It seem that the stall in reform within Children Services is all my fault. Why is beyond me since all I have done is attempt to explain, the “been there, done that” and it just doesn't work. In fact, it backfires, time and time again!
Showing posts with label reform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reform. Show all posts
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Why We Are Stalled in the Reform of CPS
Why We Are Stalled in the Reform of CPS
It seem that the stall in reform within Children Services is all my fault. Why is beyond me since all I have done is attempt to explain, the “been there, done that” and it just doesn't work. In fact, it backfires, time and time again!
It seem that the stall in reform within Children Services is all my fault. Why is beyond me since all I have done is attempt to explain, the “been there, done that” and it just doesn't work. In fact, it backfires, time and time again!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
CPS once again faces overhaul, but leaders say this one is different
CPS once again faces overhaul, but leaders say this one is different
Every two years, the Texas Legislature tries to fix Child Protective Services.
Since 2005, the Legislature has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into hiring caseworkers. CPS has reorganized its operations, amped up recruitment, retrained its employees, bought new technology, worked to find more foster homes and dabbled with privatizing its services. And yet, the agency continues to struggle.
Every two years, the Texas Legislature tries to fix Child Protective Services.
Since 2005, the Legislature has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into hiring caseworkers. CPS has reorganized its operations, amped up recruitment, retrained its employees, bought new technology, worked to find more foster homes and dabbled with privatizing its services. And yet, the agency continues to struggle.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Sunset panel urges removal of paperwork, other burdens on CPS workers
Sunset panel urges removal of paperwork, other burdens on CPS workers
A panel that periodically looks at the efficiency of state agencies urged Wednesday that lawmakers repeal about 100 laws that impose paperwork burdens and other requirements on already overburdened Child Protective Services workers.
A panel that periodically looks at the efficiency of state agencies urged Wednesday that lawmakers repeal about 100 laws that impose paperwork burdens and other requirements on already overburdened Child Protective Services workers.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Our View: Illinois must fix Department of Children and Family Services
Our View: Illinois must fix Department of Children and Family Services
It’s sad to think it took newspaper and television reports to get Illinois officials to pay attention to problems at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
It’s sad to think it took newspaper and television reports to get Illinois officials to pay attention to problems at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Major child protection services overhaul after catalog of missed chances to stop father throwing his five-year-old daughter off 60ft bridge
Major child protection services overhaul after catalog of missed chances to stop father throwing his five-year-old daughter off 60ft bridge
Child protection services have scrambled to overhaul their policies after it emerged they were alerted to a man's delusional behavior hours before he allegedly threw his five-year-old daughter off a bridge to her death.
Child protection services have scrambled to overhaul their policies after it emerged they were alerted to a man's delusional behavior hours before he allegedly threw his five-year-old daughter off a bridge to her death.
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Supervisors want faster reform to L.A. County’s child welfare system
Supervisors want faster reform to L.A. County’s child welfare system
Reforms to Los Angeles County’s child welfare system have been slow, two county supervisors said Tuesday, while the Board of Supervisors’ newest members called for more analysis of a plan to expand medical care for potential child abuse victims.
Reforms to Los Angeles County’s child welfare system have been slow, two county supervisors said Tuesday, while the Board of Supervisors’ newest members called for more analysis of a plan to expand medical care for potential child abuse victims.
Monday, January 05, 2015
Child welfare caseloads remain too high, critics say
Child welfare caseloads remain too high, critics say
It has been more than a year since the state's Department of Children and Families discovered 4-year-old Jeremiah Oliver was missing while under the agency's care, though he was last seen by family members months before that.
It has been more than a year since the state's Department of Children and Families discovered 4-year-old Jeremiah Oliver was missing while under the agency's care, though he was last seen by family members months before that.
Child welfare advocates question county-hired expert’s objectivity
Child welfare advocates question county-hired expert’s objectivity
The national expert hired by Clark County to independently review the case of a foster child killed in October isn’t such an outsider after all.
The national expert hired by Clark County to independently review the case of a foster child killed in October isn’t such an outsider after all.
Saturday, January 03, 2015
Struggle continues: DCF not improved since Jeremiah's death, critics say
Struggle continues: DCF not improved since Jeremiah's death, critics say
It has been more than a year since the state's Department of Children and Families discovered 4-year-old Jeremiah Oliver was missing while under the agency's care, though he was last seen by family members months before that.
Friday, January 02, 2015
L.A. County supervisors ready to tackle child-protection problems
L.A. County supervisors ready to tackle child-protection problems
A new majority on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors say they want to place child welfare back at the center of their agenda this year, including reconsidering a series of reforms that their predecessors refused to authorize last year.
A new majority on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors say they want to place child welfare back at the center of their agenda this year, including reconsidering a series of reforms that their predecessors refused to authorize last year.
Monday, December 15, 2014
TIME SHORT AS BLUE RIBBON PANEL CONSIDERS CHILD WELFARE FIXES
TIME SHORT AS BLUE RIBBON PANEL CONSIDERS CHILD WELFARE FIXES
Child advocates want to see long-overdue change come out of the blue ribbon committee that is examining Clark County’s child welfare system and courts.
Child advocates want to see long-overdue change come out of the blue ribbon committee that is examining Clark County’s child welfare system and courts.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Canada’s child-welfare crisis brings calls for reform from across the country
Canada’s child-welfare crisis brings calls for reform from across the country
The public’s attention and official scrutiny have rarely been so aligned and focused on Canada’s child-welfare crisis. Could this finally be the time for meaningful reform? First in an in-depth series by Sarah Boesveld and Adrian Humphreys:
The public’s attention and official scrutiny have rarely been so aligned and focused on Canada’s child-welfare crisis. Could this finally be the time for meaningful reform? First in an in-depth series by Sarah Boesveld and Adrian Humphreys:
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Big changes at DHS have some workers in anguish, others optimistic
THE TRAGIC death of 14-year-old Danieal Kelly served as the impetus for the major overhaul of the city's Department of Human Services that was dissected at length before City Council's Health and Human Services Committee yesterday.
CYFD seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
Agency seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
Agency seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Gov. Brown signs 10 bills to help homeless and foster youths
Gov. Brown signs 10 bills to help homeless and foster youths
Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed 10 bills that his office said will help protect “the most vulnerable Californians – homeless children and adults and foster youth.”
Monday, September 30, 2013
Neal Roth: Reform DCF at every level
Neal Roth: Reform DCF at every level
If investigators from the state Department of Children & Families had reacted more effectively to signs of parental child abuse, 10-year-old Nubia Barahona might still be alive today. Instead, her body was found in February 2011 inside a plastic garbage bag on her adoptive father's pickup truck. School authorities had contacted DCF repeatedly about signs of abuse and neglect, only to have their concerns dismissed after being told Nubia was suffering from "medical problems."
If investigators from the state Department of Children & Families had reacted more effectively to signs of parental child abuse, 10-year-old Nubia Barahona might still be alive today. Instead, her body was found in February 2011 inside a plastic garbage bag on her adoptive father's pickup truck. School authorities had contacted DCF repeatedly about signs of abuse and neglect, only to have their concerns dismissed after being told Nubia was suffering from "medical problems."
Manitoba Liberals seek child welfare changes
Manitoba Liberals seek child welfare changes
Manitoba Liberals are calling for major changes to the province’s child welfare system, including more supports for troubled families.
Manitoba Liberals are calling for major changes to the province’s child welfare system, including more supports for troubled families.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Restoring Dignity
Restoring Dignity is planning to call for a national investigation into institutional child abuse in America and Canada.
We are seeking people to support us by joining our membership.
Restoring Dignity has two facebook pages:
First, our support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/restoringdignity/?ref=ts&fref=ts
People have to ask to join.
Second, our like page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoring-Dignity/278096795557836
Anybody can click like on this page, all they need is a profile on facebook.
Let us stand in solidarity together, show the world our numbers and that we want to build a better world for our children.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Secrecy inhibits child abuse reforms in Oklahoma, other states, report finds
Secrecy inhibits child abuse reforms in Oklahoma, other states, report finds
A culture of secrecy in Oklahoma and many other states is hindering efforts to reduce child abuse deaths and serious injuries, according to a report by a national child advocacy organization.
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