The problem of delayed adoptions is particularly acute in Guatemala, where officials say they are trying to ensure children are not being bought or stolen from impoverished women.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Shutdown of Guatemalan adoptions leaves families in limbo
Shutdown of Guatemalan adoptions leaves families in limbo
Complaint: Students with disabilities often restrained or isolated in Prince William
Complaint: Students with disabilities often restrained or isolated in Prince William
One day last fall, a 13-year-old from Woodbridge threw his lunch and became disrespectful at PACE East, a school program in Prince William County for students with disabilities.
One day last fall, a 13-year-old from Woodbridge threw his lunch and became disrespectful at PACE East, a school program in Prince William County for students with disabilities.
Man Accused In NYC Subway Death Has Local Ties
Man Accused In NYC Subway Death Has Local Ties
The man accused of pushing another man onto subway tracks in front of an oncoming train in New York City has ties to Beaver County.
The man accused of pushing another man onto subway tracks in front of an oncoming train in New York City has ties to Beaver County.
It's the social workers who are racist, say Slovak parents in UKIP fostering scandal: The Mail reveals the truth behind Thought Police furore - and it's more shocking than it seemed
It's the social workers who are racist, say Slovak parents in UKIP fostering scandal: The Mail reveals the truth behind Thought Police furore - and it's more shocking than it seemed
The birth parents of the children at the centre of the UKIP fostering row can today be revealed as a Slovakian couple who have had six of their offspring taken away by social workers.
Failed to Death: Colorado to start tracking workload for child protection workers
Failed to Death: Colorado to start tracking workload for child protection workers
Counties will have to start tracking and reporting caseloads of child-protection workers to the state, part of what Colorado officials say is a renewed effort to improve protection for abused and neglected children.
Task force prepping report on child protection
Task force prepping report on child protection
A task force on child protection wants more consistency in how reports of abuse are investigated and decisions about criminal charges are made.
A task force on child protection wants more consistency in how reports of abuse are investigated and decisions about criminal charges are made.
Maine teachers say new restraint rule leads to assaults by students
Maine teachers say new restraint rule leads to assaults by students
Educators say a new mandate is making them overly cautious, and the instances of teachers being assaulted by students since the rule took effect have been in the 'dozens.'
Educators say a new mandate is making them overly cautious, and the instances of teachers being assaulted by students since the rule took effect have been in the 'dozens.'
Adoption agency that placed three children with father who sexually abused them sent college INTERNS for home inspections and check-ups
Adoption agency that placed three children with father who sexually abused them sent college INTERNS for home inspections and check-ups
The Ohio adoption agency that sent three children to a man who sexually abused them has been disciplined by state regulators for sending college interns to do the work of paid social workers.
The Ohio adoption agency that sent three children to a man who sexually abused them has been disciplined by state regulators for sending college interns to do the work of paid social workers.
Jerry Sandusky Appeals $59,000/Year Pension Penalty
Pennsylvania's State Employees Retirement System revoked Jerry Sandusky's $59K-a-year pension after his child sex abuse conviction.
Mother Accused of Kidnapping Son -- Again
Mother Accused of Kidnapping Son -- Again
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Friday was demanding answers over why a mother with a violent history that includes child abduction was given a supervised visit with one of her children.
Cops: Mom who ran off with son arrested, boy found safe in Memphis
A woman who abducted her 21-month-old son last month has been arrested and the boy found safe in Memphis, Tenn., officials said.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Friday was demanding answers over why a mother with a violent history that includes child abduction was given a supervised visit with one of her children.
Cops: Mom who ran off with son arrested, boy found safe in Memphis
A woman who abducted her 21-month-old son last month has been arrested and the boy found safe in Memphis, Tenn., officials said.
California Court Rules Medical Marijuana Is No Reason To Take A Child Away
California Court Rules Medical Marijuana Is No Reason To Take A Child Away
California Appellate Court Rules In Favor Of Family Who Wrongfully Had Their Child Taken Away
California Appellate Court Rules In Favor Of Family Who Wrongfully Had Their Child Taken Away
Police chief probing handling of Terre Haute child abuse case
Police chief probing handling of Terre Haute child abuse case
Terre Haute’s police chief said he is reviewing how officers handled a domestic battery case involving parents who’ve since been charged with restraining four adopted children to beds with duct tape and rope and depriving them of food and water.
Terre Haute’s police chief said he is reviewing how officers handled a domestic battery case involving parents who’ve since been charged with restraining four adopted children to beds with duct tape and rope and depriving them of food and water.
Wisconsin father of 9 reportedly agrees to judge's order to stop having kids Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/08/wisconsin-dad-reportedly-agrees-to-judge-order-to-stop-having-kids/#ixzz2EW3fOJfL
Wisconsin father of 9 reportedly agrees to judge's order to stop having kids
A Wisconsin father of nine says he will abide by a judge's order not to have any more children until he can show he can provide for them, according to a report by The Raw Story.
Parents struggle with decision to medicate bipolar kids
Parents struggle with decision to medicate bipolar kids
Because treating a child with heavy medication has far-reaching implications, parents wonder whether using psychiatric drugs is the best way to help their children with bipolar disorder.
Because treating a child with heavy medication has far-reaching implications, parents wonder whether using psychiatric drugs is the best way to help their children with bipolar disorder.
Psychiatrists four times as likely as other Canadian doctors to be disciplined for sexual misconduct: study
Psychiatrists four times as likely as other Canadian doctors to be disciplined for sexual misconduct: study
Psychiatrists are twice as likely as other Canadian doctors to face professional discipline generally and almost four times as apt to be sanctioned for sexual misconduct, concludes a new study that underscores long-held concerns about the speciality.
Note: Schmack!
Psychiatrists are twice as likely as other Canadian doctors to face professional discipline generally and almost four times as apt to be sanctioned for sexual misconduct, concludes a new study that underscores long-held concerns about the speciality.
Note: Schmack!
Sheriff Blasts Child-Welfare Agency After Parental Abduction
Sheriff Blasts Child-Welfare Agency After Parental Abduction
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is calling for a state probe after an Illinois woman was allowed to kidnap her small child for the second time. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is calling for a state probe after an Illinois woman was allowed to kidnap her small child for the second time. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
I-Team: Family Struggles With Toddler's Injuries In Foster Care
I-Team: Family Struggles With Toddler's Injuries In Foster Care
The family of a 2-year-old child who police said was severely abused in foster care is looking for answers.
The family of a 2-year-old child who police said was severely abused in foster care is looking for answers.
Mom Sues School Over Special-Needs Son's Death
Mom Sues School Over Special-Needs Son's Death
The mother of a 16-year-old boy with special needs who died after being physically restrained by school staff for allegedly refusing to leave the basketball court at his school has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the school.
Girl back with foster parents
Girl back with foster parents
A seven-year-old Pretoria girl who was allegedly kidnapped by her American father from the Waterkloof Primary School on Wednesday morning was reunited with her foster parents on Thursday.
A seven-year-old Pretoria girl who was allegedly kidnapped by her American father from the Waterkloof Primary School on Wednesday morning was reunited with her foster parents on Thursday.
DSS, child protective services will be audited in light of safety concerns
DSS, child protective services will be audited in light of safety concerns
Reports of children starved to death, sexually abused for months and dying of treatable illness prompted a local legislator Monday to call for an audit of the state Department of Social Services.
Reports of children starved to death, sexually abused for months and dying of treatable illness prompted a local legislator Monday to call for an audit of the state Department of Social Services.
Hardin woman admits causing death of 3-year-old foster child
Hardin woman admits causing death of 3-year-old foster child
A Hardin woman admitted Thursday that she caused the death of a 3-year-old foster child who was locked in a hot car.
A Hardin woman admitted Thursday that she caused the death of a 3-year-old foster child who was locked in a hot car.
Child welfare system in crisis for years, says union
Lets see what the Canadian Media is harping on today...
Child welfare system in crisis for years, says union
The union representing Manitoba's child welfare workers says it has warned the provincial government for years the system is in crisis.
We warned Manitoba government of chaos in child welfare: social workers union
Hold social workers to account
Manitoba government was warned of chaos in child welfare: social workers union
Family friend admits to lying to social workers in Phoenix Sinclair inquiry
Child welfare system in crisis for years, says union
The union representing Manitoba's child welfare workers says it has warned the provincial government for years the system is in crisis.
We warned Manitoba government of chaos in child welfare: social workers union
Hold social workers to account
Manitoba government was warned of chaos in child welfare: social workers union
Family friend admits to lying to social workers in Phoenix Sinclair inquiry
Ohio AG and group to unveil changes to improve child welfare system
Ohio AG and group to unveil changes to improve child welfare system
Declaring that “it’s time to be bold and innovative,” Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is releasing a report Monday about the condition of the state’s child welfare system. A newly-formed foster care advisory group also will be announced to address problems identified during eight Child Safety Summits held earlier this year, including an April 19 event in Dayton.
Declaring that “it’s time to be bold and innovative,” Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is releasing a report Monday about the condition of the state’s child welfare system. A newly-formed foster care advisory group also will be announced to address problems identified during eight Child Safety Summits held earlier this year, including an April 19 event in Dayton.
Note: Yay, they're gonna fix it again.
Friday, December 07, 2012
One week until termination of parental rights trial
I've been following this blog since the beginning, which has been for quite a while. In this post, she spells out many of the difficulties that she has had with the system. Check it out.
One week until termination of parental rights trial
Becoming a foster parent is kind of like inviting a vampire into your house, especially for somebody with any reasonable level of intelligence. In the end, they'll suck the life right out of you. It's usually the gullible ones who believe and accept everything that the nice social workers tell them who do well in this business. Then again, they say it takes a special kind of person to be a foster parent. That certainly isn't normal.
Parents Of Teen Strip-Searched At School Sue Assistant Principal, Police
Parents Of Teen Strip-Searched At School Sue Assistant Principal, Police
The parents of a 15-year old boy who was allegedly strip-searched at a high school last month have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools.
The parents of a 15-year old boy who was allegedly strip-searched at a high school last month have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools.
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