Would Child Welfare Programs Still Be Failing If They Were Anti-Poverty Instead of Anti-Abuse?
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families plunged into its current wave of trouble in December 2013, when a five-year-old named Jeremiah Oliver disappeared, and his disappearance went unreported for months, despite his family being under investigation from child services. In the spring of 2014, his body was found in a suitcase.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Appellate court: Morris judge violated grandparents' rights
Appellate court: Morris judge violated grandparents' rights
A Family Division judge in Morris County violated the constitutional rights of a set of grandparents by dismissing their complaint to adopt their grandchild without giving them a chance to argue in court and without articulating reasons for dismissal, the state's Appellate Division ruled Friday.
A Family Division judge in Morris County violated the constitutional rights of a set of grandparents by dismissing their complaint to adopt their grandchild without giving them a chance to argue in court and without articulating reasons for dismissal, the state's Appellate Division ruled Friday.
Hastings man jailed for sexually abusing three girls in his foster care
Hastings man jailed for sexually abusing three girls in his foster care
A Hastings paedophile has been jailed for eight and a half years for sexual offences against three foster children.
A Hastings paedophile has been jailed for eight and a half years for sexual offences against three foster children.
Report: Mother of child killed by pit bull flees state with 5 other children
Report: Mother of child killed by pit bull flees state with 5 other children
The mother of the 7-year-old boy who died after a pit bull attack on Sunday at a Robeson County home told a Raleigh television station that she has left the state to retain custody of her other five children.
The mother of the 7-year-old boy who died after a pit bull attack on Sunday at a Robeson County home told a Raleigh television station that she has left the state to retain custody of her other five children.
Police: Man threatened lives of Social Services, government workers
Police: Man threatened lives of Social Services, government workers
A Howell County man has been charged with terroristic threatening after, authorities say, he effectively threatened the lives of Social Services employees over an investigation into the health and well-being of two children in his care that resulted in the children being taken by state workers.
A Howell County man has been charged with terroristic threatening after, authorities say, he effectively threatened the lives of Social Services employees over an investigation into the health and well-being of two children in his care that resulted in the children being taken by state workers.
Couple get probation for starving foster child
Couple get probation for starving foster child
An East Lucius Avenue couple accused of starving a foster child in their care in 2014 were sentenced Wednesday to five years’ probation in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
An East Lucius Avenue couple accused of starving a foster child in their care in 2014 were sentenced Wednesday to five years’ probation in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Columbus leaders seek solutions for high foster care stats
Columbus leaders seek solutions for high foster care stats
On Friday, Muscogee County Judges met with DFACS, clergy, and community leaders to brainstorm solutions for the considerably high amount of Muscogee County children in foster care.
On Friday, Muscogee County Judges met with DFACS, clergy, and community leaders to brainstorm solutions for the considerably high amount of Muscogee County children in foster care.
Warrant: Watertown Couple Abused Children Adopted From DCF
Warrant: Watertown Couple Abused Children Adopted From DCF
The Watertown couple charged with abusing several of their five adopted children banished them to the bathroom for extended periods and isolated them from other family members. One child told police that she had spent almost four months mainly confined to the bathroom as punishment, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
The Watertown couple charged with abusing several of their five adopted children banished them to the bathroom for extended periods and isolated them from other family members. One child told police that she had spent almost four months mainly confined to the bathroom as punishment, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
- DCF approved of punishments, couple told police
- Protective order issued against parents accused of locking children in bathroom
- Watertown Couple Didn't Think Kids' Punishment was Unacceptable: Docs
- Firefighter and his wife 'locked their five adopted children in a bathroom and made them stand for long periods'
- Connecticut Couple Arrested for Keeping Their Children in a Bathroom for Months
Rampant sex, brawling women at child-welfare offices: suit
Rampant sex, brawling women at child-welfare offices: suit
The city’s child-welfare lawyers toil in a den of iniquity, with top staffers engaging in rampant sex with subordinates — and two women even brawling over the affections of their boss at work, according to a Brooklyn federal court suit.
The city’s child-welfare lawyers toil in a den of iniquity, with top staffers engaging in rampant sex with subordinates — and two women even brawling over the affections of their boss at work, according to a Brooklyn federal court suit.
Romanian-Americans from all over Texas will peacefully rally in front of the Norwegian Consulate General of Houston February 6th
Romanian-Americans from all over Texas will peacefully rally in front of the Norwegian Consulate General of Houston February 6th
Hundreds of Romanian-Americans from all over Texas will peacefully rally in front of the Norwegian Consulate General of Houston to protest the unlawful seizure by the Norwegian Government of the five (5) children of Marius and Ruth Bodnariu, a Pentecostal Romanian-Norwegian family living in Norway.
Hundreds of Romanian-Americans from all over Texas will peacefully rally in front of the Norwegian Consulate General of Houston to protest the unlawful seizure by the Norwegian Government of the five (5) children of Marius and Ruth Bodnariu, a Pentecostal Romanian-Norwegian family living in Norway.
Gay Rights Advocates Vow to Fight Utah Bill on Adoptions
Gay Rights Advocates Vow to Fight Utah Bill on Adoptions
Proposed state legislation that would require Utah judges to favor heterosexual couples over same-sex couples in adoptions and foster care placements is blatantly unconstitutional and will not hold up in court, gay rights advocates argue.
Proposed state legislation that would require Utah judges to favor heterosexual couples over same-sex couples in adoptions and foster care placements is blatantly unconstitutional and will not hold up in court, gay rights advocates argue.
Overdue victory for First Nations
Overdue victory for First Nations
The truly historic Jan. 26 ruling by the Canadian Human Rights (CHR) Tribunal, which found that the discriminatory policies of past federal governments led to the chronic underfunding of child welfare services for First Nations children living on reserves, is to be applauded. Currently a disproportionate and unacceptable number of First Nations children are being placed in foster care and this ruling is a critical first step in improving their health and well-being.
The truly historic Jan. 26 ruling by the Canadian Human Rights (CHR) Tribunal, which found that the discriminatory policies of past federal governments led to the chronic underfunding of child welfare services for First Nations children living on reserves, is to be applauded. Currently a disproportionate and unacceptable number of First Nations children are being placed in foster care and this ruling is a critical first step in improving their health and well-being.
Pair says state department guilty of 'legal kidnapping'
Pair says state department guilty of 'legal kidnapping'
Connecticut parents whose children were removed from their care at birth by the Department of Children and Families will have a chance to argue that their rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Connecticut parents whose children were removed from their care at birth by the Department of Children and Families will have a chance to argue that their rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Kathleen Lynch 'doesn't know' if HSE has disciplined staff for foster care abuse case
Kathleen Lynch 'doesn't know' if HSE has disciplined staff for foster care abuse case
Social Care Minister Kathleen Lynch has admitted she doesn't know if any HSE official has been disciplined for the horrific foster care abuse case in the south east, two decades after it happened.
Social Care Minister Kathleen Lynch has admitted she doesn't know if any HSE official has been disciplined for the horrific foster care abuse case in the south east, two decades after it happened.
TEXAS’ FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IS ENDANGERING CHILDREN
TEXAS’ FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IS ENDANGERING CHILDREN
Even with the best of intentions, organizational overhaul and systemic reform take time. The most vulnerable kids in Texas’ overwhelmed foster care system don’t have time to wait: They need help now.
Even with the best of intentions, organizational overhaul and systemic reform take time. The most vulnerable kids in Texas’ overwhelmed foster care system don’t have time to wait: They need help now.
New Jersey Family Fights for Custody of Boy in NYC Foster Care
New Jersey Family Fights for Custody of Boy in NYC Foster Care
A New Jersey foster family is fighting to regain custody of a 14-year-old boy in a stormy battle involving New York City's Administration for Children Services and the boy's biological father.
A New Jersey foster family is fighting to regain custody of a 14-year-old boy in a stormy battle involving New York City's Administration for Children Services and the boy's biological father.
Foster parents describe a system in need of changes
Foster parents describe a system in need of changes
Mississippi has pledged to correct what's gone horribly wrong, but only after a federal lawsuit was filed and the state admitted that it hadn't complied with the terms of a settlement.
How Uncle Sam wound up trafficking innocent kids
How Uncle Sam wound up trafficking innocent kids
No joke: Swamped with tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America who crossed the Mexican border in 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services simply skipped key steps meant to ensure the kids were sent to safe places.
No joke: Swamped with tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America who crossed the Mexican border in 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services simply skipped key steps meant to ensure the kids were sent to safe places.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Evil foster mum Wendy Hardy jailed after shaking baby to death
Evil foster mum Wendy Hardy jailed after shaking baby to death
Evil Wendy Hardy, 46, assaulted Harry Aspley when she had trouble getting him to eat without throwing up.
Evil Wendy Hardy, 46, assaulted Harry Aspley when she had trouble getting him to eat without throwing up.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Dad who wants custody after mom marries convicted sex offender takes case to Supreme Court
Dad who wants custody after mom marries convicted sex offender takes case to Supreme Court
The final word on this child custody dispute may come down to the meaning of the phrase “significant risk.”
The final word on this child custody dispute may come down to the meaning of the phrase “significant risk.”
Manitoba woman struggling to take siblings out of CFS care encouraged by ruling
Manitoba woman struggling to take siblings out of CFS care encouraged by ruling
A Manitoba woman who has been struggling for more than a decade to gain legal care of her siblings in Child and Family Services is feeling encouraged by a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling.
A Manitoba woman who has been struggling for more than a decade to gain legal care of her siblings in Child and Family Services is feeling encouraged by a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling.
Does child-abuse law loophole exempt medical profession from background checks?
Does child-abuse law loophole exempt medical profession from background checks?
Since Sandusky, the Pennsylvania legislature passed two dozen new laws aimed at keeping kids safe. One of them requires more and more people to be mandated reporters.
Since Sandusky, the Pennsylvania legislature passed two dozen new laws aimed at keeping kids safe. One of them requires more and more people to be mandated reporters.
Families First Act Disregards Foster Care Shortage, Need for Some Group Homes
Families First Act Disregards Foster Care Shortage, Need for Some Group Homes
Congress appears to be on the right track with child welfare reform, as evidenced by a summary of the new Families First Act, which may soon be marked up by the Senate Finance Committee. The centerpiece of the legislation is the expansion of Title IV-E to provide preventive services to assist children in danger of being placed in foster care.
Child Protective Services abysmally underfunded in Montana
Child Protective Services abysmally underfunded in Montana
This should be considered a crisis at this point. The chronic underfunding of welfare agencies nationwide could use Montana CPS and the rest of the agencies under Dept. of Health and Human Services as a “poster child”. I can’t really describe the depth of the situation, but this article gives a good glimpse.
This should be considered a crisis at this point. The chronic underfunding of welfare agencies nationwide could use Montana CPS and the rest of the agencies under Dept. of Health and Human Services as a “poster child”. I can’t really describe the depth of the situation, but this article gives a good glimpse.
Working 4 You: Gun Fired During DHS Case Worker Visit
Working 4 You: Gun Fired During DHS Case Worker Visit
The Department of Human Services is considering policy changes to protect family services caseworkers after two in the past month have faced families armed with guns when caseworkers arrived, one of which wasn't arrested by law enforcement.
The Department of Human Services is considering policy changes to protect family services caseworkers after two in the past month have faced families armed with guns when caseworkers arrived, one of which wasn't arrested by law enforcement.
Report: US Teachers Beat Black Kids Twice as Much as Whites
Report: US Teachers Beat Black Kids Twice as Much as Whites
A new report reveals Black school children get beaten twice as much as Whites in the U.S. with out-of-school-suspension rates four times higher.
A new report reveals Black school children get beaten twice as much as Whites in the U.S. with out-of-school-suspension rates four times higher.
Independence father denied custody after loophole adoption
Independence father denied custody after loophole adoption
An Independence father is heartbroken after losing the battle to get his daughter back after she was adopted without his permission.
An Independence father is heartbroken after losing the battle to get his daughter back after she was adopted without his permission.
Mom Can’t Find 5-Year-Old At School, Then Teacher Delivers Some Bad News
Mom Can’t Find 5-Year-Old At School, Then Teacher Delivers Some Bad News
When a Minnesota mom sent her son to school one day, she didn’t think it would end in so many uncomfortable questions and confusion. But when she went to pick him up, she was given horrific news about a sickening mistake the school made. Unfortunately, it was already too late.
When a Minnesota mom sent her son to school one day, she didn’t think it would end in so many uncomfortable questions and confusion. But when she went to pick him up, she was given horrific news about a sickening mistake the school made. Unfortunately, it was already too late.
Bill could give ‘preference’ to heterosexual couples in adoption, foster care in Utah
Bill could give ‘preference’ to heterosexual couples in adoption, foster care in Utah
A pair of bills are being filed in the Utah State Legislature dealing with the words "husband" and "wife."
A pair of bills are being filed in the Utah State Legislature dealing with the words "husband" and "wife."
Senate probe faults U.S. government for migrant child abuse
Senate probe faults U.S. government for migrant child abuse
Migrant children in the government's care fell prey to human trafficking after the Health and Human Services Department failed to protect them, according to a bipartisan congressional investigation released Thursday.
Migrant children in the government's care fell prey to human trafficking after the Health and Human Services Department failed to protect them, according to a bipartisan congressional investigation released Thursday.
How to fix Ontario’s fragmented child welfare system
How to fix Ontario’s fragmented child welfare system
It isn’t surprising that people get passionate debating the best way to protect vulnerable children. Unfortunately, as the emotional fervour rises, the general public’s understanding of child welfare is shaped by provocative language and melodramatic snapshots that create an inaccurate and incomplete picture. Such is the case with the ongoing debate around how to improve Ontario’s children’s aid societies.
It isn’t surprising that people get passionate debating the best way to protect vulnerable children. Unfortunately, as the emotional fervour rises, the general public’s understanding of child welfare is shaped by provocative language and melodramatic snapshots that create an inaccurate and incomplete picture. Such is the case with the ongoing debate around how to improve Ontario’s children’s aid societies.
State CPS revamping foster care program
State CPS revamping foster care program
Texas Child Protective Services said it is revamping the process to become a foster parent, in hopes to recruit more people in Central Texas.
Texas Child Protective Services said it is revamping the process to become a foster parent, in hopes to recruit more people in Central Texas.
Manhattan couple sues to get their names on birth certificate of boy born through surrogate
Manhattan couple sues to get their names on birth certificate of boy born through surrogate
That's what a Manhattan couple wants the whole world — and the legal system — to know about a little boy born last summer in Brooklyn to a surrogate mother.
That's what a Manhattan couple wants the whole world — and the legal system — to know about a little boy born last summer in Brooklyn to a surrogate mother.
Forced Adoptions: Suspicions that three minors could become victims of trafficking
Forced Adoptions: Suspicions that three minors could become victims of trafficking
A US family insists to adopt three brothers Moldovan minors against their will. The children say that in December last year, the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family (MLSPF), and the Municipal Department for Child Protection have constantly pressed them to accept to go to America.
A US family insists to adopt three brothers Moldovan minors against their will. The children say that in December last year, the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family (MLSPF), and the Municipal Department for Child Protection have constantly pressed them to accept to go to America.
Girl, 9, alleges abuse in foster care, sues DSHS
Girl, 9, alleges abuse in foster care, sues DSHS
A 9-year-old girl has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Social & Health Services for placing her in a foster home where she allegedly was sexually abused by another foster child.
A 9-year-old girl has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Social & Health Services for placing her in a foster home where she allegedly was sexually abused by another foster child.
Mississippi trying to fix foster care crisis
Mississippi trying to fix foster care crisis
Gov. Phil Bryant and the executive director of the Division of Family and Children’s Services David Chandler are taking each other seriously.
Gov. Phil Bryant and the executive director of the Division of Family and Children’s Services David Chandler are taking each other seriously.
Blythewood resident writes story of growing up in foster care in NY
Blythewood resident writes story of growing up in foster care in NY
Blythewood resident, Shandreka Jones, is a wife, mother, and student at the University of South Carolina earning her masters degree in social work. Despite her busy schedule, Jones, decided about a year ago it was time for her to write her life story as a child raised by families assigned to her as part of the foster care system of New York state. Jones was abandoned at birth by her mother.
Blythewood resident, Shandreka Jones, is a wife, mother, and student at the University of South Carolina earning her masters degree in social work. Despite her busy schedule, Jones, decided about a year ago it was time for her to write her life story as a child raised by families assigned to her as part of the foster care system of New York state. Jones was abandoned at birth by her mother.
HSE accused of lying over apology to people abused in foster home
HSE accused of lying over apology to people abused in foster home
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been accused of lying to the Dáil over an alleged apology to the survivors of abuse in a foster home.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been accused of lying to the Dáil over an alleged apology to the survivors of abuse in a foster home.
- HSE accused of lies over abuse victim 'apology'
- HSE issues formal apology to disabled woman over foster care abuse
- Whistleblowers appalled at HSE response in foster care home abuse case.
- 'Lies and misrepresentation' - HSE asked by PAC to explain ‘non-apology’ to woman it allowed remain in foster home despite abuse allegations
Adoptive parents in Watertown arrested for confining kids to bathroom as punishment
Adoptive parents in Watertown arrested for confining kids to bathroom as punishment
A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly locking their adopted children in a bathroom for months at a time as punishment.
A man and woman have been arrested for allegedly locking their adopted children in a bathroom for months at a time as punishment.
Bed bugs found in Johnston social services building
Bed bugs found in Johnston social services building
Johnston County officials shut down the Department of Social Services Main Building Thursday after bed bugs were found in the waiting area and a few offices.
Bay State has most kid abuse reports
Bay State has most kid abuse reports
Massachusetts topped the country in the rate of child abuse and neglect in 2014, according to a federal report released this week.
Massachusetts topped the country in the rate of child abuse and neglect in 2014, according to a federal report released this week.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
RALEIGH VIGIL CALLS FOR HALT ON DEPORTING FAMILIES
RALEIGH VIGIL CALLS FOR HALT ON DEPORTING FAMILIES
Immigrant advocate groups are calling on President Barack Obama to put an end to deportation raids they say are ripping families apart, and putting them in danger.
Immigrant advocate groups are calling on President Barack Obama to put an end to deportation raids they say are ripping families apart, and putting them in danger.
The United States Once Sterilized Tens of Thousands —Here’s How the Supreme Court Allowed It
The United States Once Sterilized Tens of Thousands —Here’s How the Supreme Court Allowed It
On the morning of October 19, 1927, the Commonwealth of Virginia sterilized Carrie Buck. Dr. John Bell whose name would forever be linked with Carrie’s in the Supreme Court case Buck v. Bell cut her open and removed a section from each of her Fallopian tubes. In his notes, Dr. Bell noted that “this was the first case operated on under the sterilization law.”
On the morning of October 19, 1927, the Commonwealth of Virginia sterilized Carrie Buck. Dr. John Bell whose name would forever be linked with Carrie’s in the Supreme Court case Buck v. Bell cut her open and removed a section from each of her Fallopian tubes. In his notes, Dr. Bell noted that “this was the first case operated on under the sterilization law.”
Ex-DCF Employee Accepts Plea in Falsifying Records Case
Ex-DCF Employee Accepts Plea in Falsifying Records Case
A Department of Children and Families employee, charged in connection with the death of a baby left in a hot car, faced a judge Wednesday.
A Department of Children and Families employee, charged in connection with the death of a baby left in a hot car, faced a judge Wednesday.
U.S. Failed To Protect Migrant Children From Traffickers, Senate Investigation Finds
U.S. Failed To Protect Migrant Children From Traffickers, Senate Investigation Finds
U.S. authorities failed to protect undocumented migrant children in their custody when it released them to guardians who in some cases exploited them, a U.S. Senate investigation found.
U.S. authorities failed to protect undocumented migrant children in their custody when it released them to guardians who in some cases exploited them, a U.S. Senate investigation found.
Syracuse teen locked in cell 23 hrs a day for 2 1/2 months sues downtown jail
Syracuse teen locked in cell 23 hrs a day for 2 1/2 months sues downtown jail
A Syracuse teenager is suing the Onondaga County Justice Center for locking him in a cell 23 hours a day for more than two months.
A Syracuse teenager is suing the Onondaga County Justice Center for locking him in a cell 23 hours a day for more than two months.
Couple in foster child abuse case gets 5 years probation
Couple in foster child abuse case gets 5 years probation
An East Lucius Avenue couple accused of starving a foster child in their care in 2014 were sentenced today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
An East Lucius Avenue couple accused of starving a foster child in their care in 2014 were sentenced today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Child under ‘foster care’ in US, Raje assures help to family
Child under ‘foster care’ in US, Raje assures help to family
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Wednesday assured assistance to relatives of a couple whose infant was taken by the United States (US) authorities over alleged ‘manhandling’. Earlier, the family had called a protest in Jaipur beginning Thursday.
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Wednesday assured assistance to relatives of a couple whose infant was taken by the United States (US) authorities over alleged ‘manhandling’. Earlier, the family had called a protest in Jaipur beginning Thursday.
Wright County Foster Care Provider’s License Revoked After Drug Charges
Wright County Foster Care Provider’s License Revoked After Drug Charges
State officials say a Minnesota woman who opened her home to take in vulnerable adults is facing drug charges.
Budget adds public defenders, social workers
Budget adds public defenders, social workers
Kentucky's public defenders would get long-sought relief from crushing caseloads and state social workers could see a pay increase aimed at reducing worker burnout and high turnover under the budget proposal unveiled by Gov. Matt Bevin on Tuesday.
Kentucky's public defenders would get long-sought relief from crushing caseloads and state social workers could see a pay increase aimed at reducing worker burnout and high turnover under the budget proposal unveiled by Gov. Matt Bevin on Tuesday.
HSE accused of ‘lying’ to PAC over apology in abuse case
HSE accused of ‘lying’ to PAC over apology in abuse case
Senior Health Service Executive (HSE) officials have been accused of “lying” to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over claims it apologised to a vulnerable adult who was left in a foster home for than 13 years after it became the subject of abuse allegations.
Senior Health Service Executive (HSE) officials have been accused of “lying” to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over claims it apologised to a vulnerable adult who was left in a foster home for than 13 years after it became the subject of abuse allegations.
First Nations child welfare ruling a precedent for other on-reserve issues, lawyers say
First Nations child welfare ruling a precedent for other on-reserve issues, lawyers say
Aboriginal lawyers are cautiously optimistic Tuesday's human rights ruling that Canada fails to provide equal services for children on reserves will legally oblige the government to fix other inequities facing First Nations, including education, housing, access to clean water and health care.
County Blasts Court Order to Pay Social Worker Fired After Boy's Torture-Murder
County Blasts Court Order to Pay Social Worker Fired After Boy's Torture-Murder
County Supervisor Michael Antonovich blasted the ruling for interfering with the county's ability to protect innocent children from abuse.
County Supervisor Michael Antonovich blasted the ruling for interfering with the county's ability to protect innocent children from abuse.
Bronx man abandoned as a baby posts emotional video to find biological parents
Bronx man abandoned as a baby posts emotional video to find biological parents
In a nearly eight minute video posted Sunday, Jordan Christopher asks for help to fill in the missing pieces of his past.
In a nearly eight minute video posted Sunday, Jordan Christopher asks for help to fill in the missing pieces of his past.
SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE URGES GREATER ‘FATHER-FRIENDLY’ CULTURE IN CHILD PROTECTION
SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE URGES GREATER ‘FATHER-FRIENDLY’ CULTURE IN CHILD PROTECTION
When family difficulties mean that children are at risk of abuse or neglect and face being taken into care or becoming candidates for adoption, how can their fathers be brought back into the equation? Instead of being marginalised, might they be part of a solution? A conference at the University of Huddersfield enabled social workers involved in child protection to hear and discuss the very latest research in the field of fatherhood.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
DCFS Supervisor in Gabriel Fernandez Case Can Return to Work: Judge
DCFS Supervisor in Gabriel Fernandez Case Can Return to Work: Judge
An LA County Department of Children and Family Services supervisor who was fired in the wake of the torture death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez will be reinstated, a judge ruled Tuesday.
An LA County Department of Children and Family Services supervisor who was fired in the wake of the torture death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez will be reinstated, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Flint children never had a fair shot, even before lead poisoning
Flint children never had a fair shot, even before lead poisoning
On one level, the Flint lead poisoning scandal is about a state mismanaging a city under financial duress and moving the city to a water supply that turned out to be unsafe.
On one level, the Flint lead poisoning scandal is about a state mismanaging a city under financial duress and moving the city to a water supply that turned out to be unsafe.
British Children Displaced From Care Homes As Govt Prioritises Unaccompanied Child Migrants
British Children Displaced From Care Homes As Govt Prioritises Unaccompanied Child Migrants
Local authorities are having to place British children in care homes outside their local counties because their social services have been overwhelmed by unaccompanied child migrants. Despite the strain on services, government ministers are considering calls to bring in more migrant kids from Europe and beyond.
Local authorities are having to place British children in care homes outside their local counties because their social services have been overwhelmed by unaccompanied child migrants. Despite the strain on services, government ministers are considering calls to bring in more migrant kids from Europe and beyond.
Banning spankings at home will punish good parents – church
Banning spankings at home will punish good parents – church
Good parents would end up in prison if legislative amendments go ahead prohibiting children from being spanked at home.
Good parents would end up in prison if legislative amendments go ahead prohibiting children from being spanked at home.
Kansas child abuse victim rates rise 30 percent, state cites more people coming forward
Kansas child abuse victim rates rise 30 percent, state cites more people coming forward
According to the latest annual reporting data released Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services, Kansas’ rate of child abuse victims has risen substantially over the last five years.
According to the latest annual reporting data released Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services, Kansas’ rate of child abuse victims has risen substantially over the last five years.
Walker dragging ball and chain in Sarnia-Ottawa walk to press for overhaul of foster care system
Walker dragging ball and chain in Sarnia-Ottawa walk to press for overhaul of foster care system
A man who grew up in foster care is walking more than 750 kilometres with nearly 40 pounds shackled to his ankle to shine light on a system that he said is failing kids.
A man who grew up in foster care is walking more than 750 kilometres with nearly 40 pounds shackled to his ankle to shine light on a system that he said is failing kids.
HSE says sorry to victim of ‘savage abuse’, after apology “misunderstanding”
HSE says sorry to victim of ‘savage abuse’, after apology “misunderstanding”
THE HSE HAS formally apologised to a woman who was allegedly physically and sexually abused for two decades in a foster home.
THE HSE HAS formally apologised to a woman who was allegedly physically and sexually abused for two decades in a foster home.
- HSE APOLOGY OVER FOSTER CARE ABUSE
- GARDAÍ LOOKING AT RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT CASE AGAINST HSE OVER ALLEGED FOSTER CARE HOME ABUSE
- HSE apologises to disabled woman over foster home placement
- HSE writes formal apology to foster care abuse victim
- HSE formally apologises to disabled woman allegedly sexually abused in foster care
Georgia failed to protect girl who died in foster care
Georgia failed to protect girl who died in foster care
Georgia’s child protection agency removed 2-year-old Laila Marie Daniel from her troubled mother and placed her in foster care.
Georgia’s child protection agency removed 2-year-old Laila Marie Daniel from her troubled mother and placed her in foster care.
Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum, killed in Oregon shooting, was Arizona foster parent and rancher
Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum, killed in Oregon shooting, was Arizona foster parent and rancher
Robert "LaVoy" Finicum was killed in a shootout Tuesday while traveling from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to John Day for a public meeting, sources have told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
Robert "LaVoy" Finicum was killed in a shootout Tuesday while traveling from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to John Day for a public meeting, sources have told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
Grinning on her way to prison: Foster mother is jailed for six years for shaking toddler to death
Grinning on her way to prison: Foster mother is jailed for six years for shaking toddler to death
A smiling foster mother has been jailed for more than six years after shaking a 23-month-old baby to death and blowing £27,000 of ill-gotten child care fees on a holiday and car.
A smiling foster mother has been jailed for more than six years after shaking a 23-month-old baby to death and blowing £27,000 of ill-gotten child care fees on a holiday and car.
Shackling children is not justice
Shackling children is not justice
Juvenile court is where kids who have broken the law come to take responsibility. As a judge and a parent, I know that it is far more effective to demonstrate responsibility than it is to give lectures on the topic. That is one reason why I put a stop to the automatic shackling of children in my courtroom. I have a responsibility to see that everyone is treated fairly and that the court works effectively to rehabilitate children. There is nothing fair or rehabilitative about wrapping a child in chains.
Juvenile court is where kids who have broken the law come to take responsibility. As a judge and a parent, I know that it is far more effective to demonstrate responsibility than it is to give lectures on the topic. That is one reason why I put a stop to the automatic shackling of children in my courtroom. I have a responsibility to see that everyone is treated fairly and that the court works effectively to rehabilitate children. There is nothing fair or rehabilitative about wrapping a child in chains.
Barahona attempted murder case set for Palm Beach County trial in July
Barahona attempted murder case set for Palm Beach County trial in July
It's been almost five years since Jorge Barahona allegedly used toxic chemicals in an attempt to kill his adopted son, Victor, in Palm Beach County. Now plans are on track for the Miami man's high-profile trial this summer.
It's been almost five years since Jorge Barahona allegedly used toxic chemicals in an attempt to kill his adopted son, Victor, in Palm Beach County. Now plans are on track for the Miami man's high-profile trial this summer.
Sheriff Babeu repeatedly denied having knowledge of widespread abuse at boarding school
Sheriff Babeu repeatedly denied having knowledge of widespread abuse at boarding school
Sheriff Paul Babeu repeatedly denied any knowledge or awareness of the mistreatment of students at a controversial Massachusetts therapeutic boarding school.
Sheriff Paul Babeu repeatedly denied any knowledge or awareness of the mistreatment of students at a controversial Massachusetts therapeutic boarding school.
Jail for failing to report child abuse
Jail for failing to report child abuse
Barbadians who fail to report suspected cases of child abuse could be liable to up to a year in jail and hefty fines. And anyone making a false report of child abuse could face a similar fate.
Barbadians who fail to report suspected cases of child abuse could be liable to up to a year in jail and hefty fines. And anyone making a false report of child abuse could face a similar fate.
Feds' failures imperil migrant children, investigation finds
Feds' failures imperil migrant children, investigation finds
As tens of thousands of children fleeing violence in Central America crossed the border in search of safe harbor, overwhelmed U.S. officials weakened child protection policies. They placed some young migrants in homes where they were sexually assaulted, starved or forced to work for little or no pay, an Associated Press investigation has found.
As tens of thousands of children fleeing violence in Central America crossed the border in search of safe harbor, overwhelmed U.S. officials weakened child protection policies. They placed some young migrants in homes where they were sexually assaulted, starved or forced to work for little or no pay, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Mom accused of child abuse hauls seven kids to Oregon for surreal performance before armed militants
Mom accused of child abuse hauls seven kids to Oregon for surreal performance before armed militants
A Kansas mom who took her singing kids to entertain the armed militants at the occupied wildlife refuge in Oregon once had a son taken from her after he ran away because he was “unhappy” with the “wholesome and pure path” she had planned for him.
A Kansas mom who took her singing kids to entertain the armed militants at the occupied wildlife refuge in Oregon once had a son taken from her after he ran away because he was “unhappy” with the “wholesome and pure path” she had planned for him.
Child Protective Services Seizes Wrong 5-Year-Old, Should The Organization Be Punished?
Child Protective Services Seizes Wrong 5-Year-Old, Should The Organization Be Punished?
Minnesota child protective services mistakenly pulled out the wrong 5-year-boy from school on Jan. 8.
Phony judge may have illegally impersonated a cop to bring militants’ kids to occupied Oregon refuge
Phony judge may have illegally impersonated a cop to bring militants’ kids to occupied Oregon refuge
A phony judge may have impersonated a police officer to help a pair of Oregon militants take their children away from a relative and bring them to an armed showdown with federal authorities.
Watchdog accuses Manitoba child welfare agencies of breaking law by ignoring relatives
The children's advocate for Manitoba First Nations says some child-welfare agencies are breaking the law and discriminating against indigenous family members.
Tribunal rules Canada discriminated against aboriginal kids
Tribunal rules Canada discriminated against aboriginal kids
A human rights tribunal has ruled Canada’s federal government discriminated against children on aboriginal reserves in its funding of child welfare services.
A human rights tribunal has ruled Canada’s federal government discriminated against children on aboriginal reserves in its funding of child welfare services.
- What can be done about treatment of kids on reserves? Your thoughts
- Canada 'discriminated against Aborigines'
- Tribunal: Not All Kids Treated Equally By Ottawa
- Tribunal Finds Canadian Government Discriminates Against First Nation Children
- Canada discriminates against indigenous kids: Tribunal
- Provincial First Nation Children’s Advocate commends human rights ruling
- Canada short-changed First Nation children - court ruling
- Human rights complaint upheld for children on Canadian reserves
- Human rights tribunal ruling should prompt overhaul of funding formula, says prof
- FIRST NATIONS CHILD WELFARE RULING SETS THE STAGE FOR IMPROVED ON-RESERVE SERVICES
- Saskatchewan chiefs vindicated following child-welfare tribunal ruling
- Funding gap for children in government care on reserves needs fixing, Alberta agrees
- Saskatoon First Nations leader happy with national tribunal ruling
- Child welfare funding not equal on reserves:ruling
- Canada 'discriminated against' its Indigenous people: human rights tribunal
- Ottawa to overhaul welfare provisions on First Nations reserves
- First Nations advocate wants 'real action' after child welfare ruling
- Five things to know about the battle over First Nations child welfare
- Tribunal to rule on children’s welfare
- Indigenous Ottawans hopeful after child welfare ruling
- First Nations hail child welfare decision
- Quotes on the native child welfare ruling
- Five Things: First Nations child welfare
- 5 things to know about landmark ruling on First Nations child welfare case
Unchain the children for a more effective juvenile court
Unchain the children for a more effective juvenile court
When the Missouri Legislature takes up the question of juvenile shackling, it will be shining a light on one of the darkest practices in our legal system. If the Legislature supports shackling reform, it will champion the well-being of children while also promoting public safety.
When the Missouri Legislature takes up the question of juvenile shackling, it will be shining a light on one of the darkest practices in our legal system. If the Legislature supports shackling reform, it will champion the well-being of children while also promoting public safety.
Former worker suggests changes for Child and Family Services
Former worker suggests changes for Child and Family Services
Some people who have complained about the way the Division of Child and Family Services have handled their cases are justified in their complaints, the agency's former field services administrator told the Protect Montana Kids Commission on Tuesday.
Some people who have complained about the way the Division of Child and Family Services have handled their cases are justified in their complaints, the agency's former field services administrator told the Protect Montana Kids Commission on Tuesday.
Manitoba child welfare agencies breaking law by ignoring relatives: watchdog
Manitoba child welfare agencies breaking law by ignoring relatives: watchdog
The children's advocate for Manitoba First Nations says some child-welfare agencies are breaking the law and discriminating against indigenous family members.
The children's advocate for Manitoba First Nations says some child-welfare agencies are breaking the law and discriminating against indigenous family members.
G4S child abuse scandal: Wardens dealing with kids ‘must wear body cameras’ – watchdog
G4S child abuse scandal: Wardens dealing with kids ‘must wear body cameras’ – watchdog
A deepening child abuse scandal engulfing G4S has led watchdogs to suggest that its young offenders facility in Kent be scrutinized by an independent commissioner and all wardens dealing with children start wearing bodycams, it has emerged.
A deepening child abuse scandal engulfing G4S has led watchdogs to suggest that its young offenders facility in Kent be scrutinized by an independent commissioner and all wardens dealing with children start wearing bodycams, it has emerged.
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY RESPONDS TO NEW TIMES STORY ABOUT CLOSING SHELTER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY RESPONDS TO NEW TIMES STORY ABOUT CLOSING SHELTER
In response to New Times' story detailing the Arizona Department of Child Safety's plan to close its emergency placement center in Phoenix — and allow children who can't immediately be placed in foster care to sleep in DCS offices — DCS spokesman Doug Nick wrote the following letter to the editor:
In response to New Times' story detailing the Arizona Department of Child Safety's plan to close its emergency placement center in Phoenix — and allow children who can't immediately be placed in foster care to sleep in DCS offices — DCS spokesman Doug Nick wrote the following letter to the editor:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Woman, 30, accused of attacking DCF caseworker
Woman, 30, accused of attacking DCF caseworker
A Gainesville woman was arrested over the weekend after deputies say she hurt a caseworker from the Florida Department of Children and Families and threatened to stab her if she ever saw her again.
Flint residents told that their children could be taken away if they don't pay for city's poison water
Flint residents told that their children could be taken away if they don't pay for city's poison water
As the water crisis in Flint deepens, it is becoming apparent that the effects of the lead-infested water are not just a health hazard, but the situation has the potential of ruining many more lives outside of the poison issue. There is no denying that the water in Flint is undrinkable and that it is contaminated with lead and other substances, and it is clear that the government of Flint is responsible for the problem.
As the water crisis in Flint deepens, it is becoming apparent that the effects of the lead-infested water are not just a health hazard, but the situation has the potential of ruining many more lives outside of the poison issue. There is no denying that the water in Flint is undrinkable and that it is contaminated with lead and other substances, and it is clear that the government of Flint is responsible for the problem.
Kids In Care Moved Away After Refugee Influx
Kids In Care Moved Away After Refugee Influx
Council chiefs say they have no choice but to place local youngsters elsewhere due to the influx from across the English Channel of those aged under 18 seeking sanctuary.
Council chiefs say they have no choice but to place local youngsters elsewhere due to the influx from across the English Channel of those aged under 18 seeking sanctuary.
Portugal's president blocks gay adoption, abortion
Portugal's president blocks gay adoption, abortion
Portugal's president has vetoed bills recently passed by Parliament that granted full adoption rights to same-sex couples and removed abortion restrictions.
Portugal's president has vetoed bills recently passed by Parliament that granted full adoption rights to same-sex couples and removed abortion restrictions.
HSE FACES LAWSUIT OVER ALLEGED FOSTER CARE HOME ABUSE
HSE FACES LAWSUIT OVER ALLEGED FOSTER CARE HOME ABUSE
Gardai are examining if they can take a reckless endangerment case against HSE employees over alleged foster care home abuse.
Gardai are examining if they can take a reckless endangerment case against HSE employees over alleged foster care home abuse.
Shocking 80% surge in lone children arriving in Scotland
Shocking 80% surge in lone children arriving in Scotland
SCOTLAND has witnessed an 80% surge in children arriving in the country on their own, according to a refugee service.
SCOTLAND has witnessed an 80% surge in children arriving in the country on their own, according to a refugee service.
MARYANNE GODBOLDO BATTLES ON 5 YEARS AFTER STATE KIDNAPPED, DRUGGED HER CHILD; FUNDS NEEDED
MARYANNE GODBOLDO BATTLES ON 5 YEARS AFTER STATE KIDNAPPED, DRUGGED HER CHILD; FUNDS NEEDED
Our parental rights are being undermined. Maryanne Godboldo sought to provide the best health care for her child; she disagreed with The State of Michigan, Department of Human Services and Child Protective Services’ demand that she medicate her child with Risperdal, a drug that has TERRIBLE side effects.
Our parental rights are being undermined. Maryanne Godboldo sought to provide the best health care for her child; she disagreed with The State of Michigan, Department of Human Services and Child Protective Services’ demand that she medicate her child with Risperdal, a drug that has TERRIBLE side effects.
5 Christian Kids Seized by Norwegian Gov't Over 'Spankings,' Not Family's Faith, Activist Says
5 Christian Kids Seized by Norwegian Gov't Over 'Spankings,' Not Family's Faith, Activist Says
The reason why five Romanian Pentecostal children were seized from their parents in November by Norwegian child services is because authorities used the fact that parents disciplined their children with spankings to charge them with child abuse, an activist close to the situation says.
The reason why five Romanian Pentecostal children were seized from their parents in November by Norwegian child services is because authorities used the fact that parents disciplined their children with spankings to charge them with child abuse, an activist close to the situation says.
Ottawa discriminated against aboriginal children by underfunding services, tribunal to rule
Ottawa discriminated against aboriginal children by underfunding services, tribunal to rule
The federal government discriminated against tens of thousands of vulnerable First Nations children by providing less money for welfare services on reserves than is available elsewhere in Canada, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will finally rule in a groundbreaking case that was launched nearly nine years ago.
The federal government discriminated against tens of thousands of vulnerable First Nations children by providing less money for welfare services on reserves than is available elsewhere in Canada, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will finally rule in a groundbreaking case that was launched nearly nine years ago.
A Mentally Disabled Mother Lost Her Newborn and Fought Until She Got Her Back
A Mentally Disabled Mother Lost Her Newborn and Fought Until She Got Her Back
People joke that parenthood should come via license, like driving, and that you shouldn’t be allowed to have children unless you pass a test. Lisa Miller’s New York magazine story about one mother in Massachusetts makes that idea—and the parental and disability rights controversies that accompany it—real.
People joke that parenthood should come via license, like driving, and that you shouldn’t be allowed to have children unless you pass a test. Lisa Miller’s New York magazine story about one mother in Massachusetts makes that idea—and the parental and disability rights controversies that accompany it—real.
Top judge uses Australia Day honours to highlight family court system 'failures'
Top judge uses Australia Day honours to highlight family court system 'failures'
Australia's top family law judge has used his Australia Day honours acceptance to highlight how he says the court system is leaving women vulnerable and children at risk.
Australia's top family law judge has used his Australia Day honours acceptance to highlight how he says the court system is leaving women vulnerable and children at risk.
Wrong 5-year-old boy pulled out of school by child protection services in St. Paul
Wrong 5-year-old boy pulled out of school by child protection services in St. Paul
A 5-year-old boy was pulled out of school by child protection services in St. Paul -- only there's one problem, it was the wrong child.
A 5-year-old boy was pulled out of school by child protection services in St. Paul -- only there's one problem, it was the wrong child.
Militia Members Accuse Gov’t of Going to Unthinkable Lengths to Pressure Them Into Surrender — Here’s What We Know
Militia Members Accuse Gov’t of Going to Unthinkable Lengths to Pressure Them Into Surrender — Here’s What We Know
Two key members of the Oregon militia, who continue to hold the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, say Arizona officials took their children from their homes as an act of revenge.
Two key members of the Oregon militia, who continue to hold the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, say Arizona officials took their children from their homes as an act of revenge.
Central American Migrant Kids Abused in US Foster Homes
Central American Migrant Kids Abused in US Foster Homes
U.S. authorities have failed to conduct basic checks on adults trying to adopt Central American children.
U.S. authorities have failed to conduct basic checks on adults trying to adopt Central American children.
Foster mother jailed for killing toddler by violently shaking him
Foster mother jailed for killing toddler by violently shaking him
A foster mother has been jailed for killing a toddler in her care by violently shaking him.
A foster mother has been jailed for killing a toddler in her care by violently shaking him.
For 2-year-old who died in foster care, a short, tragic life
For 2-year-old who died in foster care, a short, tragic life
Jennifer Rosenbaum seems nothing like the people who are typically charged in the death of a child. She isn’t the drug-addled mother guilty of neglect, or the live-in boyfriend who lashes out, or the father who traps his child in his own mental illness.
Jennifer Rosenbaum seems nothing like the people who are typically charged in the death of a child. She isn’t the drug-addled mother guilty of neglect, or the live-in boyfriend who lashes out, or the father who traps his child in his own mental illness.
Rhode Island Proposes NEW Insanity: “Children Under 10 Shall Not Be Left Home Alone, Even Briefly”
Is there a war on parents in Rhode Island? Recall that this is the state that once wanted to make it illegal for a child under age 12 to get off the school bus unless an adult was waiting there to walk the child home. (That bill was eventually scrapped.) Then there was the bill considered just a couple of weeks ago that would make it illegal to let a child under age 7 wait in the car, under penalty of the state revoking the parent’s license for THREE YEARS. That one is still in play. Now comes THIS LAW that is to be debated on Tuesday:
Independence father calls daughter’s adoption 'legal kidnapping'
Independence father calls daughter’s adoption 'legal kidnapping'
An Independence father calls daughter’s adoption 'legal kidnapping.'
An Independence father calls daughter’s adoption 'legal kidnapping.'
Monday, January 25, 2016
Lawyer: State law makes parental rights difficult for grandparents
Lawyer: State law makes parental rights difficult for grandparents
Chance Walsh’s grandparents believe they could’ve made a difference in the infant’s life – if state laws were different.
Chance Walsh’s grandparents believe they could’ve made a difference in the infant’s life – if state laws were different.
Homeless single father strives to get kids out of foster care
Homeless single father strives to get kids out of foster care
A homeless single father of four from Dobson has been working hard and playing by the rules, trying to get his kids out of foster care and and change all their lives for the better, but no matter what he tries, there seems to be an obstacle in his way.
A homeless single father of four from Dobson has been working hard and playing by the rules, trying to get his kids out of foster care and and change all their lives for the better, but no matter what he tries, there seems to be an obstacle in his way.
A push to end shackling of children in Delaware courts
A push to end shackling of children in Delaware courts
Children and teens appear every day in Delaware courtrooms with ankles locked together by metal leg irons.
Children and teens appear every day in Delaware courtrooms with ankles locked together by metal leg irons.
Strides in caring for Florida’s endangered children still not enough
Strides in caring for Florida’s endangered children still not enough
There is much to be proud of when it comes to child welfare in Florida. Quietly, over the past decade, the community-based care model has transformed our system from one of the nation’s worst child welfare systems in the country to one of the best.
There is much to be proud of when it comes to child welfare in Florida. Quietly, over the past decade, the community-based care model has transformed our system from one of the nation’s worst child welfare systems in the country to one of the best.
Case against couple for harassing ‘adopted’ parents of their child
Case against couple for harassing ‘adopted’ parents of their child
The district police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a couple for allegedly harassing a childless couple and demanding money from them after giving them their girl child in ‘adoption’.
The district police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a couple for allegedly harassing a childless couple and demanding money from them after giving them their girl child in ‘adoption’.
How Flint traded safe drinking water for cost-cutting plan that didn't work
How Flint traded safe drinking water for cost-cutting plan that didn't work
The decision to switch the city of Flint’s drinking water source to the Flint River was pegged as a cost-cutting maneuver aimed at saving $5m over a two-year period. But almost two years and a massive lead contamination crisis later, that move and subsequent decisions not to treat the water supply already carry a financial price tag of $45m and climbing.
The decision to switch the city of Flint’s drinking water source to the Flint River was pegged as a cost-cutting maneuver aimed at saving $5m over a two-year period. But almost two years and a massive lead contamination crisis later, that move and subsequent decisions not to treat the water supply already carry a financial price tag of $45m and climbing.
Improvements made but children still held in custody unnecessarily
Improvements made but children still held in custody unnecessarily
A TOP level inspection into how West Mercia Police protects children has found that they are still being unnecessarily detained in police custody.
A TOP level inspection into how West Mercia Police protects children has found that they are still being unnecessarily detained in police custody.
Chief Social Worker criticised for government connections
Chief Social Worker criticised for government connections
The Chief Social Worker for Children has denied being the “voice of the profession” after criticisms that she is too close to the government.
The Chief Social Worker for Children has denied being the “voice of the profession” after criticisms that she is too close to the government.
Parental Rights in Children's Medical Care:Parents, Do You Dare Say No to Doctors?
Parental Rights in Children's Medical Care:Parents, Do You Dare Say No to Doctors?
What's a more frightening nightmare for parents than their children's illness? It is the fear of losing custody of their children.
What's a more frightening nightmare for parents than their children's illness? It is the fear of losing custody of their children.
HSE accused of failing to heed abuse warning regarding foster child with intellectual disabilities
HSE accused of failing to heed abuse warning regarding foster child with intellectual disabilities
THE HSE HAS been accused of ignoring a warning it allegedly received regarding abuse being perpetrated by the owners of a foster home in the southeast of the country.
THE HSE HAS been accused of ignoring a warning it allegedly received regarding abuse being perpetrated by the owners of a foster home in the southeast of the country.
- HSE did not apologise to victim of rapes at foster home claims whistleblower
- Sex Abuse Cases: HSE Admits Failings In Foster Abuse
Feds' failures imperil migrant children
Feds' failures imperil migrant children
As tens of thousands of children fleeing violence in Central America crossed the border in search of safe harbor, overwhelmed U.S. officials weakened child protection policies, placing some young migrants in homes where they were sexually assaulted, starved or forced to work for little or no pay, an Associated Press investigation has found.
As tens of thousands of children fleeing violence in Central America crossed the border in search of safe harbor, overwhelmed U.S. officials weakened child protection policies, placing some young migrants in homes where they were sexually assaulted, starved or forced to work for little or no pay, an Associated Press investigation has found.
MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Time to overhaul Montana's child protection services
MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Time to overhaul Montana's child protection services
Montana’s Child and Family Services are at last getting the focused attention the troubled agency has long needed. The question is whether all this attention will result in the kind of changes that ensure Montana’s most vulnerable children are safe and well-cared-for.
Montana’s Child and Family Services are at last getting the focused attention the troubled agency has long needed. The question is whether all this attention will result in the kind of changes that ensure Montana’s most vulnerable children are safe and well-cared-for.
Ariz. militia members in Ore. say state took kids
Ariz. militia members in Ore. say state took kids
Two militia members playing key roles in the siege of an Oregon wildlife refuge say Arizona officials took children out of their homes as part of a campaign to pressure them into surrender.
Two militia members playing key roles in the siege of an Oregon wildlife refuge say Arizona officials took children out of their homes as part of a campaign to pressure them into surrender.
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Affidavit: DHS Called Five Times Before Death Of Tulsa Baby
An affidavit says DHS had received five calls about a baby who Tulsa Police said died as a result of neglect.
Arizona CPS Boss Calls Agency Toxic; Child Protective Services Rewards Devious Behavior
In an email late Wed afternoon to all 9,000 Dep't of Economic Security workers, director Clarence Carter concedes their work environment is "toxic" and describes workers' fear of reprisal for speaking out as a "sickness."
Charges reinstated against mom who refused to medicate daughter
Charges reinstated against mom who refused to medicate daughter
The Michigan Court of Appeals Thursday revived 4 1/2-year-old case involving a Detroit mother whose fight with Child Protective Services led to a 10-hour police standoff in 2011.
The Michigan Court of Appeals Thursday revived 4 1/2-year-old case involving a Detroit mother whose fight with Child Protective Services led to a 10-hour police standoff in 2011.
Ottawa loses another bid to keep First Nations child-welfare case out of courts
Ottawa loses another bid to keep First Nations child-welfare case out of courts
The federal government has suffered another blow in its bid to keep a high-stakes battle over First Nations child welfare out of the courts.
The federal government has suffered another blow in its bid to keep a high-stakes battle over First Nations child welfare out of the courts.
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Federal judge’s plan to repair broken foster care system is ‘judicial takeover’
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Federal judge’s plan to repair broken foster care system is ‘judicial takeover’
Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) accused a federal judge of trying to implement a “judicial takeover” with her ruling highlighting extreme deficiencies in the state’s foster care system, the Dallas Morning News reported.
Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) accused a federal judge of trying to implement a “judicial takeover” with her ruling highlighting extreme deficiencies in the state’s foster care system, the Dallas Morning News reported.
Portage man accused of sex with child
A 36-year-old Portage man is accused of having sex with an underage girl.
Couple Who Had Children Taken At Birth By DCF Wins Appeal For New Trial
Couple Who Had Children Taken At Birth By DCF Wins Appeal For New Trial
A federal appeals court has given two Connecticut residents a chance to prove the state child protection agency trampled on their rights by removing two children at birth based on "perceptions and stereotypes" of the parents' mental health.
A federal appeals court has given two Connecticut residents a chance to prove the state child protection agency trampled on their rights by removing two children at birth based on "perceptions and stereotypes" of the parents' mental health.
Moving Metis toddler to Ontario would cause psychological harm: B.C. foster mom
Moving Metis toddler to Ontario would cause psychological harm: B.C. foster mom
A British Columbia foster mother fighting to adopt a two-year-old Metis girl says she fears the toddler will suffer lasting psychological harm if moved to Ontario to live with her older sisters.
A British Columbia foster mother fighting to adopt a two-year-old Metis girl says she fears the toddler will suffer lasting psychological harm if moved to Ontario to live with her older sisters.
- B.C. foster parents fight plan to move Metis toddler to Ontario
- Moving Metis Toddler To Ontario Is Mentally Damaging: B.C. Foster Mom
- Fight over foster child
Adopted son charged with killing father had troubled past
Adopted son charged with killing father had troubled past
The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office previously identified Joseph Goswick as Wes Goswick’s stepson, though the agency clarified Friday that the 17-year-old suspect was adopted by the victim at age 10.
6-month-old dies in R.I. foster home
6-month-old dies in R.I. foster home
An infant in state care died in an unlicensed foster home last month.
Teen who fatally stabbed Camrose group home worker gets life sentence
Teen who fatally stabbed Camrose group home worker gets life sentence
The young man who stabbed his group home worker to death was sentenced to life in prison Friday.
The young man who stabbed his group home worker to death was sentenced to life in prison Friday.
Father charged with trying to sell adopted son
Father charged with trying to sell adopted son
A Father in Texas is accused of trying to sell his 16-year-old adopted son. He’s accused of taking a check and a vehicle in exchange for signing away his parental rights.
A Father in Texas is accused of trying to sell his 16-year-old adopted son. He’s accused of taking a check and a vehicle in exchange for signing away his parental rights.
As caseload soars, capacity lifted at many foster homes
As caseload soars, capacity lifted at many foster homes
Massachusetts officials, struggling to find placements for an influx of abused children, have sharply increased the number of foster homes allowed to take in more children than generally permitted, according to two years of data recently obtained by the Globe.
Massachusetts officials, struggling to find placements for an influx of abused children, have sharply increased the number of foster homes allowed to take in more children than generally permitted, according to two years of data recently obtained by the Globe.
Bridge of Hope works to ease problem in foster care system
A non-profit group in Randolph County hopes to fill a need in the Arkansas foster care system.
U.S. Healthcare System Really DOES Kidnap Teens
U.S. Healthcare System Really DOES Kidnap Teens
A Missouri mother has been accused of medical child abuse after requesting a second opinion regarding her 17-year old son’s medical care. Isaiah Rider, who suffers from neurofibromatosis, a rare condition causing tumors on the nerves, was told he could no longer see his mother following a surgery at Luries Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. “One day I woke up, and I was surrounded by a bunch of doctors, and they told me that I wasn’t allowed to see my mother anymore,” said Rider in a YouTube video he made after being placed in foster care following his release. “I was shocked. I was shocked.”
A Missouri mother has been accused of medical child abuse after requesting a second opinion regarding her 17-year old son’s medical care. Isaiah Rider, who suffers from neurofibromatosis, a rare condition causing tumors on the nerves, was told he could no longer see his mother following a surgery at Luries Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. “One day I woke up, and I was surrounded by a bunch of doctors, and they told me that I wasn’t allowed to see my mother anymore,” said Rider in a YouTube video he made after being placed in foster care following his release. “I was shocked. I was shocked.”
Friday, January 22, 2016
Foster care children at risk for sex trafficking predators
Foster care children at risk for sex trafficking predators
January is Human Trafficking and Awareness and Prevention Month across the country. And in Austin on Wednesday, state and local agencies joined forces to learn how to better identify the signs.
January is Human Trafficking and Awareness and Prevention Month across the country. And in Austin on Wednesday, state and local agencies joined forces to learn how to better identify the signs.
Appeals court: Godboldo should face charges in standoff
Appeals court: Godboldo should face charges in standoff
The Michigan Court of Appeals says a mother accused of firing a shot when police tried to remove her physically-impaired daughter from their Detroit home in 2011 should face charges.
The Michigan Court of Appeals says a mother accused of firing a shot when police tried to remove her physically-impaired daughter from their Detroit home in 2011 should face charges.
Couple fights to get children back, say state has refused because of medicinal marijuana use
Couple fights to get children back, say state has refused because of medicinal marijuana use
In April 2015, as Raymond Schwab and his wife, Amelia, were preparing to move to Colorado from Topeka, the state removed five of their six children.
In April 2015, as Raymond Schwab and his wife, Amelia, were preparing to move to Colorado from Topeka, the state removed five of their six children.
Rising CPS Cases Could Mean Higher Taxes
Rising CPS Cases Could Mean Higher Taxes
Rising Child Protective Services Cases could mean higher taxes.
Rising Child Protective Services Cases could mean higher taxes.
Bathurst family law specialist Matthew Oakley says system is a disgrace
Bathurst family law specialist Matthew Oakley says system is a disgrace
Family law specialist Matthew Oakley yesterday labelled the state of the family law courts “a disgrace”, citing examples where separated parents have to wait 18 months for contact with their children because their case is in a massive backlog.
Family law specialist Matthew Oakley yesterday labelled the state of the family law courts “a disgrace”, citing examples where separated parents have to wait 18 months for contact with their children because their case is in a massive backlog.
Scottish foster carers forced to subsidise basic expenses as allowances fall short of UK minimums
Scottish foster carers forced to subsidise basic expenses as allowances fall short of UK minimums
SCOTTISH foster carers are being forced to subsidise basic expenses to cover the cost of providing shoes, clothing and activities for the children they look after, according to a leading charity.
SCOTTISH foster carers are being forced to subsidise basic expenses to cover the cost of providing shoes, clothing and activities for the children they look after, according to a leading charity.
Sheriff recommends criminal charges in mauling death of boy, 9
Sheriff recommends criminal charges in mauling death of boy, 9
The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that the district attorney charge Alexandria Griffin-Heady in connection with the death earlier this month of her younger brother, who was killed by her pit bull terriers while she was away at work.
The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that the district attorney charge Alexandria Griffin-Heady in connection with the death earlier this month of her younger brother, who was killed by her pit bull terriers while she was away at work.
Simonsen: Norwegian Embassy makes gross bluff about Norwegian child protection
Simonsen: Norwegian Embassy makes gross bluff about Norwegian child protection
The Norwegian Embassy in Bucharest has published a fairly long statement about the Norwegian Child Welfare Services (Barnevernet) on its webpage.
The Norwegian Embassy in Bucharest has published a fairly long statement about the Norwegian Child Welfare Services (Barnevernet) on its webpage.
Feds Finally Putting Families First
Feds Finally Putting Families First
Removing a child from his or her family is inherently traumatic and de-stabilizing to the child and the family. In some cases, this is the only way to ensure safety. However, early interventions that consistently include families are often more effective long-term solutions and cost less taxpayer money. For over 20 years, best practice and policy has been transitioning to investment in preventive care and family support, but funding has not followed. Our Federal child welfare financing system gives states little incentive to invest in prevention and family services that help keep children safely at home. Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the Nation's largest child welfare funding stream, currently provides States with a Federal funding match for children only after they are placed in foster care. At the same time, Federal funding for broad, community-based, primary prevention programs through title IV-B of the Social Security Act is too limited to reach the significant number of families in need.
Removing a child from his or her family is inherently traumatic and de-stabilizing to the child and the family. In some cases, this is the only way to ensure safety. However, early interventions that consistently include families are often more effective long-term solutions and cost less taxpayer money. For over 20 years, best practice and policy has been transitioning to investment in preventive care and family support, but funding has not followed. Our Federal child welfare financing system gives states little incentive to invest in prevention and family services that help keep children safely at home. Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the Nation's largest child welfare funding stream, currently provides States with a Federal funding match for children only after they are placed in foster care. At the same time, Federal funding for broad, community-based, primary prevention programs through title IV-B of the Social Security Act is too limited to reach the significant number of families in need.
CNBC highlights promise of analytics in child protective services
CNBC highlights promise of analytics in child protective services
“What keeps you awake at night?” my colleague asked me. At the time, I was a child protective services administrator responsible for thousands of at risk children on any given day. While there were many things that weighed on my mind, worker turnover created many sleepless nights, and days filled with anxiety and fear.
“What keeps you awake at night?” my colleague asked me. At the time, I was a child protective services administrator responsible for thousands of at risk children on any given day. While there were many things that weighed on my mind, worker turnover created many sleepless nights, and days filled with anxiety and fear.
Our view: State must better protect its children
Our view: State must better protect its children
Roughly 10,000 children are in North Carolina’s child welfare system on any single day, and a new federal review finds the state should be caring better for many of them. The state should promptly respond with better care.
First Nations leader slams B.C. government's ‘PR move’ on aboriginal child welfare
First Nations leader slams B.C. government's ‘PR move’ on aboriginal child welfare
It was a “PR move” by Premier Christy Clark to name an ex-NDP cabinet minister as senior adviser on aboriginal child welfare last September, says a Fraser Valley First Nation chief.
It was a “PR move” by Premier Christy Clark to name an ex-NDP cabinet minister as senior adviser on aboriginal child welfare last September, says a Fraser Valley First Nation chief.
Acute need for teen foster homes - or rather: snatching too many kids
Acute need for teen foster homes
Del Norte County needs foster parents, especially folks who will care for teenagers.
“Right now we have literally two homes that take teenage girls and we have none that take teenage boys at this point,” said Daphane Williams, license evaluator and social worker for Del Norte County’s Social Service Branch. “And when I say teenage boys, probably 13 and up.”
Del Norte County needs foster parents, especially folks who will care for teenagers.
“Right now we have literally two homes that take teenage girls and we have none that take teenage boys at this point,” said Daphane Williams, license evaluator and social worker for Del Norte County’s Social Service Branch. “And when I say teenage boys, probably 13 and up.”
The hidden harms of the US foster-care system
The hidden harms of the US foster-care system
Firestorms regarding child-protective systems have become sadly commonplace, occurring recently in Massachusetts, Colorado and Florida. Elected officials and the general public often don’t pay much attention to child protection systems until a child dies in a family known to the state agency charged with protecting children at risk.
Firestorms regarding child-protective systems have become sadly commonplace, occurring recently in Massachusetts, Colorado and Florida. Elected officials and the general public often don’t pay much attention to child protection systems until a child dies in a family known to the state agency charged with protecting children at risk.
Gilbert moms fight for foster care changes
Gilbert moms fight for foster care changes
Three Gilbert moms are on a mission to cut red tape for foster care children across Arizona.
Three Gilbert moms are on a mission to cut red tape for foster care children across Arizona.
Police: Baby died at unlicensed foster home in December
Police: Baby died at unlicensed foster home in December
The state Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating the death of a 6-month-old girl last month at an unlicensed foster home in Providence.
The state Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating the death of a 6-month-old girl last month at an unlicensed foster home in Providence.
How Overprotective Parents Make Kids More Vulnerable
How Overprotective Parents Make Kids More Vulnerable
To what lengths do we go to protect our children? At what point is it important to recognize that a parent’s job is to facilitate and help the child to connect with responsibility for their own actions?
To what lengths do we go to protect our children? At what point is it important to recognize that a parent’s job is to facilitate and help the child to connect with responsibility for their own actions?
Jon Gosselin Claims He Hasn’t Seen All Eight of His Kids Together in Three Years
Jon Gosselin Claims He Hasn’t Seen All Eight of His Kids Together in Three Years
Jon Gosselin has a lot of catching up to do. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star claimed during a taping of The Steve Harvey Show — which is airing Monday, January 25 — that it’s been years since he’s seen all of his children with ex-wife Kate together.
Jon Gosselin has a lot of catching up to do. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star claimed during a taping of The Steve Harvey Show — which is airing Monday, January 25 — that it’s been years since he’s seen all of his children with ex-wife Kate together.
Dundalk Travellers told to put children into foster care
Dundalk Travellers told to put children into foster care
A number of Traveller families evicted from their homes at an unofficial halting site in Co Louth were told by a local authority official to consider putting their children into care as a means of securing accommodation.
A number of Traveller families evicted from their homes at an unofficial halting site in Co Louth were told by a local authority official to consider putting their children into care as a means of securing accommodation.
Mississippi Foster care woes
Nearly A Quarter Of DCF Social Workers Left In 2015
Nearly A Quarter Of DCF Social Workers Left In 2015
Nearly a quarter of social workers with the Kansas Department for Children and Families left the job in the yearlong period ending Dec. 1, and job vacancies increased by more than two-thirds at the same time.
Nearly a quarter of social workers with the Kansas Department for Children and Families left the job in the yearlong period ending Dec. 1, and job vacancies increased by more than two-thirds at the same time.
B.C. seeks to stop Metis foster parents’ petition
B.C. seeks to stop Metis foster parents’ petition
The British Columbia government is fighting an attempt by Metis foster parents to stop the province from moving a two-year-old girl to Ontario to live with her older siblings.
The British Columbia government is fighting an attempt by Metis foster parents to stop the province from moving a two-year-old girl to Ontario to live with her older siblings.
‘They’re playing Russian Roulette with the lives of children’
‘They’re playing Russian Roulette with the lives of children’
For Jessie McVicar, the figurative ball and chain he has carried with him since he was nine years old is far more painful than the literal 35-pound one he is carrying with him across Ontario.
For Jessie McVicar, the figurative ball and chain he has carried with him since he was nine years old is far more painful than the literal 35-pound one he is carrying with him across Ontario.
Senate passes bill to open adoption records
Senate passes bill to open adoption records
Adoptees born between 1941 and 1994 would be able to access their birth records under a bill passed Thursday by the Indiana Senate.
Dáil committee claims HSE trying to cover up sex abuse allegations against foster care family
Dáil committee claims HSE trying to cover up sex abuse allegations against foster care family
Serious allegations that vulnerable people with intellectual disabilities suffered decades of severe sexual abuse at the hands of a foster care family will be forwarded to the garda commissioner over claims the issue is being covered up.
Serious allegations that vulnerable people with intellectual disabilities suffered decades of severe sexual abuse at the hands of a foster care family will be forwarded to the garda commissioner over claims the issue is being covered up.
Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school
Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school
For more than a century, St. George’s School has been part of the pedigree of some of America’s richest and most influential families. Astors, Vanderbilts and Bushes have attended the exclusive boarding school, where students can go sailing, play on squash courts or simply enjoy a sweeping view of the sea from the hilltop campus.
For more than a century, St. George’s School has been part of the pedigree of some of America’s richest and most influential families. Astors, Vanderbilts and Bushes have attended the exclusive boarding school, where students can go sailing, play on squash courts or simply enjoy a sweeping view of the sea from the hilltop campus.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Man gets 20 years in foster child death
Man gets 20 years in foster child death
A South Jersey man who killed a toddler in 2013 must serve at least 17 years on a 20-year prison sentence, a Burlington County judge decided Thursday.
A South Jersey man who killed a toddler in 2013 must serve at least 17 years on a 20-year prison sentence, a Burlington County judge decided Thursday.
Prison for N.J. man convicted of killing girlfriend's infant foster daughter
Prison for N.J. man convicted of killing girlfriend's infant foster daughter
A Shamong man was sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison Thursday after he was convicted of aggravated manslaughter in the killing of a 1-year-old in 2013, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.
HOW THE U.S. ALMOST HAD UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE
HOW THE U.S. ALMOST HAD UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE
This high cost often ends up being close to or more than the take-home pay of many parents, and thanks to the persistent gender pay gap, that parent is most often the mom. This means that more women are quitting their jobs or scaling back their hours after they have children. On average, professional women lose around $11,000 a year, thanks to the gender pay gap, which is also the average annual cost of child care in the U.S., and after decades of decline and a drop to 23% in 1999, the share of stay-at-home mothers rose to 29% in 2012.
This high cost often ends up being close to or more than the take-home pay of many parents, and thanks to the persistent gender pay gap, that parent is most often the mom. This means that more women are quitting their jobs or scaling back their hours after they have children. On average, professional women lose around $11,000 a year, thanks to the gender pay gap, which is also the average annual cost of child care in the U.S., and after decades of decline and a drop to 23% in 1999, the share of stay-at-home mothers rose to 29% in 2012.
The Dangerous Myth of the Bad Kid
The Dangerous Myth of the Bad Kid
Dangerous Myth of the Bad Kid : There are other ways of encouraging good behavior while building a child s sense of self-worth and preserving their dignity. A fundamental starting point is the belief that all children are innately good, deserving of unconditional positive regard, compassion, and respect.
Dangerous Myth of the Bad Kid : There are other ways of encouraging good behavior while building a child s sense of self-worth and preserving their dignity. A fundamental starting point is the belief that all children are innately good, deserving of unconditional positive regard, compassion, and respect.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHILD WELFARE FUNDING, AND HOW STATES USE IT
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHILD WELFARE FUNDING, AND HOW STATES USE IT
Child welfare agencies in the United States are charged with ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children who have been abused or neglected, and those who are at risk of abuse or neglect. The services provided by states and by counties vary widely, and include services for children and families to prevent abuse and neglect, child protective services such as family assessments and investigations, providing payments and supports for out of home placements such as foster care or kinship care, and adoption and guardianship services and supports for children and families.
Child welfare agencies in the United States are charged with ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children who have been abused or neglected, and those who are at risk of abuse or neglect. The services provided by states and by counties vary widely, and include services for children and families to prevent abuse and neglect, child protective services such as family assessments and investigations, providing payments and supports for out of home placements such as foster care or kinship care, and adoption and guardianship services and supports for children and families.
“Its heartbreaking,” Foster parents reacts to plan that would limit counselors for foster kids
“Its heartbreaking,” Foster parents reacts to plan that would limit counselors for foster kids
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is proposing a policy change where it would no longer cover private counseling sessions.
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is proposing a policy change where it would no longer cover private counseling sessions.
Baby Bjay inquest: Child protection head says death of some children a 'harsh reality'
Baby Bjay inquest: Child protection head says death of some children a 'harsh reality'
The head of Tasmania's Child Protection Services (CPS) has told an inquest it is a "harsh reality" some children will die at the hands of the people looking after them.
The head of Tasmania's Child Protection Services (CPS) has told an inquest it is a "harsh reality" some children will die at the hands of the people looking after them.
Get the Government's Hands Off My Foster Kid Subsidies
Get the Government's Hands Off My Foster Kid Subsidies
Here's a disturbing update from the Oregon militant standoff. Robert “LaVoy” Finicum, one of the most colorful militants, says that Arizona child protective services has removed four foster children, apparently all boys, from his care because of his involvement in the standoff.
Child welfare system: It could be worse
Child welfare system: It could be worse
The Arkansas Times has spent more than a year documenting shortcomings in the Arkansas child welfare system — short of foster homes and case workers, among others. But, again, we have Mississippi to thank for apparently being even worse.
The Arkansas Times has spent more than a year documenting shortcomings in the Arkansas child welfare system — short of foster homes and case workers, among others. But, again, we have Mississippi to thank for apparently being even worse.
Timeline Of Norway’s CPS Taking 5 Children From The Bodnariu Family
Timeline Of Norway’s CPS Taking 5 Children From The Bodnariu Family
Reading a post by Emi Zarnescu about the one-sided media coverage in Norway (you can read it here) has inspired me to spread awareness of what has happened to the Bodnariu family and continues to happen to many families in Norway.
Judge dismisses suit in death of child
Judge dismisses suit in death of child
A federal judge has tossed out accusations that child welfare officials in Westmoreland County failed to properly protect a newborn baby, and ordered the lawsuit to be filed instead in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.
A federal judge has tossed out accusations that child welfare officials in Westmoreland County failed to properly protect a newborn baby, and ordered the lawsuit to be filed instead in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.
Texas Fights Back Against Judge's Foster Care Reforms
Texas Fights Back Against Judge's Foster Care Reforms
Despite a federal judge's scathing finding last month that Texas has failed to protect foster children in its care, reform advocates are steeling themselves for a lengthy battle to force state officials to make fixes ordered by the court.
Despite a federal judge's scathing finding last month that Texas has failed to protect foster children in its care, reform advocates are steeling themselves for a lengthy battle to force state officials to make fixes ordered by the court.
Sex abuse cases: Forty-six children placed in foster care with abusive family
Sex abuse cases: Forty-six children placed in foster care with abusive family
Between 1983 and 1995, 46 children — many of whom had physical and mental disabilities — were placed in foster care with an abusive family in the south-east of the country.
Between 1983 and 1995, 46 children — many of whom had physical and mental disabilities — were placed in foster care with an abusive family in the south-east of the country.
Foster mother convicted of 2nd-degree murder in girl's beating death
Foster mother convicted of 2nd-degree murder in girl's beating death
A foster mother was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the beating death of a 2-year-old girl she had been trying to adopt.
A foster mother was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in the beating death of a 2-year-old girl she had been trying to adopt.
Longtime foster parent arrested for alleged sexual assault in 1987
Longtime foster parent arrested for alleged sexual assault in 1987
A 76-year-old man has been arrested and charged in an investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred between Jan. 20 and Mar. 27, 1987.
A 76-year-old man has been arrested and charged in an investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred between Jan. 20 and Mar. 27, 1987.
Family Sues Group Home After Alleged Sex Assault of 13-Year-Old in Movie Theater Bathroom
Family Sues Group Home After Alleged Sex Assault of 13-Year-Old in Movie Theater Bathroom
Someone at a group home was supposed to be watching the man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in a Maryland movie theater bathroom, the boy’s mother alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Someone at a group home was supposed to be watching the man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in a Maryland movie theater bathroom, the boy’s mother alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Social workers praised and criticised by judge in ‘wrenchingly’ sad adoption case
Social workers praised and criticised by judge in ‘wrenchingly’ sad adoption case
The president of the family courts division has praised and criticised social work contribution to an adoption case, saying it “exemplified everything that is best in the profession” but also showed “lamentable failings”.
The president of the family courts division has praised and criticised social work contribution to an adoption case, saying it “exemplified everything that is best in the profession” but also showed “lamentable failings”.
Adoption social worker: I hate telling people we don't have a child for them
Adoption social worker: I hate telling people we don't have a child for them
The number of children available for adoption has plummeted following a court judgment, with some would-be parents rejected more than 100 times
Note: My ass bleeds for her.
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