Pediatricians say kids need recess during
A group of American pediatricians is telling school districts that children need recess and free time during the school day, and it should not even be taken away as punishment.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Courtland Rogers Claims Jenelle Evans Threatened Him With False Abuse Claims
Courtland Rogers Claims Jenelle Evans Threatened Him With False Abuse Claims
Courtland Rogers and his wife of less than one month are heading for divorce and it's not going to be pretty. In addition to all Jenelle's claims that he is on drugs and pawned her dads cell phone after sleeping with an ex-girlfriend, Courltand is now claiming that Jenelle is going to file false charges against him saying that he was physically abusive to her during their relationship.
Courtland Rogers and his wife of less than one month are heading for divorce and it's not going to be pretty. In addition to all Jenelle's claims that he is on drugs and pawned her dads cell phone after sleeping with an ex-girlfriend, Courltand is now claiming that Jenelle is going to file false charges against him saying that he was physically abusive to her during their relationship.
2 boys who ran away from Mesa group home are found
2 boys who ran away from Mesa group home are found
Authorities say two Chandler brothers reported missing from a group home in Mesa have been located and now are in the custody of state Child Protective Services.
Authorities say two Chandler brothers reported missing from a group home in Mesa have been located and now are in the custody of state Child Protective Services.
Teachers seek guidance from Legislature on student restraint rules
Teachers seek guidance from Legislature on student restraint rules
Some find new rules confusing, don't now know what's acceptable in dealing with disruptive students
Some find new rules confusing, don't now know what's acceptable in dealing with disruptive students
State judicial panel censures Family Court judge
State judicial panel censures Family Court judge
When Erie County Family Court Judge Paul G. Buchanan went to see a suicidal 14-year-old girl in a hospital’s psychiatric unit, he gave her a book and some cookies and told her she had a lot to live for.
But the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct found his visit improper and left the judge with a lot to answer for.
When Erie County Family Court Judge Paul G. Buchanan went to see a suicidal 14-year-old girl in a hospital’s psychiatric unit, he gave her a book and some cookies and told her she had a lot to live for.
But the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct found his visit improper and left the judge with a lot to answer for.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Ex-teacher sues child abuse board after 2007 criminal charge was dropped
Ex-teacher sues child abuse board after 2007 criminal charge was dropped
A former Nixa special education teacher charged in 2007 in Christian County with abusing her child has sued the state’s Child Abuse and Neglect Board in an effort to return to the classroom.
A former Nixa special education teacher charged in 2007 in Christian County with abusing her child has sued the state’s Child Abuse and Neglect Board in an effort to return to the classroom.
Ottawa’s homeless youth tell their stories
Ottawa’s homeless youth tell their stories
The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) has launched a fundraising drive to support its work with the city’s growing population of homeless youth.
Kansas Sperm Donor For Lesbian Couple Faces Child Support Suit From State
Kansas Sperm Donor For Lesbian Couple Faces Child Support Suit From State
Kansas state officials are seeking child support from the sperm donor to a lesbian couple in exchange for the state providing the child's mother with financial aid.
Some Anti-Russian Pro-Child Welfare Propaganda For You
Russia Screws Its Orphans to Hurt the U.S.
Last Friday Russia’s president Putin signed a controversial anti-U.S. adoption bill. The bill prohibits American families from adopting Russian children and is largely seen as an attempt to respond to the United States’ unfriendly political move, known as Magnitsky Law, which is meant to stand up against the abuse of human rights in Russia. Meaning to hurt the US, the move harms the lives of many already unfortunate children from Russian orphanages who could have found homes and much needed care.
Last Friday Russia’s president Putin signed a controversial anti-U.S. adoption bill. The bill prohibits American families from adopting Russian children and is largely seen as an attempt to respond to the United States’ unfriendly political move, known as Magnitsky Law, which is meant to stand up against the abuse of human rights in Russia. Meaning to hurt the US, the move harms the lives of many already unfortunate children from Russian orphanages who could have found homes and much needed care.
The Public Eye: Sacramento County criticized for its review of fired caseworker
The Public Eye: Sacramento County criticized for its review of fired caseworker
After learning that a social worker responsible for investigating child abuse had reportedly abused children herself, Sacramento County officials ordered a review of some of the cases she had investigated.
Joe Kenick III Full Unedited Hearing 12-11-12
This is the complete unedited video of Joe Kenick, III's full hearing held on December 11, 2012 in front of Judge LeFrancois concerning non-compliance of child support payments. The video was recorded by Community Media Services Group, LLC.
How men get screwed in family court 101.
Attn: Judge David LeFrancois of New Hampshire. You are a douchebag!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Article takes aim at Georgia's welfare policy
Article takes aim at Georgia's welfare policy
It's been re-Tweeted 700 times and liked on Facebook 7,000 times: a scathing article on the left-leaning political site Slate.com called "Georgia's Hunger Games".
It's been re-Tweeted 700 times and liked on Facebook 7,000 times: a scathing article on the left-leaning political site Slate.com called "Georgia's Hunger Games".
Katt Williams arrested for child endangerment, slapped with $4 million tax lien
Katt Williams arrested for child endangerment, slapped with $4 million tax lien
Some people didn't make it out of 2012 without experiencing some type of personal catastrophic event (or, more accurately in this case, cascading series of events). Such is the case with comedian Katt Williams, who was arrested (again) on Friday, charged with suspicion of child endangerment. As TMZ reported, the arrest occurred just hours after media outlets reported that the "Kattpacalypse" star had been notified that the IRS had issued tax liens against the comic for over $4 million.
Accounting for the 'sixties scoop'
Accounting for the 'sixties scoop'
My adoption story as an Indian child starts at the old Grace Hospital in Winnipeg in 1968. That's the year I was legally adopted by a white, middle-class family. Like 20,000 other aboriginal children taken from their families in the 1960s, '70s and early '80s, I have been on a life-long journey to reconnect with my family and culture and to figure out how to fit into both of these worlds.
My adoption story as an Indian child starts at the old Grace Hospital in Winnipeg in 1968. That's the year I was legally adopted by a white, middle-class family. Like 20,000 other aboriginal children taken from their families in the 1960s, '70s and early '80s, I have been on a life-long journey to reconnect with my family and culture and to figure out how to fit into both of these worlds.
How New York City is Making Foster Care Safer
How New York City is Making Foster Care Safer
According to New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services, over 25,000 children are currently living in foster care. While this number may seem staggering, it is through the hard work of thousands of people who are dedicated to helping children that so many of them in the foster care system are provided with safe and supportive homes. To continue this cycle of support, New York has dedicated a large portion of their community services to help make foster care even safer for the children who depend upon the adults in every part of the foster care system.
Note: Logically speaking, if New York's foster care system needs to be made safer, one could reasonably conclude that New York's foster care system was not entirely safe to begin with.
According to New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services, over 25,000 children are currently living in foster care. While this number may seem staggering, it is through the hard work of thousands of people who are dedicated to helping children that so many of them in the foster care system are provided with safe and supportive homes. To continue this cycle of support, New York has dedicated a large portion of their community services to help make foster care even safer for the children who depend upon the adults in every part of the foster care system.
Note: Logically speaking, if New York's foster care system needs to be made safer, one could reasonably conclude that New York's foster care system was not entirely safe to begin with.
Would-be adopters widen search
Would-be adopters widen search
Russia's new ban on U.S. adoptions is the latest setback for hopeful American parents as countries increasingly impose restrictions.
Russia's new ban on U.S. adoptions is the latest setback for hopeful American parents as countries increasingly impose restrictions.
State pursuing child support from sperm donor
State pursuing child support from sperm donor
A Kansas man who signed away any parental rights when he donated sperm to a Topeka couple is now being pursued by the state for child support after the mother received financial assistance for the baby.
A Kansas man who signed away any parental rights when he donated sperm to a Topeka couple is now being pursued by the state for child support after the mother received financial assistance for the baby.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Waaaaaa!!!! Part 4
Families 'in limbo' after Russian adoption ban
Josh and Jenni Johnston already have photos and memories of 4-year-old Anastasia, the HIV-positive Russian orphan they met in November and hoped to welcome into their family.
Josh and Jenni Johnston already have photos and memories of 4-year-old Anastasia, the HIV-positive Russian orphan they met in November and hoped to welcome into their family.
Sending children to live out-of-state -- a decision for DCF, not courts
Sending children to live out-of-state -- a decision for DCF, not courts
State lawmakers have stripped state judges of the authority to send children who break the law to out-of-state facilities for treatment.
State lawmakers have stripped state judges of the authority to send children who break the law to out-of-state facilities for treatment.
Waaaaaaaa!!!! Part 3
Russian Adoption Ban Leaves Minnesotans in Limbo
The Russian ban on Americans adopting Russian children has left people in the adoption process wondering about their applications.
The Russian ban on Americans adopting Russian children has left people in the adoption process wondering about their applications.
Waaaaaa!!!!! Part 2
Local family saddened by Russia's adoption ban
Russia has moved forward on a controversial measure banning adoption of Russian children by U.S. families.
Russia has moved forward on a controversial measure banning adoption of Russian children by U.S. families.
Angry sheriff blasts social workers accusing them of trying to do his job
Angry sheriff blasts social workers accusing them of trying to do his job
THE Perth Sheriff said social workers were not providing the essential background information required for him to decide on suitable punishments for offenders.
THE Perth Sheriff said social workers were not providing the essential background information required for him to decide on suitable punishments for offenders.
New Chinese law requires adult kids to visit parents
New Chinese law requires adult kids to visit parents
Visit your parents. That's an order.
So says China, whose national legislature on Friday amended its law on the elderly to require that adult children visit their aging parents "often" — or risk being sued by them.
Former Shelbyville boy happy in Russia, but adoption process has become complicated
Former Shelbyville boy happy in Russia, but adoption process has become complicated
A former Shelbyville boy being cited as one reason to ban U.S. adoptions in Russia is actually healthy, happy and looking toward a bright future, a local attorney involved in his case said Thursday.
A former Shelbyville boy being cited as one reason to ban U.S. adoptions in Russia is actually healthy, happy and looking toward a bright future, a local attorney involved in his case said Thursday.
The US State Departments Statement on Russia's Yakovlev Act
The US State Departments Statement on Russia's Yakovlev Act
We deeply regret Russia’s passage of a law ending inter-country adoptions between the United States and Russia and restricting Russian civil society organizations that work with American partners. American families have adopted over 60,000 Russian children over the past 20 years, and the vast majority of these children are now thriving thanks to their parents’ loving support. The Russian government’s politically motivated decision will reduce adoption possibilities for children who are now under institutional care. We regret that the Russian government has taken this step rather than seek to implement the bilateral adoption agreement that entered into force in November. We are further concerned about statements that adoptions already underway may be stopped and hope that the Russian government would allow those children who have already met and bonded with their future parents to finish the necessary legal procedures so that they can join their families.
We deeply regret Russia’s passage of a law ending inter-country adoptions between the United States and Russia and restricting Russian civil society organizations that work with American partners. American families have adopted over 60,000 Russian children over the past 20 years, and the vast majority of these children are now thriving thanks to their parents’ loving support. The Russian government’s politically motivated decision will reduce adoption possibilities for children who are now under institutional care. We regret that the Russian government has taken this step rather than seek to implement the bilateral adoption agreement that entered into force in November. We are further concerned about statements that adoptions already underway may be stopped and hope that the Russian government would allow those children who have already met and bonded with their future parents to finish the necessary legal procedures so that they can join their families.
Vaccines at issue for Arizona foster families
Vaccines at issue for Arizona foster families
A group of parents prevented from adopting or fostering kids in Arizona’s child-welfare system because of licensing rules that require the parents to immunize their own children has won the backing of two legislators to push to eliminate the vaccination requirements.
A group of parents prevented from adopting or fostering kids in Arizona’s child-welfare system because of licensing rules that require the parents to immunize their own children has won the backing of two legislators to push to eliminate the vaccination requirements.
Russia's Putin signs anti-U.S. adoption bill
Russia's Putin signs anti-U.S. adoption bill
President Vladimir Putin signed a controversial measure banning the adoption of Russian children by U.S. families, the Kremlin said Friday.
President Vladimir Putin signed a controversial measure banning the adoption of Russian children by U.S. families, the Kremlin said Friday.
Protecting foster children from abuse
Protecting foster children from abuse
Guest columnist Jake Dekker [aka Jacob Hovenier] identifies three needed reforms to protect children in state care from abuse, one of which is: “provide all foster children with easy access to an outside ombudsman to promptly investigate any accusations of sexual and physical abuse.” [“Lawmakers need to reform mismanaged foster-care system,” Opinion, Dec. 24.]
Guest columnist Jake Dekker [aka Jacob Hovenier] identifies three needed reforms to protect children in state care from abuse, one of which is: “provide all foster children with easy access to an outside ombudsman to promptly investigate any accusations of sexual and physical abuse.” [“Lawmakers need to reform mismanaged foster-care system,” Opinion, Dec. 24.]
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Obesity declining in young, poorer kids
Obesity declining in young, poorer kids
The number of low-income preschoolers who qualify as obese or "extremely obese" has dropped over the last decade, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
The number of low-income preschoolers who qualify as obese or "extremely obese" has dropped over the last decade, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
After decades of increases, childhood obesity drops in several cities
After decades of increases, childhood obesity drops in several cities
When junk food, fast food, sugary drinks and breakfast cereals that are 56 percent sugar by weight meet video games, televisions in bedrooms, and a walking-averse culture, the outcome shouldn’t be that surprising. About 17 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s more than 12 million children, and triple the rate from one generation ago.
When junk food, fast food, sugary drinks and breakfast cereals that are 56 percent sugar by weight meet video games, televisions in bedrooms, and a walking-averse culture, the outcome shouldn’t be that surprising. About 17 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s more than 12 million children, and triple the rate from one generation ago.
Child finds gun in donated Christmas toys
Child finds gun in donated Christmas toys
Like any mother, Anderson was shaken to the core when on Christmas morning, an 8-year old girl in her care opened up a donated teddy bear - with a black revolver also inside the box.
Like any mother, Anderson was shaken to the core when on Christmas morning, an 8-year old girl in her care opened up a donated teddy bear - with a black revolver also inside the box.
Accused doctor had ‘sold’ four babies since 2004
Accused doctor had ‘sold’ four babies since 2004
Dr Parvin of the Get Well Hospital, who was caught red-hand on Thursday while selling off a new born baby for adoption, is said to have been involved in selling of babies since 2004.
Dr Parvin of the Get Well Hospital, who was caught red-hand on Thursday while selling off a new born baby for adoption, is said to have been involved in selling of babies since 2004.
And guess whose making all that money????
Estimated Annual Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect
April 2012
Child abuse and neglect affects over 1 million children every year.
Child abuse and neglect costs our nation $220 million every day.
And all I ask for is $1 million lousy dollars being dropped into my PayPal acount so that I can quit my job and just work on Legally Kidnapped all the time. But nobody loves me. Nobody cares.
Oh, and by the way, the terms Abuse and Neglect are used as one size fits all labels that can be applied by any babystealer.
Putin Will Sign Ban on Adoptions to United States
Putin Will Sign Ban on Adoptions to United States
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will sign a controversial ban on adoptions to the United States, defying domestic and international criticism that the move is playing politics with the lives of orphans.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will sign a controversial ban on adoptions to the United States, defying domestic and international criticism that the move is playing politics with the lives of orphans.
Adoption Tax Credit Could Fall Off Fiscal Cliff
Adoption Tax Credit Could Fall Off Fiscal Cliff
The adoption child tax credit is one of the many parts of the U.S. tax code that could change dramatically on Jan. 1, 2013, if Congress and President Barack Obama do not act. Adoption advocates worry the changes would make adopting a child more difficult for middle income families.
Note: Ut oh!
The adoption child tax credit is one of the many parts of the U.S. tax code that could change dramatically on Jan. 1, 2013, if Congress and President Barack Obama do not act. Adoption advocates worry the changes would make adopting a child more difficult for middle income families.
Note: Ut oh!
Utah couple adopts daughter in midst of Russia adoption controversy
Utah couple adopts daughter in midst of Russia adoption controversy
A ban on Americans adopting children from Russia could leave disabled children at a special disadvantage, a Utah family says.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
RI Teacher Says"I Quit!"
15 year veteran elementary teacher says "I quit". Parents need to know what is being done to their children in many of today's public schools - and it is not the teacher's fault....
Two Chandler boys still missing after leaving group home
Two Chandler boys still missing after leaving group home
Mesa police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a pair of brothers who ran away from their group home early Sunday morning.
Mesa police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a pair of brothers who ran away from their group home early Sunday morning.
Twitter Shuts Down Accounts with Disturbing Images of Child Abuse
Twitter Shuts Down Accounts with Disturbing Images of Child Abuse
According to the Daily Dot, the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), a child protection charity in the U.K., were first notified late Sunday and quickly let their Twitter followers know about the situation.
Note: Um, Why does this article not mention the work of Anonymous in this? #OpPedoHunt
According to the Daily Dot, the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), a child protection charity in the U.K., were first notified late Sunday and quickly let their Twitter followers know about the situation.
Note: Um, Why does this article not mention the work of Anonymous in this? #OpPedoHunt
Ex-caseworker sues Erie County, claims bias
Ex-caseworker sues Erie County, claims bias
A former Erie County caseworker is suing the county on claims he was fired from his job because of his race, religion and gender.
A former Erie County caseworker is suing the county on claims he was fired from his job because of his race, religion and gender.
Thousands of foster kids visit family for holidays
Thousands of foster kids visit family for holidays
Thousands of children in foster care will be going home for the holidays this month.
Note: How f****** generous of them.
Thousands of children in foster care will be going home for the holidays this month.
Note: How f****** generous of them.
Mother wins apology after council tries to take her disabled children away
Mother wins apology after council tries to take her disabled children away
A mother who spent a year fighting to stop social services taking her disabled twins into care after she was accused of making up a condition which made them unable to walk has won an apology from her local council.
A mother who spent a year fighting to stop social services taking her disabled twins into care after she was accused of making up a condition which made them unable to walk has won an apology from her local council.
Note: British Babystealers will accuse you of practically anything, eh?
Russian Lawmakers Pass Ban on Adoptions to US
Russian Lawmakers Pass Ban on Adoptions to US
The upper house of the Russian parliament unanimously approved a ban on adoptions to the United States on Wednesday. All eyes are now on the Kremlin as the bill goes to President Putin for his signature.
The upper house of the Russian parliament unanimously approved a ban on adoptions to the United States on Wednesday. All eyes are now on the Kremlin as the bill goes to President Putin for his signature.
Man cleared in Vegas child death case sues county
Man cleared in Vegas child death case sues county
Victor Fakoya knows he can't recover the more than two years he spent in jail or the additional five months after his acquittal in a child death case that prosecutors and child protective services officials spent trying to separate him from his family.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
A Wild Ride
I love some of these foster parent blogs. Especially when they post blogs expressing their frustrations with the system, bitching about workers or agencies which coincides with many of the complaints of the real parents, without accepting the fact that all are technically in bed with the same devil except for they do so willingly and bring it all upon themselves.
A Wild Ride
A Wild Ride
Monday, December 24, 2012
Operation Pedo-Hunt
#OpPedoHunt is currently underway on Twitter thanks to Anonymous, who has vowed to clean the web of pedophiles. Should you like to participate and help clean the web of pedophiles by reporting one,
Anonymous is requesting that you send a Direct Message on Twitter to @ReportAPedo .
Twitter accounts with child abuse images closed
Several private Twitter accounts have been disabled after they were revealed to contain indecent images of children.
Some hacking groups are claiming to have unmasked them, the NSPCC said.
Anonymous is requesting that you send a Direct Message on Twitter to @ReportAPedo .
Twitter accounts with child abuse images closed
Some hacking groups are claiming to have unmasked them, the NSPCC said.
Psychiatrists Say Psych Meds 'Cause' Violence, Lanza Record Awaited
Psychiatrists Say Psych Meds 'Cause' Violence, Lanza Record Awaited
Psychiatrists have come forward to assert that certain psychiatric medications, such as those known as SSRIs, are almost certainly the chemical cause of a large number of instances of random violence and suicide in which SSRIs have been present.
Psychiatrists have come forward to assert that certain psychiatric medications, such as those known as SSRIs, are almost certainly the chemical cause of a large number of instances of random violence and suicide in which SSRIs have been present.
Students with disabilities subjected to 'harmful' control measures at schools
Students with disabilities subjected to 'harmful' control measures at schools
SCHOOL teachers are training in martial arts to control disabled children who become violent under a raft of controversial behaviour management techniques slammed by disability groups as "abuse and neglect".
Note: Teachers can use harmful techniques against unruly students, but if parents do similar to difficult children, and the kid gets the slightest mark left on them then the teachers are required to rat them out to the CPS Hotline.
How hypocritical the feminazi's have become, eh?
SCHOOL teachers are training in martial arts to control disabled children who become violent under a raft of controversial behaviour management techniques slammed by disability groups as "abuse and neglect".
Note: Teachers can use harmful techniques against unruly students, but if parents do similar to difficult children, and the kid gets the slightest mark left on them then the teachers are required to rat them out to the CPS Hotline.
How hypocritical the feminazi's have become, eh?
Neediest Case No. 23: Couple with foster children in struggle to accommodate
Neediest Case No. 23: Couple with foster children in struggle to accommodate
Money was already tight for this couple when they agreed to take three foster children into their home.
Note: I thought that foster caregivers were supposed to be financially stable.
Money was already tight for this couple when they agreed to take three foster children into their home.
Note: I thought that foster caregivers were supposed to be financially stable.
Each holiday season, an ex-foster child searches for her siblings
Each holiday season, an ex-foster child searches for her siblings
Trying to find Marilyn and Aubrey Langston and Eddie Sanchez, their older sister files court petitions and makes plaintive calls to social workers. She's had no luck so far.
Trying to find Marilyn and Aubrey Langston and Eddie Sanchez, their older sister files court petitions and makes plaintive calls to social workers. She's had no luck so far.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Family judges seek protection from parents in 'unsafe' courts
Family judges seek protection from parents in 'unsafe' courts
Dangerously inadequate security arrangements during family cases leave officials vulnerable to attack, say judges
Dangerously inadequate security arrangements during family cases leave officials vulnerable to attack, say judges
Op-ed: What needs to change at DSHS after $11 million foster-care settlement
Op-ed: What needs to change at DSHS after $11 million foster-care settlement
Washington’s foster children continue to needlessly suffer due to mismanagement and incompetence at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, writes guest columnist Jake Dekker.
Washington’s foster children continue to needlessly suffer due to mismanagement and incompetence at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, writes guest columnist Jake Dekker.
First Christmas with his girls for father wrongly jailed for child cruelty
First Christmas with his girls for father wrongly jailed for child cruelty
With their two smiling daughters cuddled up on his knee and his loving partner by his side, Ben Butler looks every inch the contented father.
With their two smiling daughters cuddled up on his knee and his loving partner by his side, Ben Butler looks every inch the contented father.
Government announces adoption system overhaul
Government announces adoption system overhaul
The adoption system in England will be overhauled to make it swifter and more robust, the government has announced.
The adoption system in England will be overhauled to make it swifter and more robust, the government has announced.
Arizona's child-welfare system still in crisis
Arizona's child-welfare system still in crisis
A year ago, Arizona's broken child-welfare system and the children it's supposed to protect were the focus of intense debate, with politicians and experts searching for solutions to intractable problems.
A year ago, Arizona's broken child-welfare system and the children it's supposed to protect were the focus of intense debate, with politicians and experts searching for solutions to intractable problems.
Foster mom frantic over missing Roosevelt Island boy, 10, not seen since Friday afternoon at school
Foster mom frantic over missing Roosevelt Island boy, 10, not seen since Friday afternoon at school
Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who disappeared after school Friday afternoon.
Restitution for child care subsidy fraud slips through cracks
Restitution for child care subsidy fraud slips through cracks
Shawn Nash owned a Maserati sedan worth about $40,000 when she was convicted last year of stealing more than $100,000 from the state's taxpayer-supported child care program.
Shawn Nash owned a Maserati sedan worth about $40,000 when she was convicted last year of stealing more than $100,000 from the state's taxpayer-supported child care program.
Child falls aboard cruise, ship turns back
Child falls aboard cruise, ship turns back
A cruise ship headed to the Bahamas had to return to port in central Florida after a young child was injured in a fall aboard ship.
A cruise ship headed to the Bahamas had to return to port in central Florida after a young child was injured in a fall aboard ship.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Stealing of Our American Indian Children
The Stealing of Our American Indian Children
I have been thinking a lot lately about Baby Veronica and how it came to be that this Native child was placed with white adoptive parents. I have been thinking that the dominant culture values of possession and ownership are so strong that it leads to a sense of entitlement even when it comes to a child’s life. In this way of thinking you simply need to want something so badly that you can employ any means available to obtain/possess it.
I have been thinking a lot lately about Baby Veronica and how it came to be that this Native child was placed with white adoptive parents. I have been thinking that the dominant culture values of possession and ownership are so strong that it leads to a sense of entitlement even when it comes to a child’s life. In this way of thinking you simply need to want something so badly that you can employ any means available to obtain/possess it.
Montgomery focusing on education of foster kids
Montgomery focusing on education of foster kids
To see that foster children in Montgomery County have the support they need, in 2013 the school system and the county government are pulling in some outside help.
To see that foster children in Montgomery County have the support they need, in 2013 the school system and the county government are pulling in some outside help.
Now All The Stupid People Come Out Begging For A Police State
Mother of six says school kids deserve to be protected by armed, trained guards
“How do we protect our children?” NRA President Wayne LaPierre asked Friday morning, the one week anniversary of the horrific mass murders of 20 6- and 7-year-old students and 6 unarmed adults who died trying to protect them from the murderous rage of a coward.
Proposed Russian ban dismays US adoption groups
Proposed Russian ban dismays US adoption groups
U.S.-based advocates of international adoption, who have grown accustomed to discouraging news in recent years, have a new cause for dismay: a bill moving through Russia's parliament that would bar Americans from adopting Russian children.
U.S.-based advocates of international adoption, who have grown accustomed to discouraging news in recent years, have a new cause for dismay: a bill moving through Russia's parliament that would bar Americans from adopting Russian children.
Russian Children Sexually Abused, Suffocated by US Adoptive Parents – Russian Diplomat
Russian Children Sexually Abused, Suffocated by US Adoptive Parents – Russian Diplomat
Florida justice denied Russian diplomats a meeting with adopted Russian boy, Maxim Babaev, 6, who was abused by his American adoptive parents, despite US-Russian new agreement on adoption. Sergey Chumarev, Senior Legal Councillor of the Russian Embassy in the U.S., who tried to get consular access to Maxim, a bearer of Russian passport, told the Voice of Russia about the new details of this case. In the most shocking part, Mr. Chumarev refers to sheriff's report about sexual abuse of the child that was disregarded by a local judge, as well as to police report saying the adoptive father hit his head against the wall and his U.S. mother tried to suffocate him. The Russian diplomat also cites other examples when state or county authorities in various locations across the United States refused to fulfill US-Russian adoption agreement and prevent Russia to monitor cases of abuse of Russian kids in America. This story emerges on the backdrop of heated debate around U.S. adoption ban that was voted by the Russian Duma past Friday.
Florida justice denied Russian diplomats a meeting with adopted Russian boy, Maxim Babaev, 6, who was abused by his American adoptive parents, despite US-Russian new agreement on adoption. Sergey Chumarev, Senior Legal Councillor of the Russian Embassy in the U.S., who tried to get consular access to Maxim, a bearer of Russian passport, told the Voice of Russia about the new details of this case. In the most shocking part, Mr. Chumarev refers to sheriff's report about sexual abuse of the child that was disregarded by a local judge, as well as to police report saying the adoptive father hit his head against the wall and his U.S. mother tried to suffocate him. The Russian diplomat also cites other examples when state or county authorities in various locations across the United States refused to fulfill US-Russian adoption agreement and prevent Russia to monitor cases of abuse of Russian kids in America. This story emerges on the backdrop of heated debate around U.S. adoption ban that was voted by the Russian Duma past Friday.
6-year-old foster child wants to visit family in Nevada
6-year-old foster child wants to visit family in Nevada
Six-year-old Mary said she was looking forward to spending Christmas with her family in Nevada, since she hasn't seen them in almost a year. But due to a lack of money, she will have to spend the holidays with her foster family.
Six-year-old Mary said she was looking forward to spending Christmas with her family in Nevada, since she hasn't seen them in almost a year. But due to a lack of money, she will have to spend the holidays with her foster family.
When fatherless young offenders are fathers themselves
When fatherless young offenders are fathers themselves
Thousands of children are growing up in this city without fathers.
Thousands of children are growing up in this city without fathers.
Duh.... State agency mails 2,600 Medi-Cal cards to wrong families
State agency mails 2,600 Medi-Cal cards to wrong families
The state Department of Health Care Services mailed more than 2,600 Medi-Cal cards – which include the recipient's name, date of birth and gender – to the wrong families, officials said Saturday.
The state Department of Health Care Services mailed more than 2,600 Medi-Cal cards – which include the recipient's name, date of birth and gender – to the wrong families, officials said Saturday.
Conservatives want Children's Aid Societies to list kids on adoption site
Conservatives want Children's Aid Societies to list kids on adoption site
Children's Aid Societies should be forced to list all of the children in their care who need parents on the Adopt Ontario website, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak said Friday.
Children's Aid Societies should be forced to list all of the children in their care who need parents on the Adopt Ontario website, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak said Friday.
Tory leader Tim Hudak wants adoption in Ontario made easier
Tory leader Tim Hudak wants adoption in Ontario made easier
Ontario couples should not have to go abroad to adopt when there are thousands of stolen children in the province looking for a home, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak says.
Note: When there are so many real parents fighting for their wrongfully stolen children, and the child protective industry is benefiting so much from keeping them in foster care, you know that articles like this must be bullshit by default. But every so often, I must post them just so you might understand how they sell their bullshit to the sheep.
Ontario couples should not have to go abroad to adopt when there are thousands of stolen children in the province looking for a home, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak says.
Note: When there are so many real parents fighting for their wrongfully stolen children, and the child protective industry is benefiting so much from keeping them in foster care, you know that articles like this must be bullshit by default. But every so often, I must post them just so you might understand how they sell their bullshit to the sheep.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Sesame Street's Release of Videos on Divorce Gives Family Law Lawyers Tools to Share with Parents and Clients, Per Attorneys Farzad & Mazarei
Sesame Street's Release of Videos on Divorce Gives Family Law Lawyers Tools to Share with Parents and Clients, Per Attorneys Farzad & Mazarei
Orange County family lawyer, B. Robert Farzad, knows all too well how difficult it is for parents to talk with their young children about divorce. That is why he was thrilled to read that several days ago, Sesame Street took the courageous and necessary move by creating videos for parents and children on the subject of divorce.
Confess or you'll never see your kids
Confess or you'll never see your kids
It sounds like something out of the Inquisition, the Salem Witch Trials or modern-day North Korea: Authorities separate a husband and father from his family, warning that he can live with them only if he confesses to a crime he didn't commit.
It sounds like something out of the Inquisition, the Salem Witch Trials or modern-day North Korea: Authorities separate a husband and father from his family, warning that he can live with them only if he confesses to a crime he didn't commit.
California woman's wages mistakenly garnished for child support
California woman's wages mistakenly garnished for child support
It's not uncommon that non-custodial parents fail to pay money in support owed to their children. This is why the state of California has in place options for child support enforcement when parents don't make the payments on their own accord. One of these options is garnishment of wages. Money is automatically taken out of a parents paycheck and use to pay the court-ordered child support amount.
It's not uncommon that non-custodial parents fail to pay money in support owed to their children. This is why the state of California has in place options for child support enforcement when parents don't make the payments on their own accord. One of these options is garnishment of wages. Money is automatically taken out of a parents paycheck and use to pay the court-ordered child support amount.
Caseworker can not claim immunity
Caseworker can not claim immunity
A caseworker for Mahoning County Children Services who falsely reported that a child she was supposed to visit was fine but was already dead can not claim immunity from a civil suit.
A caseworker for Mahoning County Children Services who falsely reported that a child she was supposed to visit was fine but was already dead can not claim immunity from a civil suit.
Woman threatens own lawyers and CPS caseworker
Woman threatens own lawyers and CPS caseworker
A 25-year-old Waco woman is facing a felony retaliation charge following a Tuesday night phone call to a local law firm. Brianna Koonsman already had terroristic threat charges filed against her, but now charges have become more severe.
Note: Never make threats because you would loose the element of surprise.
A 25-year-old Waco woman is facing a felony retaliation charge following a Tuesday night phone call to a local law firm. Brianna Koonsman already had terroristic threat charges filed against her, but now charges have become more severe.
Note: Never make threats because you would loose the element of surprise.
Ohio adoptive father pleads guilty to child rape
Ohio adoptive father pleads guilty to child rape
An adoptive father in Ohio who could spend the rest of his life in prison for raping three boys in his care pleaded guilty Thursday to another child rape charge and agreed to testify against a man he allegedly allowed to rape one of his adopted sons.
An adoptive father in Ohio who could spend the rest of his life in prison for raping three boys in his care pleaded guilty Thursday to another child rape charge and agreed to testify against a man he allegedly allowed to rape one of his adopted sons.
Why Has Moscow Passed a Bill to Ban U.S. Adoption of Russian Orphans?
Why Has Moscow Passed a Bill to Ban U.S. Adoption of Russian Orphans?
Passing a new bill in Russia has never presented much of a problem for President Vladimir Putin. With perpetual control of both houses of parliament and a couple of loyalist “opposition” parties to boot, legislation backed by Putin generally amounts to a Kremlin fiat. The hard part this week was in explaining his newest initiative to the public. Intended as a political strike against Washington, the bill does some shocking collateral damage. In effect, it will doom the chances of thousands of Russian orphans, many of them handicapped and emotionally scarred, from being adopted by families in the U.S. How do you justify that?
Report On NJ Foster Care System Raises Alarms
Report On NJ Foster Care System Raises Alarms
A new report finds New Jersey is not doing enough to protect young children in the foster care system.
A new report finds New Jersey is not doing enough to protect young children in the foster care system.
Russia Seeks U.S. Adoption Block
Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, gave initial approval to a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Ukip foster row couple threaten to sue council
Ukip foster row couple threaten to sue council
Couple who had three foster children taken away by Rotherham council say they have effectively been blacklisted
Caretaker of Missing Foster Child Described Killing ‘Evil' Child, Inmate Testifies
Caretaker of Missing Foster Child Described Killing ‘Evil' Child, Inmate Testifies
The former caretaker of missing Florida foster child Rilya Wilson confessed to smothering the girl with a pillow because the woman said the child was "evil" and had mental problems that would never be cured, a jailhouse informant testified Wednesday.
The former caretaker of missing Florida foster child Rilya Wilson confessed to smothering the girl with a pillow because the woman said the child was "evil" and had mental problems that would never be cured, a jailhouse informant testified Wednesday.
Portland superintendent: Threat made against local schools
Portland superintendent: Threat made against local schools
Police say they're investigating a Facebook message, which claims harm could come to schools in York or Cumberland counties on Friday.
Note: See what you idiots started by being paranoid?
Law firm sues adoption agency for failure to pay bills
Law firm sues adoption agency for failure to pay bills
A Utah law firm is suing an American Fork adoption agency for failure to pay bills for work on several contested placements.
A Utah law firm is suing an American Fork adoption agency for failure to pay bills for work on several contested placements.
Russia Gives Initial OK to American Adoption Ban
Russia's parliament on Wednesday gave overwhelming preliminary approval to a measure banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
Should Parents Have Access to Information in Child Protective Services Records?
Should Parents Have Access to Information in Child Protective Services Records?
When a county Department of Social Services receives a report that a child may have been abused or neglected, may be dependent, or may have died as a result of maltreatment, the director has a duty to conduct either an investigative assessment or a family assessment. (Investigative assessments are required for reports of abuse or serious neglect. All other reports result in family assessments, which are less formal.) In the course of the assessment, the director or the director’s designee will gather a lot of information about the situation. The law is pretty clear that the child has a right to review much of the information gathered by the Department in the course of the assessment. The more difficult legal question is whether the child’s parent has a right to review the information as well. While I do not have a crystal clear answer to this question, I thought it would still be useful to ask the question and walk through some of the applicable statutes and regulations.
Mixed report card again from monitor grading child welfare system overhaul
Mixed report card again from monitor grading child welfare system overhaul
Nearly a decade after a child’s death set off a sweeping overhaul of New Jersey’s child welfare system, a court monitor yesterday praised the state for its "persistent and intensive work" but concluded it had missed more goals than it had met in the first half of 2012.
Nearly a decade after a child’s death set off a sweeping overhaul of New Jersey’s child welfare system, a court monitor yesterday praised the state for its "persistent and intensive work" but concluded it had missed more goals than it had met in the first half of 2012.
Magistrate recommends more than $7 million in attorney's fees in child-welfare suit
Magistrate recommends more than $7 million in attorney's fees in child-welfare suit
A federal magistrate in Tulsa on Wednesday recommended that plaintiffs' attorneys in a class-action lawsuit that led to reforms in Oklahoma's child-welfare system receive more than $7 million for their work on the case.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A step toward better care for Wabanaki children, community healing
A step toward better care for Wabanaki children, community healing
The injustice of what happened to many American Indian families in Maine can be overwhelming. State social workers took children away from their parents and communities to assimilate them into white culture, sometimes forcing them to live with abusive foster families. This is part of the state’s history.
The injustice of what happened to many American Indian families in Maine can be overwhelming. State social workers took children away from their parents and communities to assimilate them into white culture, sometimes forcing them to live with abusive foster families. This is part of the state’s history.
Eagle on video snatches kid in park -- or does it?
Eagle on video snatches kid in park -- or does it?
Note: Let's not give CPS any more ideas.
A video making the rounds on YouTube shows what is described as a golden eagle purportedly snatching a kid on the playground for a few seconds in a Montreal park.
Note: Let's not give CPS any more ideas.
A video making the rounds on YouTube shows what is described as a golden eagle purportedly snatching a kid on the playground for a few seconds in a Montreal park.
Utah Kid Who Brought Gun to Class Claims Parents Armed Him for Protection Following Sandy Hook Shooting
Utah Kid Who Brought Gun to Class Claims Parents Armed Him for Protection Following Sandy Hook Shooting
A student at an elementary school in Kearns, Utah, who brought a handgun in to class reportedly told his classmates the weapon was given to him by his parents for protection in the wake of last week's shooting at Sandy Hook.
A student at an elementary school in Kearns, Utah, who brought a handgun in to class reportedly told his classmates the weapon was given to him by his parents for protection in the wake of last week's shooting at Sandy Hook.
PSYCH MEDS LINKED TO 90% OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS
PSYCH MEDS LINKED TO 90% OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS
From the moment news emerged Friday that a young man had carried out a horrific massacre of elementary-school children, politicians from local city halls to the White House have been restoking the age-old push for more gun control. While guns have been a common denominator in mass slayings at schools by teens, there’s another familiar element that seems increasingly to be minimized.
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT MAY IMPACT CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT MAY IMPACT CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such health insurance concerns may become a thing of the past. Under the new law, children may be able to remain on their parents' health insurance policies until they reach the age of 26, regardless of whether they are eligible to be covered by another health insurance plan. In addition, a child's eligibility for coverage under a parent's policy will likely be unaffected -- and continue -- despite such factors as whether he or she still lives at home, is married or single, or is still in school.
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such health insurance concerns may become a thing of the past. Under the new law, children may be able to remain on their parents' health insurance policies until they reach the age of 26, regardless of whether they are eligible to be covered by another health insurance plan. In addition, a child's eligibility for coverage under a parent's policy will likely be unaffected -- and continue -- despite such factors as whether he or she still lives at home, is married or single, or is still in school.
PM to apologise to forced adoption victims
PM to apologise to forced adoption victims
Note: Yes, they're sorry that they stole your kids.
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard will formally apologise to victims of past forced adoption practices in March next year.
Note: Yes, they're sorry that they stole your kids.
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard will formally apologise to victims of past forced adoption practices in March next year.
Modern men too selfish to get 'the snip'? What a load of b******! A male writer argues that the problem is much bigger than that
Modern men too selfish to get 'the snip'? What a load of b******! A male writer argues that the problem is much bigger than that
Yesterday, the Daily Mail published an article on the free-falling rate of UK vasectomies and implied that modern men are to blame.
Russian lawmakers eye adoption ban to U.S.
Russian lawmakers eye adoption ban to U.S.
Russian lawmakers could move to ban Americans from adopting children from the country -- which is one of the top sources of international adoptions to the United States.
Russian lawmakers could move to ban Americans from adopting children from the country -- which is one of the top sources of international adoptions to the United States.
DCF failing some foster children educationally, advocates say
DCF failing some foster children educationally, advocates say
After running away from her abusive family, Crystal Griffin spent years attending school at the group homes where the state sent her to live.
After running away from her abusive family, Crystal Griffin spent years attending school at the group homes where the state sent her to live.
Libor scandal grows as the fathers of two mass murderers were to testify
Libor scandal grows as the fathers of two mass murderers were to testify
In the wake of the mass murders that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, information on the shooter, and his family, is slowly being discovered by law enforcement other sources. One interesting connection to the tragedy that took place at the Sandy Hook school is that the father of Adam Lanza has a connection to the theater shootings that took place in Aurora earlier this year by James Holmes. Both fathers of the shooters were allegedly expected to testify in the Libor scandal that rocked the banking world in June. The father of Newtown Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza is Peter Lanza who is a VP and Tax Director at GE Financial. The father of Aurora Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes is Robert Holmes, the lead scientist for the credit score company FICO. Both men were to testify before the US Senate in the ongoing LIBOR scandal.
Concerns Over School Security In Elmira District
This has made you all paranoid, I'm afraid.
Friday's Connecticut school massacre left parents across the country on edge, worrying about their child's safety during the school day. Across the country, some school districts are beefing up security following the massacre of 20 children and 6 adults in Newtown, Connecticut. Many viewers have expressed their concerns on our Facebook page over the Elmira City School District's security at some elementary schools.
Friday's Connecticut school massacre left parents across the country on edge, worrying about their child's safety during the school day. Across the country, some school districts are beefing up security following the massacre of 20 children and 6 adults in Newtown, Connecticut. Many viewers have expressed their concerns on our Facebook page over the Elmira City School District's security at some elementary schools.
Panel to probe child welfare abuses against tribes
Panel to probe child welfare abuses against tribes
Tribal representatives and the state of Maine have named five people who'll lead an investigation into past abuses by child welfare agents who systematically removed tribal children from their households, breaking up families and exposing some to abuse in foster care.
Education commissioner orders statewide school safety review in wake of Connecticut massacre
Education commissioner orders statewide school safety review in wake of Connecticut massacre
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen on Tuesday asked a school safety group to study state laws and Department of Education policies with an eye toward identifying areas where there could be improvements.
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen on Tuesday asked a school safety group to study state laws and Department of Education policies with an eye toward identifying areas where there could be improvements.
5 picked for group to examine child welfare practices that split Native American families
5 picked for group to examine child welfare practices that split Native American families
An unsettling piece of Maine’s history will be examined closely during the next three years by five people selected to investigate church and government assimilation practices that tore American Indian children away from their families and culture.
An unsettling piece of Maine’s history will be examined closely during the next three years by five people selected to investigate church and government assimilation practices that tore American Indian children away from their families and culture.
Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" (History Channel Documentary)
Learn this and you will do well in your fight.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
NM girl pleads no contest in foster mom's killing
NM girl pleads no contest in foster mom's killing
A 16-year-old girl has pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and other charges in the 2011 killing of her foster mother.
Colorado's spending on programs to protect kids from abuse drops
Colorado's spending on programs to protect kids from abuse drops
As a shattered economy drained money from state coffers over the past five years, spending on just about everything dropped. But, in Colorado, spending on kids dropped more than in other categories, and money for programs supposed to protect kids from abuse and neglect was no exception.
L.A.'s child abuse data overload
L.A.'s child abuse data overload
The Board of Supervisors wants a better reporting process. It's time to make that happen.
The Board of Supervisors wants a better reporting process. It's time to make that happen.
Report: Babies, toddlers at highest risk of abuse in N.J. foster care system
Report: Babies, toddlers at highest risk of abuse in N.J. foster care system
Babies and toddlers were far more likely to die from child abuse and spent longer periods of time in foster care than older children in the last five years, according to a report released today that called on New Jersey’s child welfare system to rethink how it responds to its most vulnerable clients.
Babies and toddlers were far more likely to die from child abuse and spent longer periods of time in foster care than older children in the last five years, according to a report released today that called on New Jersey’s child welfare system to rethink how it responds to its most vulnerable clients.
School shooting, psychiatric-drug link
School shooting, psychiatric-drug link
The police say they are searching Connecticut school shooting gunman Adam Lanza’s home for some clue as to what caused his murder spree and subsequent suicide (“Evidence hints at deadlier plan in Conn. massacre,” Web, Sunday). They ought to take a look in the medicine cabinet.
SOCIAL WORKER CHARGED WITH ABUSE FROM 80S
SOCIAL WORKER CHARGED WITH ABUSE FROM 80S
Police say more arrests are likely after they charged a former social worker with abusing two teenage boys at a homeless shelter in Sydney's Kings Cross district during the 1980s.
Police say more arrests are likely after they charged a former social worker with abusing two teenage boys at a homeless shelter in Sydney's Kings Cross district during the 1980s.
CPS will restore child services cut due to 'misunderstanding'
CPS will restore child services cut due to 'misunderstanding'
Arizona child-welfare administrators plan to restore most services to children and parents in the coming weeks, saying an internal "misunderstanding" led them to inadvertently cut visitation and other standard programs.
Monday, December 17, 2012
A series of blunders: Social worker left papers containing sexual abuse allegations in plastic bag on train
A series of blunders: Social worker left papers containing sexual abuse allegations in plastic bag on train
A social worker left papers containing sexual abuse allegations in a plastic bag on a train in one of a series of blunders that saw fines for data breaches at councils hit £1.9 million.
A social worker left papers containing sexual abuse allegations in a plastic bag on a train in one of a series of blunders that saw fines for data breaches at councils hit £1.9 million.
Child neglect allegations and adoption records sent to wrong people in blunders that cost councils £150,000
Child neglect allegations and adoption records sent to wrong people in blunders that cost councils £150,000
Two local authorities have been fined for a series of blunders that saw sensitive child welfare documents sent to the wrong people, it has emerged.
Man jailed for abusing special needs girl
Man jailed for abusing special needs girl
A civil servant who sexually abused his special needs foster daughter in their Kildare home has been sentenced to three years with the final 18 months suspended.
A civil servant who sexually abused his special needs foster daughter in their Kildare home has been sentenced to three years with the final 18 months suspended.
New abuse laws have schools worried about student sex
New abuse laws have schools worried about student sex
Two high-school 17-year-old sweethearts whose relationship turns sexual would hardly meet most people's idea of child abuse.
Two high-school 17-year-old sweethearts whose relationship turns sexual would hardly meet most people's idea of child abuse.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Former Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children resident heads to court
Former Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children resident heads to court
A court hearing is scheduled this week to hear a motion to dismiss legal claims from a former resident of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children.
Gun rights advocates blame Adam Lanza's medication
Gun rights advocates blame Adam Lanza's medication
In several speculative reports following the massacre of children at Sandy Hook Elementary, defenders of the Second Amendment claim that Lanza was likely on medication which may have caused his homicidal behavior.
In several speculative reports following the massacre of children at Sandy Hook Elementary, defenders of the Second Amendment claim that Lanza was likely on medication which may have caused his homicidal behavior.
High caseloads, state regulations pressure child abuse investigators
High caseloads, state regulations pressure child abuse investigators
On a recent Friday, Wendy Axt raced to an emergency call from the Portage County Sheriff’s Department to investigate an allegation of child abuse — one more complicated case added to the list of about 40 others sitting on her desk.
On a recent Friday, Wendy Axt raced to an emergency call from the Portage County Sheriff’s Department to investigate an allegation of child abuse — one more complicated case added to the list of about 40 others sitting on her desk.
Foster Father Arrested in Infant’s Death
Foster Father Arrested in Infant’s Death
The Fort Bragg police have arrested 38-year-old Wilson Lee Tubbs of Fort Bragg after an investigation revealed that the baby he was taking care of died of shaken baby syndrome.
The Fort Bragg police have arrested 38-year-old Wilson Lee Tubbs of Fort Bragg after an investigation revealed that the baby he was taking care of died of shaken baby syndrome.
Foster mom sobs during relentless grilling
Foster mom sobs during relentless grilling
Kim Edwards was put on trial at the Phoenix Sinclair inquiry Thursday as a government lawyer tried to shred her credibility.
Girl Adopted Without Consent; Dad Wins Custody
Girl Adopted Without Consent; Dad Wins Custody
Terry Achane is ready to have his daughter returned to him after she was adopted without his consent in what would be any parent's nightmare.
Terry Achane is ready to have his daughter returned to him after she was adopted without his consent in what would be any parent's nightmare.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Children Services caseworker off job for now
Usually the cops are right up the workers asses. This one deserves a medal!
Children Services caseworker off job for now
A Richland County Children Services caseworker will not be allowed to return to work during an investigation of a Friday incident.
Judge OKs $18M settlement in 'kids for cash' case
Judge OKs $18M settlement in 'kids for cash' case
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has given final approval to a settlement that will pay out nearly $18 million to juveniles who allege they were wrongly jailed by corrupt judges.
"They're not being honest": CPS voicemail message pokes holes in agency's public statements
"They're not being honest": CPS voicemail message pokes holes in agency's public statements
Few things are colder than keeping kids away from their parents who have a right to see them. That's exactly what appears to be happening in Arizona right now. CPS maintains these cuts aren't really cuts at all and aren't impacting service.
Few things are colder than keeping kids away from their parents who have a right to see them. That's exactly what appears to be happening in Arizona right now. CPS maintains these cuts aren't really cuts at all and aren't impacting service.
Ex-ACS Workers Arrested for Falsifying Abused Children's Records, City Says
Ex-ACS Workers Arrested for Falsifying Abused Children's Records, City Says
Two former child protection specialists from the city's Administration for Children’s Services were arrested Wednesday on charges they submitted false information to the agency about people with records of abuse and neglect, the city Department of Investigation announced.
Virginia judges criticized on child abuse cases in report
Virginia judges criticized on child abuse cases in report
A child advocacy group has issued a report criticizing the Virginia judicial system's handling of child abuse cases.
Scotland Yard investigating allegations senior politicians abused children in the 1980s and used ‘connections’ to escape justice
Scotland Yard investigating allegations senior politicians abused children in the 1980s and used ‘connections’ to escape justice
Scotland Yard detectives are looking into allegations that senior politicians abused children in the 1980s and escaped justice because they were protected by their powerful connections.
Scotland Yard detectives are looking into allegations that senior politicians abused children in the 1980s and escaped justice because they were protected by their powerful connections.
Abused Foster Children Sue Oregon for $8 Million
Abused Foster Children Sue Oregon for $8 Million
Two children who suffered abuse in the Gresham foster home that has already led to Oregon’s largest ever child welfare settlement filed lawsuits Thursday against a state agency and their former foster mom.
Two children who suffered abuse in the Gresham foster home that has already led to Oregon’s largest ever child welfare settlement filed lawsuits Thursday against a state agency and their former foster mom.
Police arrest girl, 13, after finding baby buried in box
Police arrest girl, 13, after finding baby buried in box
Cobb Police don’t believe a newborn whose body was found in a shoebox in a Mableton apartment complex was stillborn.
Social workers tore me from my babies for a year: Nightmare of innocent mother accused of harming son
Social workers tore me from my babies for a year: Nightmare of innocent mother accused of harming son
A loving mother had her children taken away from her in a dawn raid on her home after being wrongly accused of cruelty.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Yale Child Study expert talks about Newtown tragedy
Apparently the shrinks in Connecticut are going to make a ton of money off of this tragic event.
Steven Marans, director of the Childhood Violent Trauma Center at the Yale Child Study Center, talks about helping families recover in the aftermath of the Newtown school shootings.
How to talk to your kids about tragedy
Psychiatrist: 20 Is 'Age of Risk'
Steven Marans, director of the Childhood Violent Trauma Center at the Yale Child Study Center, talks about helping families recover in the aftermath of the Newtown school shootings.
How to talk to your kids about tragedy
Psychiatrist: 20 Is 'Age of Risk'
Surrey care worker jailed for 22 years for raping girls
Surrey care worker jailed for 22 years for raping girls
A care home worker from Surrey has been jailed for 22 years after being convicted of raping three schoolgirls over a period of 13 years.
A care home worker from Surrey has been jailed for 22 years after being convicted of raping three schoolgirls over a period of 13 years.
gunman was the father of one of the students
CBS News: 26 Dead, Including 18 Children, In Elementary School Shooting
CBS News is reporting that at least 26 people are dead, including 18 students, after a mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The gunman is among the dead.
CBS News’ John Miller reports there is preliminary information that the gunman was the father of one of the students. Miller additionally reports the gunman is 20 years old and is from New Jersey.
CBS News is reporting that at least 26 people are dead, including 18 students, after a mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The gunman is among the dead.
CBS News’ John Miller reports there is preliminary information that the gunman was the father of one of the students. Miller additionally reports the gunman is 20 years old and is from New Jersey.
OFFICIAL: 27 DEAD IN CONN. SCHOOL SHOOTING
OFFICIAL: 27 DEAD IN CONN. SCHOOL SHOOTING
A shooting at a Connecticut elementary school Friday left 27 people dead, including 18 children, an official said.
Note: OMG.
Gunman dead, at least three hurt in Connecticut school shooting
AP SOURCE: 20-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT HAD TIES TO SCHOOL
A shooting at a Connecticut elementary school Friday left 27 people dead, including 18 children, an official said.
Note: OMG.
Gunman dead, at least three hurt in Connecticut school shooting
AP SOURCE: 20-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT HAD TIES TO SCHOOL
LK Announcement
This is just a heads up.
Due to my being fed up with my current internet service provider, Time Warner Cable, which has not only added new fees over the last couple months and implemented new policy changes without notifying customers ahead of time this month, as well as the sheer arrogance of the bitch at the local office who mistakenly applied one of my recent payments to another account causing me a major headache that I had to deal with, my beautiful wife and I have decided to switch ISP's. I have signed up for a reliable DSL service, which will give me the same internet speed that I have now at just above 1/3rd of the monthly price which is locked in for 4 years. This new service will be active as of December 20th.
I am well aware that Cable is usually better than DSL, but for a savings of like almost $50 bucks a month, I'll deal with it. And since 3 of my friends who I talked to have had no problem with this service, I'm sure everything will be okay. However, I am considering taking a few days off to avoid any future payments to Time Warner Cable, who sucks to deal with. I will take this time to spend with my family, go see the Hobbit, avoid getting even fatter than I already am since I am on like day 4 of quitting a 2+ pack a day chain smoking habit, etc. So IF I disappear for a couple days, please do not worry. I will be back, hopefully refreshed and healthier.
Peace, Love and Flowers
LK
Due to my being fed up with my current internet service provider, Time Warner Cable, which has not only added new fees over the last couple months and implemented new policy changes without notifying customers ahead of time this month, as well as the sheer arrogance of the bitch at the local office who mistakenly applied one of my recent payments to another account causing me a major headache that I had to deal with, my beautiful wife and I have decided to switch ISP's. I have signed up for a reliable DSL service, which will give me the same internet speed that I have now at just above 1/3rd of the monthly price which is locked in for 4 years. This new service will be active as of December 20th.
I am well aware that Cable is usually better than DSL, but for a savings of like almost $50 bucks a month, I'll deal with it. And since 3 of my friends who I talked to have had no problem with this service, I'm sure everything will be okay. However, I am considering taking a few days off to avoid any future payments to Time Warner Cable, who sucks to deal with. I will take this time to spend with my family, go see the Hobbit, avoid getting even fatter than I already am since I am on like day 4 of quitting a 2+ pack a day chain smoking habit, etc. So IF I disappear for a couple days, please do not worry. I will be back, hopefully refreshed and healthier.
Peace, Love and Flowers
LK
Child abuse allegations soar in wake of Savile scandal
Child abuse allegations soar in wake of Savile scandal
Note: The Baby P effect must have died down after all these years. People are such sheep.
The number of reported incidents of child abuse has significantly increased in the wake of the Jimmy Savile investigation, it emerged today.
Winnipeg man found guilty of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
Winnipeg man found guilty of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A Winnipeg businessman has been convicted of confining, threatening and raping a 15-year-old girl he plied with drugs and alcohol.
A Winnipeg businessman has been convicted of confining, threatening and raping a 15-year-old girl he plied with drugs and alcohol.
Ex-ACS Workers Arrested for Falsifying Abused Children's Records, City Says
Ex-ACS Workers Arrested for Falsifying Abused Children's Records, City Says
Two former child protection specialists from the city's Administration for Children’s Services were arrested Wednesday on charges they submitted false information to the agency about people with records of abuse and neglect, the city Department of Investigation announced.
Juvenile Prison Guard’s Savage Attack On 15-Year-Old Girl Caught On Camera
Juvenile Prison Guard’s Savage Attack On 15-Year-Old Girl Caught On Camera
A guard at a Northwest Florida juvenile prison was arrested after surveillance video caught her savagely attacking a 15-year-old girl, the Miami Herald reports.
A guard at a Northwest Florida juvenile prison was arrested after surveillance video caught her savagely attacking a 15-year-old girl, the Miami Herald reports.
Lawsuit over birth at Wayne County jail settled for $8M
Lawsuit over birth at Wayne County jail settled for $8M
Wayne County has agreed to an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit involving a 14-year-old girl who lacked critical oxygen when she was born in jail.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Sally Bercow facing £50,000 High Court battle over Lord McAlpine tweet
Sally Bercow facing £50,000 High Court battle over Lord McAlpine tweet
Sally Bercow is being sued for £50,000 by Lord McAlpine after he formally issued proceedings over an allegedly libellous tweet.
Sally Bercow is being sued for £50,000 by Lord McAlpine after he formally issued proceedings over an allegedly libellous tweet.
Foster Parent at Center of Jackson South Investigation: Department of Children and Families
Foster Parent at Center of Jackson South Investigation: Department of Children and Families
A DCF official says the agency is investigating the actions of a man who went to see a baby born at the hospital
A DCF official says the agency is investigating the actions of a man who went to see a baby born at the hospital
The failure of Phoenix Sinclair and Samantha Martin
The failure of Phoenix Sinclair and Samantha Martin
As I read the headline about the failure of Phoenix Sinclair; how the worker neglected to visit the child and ensure safety, I grow angry. This is a senseless tragedy which could have been averted if people were simply performing their duty. This utter failure is reminiscent of my own daughter, Samantha Martin's case.
Barahona Tragedy Prompts DCF To Beef Up Its Abuse Hotline
Barahona Tragedy Prompts DCF To Beef Up Its Abuse Hotline
The Florida Department of Children and Families is ramping up the state’s abuse hotline. The agency says the horrific death of a ten-year-old girl last year may have been avoided if it had coordinated its information better through the hotline. The child welfare agency says it has a new system that will better serve the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
DCF makes changes to florida abuse hotline
Ariel Winter's dad to handle 'Modern Family' star's finances
Ariel Winter's dad to handle 'Modern Family' star's finances
The family of teenage actress Ariel Winter agreed Wednesday to undergo counseling to try to resolve whether she will return to her parents' home or continue to live with her adult sister.
New documentary targets family court abuses
New documentary targets family court abuses
The Documentary Channel is premiering No Way Out But One, depicting injustices against abused women and children in U.S. family courts. Of potential interest to blog readers, the film critiques the role of child custody evaluators as usurping the authority of fact finders by substituting their own judgments for the facts.
Fort Bragg foster father arrested in death of child
Fort Bragg foster father arrested in death of child
A Mendocino County foster father is facing charges in the death of a five-month-old girl who died after suffering skull fractures.
Fort Bragg man arrested in 5-month-old baby's death
Mendocino County Foster Father Arrested
A Mendocino County foster father is facing charges in the death of a five-month-old girl who died after suffering skull fractures.
Fort Bragg man arrested in 5-month-old baby's death
Mendocino County Foster Father Arrested
Child Abuse Rate In The U.S. Drops For 5th Straight Year
Child Abuse Rate In The U.S. Drops For 5th Straight Year
Note: CPS would never tell you that.
Reports of child abuse and neglect have dropped nationwide for the fifth consecutive year, and abuse-related child fatalities also are at a five-year low, according to new federal statistics.
Note: CPS would never tell you that.
Reports of child abuse and neglect have dropped nationwide for the fifth consecutive year, and abuse-related child fatalities also are at a five-year low, according to new federal statistics.
1,800 fewer kids in Pa. foster care as family programs pay off
1,800 fewer kids in Pa. foster care as family programs pay off
The number of kids entering foster care in Pennsylvania is declining -- along with an ongoing reduction in the foster care population, according to a new report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, an independent nonprofit.
State investigates foster father in Jackson South case
State investigates foster father in Jackson South case
State investigators are looking at the actions of a Miami foster parent who may be implicated in a plan to take a baby from a Jackson hospital.
Florida vows to stick fewer kids in nursing homes
Florida vows to stick fewer kids in nursing homes
A state administrator says new rules are aimed at reducing the number of severely disabled kids raised in geriatric nursing homes.
A state administrator says new rules are aimed at reducing the number of severely disabled kids raised in geriatric nursing homes.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Social work whistle blower sues Haringey Council
Social work whistle blower sues Haringey Council
Nevres Kemal, the social worker whose warnings about the failings of Haringey Council's Children Services Department were ignored by Ministers, is to sue the Council. It was six months after her warnings that Baby P died.
Nevres Kemal, the social worker whose warnings about the failings of Haringey Council's Children Services Department were ignored by Ministers, is to sue the Council. It was six months after her warnings that Baby P died.
Foster mother accused of forcing girls to fight
Grainy cellphone video supposedly depicting two teenage girls fighting is now at the center of an investigation by Texas Child Protective Services.
'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans slams people who question her parenting
'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans slams people who question her parenting
“Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans has been tweeting lots of updates about her life over the weekend, and on Dec. 9, she opened up about her son and her mother, according to several tweets. Of course, fans saw how Jenelle signed over custody of Jace to her mother on the earlier seasons of “Teen Mom,” because Barbara was taking care of Jace much more than she was at the time. The agreement was supposed to be temporary, but “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans has yet to file for custody of Jace.
“Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans has been tweeting lots of updates about her life over the weekend, and on Dec. 9, she opened up about her son and her mother, according to several tweets. Of course, fans saw how Jenelle signed over custody of Jace to her mother on the earlier seasons of “Teen Mom,” because Barbara was taking care of Jace much more than she was at the time. The agreement was supposed to be temporary, but “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans has yet to file for custody of Jace.
Grandfather says school should have done more to protect 7 year old
Grandfather says school should have done more to protect 7 year old
The family of a 7-year-old beaten to death last month is outraged that school officials who suspected abuse allowed the boy to go home without investigating.
The family of a 7-year-old beaten to death last month is outraged that school officials who suspected abuse allowed the boy to go home without investigating.
4th Child Sexual Abuse Claim Made Against Elmo Puppeteer
4th Child Sexual Abuse Claim Made Against Elmo Puppeteer
The man who was the voice of Sesame Street’s Elmo has been sued by a second South Florida man who claimed Kevin Clash sexually assaulted him when he was a teenager.
The man who was the voice of Sesame Street’s Elmo has been sued by a second South Florida man who claimed Kevin Clash sexually assaulted him when he was a teenager.
Arizona Supreme Court denies petition to remove Navajo child from adoptive parents
Arizona Supreme Court denies petition to remove Navajo child from adoptive parents
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that a Navajo child should remain with his adoptive family despite a petition that would make the child live with a tribal member he has never met.
Social worker tells inquiry report on Phoenix Sinclair was altered by supervisor
Social worker tells inquiry report on Phoenix Sinclair was altered by supervisor
A social worker who determined that young Phoenix Sinclair was at severe risk of neglect testified Monday that she called for immediate action, but her report was altered by her supervisor.
Phoenix Sinclair assessment altered, says CFS worker
A Winnipeg child welfare worker has told an inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair that her assessment of the little girl had been altered.
Strapped Arizona CPS poised to cut key services
Strapped Arizona CPS poised to cut key services
Arizona’s child-welfare agency is cutting basic services to families and imposing new guidelines that could limit use of other programs in budget-cutting moves that could keep children in foster care longer, according to documents obtained by The Arizona Republic.
Arizona’s child-welfare agency is cutting basic services to families and imposing new guidelines that could limit use of other programs in budget-cutting moves that could keep children in foster care longer, according to documents obtained by The Arizona Republic.
State to pay $11 million to foster children from Tacoma 'house of horrors'
State to pay $11 million to foster children from Tacoma 'house of horrors'
The state of Washington will pay six people a total of $11 million to settle claims they suffered horrible abuse as children at the hands of their state-appointed guardians.
Milton juvenile facility worker charged
Milton juvenile facility worker charged
A worker at the Milton Girls Juvenile Residential Facility was arrested on Tuesday of this week and charged with battery of a client.
A worker at the Milton Girls Juvenile Residential Facility was arrested on Tuesday of this week and charged with battery of a client.
Former foster child in Grays Harbor burglary
Former foster child in Grays Harbor burglary
The Grays Harbor sheriff's office says a 16-year-old former foster child broke into a residence at Central Park, near Aberdeen, and took electronics, Christmas presents and stockings.
The Grays Harbor sheriff's office says a 16-year-old former foster child broke into a residence at Central Park, near Aberdeen, and took electronics, Christmas presents and stockings.
DSHS settles Tacoma foster children's abuse case for $11 million
DSHS settles Tacoma foster children's abuse case for $11 million
A lawsuit that had been scheduled to go to trial in federal court early next year has been resolved, with the state agreeing to pay $11 million. The suit was filed against the Department of Social and Health Services by six former foster children who were sexually and physically abused in a Tacoma home.
A lawsuit that had been scheduled to go to trial in federal court early next year has been resolved, with the state agreeing to pay $11 million. The suit was filed against the Department of Social and Health Services by six former foster children who were sexually and physically abused in a Tacoma home.
State Portrays Geralyn Graham As Habitual Liar
State Portrays Geralyn Graham As Habitual Liar
Testimony in the case against Geralyn Graham Tuesday centered on the numerous stories she told to people who raised questions about Rilya Wilson’s whereabouts.
Missing Fla. foster child's sister attends trial
Rilya Wilson's Older Sister Says She Wishes She Could Meet Her
Testimony in the case against Geralyn Graham Tuesday centered on the numerous stories she told to people who raised questions about Rilya Wilson’s whereabouts.
Missing Fla. foster child's sister attends trial
Rilya Wilson's Older Sister Says She Wishes She Could Meet Her
A CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT PHOBIA
A CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT PHOBIA
This study conclusively demonstrates that unfounded fear of government is a recognizable mental illness, closely related to paranoid schizophrenia. Anti-Government Phobia (AGP) differs from most mental illnesses, however, in that it is highly infectious and has an acute onset. Symptoms include extreme suspiciousness, conspiracy-mongering, delusional thought patterns, staunch "us against them" mentality, withdrawal from reality, and often religious fanaticism. Having the patient committed to a qualified mental health institution is the best option for family and loved ones. For this reason, all psychiatrists and family physicians should be provided with educational materials which will help them recognize the various symptoms and warning signs accompanying onset. Since comparatively little is known about Anti-Government Phobia at the present time, a government-funded health commission should be set up to oversee, and help focus, future research.
Note: CPS Victims know that they have every reason to fear the government. Perhaps somebody should report the author of this study to the Child Abuse Hotline.
That will make the SOB freak out every time the door bell rings, eh?
TY VM
TY VM
Neb. DHHS Apologizes for Mixing Up Confidential Documents
Neb. DHHS Apologizes for Mixing Up Confidential Documents
It should be one of the happiest times of their lives — celebrating the birth of their new baby boy — but instead, David and Tonya McCroden are outraged and looking for answers as to how their personal information ended up in the hands of a Wyoming couple they don't even know, and how they ended up with documents belonging to a teen girl in Iowa.
It should be one of the happiest times of their lives — celebrating the birth of their new baby boy — but instead, David and Tonya McCroden are outraged and looking for answers as to how their personal information ended up in the hands of a Wyoming couple they don't even know, and how they ended up with documents belonging to a teen girl in Iowa.
Don't blame parents for an education system that fails US children
Don't blame parents for an education system that fails US children
Nicholas Kristof is wrong. To help students with disabilities by taking benefits away from their parents will not solve poverty
Nicholas Kristof is wrong. To help students with disabilities by taking benefits away from their parents will not solve poverty
Foster children seek ‘semi-normal life’
Foster children seek ‘semi-normal life’
It can be really hard to be a kid in foster care.
Not having a permanent home is an obvious problem, but other hardships identified during recent child-safety summits held around Ohio included hurdles that youngsters face in everyday activities such as spending the night at a friend’s or going to the movies with classmates.
Group formed in wake of Ohio foster-care deaths
An advisory group has been formed to improve Ohio's foster care system in the wake of several shocking child deaths, Attorney General Mike DeWine said Monday as he released a report that shed new light on some of the system's biggest problems.
It can be really hard to be a kid in foster care.
Not having a permanent home is an obvious problem, but other hardships identified during recent child-safety summits held around Ohio included hurdles that youngsters face in everyday activities such as spending the night at a friend’s or going to the movies with classmates.
Group formed in wake of Ohio foster-care deaths
An advisory group has been formed to improve Ohio's foster care system in the wake of several shocking child deaths, Attorney General Mike DeWine said Monday as he released a report that shed new light on some of the system's biggest problems.
Ohio AG recommends better foster care
Ohio AG recommends better foster care
Ohio must do a better job of keeping its 12,000 foster care children safe, according to a report released by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Monday.
Ohio must do a better job of keeping its 12,000 foster care children safe, according to a report released by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Monday.
Foster care population declines in Pennsylvania
Foster care population declines in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania did a better job of keeping youngsters out of foster care last year, but child advocates want to ensure that the state does not cut services that help keep kids at home.
Pennsylvania did a better job of keeping youngsters out of foster care last year, but child advocates want to ensure that the state does not cut services that help keep kids at home.
Fallout from Sandusky child sex abuse case carries price tag of $83 million, Penn State president says
Fallout from Sandusky child sex abuse case carries price tag of $83 million, Penn State president says
Penn State's costs are adding up -- a $60 million fine from the NCAA, $21 million for legal and public relations expenses, and $2.5 million in severance owed to the dismissed university president.
Microsoft to Call Child Protective Services on Children who Swear Over Xbox Live
Microsoft to Call Child Protective Services on Children who Swear Over Xbox Live
In response to the deluge of complaints from gamers who have had their online multiplayer experiences ruined by swearing and yelling children, Microsoft has announced that they will call CPS on them as they believe their parents should bear the responsibility.
Social workers and overtime: what to do if you’re heading towards burnout
Social workers and overtime: what to do if you’re heading towards burnout
The average social worker puts in more than eight hours of overtime each week, according to a survey by Liquid Personnel. Managing director, Jonathan Coxon, gives his top tips on how to manage your working hours and what to do if you're starting to feel the strain.
The average social worker puts in more than eight hours of overtime each week, according to a survey by Liquid Personnel. Managing director, Jonathan Coxon, gives his top tips on how to manage your working hours and what to do if you're starting to feel the strain.
Apps for kids are secretly collecting information
Apps for kids are secretly collecting information
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday, which shows that most mobile apps for children are secretly collecting information and sharing it with third parties.
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday, which shows that most mobile apps for children are secretly collecting information and sharing it with third parties.
Lamar County judge blasts DHS in child custody case
Lamar County judge blasts DHS in child custody case
A Lamar County Chancery judge has denounced Department of Human Services social workers in a case involving the custody of a 3-year-old child whose biological father is a registered sex offender.
Modern Family star's sister fights for custody of her
Modern Family star's sister fights for custody of her
The mother and older sister of Modern Family star Ariel Winter are due in court in Los Angeles to fight for custody of the 14-year-old.
The mother and older sister of Modern Family star Ariel Winter are due in court in Los Angeles to fight for custody of the 14-year-old.
Newborn Seized Because Mom Questioned Necessity of Vaccination
Newborn Seized Because Mom Questioned Necessity of Vaccination
This is what you get for questioning the "authority" and for having the audacity to have your own voice in medical decisions for your children: a social worker takes custody of an hours old newborn, while still in the hospital, and prevents her mother from seeing her other than to nurse her every 3 hours. All because she asked too many questions.
This is what you get for questioning the "authority" and for having the audacity to have your own voice in medical decisions for your children: a social worker takes custody of an hours old newborn, while still in the hospital, and prevents her mother from seeing her other than to nurse her every 3 hours. All because she asked too many questions.
State settles suit by abused foster kids for $11M
State settles suit by abused foster kids for $11M
The state has agreed to pay $11 million to a group of children who were sexually and physically abused while in foster care.
The state has agreed to pay $11 million to a group of children who were sexually and physically abused while in foster care.
Delay means youth avoid trial over knife threat to social worker
Delay means youth avoid trial over knife threat to social worker
A DUBLIN youth, who had been accused of holding a knife to his social worker's throat and threatening to kill her, has avoided trial.
A DUBLIN youth, who had been accused of holding a knife to his social worker's throat and threatening to kill her, has avoided trial.
Brooke Mueller home turned upside down by Child Protective Services
Brooke Mueller home turned upside down by Child Protective Services
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Brooke Mueller is telling friends and anyone who will listen that the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services came barging into her home just hours after she returned from the hospital after what was believed to have been an overdose, according to TMZ on Dec. 12.
BROOKE MUELLER Child Services Investigates Turns Home Upside Down
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Brooke Mueller is telling friends and anyone who will listen that the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services came barging into her home just hours after she returned from the hospital after what was believed to have been an overdose, according to TMZ on Dec. 12.
BROOKE MUELLER Child Services Investigates Turns Home Upside Down
NorCal foster father arrested in death of child
NorCal foster father arrested in death of child
A Mendocino County foster father is facing charges in the death of a five-month-old girl who died after suffering skull fractures.
Fort Bragg man arrested in 5-month-old baby's death
Group to examine foster care issues
Group to examine foster care issues
Dauntea Sledge is by all measures a foster care success story.
But even he was without a home for a brief time.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Social services made 'serious failures' that led to deaths of two children who were killed by their mother, coroner rules
Social services made 'serious failures' that led to deaths of two children who were killed by their mother, coroner rules
Social services and mental health workers made 'serious and cumulative failings' that contributed to the deaths of two children who were killed by their mentally-ill mother, a coroner ruled today.
Newly qualified social workers have no time for training, study finds
Newly qualified social workers have no time for training, study finds
Survey reveals 88% of newly qualified social workers find it difficult to fit in training, while 63% feel they don't get enough supervision in their first year in the job
Survey reveals 88% of newly qualified social workers find it difficult to fit in training, while 63% feel they don't get enough supervision in their first year in the job
Former foster child arrested in theft of Christmas presents in Washington break-in
Former foster child arrested in theft of Christmas presents in Washington break-in
The Grays Harbor sheriff's office says a 16-year-old former foster child broke into a residence at Central Park, near Aberdeen, and took electronics, Christmas presents and stockings.
The Grays Harbor sheriff's office says a 16-year-old former foster child broke into a residence at Central Park, near Aberdeen, and took electronics, Christmas presents and stockings.
Anniversary of Ayla Reynolds' disappearance approaches
Anniversary of Ayla Reynolds' disappearance approaches
This weekend will mark one year since toddler Ayla Reynolds disappeared from her father's home in Waterville. Ayla's mother, Trista Reynolds, says she is hopeful that this anniversary will lead to information that can bring Ayla home.
This weekend will mark one year since toddler Ayla Reynolds disappeared from her father's home in Waterville. Ayla's mother, Trista Reynolds, says she is hopeful that this anniversary will lead to information that can bring Ayla home.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Switched Baby Breastfed By Wrong Mom
Switched Baby Breastfed By Wrong Mom
A new born baby will have to undergo a year of medical tests for HIV and hepatitis because he was accidentally put in the wrong bassinette by a Minnapolis hospital and then breastfed by the wrong mother.
Sunday, December 09, 2012
The Public Eye: Sacramento County fires Child Protective Services worker
The Public Eye: Sacramento County fires Child Protective Services worker
Sacramento County has fired a Child Protective Services investigator because she allegedly abused children in her foster home, used a county car to commute to work each day and counted the commutes on her timecard, records show.
Social workers warning on adoption
Social workers warning on adoption
Government plans to speed up assessment time for would-be adopters could lead to paedophiles slipping through the net, social workers have warned.
Government plans to speed up assessment time for would-be adopters could lead to paedophiles slipping through the net, social workers have warned.
BBC pays out £185,000 over false child sex abuse claims
BBC pays out £185,000 over false child sex abuse claims
The BBC will pay a former British politician £185,000 in damages over a news report that led to him being falsely accused of child sex abuse, it said on Thursday. "The BBC has agreed terms with Lord McAlpine to settle his claim of libel against the Corporation," said a BBC
The BBC will pay a former British politician £185,000 in damages over a news report that led to him being falsely accused of child sex abuse, it said on Thursday. "The BBC has agreed terms with Lord McAlpine to settle his claim of libel against the Corporation," said a BBC
Child welfare departments in Colorado quiet on how to improve system
Child welfare departments in Colorado quiet on how to improve system
Colorado counties have fiercely resisted relinquishing control of child- welfare departments, but when asked to answer questions about how to improve a system that is failing to save children from dying, they do not speak for themselves.
Texas senator cracks down on human trafficking: Child Protection Act seeks to protect victims of pornography, abuse
Texas senator cracks down on human trafficking: Child Protection Act seeks to protect victims of pornography, abuse
The U.S. Senate passed the Child Protection Act of 2012 on Tuesday. The legislation was several years in the making and will help protect victims of child pornography, sexual abuse and trafficking by strengthening law enforcement’s ability to apprehend the culprits.
Jenelle Evans Reveals That CPS Played a Part in Her Losing Custody of Jace
Jenelle Evans Reveals That CPS Played a Part in Her Losing Custody of Jace
Jenelle Evans' mother, Barbara Evans, has had custody of her young son for the past couple of years and while that has been no secret to fans, the details surrounding why Jenelle signed over her rights are a bit less clear. However, earlier this morning while speaking of her new marriage, Jenelle gave a few new details about the circumstances surrounding the custody of her son.
Jenelle Evans' mother, Barbara Evans, has had custody of her young son for the past couple of years and while that has been no secret to fans, the details surrounding why Jenelle signed over her rights are a bit less clear. However, earlier this morning while speaking of her new marriage, Jenelle gave a few new details about the circumstances surrounding the custody of her son.
Replace Mayhew at Maine DHHS
Replace Mayhew at Maine DHHS
State revenues are off again, pointing to a curtailment of $37 million, matching the decline from projections due largely to the sales tax — a leading economic indicator — and the corporate income tax.
State revenues are off again, pointing to a curtailment of $37 million, matching the decline from projections due largely to the sales tax — a leading economic indicator — and the corporate income tax.
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