Over the past decade, children apprehended by the Alberta government have been almost twice as likely to die as children in the general population, according to numbers made public for the first time Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Fatalities of children in care symbolic of ‘broken system’
Fatalities of children in care symbolic of ‘broken system’
Money for foster care in Arizona could be cut by more than half
Money for foster care in Arizona could be cut by more than half
Matthew and Cathy Barto have been fostering children for more than seven years. They have fostered a total of six children.
Note: Ut oh. The system sucks aren't going to like this.
FBI arrests social worker for child porn
FBI arrests social worker for child porn
A state social services employee who licenses foster care homes was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of child pornography possession.
A state social services employee who licenses foster care homes was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of child pornography possession.
Audit slams L.A. County child welfare agency for improper spending
Audit slams L.A. County child welfare agency for improper spending
Forty percent of employees at Los Angeles County's troubled child welfare agency improperly received mileage reimbursement from taxpayers on days they did not work, according to a random sample of reimbursement reports examined by the county auditor-controller.
Forty percent of employees at Los Angeles County's troubled child welfare agency improperly received mileage reimbursement from taxpayers on days they did not work, according to a random sample of reimbursement reports examined by the county auditor-controller.
Woman Arrested in Kidnapping, Murder
Deputies have taken a woman into custody in the case of a newborn infant who was kidnapped and the child's mother who was shot to death.
Texas shooting, kid-snatching linked to adoption plot
Texas shooting, kid-snatching linked to adoption plot
A woman has been charged with capital murder in the shooting of Texas mother whose newborn was snatched from her arms outside a pediatric hospital.
Note: Great! Now these desperate to adopt types are going to start killing us for our babies? WTF!
A woman has been charged with capital murder in the shooting of Texas mother whose newborn was snatched from her arms outside a pediatric hospital.
Note: Great! Now these desperate to adopt types are going to start killing us for our babies? WTF!
Why fathering 82 children is a moral crime
Why fathering 82 children is a moral crime
It is difficult not to feel a deep sense of moral repugnance when reading the story of Ed Houben, a Dutch 42-year-old who sleeps with 15 childless women a month and who has fathered 82 children. Mr Houben donates sperm by having sex with his clients for free. He tells how he ‘helps’ lesbian and ‘heterosexual women whose husbands have agreed to the arrangement. Sometimes they would watch while it happened, or they would go for a walk or watch TV’. Currently, another 10 women are pregnant with his children.
Govt to crack down on illegal orphanages
Govt to crack down on illegal orphanages
The Social Welfare Department (SWD) is set to initiate a drive against unauthorized orphanages across the state. It will be based on the state government directive to register orphanages under the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act), 2006 to prevent child abuse.
The Social Welfare Department (SWD) is set to initiate a drive against unauthorized orphanages across the state. It will be based on the state government directive to register orphanages under the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act), 2006 to prevent child abuse.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Grievance panel defends against AG criticism
Grievance panel defends against AG criticism
The chairman of the House Redress of Grievance Committee defended the body at a press conference Tuesday after complaints from the attorney general that it was undermining the ability of child welfare workers to do their work.
BOY STILL HAUNTED BY SAGA OF BAD ADOPTION
BOY STILL HAUNTED BY SAGA OF BAD ADOPTION
Two years after Artyom Saveliev’s American adoptive mother put him alone on a plane back to his homeland, the towheaded 9-year-old shivers and barks “No!” when asked if he would ever go back to the United States.
Government tries to have foster parent's Hepatitis C lawsuit tossed out of court
Government tries to have foster parent's Hepatitis C lawsuit tossed out of court
Former foster parent Teresa Iezzi, who alleges she was infected with Hepatitis C by a drugged-up teen client, looked on Tuesday as a government lawyer tried again to have her lawsuit for damages thrown out of court.
Former foster parent Teresa Iezzi, who alleges she was infected with Hepatitis C by a drugged-up teen client, looked on Tuesday as a government lawyer tried again to have her lawsuit for damages thrown out of court.
6-year-old girl handcuffed, arrested for tantrum at school
Article Photos: Experts' fees for Oklahoma child welfare system reform stir impassioned debate
Article Photos: Experts' fees for Oklahoma child welfare system reform stir impassioned debate
Out-of-state experts hired to oversee reforms of Oklahoma's troubled children welfare system billed the state more than $355,000 for their team's first three months work after a settlement was reached in a Tulsa class-action lawsuit.
Cherokee adoption battle in South Carolina high court
Cherokee adoption battle in South Carolina high court
The adoptive parents of a 2-1/2-year-old Cherokee girl at the center of a custody battle stemming from her Native American heritage will ask the South Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday to return her to them.
SOCIAL WORKER 'IGNORED CHILD CARE CHECKS'
SOCIAL WORKER 'IGNORED CHILD CARE CHECKS'
A PLYMOUTH social worker failed to properly monitor 16 vulnerable children who could have been victims of abuse, a hearing was told.
A PLYMOUTH social worker failed to properly monitor 16 vulnerable children who could have been victims of abuse, a hearing was told.
Police handcuff Ga. kindergartner for tantrum
Police handcuff Ga. kindergartner for tantrum
Police in Georgia handcuffed a kindergartner after the girl threw a tantrum and the police chief defended the action.
Upcoming Event: An Improvement Plan for OKDHS Child Welfare Services
Upcoming Event: An Improvement Plan for OKDHS Child Welfare Services
The next installment of the Practice and Policy Lecture Series, sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), will present Oklahoma’s plan to improve child welfare services. On Friday April 20th, Deborah Smith, Director of OKDHS Children and Family Services, will summarize the efforts planned to improve outcomes for Oklahoma’s 8,000 children in foster care including improving safety, increasing the number of foster homes, and decreasing the length of stay. The ‘Pinnacle Plan‘ is a key component in settling a federal class action lawsuit.
The next installment of the Practice and Policy Lecture Series, sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), will present Oklahoma’s plan to improve child welfare services. On Friday April 20th, Deborah Smith, Director of OKDHS Children and Family Services, will summarize the efforts planned to improve outcomes for Oklahoma’s 8,000 children in foster care including improving safety, increasing the number of foster homes, and decreasing the length of stay. The ‘Pinnacle Plan‘ is a key component in settling a federal class action lawsuit.
Openings set in would-be adoptive mom's trial
Openings set in would-be adoptive mom's trial
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a Scottsdale woman accused forgery and custodial interference in the case of a baby who has been missing for more than two years.
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a Scottsdale woman accused forgery and custodial interference in the case of a baby who has been missing for more than two years.
Nurse Fired For Reporting Abuse Can Sue School, Court Says
Nurse Fired For Reporting Abuse Can Sue School, Court Says
A nurse working at the RAMAZ Modern Orthodox day school in Manhattan treated a boy with a "prominent injury" on his cheek he said was inflicted by his father. Joyce Villarin communicated with the father who admitted causing the injury and who showed no remorse. She wanted to report the physical abuse to secular authorities in compliance with the law, but the RAMAZ told her not to. She did it anyway and was fired for not being a "team player."
Editorial: Foster-care children need encouragement, not requirements
Editorial: Foster-care children need encouragement, not requirements
House Bill 1267, which would require all youth in foster care above the age of 15 be given a visit and consultation to a Missouri state university, state community or technical college before exiting the foster care system, is an ineffective overreach of the government’s rights and responsibility.
Child Protective Services Getting Help With Case Backlog
Child Protective Services Getting Help With Case Backlog
You've probably heard of the backlog that Child Protective Services is dealing with. At the same time, they're seeing an increase of cases in the Basin. A few weeks ago, NewsWest 9 reported that CPS had to bring additional workers to West Texas to help keep up.
Proposal could cut millions of dollars from foster care system
Can Missouri afford to slash children's services?
Can Missouri afford to slash children's services?
Suffolk: Increase in children in need adds pressure on fostering system
Suffolk: Increase in children in need adds pressure on fostering system
SUFFOLK: Rising numbers of children needing to be taken into care in Suffolk is putting extra pressure on the county’s fostering service, it has emerged.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Update: 2nd arrest made in case of stolen gifts for Longview foster kids
Update: 2nd arrest made in case of stolen gifts for Longview foster kids
Officers arrested Sarah Marie Corson-Adams, of Gilmer, in connection with the Christmas gift thefts that occurred sometime between November 30 and December 7, 2011 from a storage facility on Jahan Trail. The presents belonged to the Gregg County Child Welfare Board. Adams was indicted by a Gregg County Grand Jury on Theft $1,500<$20K. Adams, along with Rachel Bradley, was arrested at #19 Covington Trail in Longview during an unrelated incident.
Reporter who broke sex abuse scandal speaks at OU
Reporter who broke sex abuse scandal speaks at OU
Sara Ganim, the award-winning journalist who set the national conversation when she revealed the sex abuse scandal involving former Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, continued the discussion with Ohio University students in Baker Center Theatre Friday night.
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