by English social services departments in the year to March, according to the Department for Education.
Family criticizes DCYF for payment process
Family criticizes DCYF for payment process
Any parent with autistic children knows all too well the time consuming difficulties raising them.
Any parent with autistic children knows all too well the time consuming difficulties raising them.
Group wants removal of Family Court judge they say is biased against women
Group wants removal of Family Court judge they say is biased against women
A group of 15 people, mostly women, staged a protest in front of the Monmouth County Courthouse Monday morning, calling for the removal of a Family Court judge they claim is biased against women.
Male Vice Principal Paddles Teen Female Students, Causing “Burns” and “Blisters”
Male Vice Principal Paddles Teen Female Students, Causing “Burns” and “Blisters”
It turns out using a paddle to punish students is not ancient history. A male school administrator is being questioned after he spanked a 15-year-old female student. Taylor Santos allegedly was caught letting another student copy her homework at Springtown High School. The school district near Fort Worth, Texas allows corporal punishment, so instead of the two-day suspension, Santos opted for the paddle.
It turns out using a paddle to punish students is not ancient history. A male school administrator is being questioned after he spanked a 15-year-old female student. Taylor Santos allegedly was caught letting another student copy her homework at Springtown High School. The school district near Fort Worth, Texas allows corporal punishment, so instead of the two-day suspension, Santos opted for the paddle.
Jersey historic child abuse review terms are released
Jersey historic child abuse review terms are released
Decisions to not prosecute some individuals over allegations of abuse at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne should be reviewed, says a childcare expert.
Decisions to not prosecute some individuals over allegations of abuse at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne should be reviewed, says a childcare expert.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Obese Foster Mom Dana Hatch Rolls Onto 5-Week-Old Baby and Kills Her
Obese Foster Mom Dana Hatch Rolls Onto 5-Week-Old Baby and Kills Her
An obese and unqualified foster mom suffocated a 5-week-old child after rolling over on her while the two slept in the same bed, the infant's representative claims in Federal Court.
Indiana child-protection chief resigns amid ethical scrutiny
Indiana child-protection chief resigns amid ethical scrutiny
Indiana's top child-protection official resigned Monday amid questions of whether he violated his agency's code of conduct through his involvement in a child neglect case involving his grandchildren.
Indiana's top child-protection official resigned Monday amid questions of whether he violated his agency's code of conduct through his involvement in a child neglect case involving his grandchildren.
Couple seeking custody of kids they ‘kidnapped’
Couple seeking custody of kids they ‘kidnapped’
A Queens couple that busted their eight kids out of foster care last year and later spent 90 days in prison for custodial interference is now suing — for custody.
A Queens couple that busted their eight kids out of foster care last year and later spent 90 days in prison for custodial interference is now suing — for custody.
Stafford children's social worker jailed for machete attack
Stafford children's social worker jailed for machete attack
A children’s social worker “tooled up” with a machete started a violent brawl that left two people injured, a judge heard.
A children’s social worker “tooled up” with a machete started a violent brawl that left two people injured, a judge heard.
Understaffing To Blame For DCFS Case Deaths?
Understaffing To Blame For DCFS Case Deaths?
A published report says that more than 200 children who’d been flagged to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services were killed over an 11-year period.
A published report says that more than 200 children who’d been flagged to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services were killed over an 11-year period.
South Africa: Crime Stats Show That Child Protection Register Has Failed
South Africa: Crime Stats Show That Child Protection Register Has Failed
According to the new crime statistics, of the 64 514 sexual offences reported, 40% (25 862) were committed against children under the age of 18. Over the same period, 800 children were murdered.
According to the new crime statistics, of the 64 514 sexual offences reported, 40% (25 862) were committed against children under the age of 18. Over the same period, 800 children were murdered.
Child trafficking 'known about for a decade'
Child trafficking 'known about for a decade'
The Times reports that hundreds of confidential police reports and intelligence files have revealed that organised groups of men have groomed, pimped and trafficked girls across the country for more than a decade with the knowledge of police and child protection agencies.
The Times reports that hundreds of confidential police reports and intelligence files have revealed that organised groups of men have groomed, pimped and trafficked girls across the country for more than a decade with the knowledge of police and child protection agencies.
Security upgrades made to social services offices after infant stabbing
Security upgrades made to social services offices after infant stabbing
A series of safety improvements are in the works at Maryland social services offices after an infant girl was allegedly stabbed by her mother during a supervised visit this spring, state officials said last week.
A series of safety improvements are in the works at Maryland social services offices after an infant girl was allegedly stabbed by her mother during a supervised visit this spring, state officials said last week.
CPS glitch has lawyers busy
CPS glitch has lawyers busy
Public and private attorneys who represent parents in child-dependency, civil and criminal cases say they're now obliged to review every Child Protective Services case file they've handled over the past 16 years in the wake of a massive state computer error.
Public and private attorneys who represent parents in child-dependency, civil and criminal cases say they're now obliged to review every Child Protective Services case file they've handled over the past 16 years in the wake of a massive state computer error.
State may allow the families to receive foster-care money
State may allow the families to receive foster-care money
Ohio might join other states in giving some foster-care money to relatives who take in family members’ children
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Khalil Wimes case shows gaps remain in child-welfare system
Khalil Wimes case shows gaps remain in child-welfare system
Six years ago, after it became tragically clear that children were dying under the city's care, Philadelphia officials promised to fix things - to do better at saving innocents.
Six years ago, after it became tragically clear that children were dying under the city's care, Philadelphia officials promised to fix things - to do better at saving innocents.
Indiana child welfare head's ethics questioned
Indiana child welfare head's ethics questioned
A published report says the director of the Indiana Department of Child Services likely violated his agency's code of conduct with his involvement in a child neglect case involving his own grandchildren.
Josh Brodesky: CPS covered up tragic fact: Za' Naya could have been saved
Josh Brodesky: CPS covered up tragic fact: Za' Naya could have been saved
This might be the saddest CPS story I have ever told. Considering how many tragedies we've seen over the years with Child Protective Services, that's really saying something.
This might be the saddest CPS story I have ever told. Considering how many tragedies we've seen over the years with Child Protective Services, that's really saying something.
Lawyer changes lawsuit in baby's death
Lawyer changes lawsuit in baby's death
For weeks, the foster mother responsible for 10-month-old Braxton Taylor tortured him – cutting his lip, nearly ripping his tongue from his mouth and crushing his testicles before shaking him to death, according to court documents.
For weeks, the foster mother responsible for 10-month-old Braxton Taylor tortured him – cutting his lip, nearly ripping his tongue from his mouth and crushing his testicles before shaking him to death, according to court documents.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Russian Officials Want Access to Ranch Where They Claim U.S. Parents Reportedly 'Dump Unwanted Kids'
Russian Officials Want Access to Ranch Where They Claim U.S. Parents Reportedly 'Dump Unwanted Kids'
Russia's Foreign Ministry has again called on U.S. officials to allow them entry to a ranch in Montana where they claim American parents "dump" unwanted Russian adopted children.
State agency doesn't have enough workers to protect abused kids
State agency doesn't have enough workers to protect abused kids
High caseloads and high turnover continue to vex the state Child Protective Service agency's efforts to investigate abuse and neglect allegations of Texas children. And solutions to keep caseworkers on the job protecting children aren't working effectively. Among the counties most affected by those dynamics are Travis, Hays and Williamson. Backlogs in these Central Texas counties are at chronic levels. The problem requires immediate attention from state leaders, including Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Dr. Kyle Janek, because too many Texas children are at risk of being injured as their cases languish for months without consideration.
Slovaks protest at Britain's 'illegal child snatching’
Slovaks protest at Britain's 'illegal child snatching’
Demonstrators in Bratislava are echoing Slovak government criticism of Britain's 'child protection' system
Disabled orphans on brink of losing shelter
Disabled orphans on brink of losing shelter
In the rush to splurge crores of rupees to meet poll promises and organising functions for the same, the state government has curtailed the budget of the disabled welfare department. As a result, many orphan children with multiple disabilities are facing the threat of losing shelter homes set up to meet their special needs.
Child pornography found on computer in PANI offices
Child pornography found on computer in PANI offices
The Golfito District Attorney is currently investigating child pornography found on one of the computers at PANI (child welfare agency) offices in Golfito.
The Golfito District Attorney is currently investigating child pornography found on one of the computers at PANI (child welfare agency) offices in Golfito.
Child Welfare Legislation Outlaws Spanking
Child Welfare Legislation Outlaws Spanking
When Governor Jack Markell signed into law Senate Bill 234 on September 12, 2012, Delaware became the first state in the in the nation to effectively outlaw corporal discipline of children by their parents.
When Governor Jack Markell signed into law Senate Bill 234 on September 12, 2012, Delaware became the first state in the in the nation to effectively outlaw corporal discipline of children by their parents.
SWAZILAND – ‘Kwendizisa’, Child Marriages Banned ~~ Celebrate
SWAZILAND – ‘Kwendizisa’, Child Marriages Banned ~~ Celebrate
The practice of men marrying underage girls – which has been an accepted social norm for centuries but has been linked in recent years to the spread of HIV – was recently declared illegal in Swaziland.
What happens when broken systems fail struggling families
What happens when broken systems fail struggling families
I met Merlene Robinson-Parsons just after she had been evicted. The judge had approved the order of possession for her apartment, but she was still fighting.
I met Merlene Robinson-Parsons just after she had been evicted. The judge had approved the order of possession for her apartment, but she was still fighting.
Daddy & daughter dances banned -- what's next, no apple pie?
Daddy & daughter dances banned -- what's next, no apple pie?
The school system in Cranston, Rhode Island has determined that traditional father-daughter and mother-son activities put on by the school are in violation of the state’s gender discrimination law. Now, I’m a big supporter of Title IX, the federal legislation banning gender discrimination in schools. I want my daughter to have every opportunity – in academics, in sports, in everything – as my son. But Title IX has rational exemptions to the rule, and father daughter dances fall neatly within that exemption. After all, these events are meant to encourage and support our children. To foster and encourage parents to spend an evening with their child at a school endorsed event. So, Federal law absolutely allows for dances and baseball games.
Note: More proof that the feminists need to pull their heads out of their asses.
Social worker found guilty of possessing extreme pornography
Social worker found guilty of possessing extreme pornography
Stewart Ford, 48, of Barrow Hill Road, Little Wakering, pleaded guilty to possessing 50 extreme videos and images, and was found guilty on Thursday, 20 September after a three-day hearing.
Shed a light on Mass. DCF practices
Shed a light on Mass. DCF practices
A serious look should be given to the Mass. Department of Children and Families, also known as DCF, into the noncaring aspect of the children in their care.
Pregnant woman sues Batshaw, social worker
Pregnant woman sues Batshaw, social worker
A woman who had an affair with her Batshaw Youth and Family Centres social worker while her young son was in protection — and became pregnant — is suing the organization and the alleged father for half a million dollars.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Progress report: DCF is moving children to more appropriate settings
Progress report: DCF is moving children to more appropriate settings
Note: As opposed to the less appropriate settings they had them in before?
When Department of Children and Families officials announced plans a year ago to send fewer abused and neglected children to live out of state, and to limit the number of those living in large group homes in Connecticut, advocates cautiously applauded the initiatives.
Does anybody want a kid?
Gallery showcasing foster kids opens in Las Cruces
In the presence of strangers, the 3-year-old twins cling to Celia Chavez. Other times, they would prefer to use her as a jungle gym. She understands and shares the twins' unique toddler slang.
In the presence of strangers, the 3-year-old twins cling to Celia Chavez. Other times, they would prefer to use her as a jungle gym. She understands and shares the twins' unique toddler slang.
Why are 5 milllion kids diagnosed ADHD? — $7.2 Billion a year in ADHD drug sales
Why are 5 milllion kids diagnosed ADHD? — $7.2 Billion a year in ADHD drug sales
A recent article posted in the Wall Street Journal posed the question, “Are ADHD Medications Overprescribed?”
Baby is taken from parents after social workers ‘mistook rickets for child abuse’
Baby is taken from parents after social workers ‘mistook rickets for child abuse’
VITAMIN supplements in baby milk led to an innocent couple being condemned for battering their month-old baby, a top family judge has heard.
Victims, lawyers see pattern in state DSHS oversight of child abuse cases
Victims, lawyers see pattern in state DSHS oversight of child abuse cases
Over time, Amber Wright has blossomed into a strong young woman. But it wasn't easy after enduring years of abuse at the hands of her own father.
DCYF Spends $10 Million Sending Kids Out of State
DCYF Spends $10 Million Sending Kids Out of State
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families spends about $10 million a year sending children under its care to high-priced out-of-state facilities as far away as Florida and Tennessee, state records show.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
‘My Aunt has Abused her Foster Kids in the Past”
‘My Aunt has Abused her Foster Kids in the Past”
After receiving that disturbing message from Arin, I had to email back and help unfold the sad and heartbreaking story of a veteran foster mother who takes in too many children because she needs the money to live on. This foster mom grows tired of so many young and often emotionally abused kids in the house. Tempers flare. Arin felt bad even telling me some of the worst foster care experiences she has seen among the eight foster kids moving in (and out of) her aunt’s home during the last few years.
Foster Care's Social Media Problem
They're afraid that the kids will contact the parents.
Foster Care's Social Media Problem
Being a typical teenager on Facebook is hard, but the repercussions of a beer-soaked photo or an overshare-y status update seem trivial compared to the things kids in the foster care system have to worry about. Using their real name, posting pictures at distinct locations or even just listing where they go to school — harmless information, for most of us — can make them traceable by estranged family members. Since staying away from social media entirely isn't a realistic (or healthy) solution for an already isolated community of kids, some researchers are looking for a compromise.
Child Protective Services changes Arizona hotline and hiring procedures, reaches full capacity
Child Protective Services changes Arizona hotline and hiring procedures, reaches full capacity
Child Protective Services has undergone recent changes and improvements that have not only benefited clients, but staff as well.
Note: Now they can steal the maximum number of kids.
DCF Moves Closer To Ending Court Oversight
DCF Moves Closer To Ending Court Oversight
The state Department of Children and Families and lawyers for a group of formerly neglected children are moving toward an agreement that could eventually end over 20 years of court oversight of DCF.
DCFS Workers Warn That Cuts, Move Towards Privatization Will Harm Illinois Children
DCFS Workers Warn That Cuts, Move Towards Privatization Will Harm Illinois Children
As the days draw closer to October 1, when about 375 state social workers will be laid off, a group of more than 350 angry Illinois Department of Child and Family Service (DCFS) employees showed up at Gov. Pat Quinn’s Chicago office Tuesday afternoon to decry recent budget cuts.
As the days draw closer to October 1, when about 375 state social workers will be laid off, a group of more than 350 angry Illinois Department of Child and Family Service (DCFS) employees showed up at Gov. Pat Quinn’s Chicago office Tuesday afternoon to decry recent budget cuts.
Foster 2 Forever Advocates For Child Drugging
The total dip-shit over at Foster 2 Forever has written another heartwarming post about the wonderful results she's gotten from drugging somebody's stolen kid who God placed in her hands to adopt.
To read, if your not one of the lucky ones who is blocked from viewing her website, just copy and paste the following link into your browser. (she gets mad when I link to her)
http://foster2forever.com/2012/09/adhd-stimulant-treatment.html
To read, if your not one of the lucky ones who is blocked from viewing her website, just copy and paste the following link into your browser. (she gets mad when I link to her)
http://foster2forever.com/2012/09/adhd-stimulant-treatment.html
Couple faces adoption hurdle because of their church
Couple faces adoption hurdle because of their church
Deciding to adopt a child was both an easy and grueling decision for Jennifer and Len Steinmeier.
New Custody Option for Youngest Child of Ricky Holland's Mom
New Custody Option for Youngest Child of Ricky Holland's Mom
Terrified the future could repeat itself: "Casey doesn't get up any morning without wondering, why did this happen?" said Casey and Matthew Caswell's attorney William Campbell.
Kate Middleton Photos Scandal May Upset Halle Berry's Child Custody Case
Kate Middleton Photos Scandal May Upset Halle Berry's Child Custody Case
Could the Kate Middleton photos scandal in Europe upset Halle Berry's child custody case in the US?
Could the Kate Middleton photos scandal in Europe upset Halle Berry's child custody case in the US?
U.S. Supreme Court could hear "Save Veronica" case
Case involving adoptive parents in South Carolina and the child's biological father in Oklahoma has garnered national attention.
Filing identifies girl, 10, accused of killing Maine infant
Filing identifies girl, 10, accused of killing Maine infant
State prosecutors have formally charged a 10-year-old girl from Fairfield with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old girl this summer.
State prosecutors have formally charged a 10-year-old girl from Fairfield with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old girl this summer.
Incomplete records latest failure of an overwhelmed CPS
Incomplete records latest failure of an overwhelmed CPS
Arizona's Child Protective Services can't keep up. The agency can't hire enough new workers to reach appropriate staffing levels. It can't keep workers long enough to build stability. It struggles to keep kids safe. It can't provide adequate foster placements for kids in trouble, forcing them to sleep in offices.
NSW makes forced adoption apology
NSW makes forced adoption apology
A "SHAMEFUL episode of our history" is how NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell described the era of forced adoptions as he delivered a heartfelt apology to the thousands who were failed by the system.
South Fort Myers father dodges deportation; son avoids foster care
South Fort Myers father dodges deportation; son avoids foster care
Alex Hernandez will not lose his father next week, immigration officials announced Tuesday.
Couple running foster home in Poland arrested after 2 children in their care die
Couple running foster home in Poland arrested after 2 children in their care die
An official says a Polish couple accused of killing two children in their foster home have been arrested.
An official says a Polish couple accused of killing two children in their foster home have been arrested.
‘No regrets’ for not reporting sex with foster child
‘No regrets’ for not reporting sex with foster child
When Robert Horsburgh confessed to having sex with his foster daughter more than 30 years ago, then-Dufferin Children’s Aid Society (CAS) executive director Gary Putman saw no reason to inform police.
Slovak Government Challenges U.K. Foster-Care Ruling
Slovak Government Challenges U.K. Foster-Care Ruling
Slovak authorities want to hold talks with British social service officials over a recent decision that forced two Slovak children into the U.K. foster-care system. The children, whose parents reside legally in the U.K., were removed from their parents’ custody amid abuse allegations.
Slovak authorities want to hold talks with British social service officials over a recent decision that forced two Slovak children into the U.K. foster-care system. The children, whose parents reside legally in the U.K., were removed from their parents’ custody amid abuse allegations.
Rapporteur defends wording of children's referendum
Rapporteur defends wording of children's referendum
The proposed children's rights amendment to the Constitution will give the State preference over the parent when deciding what is in a child’s best interests, according to former MEP and disability rights campaigner Kathy Sinnott.
Denver Human Services appeal wrongful-death lawsuit in Grafner's death
Denver Human Services appeal wrongful-death lawsuit in Grafner's death
Attorneys argued Wednesday that two Denver County child-protection workers were not legally responsible for 7-year-old Chandler Grafner's care after he was placed in the home where he would eventually starve to death.
DCFS Workers Rally Downtown To Protest Layoffs
DCFS Workers Rally Downtown To Protest Layoffs
A few hundred employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services rallied in front of the Thompson Center this afternoon, protesting layoffs at the agency.
A few hundred employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services rallied in front of the Thompson Center this afternoon, protesting layoffs at the agency.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Census: Canada’s foster children counted for first time
Census: Canada’s foster children counted for first time
They are among Canada’s most vulnerable children and, for the first time in census history, their numbers have been counted.
They are among Canada’s most vulnerable children and, for the first time in census history, their numbers have been counted.
Know any good Jerry Sandusky jokes? Want to buy some?
A seller on eBay is offering for sale "30 AWFUL Jokes!!" relating to the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal. "Sick & twisted," the auction states.
Or you can read some here... http://jcmotorsofficial.blogspot.com/2012/06/21-jerry-sandusky-jokes.html
Ga. may expand call center for child abuse calls
Ga. may expand call center for child abuse calls
Georgia officials are debating whether to route callers reporting child abuse to a centralized center rather than through a Columbus office where two child protection workers were accused of tampering with reports.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Malloy, DCF announce $5 million grant to help families avoid foster care
Malloy, DCF announce $5 million grant to help families avoid foster care
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and state Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz have announced that the state has been awarded a $5 million federal grant to expand and enhance a DCF program designed to reduce the number of children in foster care by providing supportive housing and necessary services to vulnerable and homeless families.
Note: Now this is a strategy that could actually work. ;-)
You see, when they snatch your kid, they get all kinds of money coming in. If they don't snatch the kid they don't get any money. So if they create the funding streams that would make it profitable for them to not snatch the kid, then perhaps they will stop snatching kids unnecessarily.
Of course either way you still get all of these System Sucks crawling up your ass, but hey, it's kind of like voting for the president. The lesser of two evils. Right?
State Police Looking for Teens Missing DCF Facility
State Police Looking for Teens Missing DCF Facility
State police are still looking for two teens who have been missing since late last week.
Note: Maybe they didn't like it there.
Ireland's Brutal Child Abuse TV Commercials
Ireland's Brutal Child Abuse TV Commercials
The country's ISPCC (The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) recently released the second video in their latest campaign (above), titled "Children Believe What They Are Told."
Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky to be sentenced Oct. 9 in child sex abuse scandal
Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky to be sentenced Oct. 9 in child sex abuse scandal
There's little doubt former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky faces a long prison sentence. In a few weeks, he'll find out just how long.
There's little doubt former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky faces a long prison sentence. In a few weeks, he'll find out just how long.
Note: America is dying to know what he's going to get.
Foster Care Allegations
Foster Care Allegations
A Jackson mother says she wants answers about her four children who are in foster care in the custody of the Department of Human Services. She sent WLBT pictures of her two sons, one with what appears to be rope burns on his neck. 28 year old LaKendra Travis says she was told it was an accident.
A Jackson mother says she wants answers about her four children who are in foster care in the custody of the Department of Human Services. She sent WLBT pictures of her two sons, one with what appears to be rope burns on his neck. 28 year old LaKendra Travis says she was told it was an accident.
Undisclosed CPS records downplayed
Undisclosed CPS records downplayed
Questions remained Monday about records that Arizona's child-welfare agency has failed to disclose for more than a decade, but state and county officials generally downplayed the significance of the computer error that supposedly caused the problem.
Children may lose families' care under Illinois DCFS cuts
Children may lose families' care under Illinois DCFS cuts
For much of the past two decades, Illinois' child welfare system has been hailed for its dramatic reduction in the number of children in foster care.
But with the state facing one of the most severe budget shortfalls in the nation, some fear cuts could reverse the trend.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Jail time for illicit sex with foster daughter
Jail time for illicit sex with foster daughter
Robert Horsburgh will serve one year in jail for an illicit sexual relationship with his former foster daughter.
Child Abuse Concerns Spur Federal Takeover at North Dakota Indian Reservation
Child Abuse Concerns Spur Federal Takeover at North Dakota Indian Reservation
The Bureau of Indian Affairs said Monday that it will take control of social services on a North Dakota reservation, amid concerns from federal officials that the tribe’s mismanagement of the agency led to the abuse of children on the reservation.
Note: Actually they don't care about abuse or neglect. They want the kids. They're worth money.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs said Monday that it will take control of social services on a North Dakota reservation, amid concerns from federal officials that the tribe’s mismanagement of the agency led to the abuse of children on the reservation.
Note: Actually they don't care about abuse or neglect. They want the kids. They're worth money.
Investigation as foster worker’s laptop containing children’s details is stolen
Investigation as foster worker’s laptop containing children’s details is stolen
AN investigation is under way after a laptop computer containing sensitive details on vulnerable children was stolen from a member of a fostering and adoption panel.
Note: I didn't take it.
AN investigation is under way after a laptop computer containing sensitive details on vulnerable children was stolen from a member of a fostering and adoption panel.
Note: I didn't take it.
A courthouse to allow child witnesses to depose without fear
A courthouse to allow child witnesses to depose without fear
A special courtroom to record testimonies of child witnesses without putting them through a rigorous and formal process was inaugurated in Karkardooma Court on Sunday.
A special courtroom to record testimonies of child witnesses without putting them through a rigorous and formal process was inaugurated in Karkardooma Court on Sunday.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Delinquent CPS investigations continue to threaten child safety
Delinquent CPS investigations continue to threaten child safety
The task seemed practical enough - send veteran Child Protective Services caseworkers from Dallas and Houston to assist three smaller counties inundated with unresolved investigations left open for months.
The task seemed practical enough - send veteran Child Protective Services caseworkers from Dallas and Houston to assist three smaller counties inundated with unresolved investigations left open for months.
Child welfare agencies quicker to terminate parents’ rights
Child welfare agencies quicker to terminate parents’ rights
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, the 44-year-old Hazleton woman said she knew she had to get clean or she’d likely lose her children forever.
Society now criminalizing parents that allow children to play in the yard
Society now criminalizing parents that allow children to play in the yard
A Virginia mother was recently interrogated four times by police, and visited twice by social services, after neighbors spotted the mother’s children playing in their own yard unsupervised, and decided to report the non-incident to local authorities. According to Lenore Skenazy of Free-Range Kids, such hysteria and Stasi-style paranoia are becoming the norm in America, where children are being excessively coddled, overprotected, and treated as though they are always in grave danger of being kidnapped or harmed.
A Virginia mother was recently interrogated four times by police, and visited twice by social services, after neighbors spotted the mother’s children playing in their own yard unsupervised, and decided to report the non-incident to local authorities. According to Lenore Skenazy of Free-Range Kids, such hysteria and Stasi-style paranoia are becoming the norm in America, where children are being excessively coddled, overprotected, and treated as though they are always in grave danger of being kidnapped or harmed.
Boy Scouts helped alleged molesters cover tracks, files show
Boy Scouts helped alleged molesters cover tracks, files show
When volunteers and employees were suspected of sexually abusing children, Boy Scout officials often didn't tell police, files from 1970-91 reveal. In many cases they sought to hide the situation.
When volunteers and employees were suspected of sexually abusing children, Boy Scout officials often didn't tell police, files from 1970-91 reveal. In many cases they sought to hide the situation.
Department of Child Services responds to hotline criticism
Department of Child Services responds to hotline criticism
Indiana's child abuse hotline receives criticism from judges and law enforcement.
Indiana's child abuse hotline receives criticism from judges and law enforcement.
Usher's Ex-Wife Denied Retrial For Child Custody
Usher's Ex-Wife Denied Retrial For Child Custody
Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster has been denied the chance to face off against the star in court again after a judge rejected her request for a retrial in their child custody dispute.
Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster has been denied the chance to face off against the star in court again after a judge rejected her request for a retrial in their child custody dispute.
Disabled children's welfare hangs between bureaucratic snags
Disabled children's welfare hangs between bureaucratic snags
The welfare of handicapped children in Maharashtra has been caught in bureaucratic hurdles between the state social justice and women and child welfare departments for controlling the shelter homes.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Psychiatric Drugging Of Children In The US - 20 Million Kids Labeled With Bogus Mental Disorders
Psychiatric Drugging Of Children In The US - 20 Million Kids Labeled With Bogus Mental Disorders
Prescriptions for psychiatric drugs increased 50 percent with children in the US, and 73 percent among adults, from 1996 to 2006, according to a study in the May/June 2009 issue of the journal Health Affairs. Another study in the same issue of Health Affairs found spending for mental health care grew more than 30 percent over the same ten-year period, with almost all of the increase due to psychiatric drug costs.
Prescriptions for psychiatric drugs increased 50 percent with children in the US, and 73 percent among adults, from 1996 to 2006, according to a study in the May/June 2009 issue of the journal Health Affairs. Another study in the same issue of Health Affairs found spending for mental health care grew more than 30 percent over the same ten-year period, with almost all of the increase due to psychiatric drug costs.
Deputies locate child they say was taken from protective custody
Deputies locate child they say was taken from protective custody
Florence County deputies say two parents who they say took their child from protective custody have been found with the little boy.
DHS Still Asking El Reno Father For Child Support On Deceased Son
DHS Still Asking El Reno Father For Child Support On Deceased Son
The Department Of Health and Human Services is asking an El Reno father still in mourning to pay child support for his dead son.
Foreign government may take UK to European court over its 'illegal’ child-snatching
Foreign government may take UK to European court over its 'illegal’ child-snatching
The Slovakian government has such 'serious concern' over the workings of Britain’s 'family protection' system that it plans to challenge the legality of the policy in Strasbourg
Arizona CPS discovers computer glitch that hid files for years
Arizona CPS discovers computer glitch that hid files for years
Arizona’s child-welfare agency has discovered a computer glitch that officials say kept public records from parents, lawyers and others for more than 15 years, a malfunction that could have led to children being wrongly removed and prevented caregivers from supporting civil claims against the state.
Arizona’s child-welfare agency has discovered a computer glitch that officials say kept public records from parents, lawyers and others for more than 15 years, a malfunction that could have led to children being wrongly removed and prevented caregivers from supporting civil claims against the state.
Seattle minister, former foster parent pleads guilty to child rape
Seattle minister, former foster parent pleads guilty to child rape
A minister and former foster parent accused of sexually abusing at least 10 young boys pleaded guilty Thursday to a number of charges, including child rape.
A minister and former foster parent accused of sexually abusing at least 10 young boys pleaded guilty Thursday to a number of charges, including child rape.
Are ADHD Medications Overprescribed?
Are ADHD Medications Overprescribed?
In recent years, the number of children in the U.S. being treated with prescription medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has grown dramatically.
In recent years, the number of children in the U.S. being treated with prescription medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has grown dramatically.
Foster parent accused of abuse has hearing in NLV court
Foster parent accused of abuse has hearing in NLV court
The former foster father accused of abusing his foster children went before a local judge today.
OKC man arrested for alleged lewd acts with child
OKC man arrested for alleged lewd acts with child
A metro man living in a foster home was arrested Wednesday for lewd acts with a child; allegations that first surfaced with a disturbing drawing from a 4-year-old girl.
A metro man living in a foster home was arrested Wednesday for lewd acts with a child; allegations that first surfaced with a disturbing drawing from a 4-year-old girl.
Family of HIV-Positive Student Receives Settlement From School
Family of HIV-Positive Student Receives Settlement From School
The family of an HIV-positive student denied admission to a Pennsylvania private school will receive a $700,000 settlement as part of an agreement reached in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Indian child case appealed to the US Supreme Court
Indian child case appealed to the US Supreme Court
A ruling that sends a Native American girl back to Oklahoma from her adoptive South Carolina family is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
State Judges Lose Bid For Retroactive Pay
State Judges Lose Bid For Retroactive Pay
A judge has refused to order the state to make retroactive payments to compensate judges for going 13 years without a raise.
Note: Awwww.
Teens often repeat in Nebraska foster care
Teens often repeat in Nebraska foster care
Toddlers and teenagers are equally likely to become foster children in Nebraska, but it’s mostly troubled teens who enter the system repeatedly.
Note: Yep. Just because you get them back, don't mean they're gonna let you keep them. Sad but true. The @#$$^#$^$ ^*&*^^$##$@.
Toddlers and teenagers are equally likely to become foster children in Nebraska, but it’s mostly troubled teens who enter the system repeatedly.
Note: Yep. Just because you get them back, don't mean they're gonna let you keep them. Sad but true. The @#$$^#$^$ ^*&*^^$##$@.
Most vulnerable casualty of DC tax battle may be orphans, foster kids
Most vulnerable casualty of DC tax battle may be orphans, foster kids
Amid talk of the “fiscal cliff” and how much wealthier Americans should pay the government, not much attention has been paid to the most vulnerable class of tax code casualties: orphans and foster kids desperately hoping to be placed in loving homes.
Former DCF investigator accused of soliciting sexual favors from woman he was helping
Former DCF investigator accused of soliciting sexual favors from woman he was helping
A former state employee was arrested Friday for soliciting sexual favors from a New Smyrna Beach woman in exchange for using his own urine for her drug screening, according to investigators.
Note: he was helping her alright...
Former DCF employee charged with bribery, misconduct, falsifying records
Former DCF employee charged with bribery, misconduct, falsifying records
A former Florida Department of Children & Families investigator was arrested Friday for offering a New Smyrna Beach woman his urine for her drug screening in exchange for sex, a sheriff's official said Friday.
Note: Um...
6 Investigates Follow-up: Foster Child Injured
6 Investigates Follow-up: Foster Child Injured
We have new information on a 2-year-old girl who police say was the victim of severe child abuse at the hands of her foster father. Irving Eugene Patrick was arrested Wednesday on charges of injuring a child.
Arrest Affidavit Details Foster Child's Injuries
Arrest Affidavit Details Foster Child's Injuries
Ryanomics Assault on Poor and Hungry Children
Ryanomics Assault on Poor and Hungry Children
Hungry child,
I didn't make this world for you.
You didn't buy any stock in my railroad.
You didn't invest in my corporation.
Where are your shares in standard oil?
I made the world for the rich
And the will-be-rich
And the have-always-been-rich.
Not for you,
Hungry child.
-- Langston Hughes, “God to Hungry Child”
Healing from Indian child ‘takings’ is in the telling
Healing from Indian child ‘takings’ is in the telling
There is no way to take back the past. But if Maine wants to ensure that it never, ever repeats its racist, oppressive treatment of American Indian families and communities, it must know what it did. Under the first truth and reconciliation commission in the United States to be jointly agreed upon by state and tribal leaders, Mainers will have the opportunity to listen to mothers whose children were taken to be assimilated into white culture, and to those children — now adults — who were forced to live with foster families that were sometimes emotionally, physically and sexually abusive.
Note: Governor LePage, you are biased. Everybody wants the blond haired blue eyed babies and you don't bother to do a thing about that. Go figure.
There is no way to take back the past. But if Maine wants to ensure that it never, ever repeats its racist, oppressive treatment of American Indian families and communities, it must know what it did. Under the first truth and reconciliation commission in the United States to be jointly agreed upon by state and tribal leaders, Mainers will have the opportunity to listen to mothers whose children were taken to be assimilated into white culture, and to those children — now adults — who were forced to live with foster families that were sometimes emotionally, physically and sexually abusive.
Note: Governor LePage, you are biased. Everybody wants the blond haired blue eyed babies and you don't bother to do a thing about that. Go figure.
Experts address number of children in child welfare system
Experts address number of children in child welfare system
As the Legislature continues to work on child welfare reform, its Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Thursday at the first of two hearings on preventing unnecessary placement of children in out-of-home care.
Feds Can Sue for Social Workers' Texas Overtime
Feds Can Sue for Social Workers' Texas Overtime
Texas does not have immunity from a complaint seeking $1 million in unpaid overtime for Child Protective Service workers, the 5th Circuit ruled.
Note: Sure, they aren't worth a piss hole in the snow, but give them more of your hard earned tax dollars anyway.
Texas does not have immunity from a complaint seeking $1 million in unpaid overtime for Child Protective Service workers, the 5th Circuit ruled.
Note: Sure, they aren't worth a piss hole in the snow, but give them more of your hard earned tax dollars anyway.
There could be more abused kids like Declan Hainey.. because Scottish state cannot afford to look after them
There could be more abused kids like Declan Hainey.. because Scottish state cannot afford to look after them
A SHOCK report has found that vulnerable Scottish children are being left to live lives of hell because the state cannot afford to look after them.
Note: And even if they could afford it, the kids would go through the hell of foster care.
Panel to discuss girls aging out of foster care
Panel to discuss girls aging out of foster care
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is hosting "All Grown Up and Nowhere to Go," a panel discussion focusing on the issue of girls aging out of Florida Foster Care.
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is hosting "All Grown Up and Nowhere to Go," a panel discussion focusing on the issue of girls aging out of Florida Foster Care.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
State wins federal funds to reunite homeless parents with their children
State wins federal funds to reunite homeless parents with their children
There are hundreds of Connecticut familes whose children live in foster care because their parents have no home. For 50 of those families, things are about to change.
Terry Williams Sentenced to Execution for Killing Two Men Who Sexually Abused Him as a Child
Terry Williams Sentenced to Execution for Killing Two Men Who Sexually Abused Him as a Child
Terrance Williams of Pennsylvania has been sentenced to death after killing two men when he was 17- and 18-years old. What the jury did not know, however, was that Williams had been brutally raped as a child by the two men he killed.
Terrance Williams of Pennsylvania has been sentenced to death after killing two men when he was 17- and 18-years old. What the jury did not know, however, was that Williams had been brutally raped as a child by the two men he killed.
Lawsuit: Michigan concealed foster kids' disabilities from adoptive parents
Lawsuit: Michigan concealed foster kids' disabilities from adoptive parents
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that state adoption agencies concealed foster children's mental illnesses, diseases and disabilities from adoptive parents and then refused to make payments the special-needs kids are owed.
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that state adoption agencies concealed foster children's mental illnesses, diseases and disabilities from adoptive parents and then refused to make payments the special-needs kids are owed.
Foster Parent Accused of Injury to a Child
Foster Parent Accused of Injury to a Child
Police arrested a foster parent yesterday for allegedly causing serious injuries to a two-year-old girl a couple weeks ago. 46-year-old Irving Eugene Patrick is charged with injury to a child and is being held on a $175,000 bond.
Police arrested a foster parent yesterday for allegedly causing serious injuries to a two-year-old girl a couple weeks ago. 46-year-old Irving Eugene Patrick is charged with injury to a child and is being held on a $175,000 bond.
Push is on for limiting schools’ use of physical restraints
Push is on for limiting schools’ use of physical restraints
Advocates and parents of children with special needs want the Indiana Legislature to require schools to have clear guidelines on when to use physical restraints and isolation rooms to discipline students.
Advocates and parents of children with special needs want the Indiana Legislature to require schools to have clear guidelines on when to use physical restraints and isolation rooms to discipline students.
Child watchdog troubled by lack of fixes to system
Child watchdog troubled by lack of fixes to system
B.C.'s child watchdog says she is still deeply worried about flaws in a new government computer system, after an outpouring of complaints from social workers.
Parental Alienation and Persistent Claims of Sexual Abuse Leads to Change of Custody in Tennessee: In re Jonathan S. C-B
Parental Alienation and Persistent Claims of Sexual Abuse Leads to Change of Custody in Tennessee: In re Jonathan S. C-B
Facts: Mother and Father were never married. They lived together, had a child, and separated when Child was 3.5 years old. After what the Court described as a “highly contentious” trial lasting seven days, Mother was named the primary residential parent. Because of a history of substance abuse, Father’s parenting time was to be supervised until Father demonstrated two years of sobriety. Shortly thereafter, Mother filed a motion to suspend Father’s visitation because Child claimed Father had sexually abused him. A lengthy investigation ensued in which the trial court appointed a guardian ad litem and Child was examined by numerous professionals, including a court-appointed expert. After hearing much proof, much of which is painstakingly detailed in the Court’s lengthy opinion, the trial court found by clear and convincing evidence that Father had not sexually abused Child. The trial court’s expert observed that while Father tried to encourage Child to have a positive relationship with Mother, Mother’s goal appeared to be to end Child’s relationship with Father. The trial court found Father and his witnesses to be credible while Mother and her witnesses were not. The trial court named Father as Child’s primary residential parent, gave him sole decision-making authority, and established Mother’s visitation. Mother appealed.
Facts: Mother and Father were never married. They lived together, had a child, and separated when Child was 3.5 years old. After what the Court described as a “highly contentious” trial lasting seven days, Mother was named the primary residential parent. Because of a history of substance abuse, Father’s parenting time was to be supervised until Father demonstrated two years of sobriety. Shortly thereafter, Mother filed a motion to suspend Father’s visitation because Child claimed Father had sexually abused him. A lengthy investigation ensued in which the trial court appointed a guardian ad litem and Child was examined by numerous professionals, including a court-appointed expert. After hearing much proof, much of which is painstakingly detailed in the Court’s lengthy opinion, the trial court found by clear and convincing evidence that Father had not sexually abused Child. The trial court’s expert observed that while Father tried to encourage Child to have a positive relationship with Mother, Mother’s goal appeared to be to end Child’s relationship with Father. The trial court found Father and his witnesses to be credible while Mother and her witnesses were not. The trial court named Father as Child’s primary residential parent, gave him sole decision-making authority, and established Mother’s visitation. Mother appealed.
Ash Asks State to Investigate Seclusion Room Allegations at LPS
Ash Asks State to Investigate Seclusion Room Allegations at LPS
With members of the community and School Committee calling for an independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment of students that arose over the weekend, the schools chief is asking the state to step in.
Sentencing set for sexual abuse of teenaged foster child
Sentencing set for sexual abuse of teenaged foster child
Superior Court Justice Meredith Donahue will sentence Robert Hornsburgh, 75, next Monday, Sept. 17, following his plea of guilty Tuesday to having had an illegal sexual relationship with a teenaged foster daughter in the 1970s.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
8 families in Ingham, Clinton counties expected to sue DHS for adoption fraud
8 families in Ingham, Clinton counties expected to sue DHS for adoption fraud
Child welfare offices in Ingham and Clinton counties are among several public and private agencies named in a lawsuit expected to be filed Thursday alleging social workers lied to adoptive parents of special needs children about their kids’ disabilities and denied them funding available for parents of disabled children.
Child welfare offices in Ingham and Clinton counties are among several public and private agencies named in a lawsuit expected to be filed Thursday alleging social workers lied to adoptive parents of special needs children about their kids’ disabilities and denied them funding available for parents of disabled children.
ACLU alleges Gov. Scott’s drug-test mandate for poor is over-reaching
ACLU alleges Gov. Scott’s drug-test mandate for poor is over-reaching
New court filings in a lawsuit over Gov. Rick Scott’s mandatory drug testing of applicants for welfare assistance reveal a hastily patched-together system marked by a lack of protocol and uniformity and concerns by state workers that the process was overreaching.
New court filings in a lawsuit over Gov. Rick Scott’s mandatory drug testing of applicants for welfare assistance reveal a hastily patched-together system marked by a lack of protocol and uniformity and concerns by state workers that the process was overreaching.
Program targets homeless families across US
Program targets homeless families across US
Federal child welfare officials announced Wednesday they are expanding a pilot program that provides housing and case workers to homeless families most at risk for having a child enter foster care.
3 Ways Child Welfare Agencies Can Use Social Media Right Now
3 Ways Child Welfare Agencies Can Use Social Media Right Now
Sure, you may use sites like Facebook to stay connected to distant family members, or to reconnect with old school classmates. But you may not yet have accepted that, as a business communication tool, it’s the future. Nay, it’s the present.
Note: Know thy enemy. See their plan for attracting moresuckers foster parents and stuff.
Sure, you may use sites like Facebook to stay connected to distant family members, or to reconnect with old school classmates. But you may not yet have accepted that, as a business communication tool, it’s the future. Nay, it’s the present.
Note: Know thy enemy. See their plan for attracting more
Texas boy kidnapped 8 years ago now seeing parents
Texas boy kidnapped 8 years ago now seeing parents
A Texas boy who was found in March after having been kidnapped eight years ago as an infant has begun getting to know his parents through weekly joint therapy sessions with them, attorneys and child welfare officials said Wednesday.
A Texas boy who was found in March after having been kidnapped eight years ago as an infant has begun getting to know his parents through weekly joint therapy sessions with them, attorneys and child welfare officials said Wednesday.
Jessica Simpson Baby Bikini Criticized by Child-Welfare Advocates
Jessica Simpson Baby Bikini Criticized by Child-Welfare Advocates
Jessica Simspon is facing some controversy after dressing her 4-month-old daughter Maxwell in a yellow bikini that many onlookers soon deemed "inappropriate." She showed off a photo of the baby during an interview with Katie Couric, attracting criticism from British child-welfare charity Kidscape.
Another CPS Propaganda Lie
This image is being passed around Facebook by the Anti-Abuse mob. It's a horrible image of what appears to be an abused child. The image is being used to incite hatred against you, the victims of CPS by providing a horrific image that will pop into the heads of the normal people when they hear the words abuse or neglect.
The only problem I have with this is that this is not an abused child. This is the result of a fight at a daycare. The injuries were inflicted by a 2 year old girl.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8971712/Girl-two-beat-up-our-daughter-in-nursery-say-parents.html
Just another example of the bullshit that is being spread across the internet.
Usher and Mom Reveal Truth About Tameka and Child Custody Case to Oprah
Usher and Mom Reveal Truth About Tameka and Child Custody Case to Oprah
Usher Raymond recently opened up about his personal life in a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey, and the intimate discussion is set to air on "Oprah's Next Chapter" on Sept. 16.
Usher Raymond recently opened up about his personal life in a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey, and the intimate discussion is set to air on "Oprah's Next Chapter" on Sept. 16.
Department of Child Protective Services in hot seat
It's an agency that is supposed to protect children. But Friday, the Department of Child Protective Services is in the hot seat.
CPS to give update on case of kidnapped Texas boy
CPS to give update on case of kidnapped Texas boy
A judge is scheduled to get an update on the case of a Houston boy found in March after being kidnapped as an infant eight years ago.
Note: Not ready to know who his parents are? But it's okay to bounce him through the foster care system? Do you see anything wrong with this scenario?
India asks US to address parents’ concerns in custody case
India asks US to address parents’ concerns in custody case
New York: Indian authorities have requested the US State Department to address the concerns of an Indian couple, who have been given limited access to their one-year- old son after he underwent surgery for brain injury and are facing criminal probe for failing to take proper care of him.
New York: Indian authorities have requested the US State Department to address the concerns of an Indian couple, who have been given limited access to their one-year- old son after he underwent surgery for brain injury and are facing criminal probe for failing to take proper care of him.
Report criticizes absenteeism at Sacramento County Child Protective Services
Report criticizes absenteeism at Sacramento County Child Protective Services
Almost half of Sacramento County's child abuse investigators were unavailable to handle cases in the last fiscal year, according to a report presented Tuesday.
Note: I see this as a good thing. If they're not at work, they're not f****** with families. Right?
State cuts to Head Start mean fewer child care options, jobs
State cuts to Head Start mean fewer child care options, jobs
Head Start and child care providers across Maine can accommodate fewer students and have less staff compared with a year ago because of budget cuts the Legislature enacted earlier this year.
Head Start and child care providers across Maine can accommodate fewer students and have less staff compared with a year ago because of budget cuts the Legislature enacted earlier this year.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Ready to go to U.S., take custody of Indrashish: grandfather
Ready to go to U.S., take custody of Indrashish: grandfather
Nirmal Krishna Saha, grandfather of one-year-old Indrashish Saha — who has been taken into custody by the child protective services in New Jersey — on Tuesday expressed his willingness to go to the U.S. to take charge of the child, if required.
Nirmal Krishna Saha, grandfather of one-year-old Indrashish Saha — who has been taken into custody by the child protective services in New Jersey — on Tuesday expressed his willingness to go to the U.S. to take charge of the child, if required.
Nadia Lockyer's Child Visitation Rights Granted
Nadia Lockyer's Child Visitation Rights Granted
The estranged wife of California Treasurer Bill Lockyer regained visitation rights with her 9-year-old son Monday as she fights methamphetamine possession and child abuse charges filed after police said they found drugs in the home where she was staying.
The estranged wife of California Treasurer Bill Lockyer regained visitation rights with her 9-year-old son Monday as she fights methamphetamine possession and child abuse charges filed after police said they found drugs in the home where she was staying.
Pat Robertson Tells Man to Move to Saudi Arabia, Beat Wife
Pat Robertson is in hot water again for suggesting a man move to Saudi Arabia so he can beat his wife.
Report: Sacramento's child protection workers often unavailable to investigate abuse
Report: Sacramento's child protection workers often unavailable to investigate abuse
Almost half of Sacramento County's child protection investigation workers were unavailable to probe abuse in the last fiscal year, according to a report presented today.
Scott Fraser: Why eyewitnesses get it wrong (2012)
Scott Fraser: Why eyewitnesses get it wrong (2012)
Scott Fraser studies how humans remember crimes -- and bear witness to them. In this powerful talk, which focuses on a deadly shooting at sunset, he suggests that even close-up eyewitnesses to a crime can create "memories" they could not have seen. Why? Because the brain abhors a vacuum.
Scott Fraser studies how humans remember crimes -- and bear witness to them. In this powerful talk, which focuses on a deadly shooting at sunset, he suggests that even close-up eyewitnesses to a crime can create "memories" they could not have seen. Why? Because the brain abhors a vacuum.
Guilty plea in sex with foster child case
Guilty plea in sex with foster child case
A former board member of Dufferin Children’s Aid Society (CAS) pled guilty to illicit sex with his foster daughter.
Pole Dancing Classes For Kids Offered In Canada Because Parents Demanded Them, Studio Owner Says
Pole Dancing Classes For Kids Offered In Canada Because Parents Demanded Them, Studio Owner Says
Ballet and tap are so old-school. A dance studio in Vancouver is offering a new type of movement program for kids -- pole dancing class.
Ballet and tap are so old-school. A dance studio in Vancouver is offering a new type of movement program for kids -- pole dancing class.
Sisters found safe after leaving Youngtown foster home
Sisters found safe after leaving Youngtown foster home
Two young sisters who walked away from a Youngtown foster home earlier this week were found safe Saturday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office reported.
U.S. couple first to test new Guatemalan adoption laws
U.S. couple first to test new Guatemalan adoption laws
The U.S. Embassy called to say the Guatemalan government would begin to authorize adoptions five years after a scandal froze the system that sent as many as 4,000 Guatemalan children a year to the United States.
Personal apology from Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane for forced adoption
Personal apology from Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane for forced adoption
The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane has personally apologised to women in his diocese who were forced to give up their babies for adoption.
The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane has personally apologised to women in his diocese who were forced to give up their babies for adoption.
Opposition Grows to British Government’s Parenting Proposal
Opposition Grows to British Government’s Parenting Proposal
In England, the anti-father forces are gathering for their fight against paternal involvement in children’s lives. This of course has been going on ever since the Cameron/Clegg government announced its intention to ignore the non-recommendations of its own commission that looked into the matter of child custody and, against all the odds, found everything regarding father-child access to be fine and dandy, thank you. As in so many countries, fathers in England are routinely kicked to the curb by family courts. First, they’re denied primary custody in all but 10% of cases. Those 90% of fathers whom courts render mere visitors to their children find that even that modest status is too much for mothers and the courts that do their bidding. In England as in so many places, if a mother wants to impede or deny access by the child to its father, she can do so with all but complete impunity. Partly as a result of the behavior of family judges, 33% of British children have little or no contact with their fathers.
In England, the anti-father forces are gathering for their fight against paternal involvement in children’s lives. This of course has been going on ever since the Cameron/Clegg government announced its intention to ignore the non-recommendations of its own commission that looked into the matter of child custody and, against all the odds, found everything regarding father-child access to be fine and dandy, thank you. As in so many countries, fathers in England are routinely kicked to the curb by family courts. First, they’re denied primary custody in all but 10% of cases. Those 90% of fathers whom courts render mere visitors to their children find that even that modest status is too much for mothers and the courts that do their bidding. In England as in so many places, if a mother wants to impede or deny access by the child to its father, she can do so with all but complete impunity. Partly as a result of the behavior of family judges, 33% of British children have little or no contact with their fathers.
Scott Orders ACHA, DCF to Check on Disabled Kids
Scott Orders ACHA, DCF to Check on Disabled Kids
Kids suffering from mental and physical disabilities are being housed with seniors in Florida nursing homes. The findings are part of an investigation by the Department of Justice. DOJ says the kids civil rights are being denied because they often don’t have access to education and can’t socialize with their peers. In an exclusive interview with Capitol News Service Scott says he wasn’t aware of the situation until this weekend. Scott is ordering the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Children and Families to investigate immediately.
Kids suffering from mental and physical disabilities are being housed with seniors in Florida nursing homes. The findings are part of an investigation by the Department of Justice. DOJ says the kids civil rights are being denied because they often don’t have access to education and can’t socialize with their peers. In an exclusive interview with Capitol News Service Scott says he wasn’t aware of the situation until this weekend. Scott is ordering the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Children and Families to investigate immediately.
More Problems For Nebraska Child Welfare Effort
More Problems For Nebraska Child Welfare Effort
Nebraska's troubled effort to privatize its child welfare services could cost the state $3.2 million in federal money.
India takes up case of child in foster care in US
India takes up case of child in foster care in US
Indian missions in the US have taken up with authorities the case of an Indian couple who have been denied custody of their child after he suffered head injuries in a fall.
Indian missions in the US have taken up with authorities the case of an Indian couple who have been denied custody of their child after he suffered head injuries in a fall.
From Franca
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i am a mother of 7 grandmother of 6,,,lived in georgia from the age of 21,,always worked, always maintained,,i always provded for my kids and myself,,in dec 2010,my family became divided because of the false allegations of abuse and medical neglect,,,i have a TPR hearing sept 13,2012,my now 12 year old son was taken from me dec 10,2010,because i didnt follow reommendations for residental at a mental hospital,,on dec 6 ,,4 days prior i received a letter in the mail from MAGELLAN SERICES STATING MY SON ISNT ELIGIABLE FOR RESIDENTAL SERVICES,,MY SON IS 12 YEARS OLD HOW IN THE HELL CAN SOME ONE GIVE A CHILD 300 MG OF SERIQUIL,,250X2 A DAY DEPAKOATE,AND 50 MG OF A SLEEPING PILL AND TELLING ME I MEDICALLY NEGLECT HIM,,,I HAVE NO PRIOR RECORD OF ARREST EVER FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT,NEVR BEEN IN JAIL FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT,,DONT EVEN HAVE A POLICE REPORT AGAINST ME OF THESE ACCUSATIONS,,IN JUNE OF 2011 MY OTHER 3 YOUNGER CHILDREN WERE REMOVED SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE I DIDNT COMPLY WITH A CASE PLAN,,,WOW AMAZING ,,DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYONE WHO CAN HELP MY FAMILY IN THE STATE OF GOERGIA
i am a mother of 7 grandmother of 6,,,lived in georgia from the age of 21,,always worked, always maintained,,i always provded for my kids and myself,,in dec 2010,my family became divided because of the false allegations of abuse and medical neglect,,,i have a TPR hearing sept 13,2012,my now 12 year old son was taken from me dec 10,2010,because i didnt follow reommendations for residental at a mental hospital,,on dec 6 ,,4 days prior i received a letter in the mail from MAGELLAN SERICES STATING MY SON ISNT ELIGIABLE FOR RESIDENTAL SERVICES,,MY SON IS 12 YEARS OLD HOW IN THE HELL CAN SOME ONE GIVE A CHILD 300 MG OF SERIQUIL,,250X2 A DAY DEPAKOATE,AND 50 MG OF A SLEEPING PILL AND TELLING ME I MEDICALLY NEGLECT HIM,,,I HAVE NO PRIOR RECORD OF ARREST EVER FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT,NEVR BEEN IN JAIL FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT,,DONT EVEN HAVE A POLICE REPORT AGAINST ME OF THESE ACCUSATIONS,,IN JUNE OF 2011 MY OTHER 3 YOUNGER CHILDREN WERE REMOVED SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE I DIDNT COMPLY WITH A CASE PLAN,,,WOW AMAZING ,,DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYONE WHO CAN HELP MY FAMILY IN THE STATE OF GOERGIA
Corruption in Lynchburg
Social Workers caught falsifying evidence, documents, and statements, and comitting perjury in court in an effort to make false findings of neglect and take a child away from her parents. Medical Professionals caught falsifying medical documents, City Attorney caught lying to a judge and giving legal advice to the others who modified the evaluations to help LDSS out. City council and mayor shown evidence. files intentionally destroyed by city to avoid investigations, Police department refused to investigate. senators and FBI notified
Metro East child advocates: expect more abuse and neglect with DCFS budget cuts
Metro East child advocates: expect more abuse and neglect with DCFS budget cuts
Metro East child advocates and law enforcement say you can expect more abuse and neglect with the cuts to the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.
Norway déjà vu: Indian couple has son taken by US welfare officials
Norway déjà vu: Indian couple has son taken by US welfare officials
An Indian couple didn’t comprehend the jeopardy they were in when they rushed their son, one-year-old Indrashish Saha, to hospital last month after he toppled from his bed. In light of Indrashish’s head injuries, the child has been taken into state custody by New Jersey’s child welfare workers.