Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Child protection failed 14-year-old who killed himself
Child protection failed 14-year-old who killed himself
THE Victorian Coroner has attacked the state's child protective services for failing a 14-year-old boy who killed himself after an "extraordinary" 14 notifications that he was at risk, condemning testimony from his last case worker that the boy was doing better.
THE Victorian Coroner has attacked the state's child protective services for failing a 14-year-old boy who killed himself after an "extraordinary" 14 notifications that he was at risk, condemning testimony from his last case worker that the boy was doing better.
Extreme Recruitment puts adoption of foster kids on the fast track
Extreme Recruitment puts adoption of foster kids on the fast track
The TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" challenges a team to build a house in just a week. Last year, a foster care worker in St. Louis, Missouri thought, "Why can't we bring that attitude to finding permanent homes for kids?"
The TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" challenges a team to build a house in just a week. Last year, a foster care worker in St. Louis, Missouri thought, "Why can't we bring that attitude to finding permanent homes for kids?"
CPS Worker On Paid Leave In Belmont County
CPS Worker On Paid Leave In Belmont County
On Monday, TARGET9 brought you police video of a child neglect investigation in Martins Ferry and the story of an increase in the number of child neglect cases in Belmont County. While reviewing that video, NEWS9's Kelly Camarote started investigating several comments made on the video about the child protective services worker on scene.
On Monday, TARGET9 brought you police video of a child neglect investigation in Martins Ferry and the story of an increase in the number of child neglect cases in Belmont County. While reviewing that video, NEWS9's Kelly Camarote started investigating several comments made on the video about the child protective services worker on scene.
Probe: Contractor unintentionally misspent $400K
Probe: Contractor unintentionally misspent $400K
A Miami foster-care provider contracting with the Department of Children and Families unintentionally misspent more than $400,000 in state funds, according to a state investigation released this week. But the contractor takes issue with the findings.
A Miami foster-care provider contracting with the Department of Children and Families unintentionally misspent more than $400,000 in state funds, according to a state investigation released this week. But the contractor takes issue with the findings.
B.C. judge rules in favour of offspring of anonymous sperm donors
B.C. judge rules in favour of offspring of anonymous sperm donors
A B.C.-born woman has won her court battle, resulting in a judge striking down the B. C Adoption Act as discriminatory and unconstitutional for offspring born as a result of anonymous sperm, egg and embryo donors.
A B.C.-born woman has won her court battle, resulting in a judge striking down the B. C Adoption Act as discriminatory and unconstitutional for offspring born as a result of anonymous sperm, egg and embryo donors.
Welfare reform should invest in fathers, state official says
Welfare reform should invest in fathers, state official says
Wisconsin Works, the state's welfare reform program, needs to change directions to involve and invest more in fathers as parents, instead of perpetuating the dissolution of family by continuing to focus on the mother, a top official in the state Department of Children and Families said Thursday.
Wisconsin Works, the state's welfare reform program, needs to change directions to involve and invest more in fathers as parents, instead of perpetuating the dissolution of family by continuing to focus on the mother, a top official in the state Department of Children and Families said Thursday.
The Schwarzenegger Kids: Coping with Parental Betrayal in the Public Eye
The Schwarzenegger Kids: Coping with Parental Betrayal in the Public Eye
Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially confirmed he's not much for monogamy, it's hard to know who's got the rawer end of the deal: his four children with Maria Shriver or the young teen boy conceived with the family housekeeper.
Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially confirmed he's not much for monogamy, it's hard to know who's got the rawer end of the deal: his four children with Maria Shriver or the young teen boy conceived with the family housekeeper.
Japan moves to join global child custody pact
Japan moves to join global child custody pact
Japan is taking a first step toward joining an international child custody convention amid foreign pressure on Tokyo to revise policies some say allow Japanese mothers to too easily take their children away from foreign fathers.
Japan is taking a first step toward joining an international child custody convention amid foreign pressure on Tokyo to revise policies some say allow Japanese mothers to too easily take their children away from foreign fathers.
Letter: Florida Department of Children and Families doesn't do its job no matter what its funding is
Letter: Florida Department of Children and Families doesn't do its job no matter what its funding is
Throughout the last session of the Florida House and Senate, I cannot recall how many times I read articles about how the state Department of Children and Families was going to suffer due to the budget cuts. One only has to go back over the years and look at DCF's record; no matter how much or how little they have been funded, they do not do their job.
Throughout the last session of the Florida House and Senate, I cannot recall how many times I read articles about how the state Department of Children and Families was going to suffer due to the budget cuts. One only has to go back over the years and look at DCF's record; no matter how much or how little they have been funded, they do not do their job.
Happy Birthday
Today is the birthday of our beloved Beverly Tran. And although she is ever so quickly headed to the geriatric unit, I will post all of the video's that we have done together. As they are some of the best.
How To File A Child Welfare Grievance
Child Protective Worker Training Volume 1 - How to get into the house.
The Anatomy of Child Welfare Fraud: Part 1 - Targeted Case Management
Baby LKs Stop Child Abuse Special
Now go to her blog and say happy birthday.
How To File A Child Welfare Grievance
Child Protective Worker Training Volume 1 - How to get into the house.
The Anatomy of Child Welfare Fraud: Part 1 - Targeted Case Management
Baby LKs Stop Child Abuse Special
Now go to her blog and say happy birthday.
The City Wire Special Report: Troubling ‘age out’ realities for foster kids
The City Wire Special Report: Troubling ‘age out’ realities for foster kids
The following is part of a series of stories The City Wire will post in 2011 about foster care issues and organizations in the Fort Smith region. At least one story a month will attempt to provide some insight into a state and regional foster care system with realities that range from deeply troubling to wonderfully successful. Following are the previously posted stories in the series.
The following is part of a series of stories The City Wire will post in 2011 about foster care issues and organizations in the Fort Smith region. At least one story a month will attempt to provide some insight into a state and regional foster care system with realities that range from deeply troubling to wonderfully successful. Following are the previously posted stories in the series.
Drugs court approach sees fewer children taken into care
Drugs court approach sees fewer children taken into care
Parents with substance misuse problems are less likely to have their children taken into care if they have been through the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC), an independent evaluation has found.
Parents with substance misuse problems are less likely to have their children taken into care if they have been through the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC), an independent evaluation has found.
CC Live: Social workers threaten to quit over red tape
CC Live: Social workers threaten to quit over red tape
Note: To all British Babystealers: I would like to issue the challenge for you to follow through on your threat. Just do it!!!
Social workers are considering leaving the profession because of the burden of bureaucracy.
Note: To all British Babystealers: I would like to issue the challenge for you to follow through on your threat. Just do it!!!
Social workers are considering leaving the profession because of the burden of bureaucracy.
After 21 Years, Woman Meets Birth Mom
There were hugs and tears inside a metro Detroit adoption agency as a woman met the daughter she gave up for adoption more than 20 years ago. That woman said she wanted a better life for her child, so she made the painful choice to let her go. Wednesday, the two were reunited with the help of the agency that handled the adoption.
In Florida, fighting for your family can get you shot.
Officers shoot man at school in north Fla.
Law enforcement officers shot an armed man who showed up at a school Wednesday, angry that child welfare authorities asked school officials not to release two children to his family, deputies said.
Law enforcement officers shot an armed man who showed up at a school Wednesday, angry that child welfare authorities asked school officials not to release two children to his family, deputies said.
Camille Grammer Prepared to 'Fight Like Hell' for Kids
Camille Grammer Prepared to 'Fight Like Hell' for Kids
Camile Grammer won't go down without a fight. After news broke that her ex-husband, Kelsey Grammer, had filed for sole custody of the couple's two children, the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star is ready to fire back.
Camile Grammer won't go down without a fight. After news broke that her ex-husband, Kelsey Grammer, had filed for sole custody of the couple's two children, the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star is ready to fire back.
Sugar Ray Leonard’s Childhood Abuse Revelation: Yet Another Example of the Need to Protect Our Boys
Sugar Ray Leonard’s Childhood Abuse Revelation: Yet Another Example of the Need to Protect Our Boys
It used to be that when parents thought about sexual abuse, they thought of little girls, but in recent years, everyone from Oprah Winfrey to the widespread abuse scandals in the Catholic Church have brought the sexual abuse of young boys to the forefront. Celebrities, such as writer and author Tyler Perry, actor Gabriel Byrne who was molested at a seminary school, and Ireland and Cincinnati Bengals’ Laveraneus Coles, have revealed their childhood abuse. The latest celebrity to reveal childhood sexual abuse is Sugar Ray Leonard, who was abused by a prominent Olympic boxing coach at age 15.
Sugar Ray Leonard writes of child sexual abuse
It used to be that when parents thought about sexual abuse, they thought of little girls, but in recent years, everyone from Oprah Winfrey to the widespread abuse scandals in the Catholic Church have brought the sexual abuse of young boys to the forefront. Celebrities, such as writer and author Tyler Perry, actor Gabriel Byrne who was molested at a seminary school, and Ireland and Cincinnati Bengals’ Laveraneus Coles, have revealed their childhood abuse. The latest celebrity to reveal childhood sexual abuse is Sugar Ray Leonard, who was abused by a prominent Olympic boxing coach at age 15.
Sugar Ray Leonard writes of child sexual abuse
Immigration system splits families
Immigration system splits families
Viewed in a certain context, the disruptions that 4-year-old Emily Ruiz suffered when she was unwittingly caught up in an immigration debacle were tame compared to the treatment of many other families with mixed immigration status.
Viewed in a certain context, the disruptions that 4-year-old Emily Ruiz suffered when she was unwittingly caught up in an immigration debacle were tame compared to the treatment of many other families with mixed immigration status.
Therapists gather to learn about helping foster kids
Therapists gather to learn about helping foster kids
Therapists from across the state gathered in New Braunfels this week to learn new ways of treating foster children who have suffered traumatic events, a pair of area foster-care professionals said.
Therapists from across the state gathered in New Braunfels this week to learn new ways of treating foster children who have suffered traumatic events, a pair of area foster-care professionals said.
OPS didn't report abuse allegations
OPS didn't report abuse allegations
In December 2008, a 13-year-old girl reported that her teacher at an Omaha middle school touched her sexually and asked her for sex in exchange for a better grade.
In December 2008, a 13-year-old girl reported that her teacher at an Omaha middle school touched her sexually and asked her for sex in exchange for a better grade.
Growth rate for single-father homes in Del. outpacing increase in those headed by single moms
Growth rate for single-father homes in Del. outpacing increase in those headed by single moms
The number of single parents — especially fathers — heading households in the state is on the rise, while those with two continue to decline, according to new U.S. Census figures released Thursday.
The number of single parents — especially fathers — heading households in the state is on the rise, while those with two continue to decline, according to new U.S. Census figures released Thursday.
Child abuse Catholic priests not pedophiles, US study says
Child abuse Catholic priests not pedophiles, US study says
A study released Wednesday probing the causes of the long-running child sex scandal in the US Catholic church refused to call the abuser priests pedophiles and blamed the abuse on a moral decline in US society.
A study released Wednesday probing the causes of the long-running child sex scandal in the US Catholic church refused to call the abuser priests pedophiles and blamed the abuse on a moral decline in US society.
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