Former social worker accused of false child-abuse calls
A former Hardin County social worker and her fiance have been accused of repeatedly making false child-abuse reports against two of their neighbors.
Monday, August 17, 2015
DCF: A history of problems
DCF: A history of problems
The crisis in the embattled Department of Children and Families first came to light under former Gov. Deval Patrick with the disappearance and death of Jeremiah Oliver, and continues under Gov. Charlie Baker with the hospitalization of Jack Loiselle and Saturday’s death of an unnamed foster child:
The crisis in the embattled Department of Children and Families first came to light under former Gov. Deval Patrick with the disappearance and death of Jeremiah Oliver, and continues under Gov. Charlie Baker with the hospitalization of Jack Loiselle and Saturday’s death of an unnamed foster child:
Family of dead foster girl wants DCF probe
Family of dead foster girl wants DCF probe
The heartbroken mother and grandparents of a 2-year-old girl who died in foster care in an Auburn home where another toddler was hospitalized in critical condition are demanding a full-scale investigation of the Department of Children and Families by Gov. Charlie Baker — a call echoed by child welfare advocates and watchdogs yesterday.
- No arrests in death of Auburn foster child; 'breathing problems' reported
- Child in Auburn foster care case still struggling for life; cause of death for second child is pending
- DCF visited Auburn home days before child’s death
- Investigators working to determine how foster child died in Auburn
- 'I’ll never see my precious baby again': Mom of two-year-old girl found dead at foster home speaks out as another toddler fights for her life in hospital
DCF focuses on emotional state of workers
DCF focuses on emotional state of workers
State officials are considering the long-term impact of the tragic shooting of a social worker outside her Barre office a little more than a week ago, and working to blunt the negative impacts.
State officials are considering the long-term impact of the tragic shooting of a social worker outside her Barre office a little more than a week ago, and working to blunt the negative impacts.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Auburn foster child dies, second child in critical condition
Auburn foster child dies, second child in critical condition
A foster child died at a foster home Saturday in Auburn, and another child remains in critical condition following an unspecified incident, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families said.
A foster child died at a foster home Saturday in Auburn, and another child remains in critical condition following an unspecified incident, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families said.
Cops seize SUV from fatal Auburn foster home
Cops seize SUV from fatal Auburn foster home
Detectives pored over then towed away a foster mom's Ford Expedition from the public housing duplex where one toddler is confirmed dead and a second foster child was hospitalized in intensive care yesterday.
Detectives pored over then towed away a foster mom's Ford Expedition from the public housing duplex where one toddler is confirmed dead and a second foster child was hospitalized in intensive care yesterday.
Baby's death in Anchorage foster home leads to lawsuit, state payout
Baby's death in Anchorage foster home leads to lawsuit, state payout
Two years ago, a sickly baby from Bethel was placed in an Anchorage foster home. One day, just as the foster family was preparing for his return to Bethel, the baby was laid face down on a pillow-top mattress. There, according to a wrongful death lawsuit, he suffocated.
Two years ago, a sickly baby from Bethel was placed in an Anchorage foster home. One day, just as the foster family was preparing for his return to Bethel, the baby was laid face down on a pillow-top mattress. There, according to a wrongful death lawsuit, he suffocated.
Arizona child safety-agency may loosen rules on investigations
Arizona child safety-agency may loosen rules on investigations
The Department of Child Safety may not see every child’s named in reports to the state’s child-abuse hotline, according to a proposed rule that would guide the agency’s action.
The Department of Child Safety may not see every child’s named in reports to the state’s child-abuse hotline, according to a proposed rule that would guide the agency’s action.
Note: only a year and a half after the state went into total panic mode over 6000 cases that they skipped.
Texas lawyer blasts CPS as the corrupt, for-profit state kidnapping scheme it is
Texas lawyer blasts CPS as the corrupt, for-profit state kidnapping scheme it is
A Texas lawyer has criticized the state's Child Protective Services (CPS), describing it as a racket and "adoption mill" that has amassed too much power over the lives of children and parents in the state.
A Texas lawyer has criticized the state's Child Protective Services (CPS), describing it as a racket and "adoption mill" that has amassed too much power over the lives of children and parents in the state.
1 Foster Child Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Auburn, Mass.; DCF Investigating
1 Foster Child Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Auburn, Mass.; DCF Investigating
One child has died and another remains hospitalized after both were transported from a foster home Saturday in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Note: Now if I was the real parent, and that was my kid, what would I want to do to the people who put my child in that home? Hmm.
One child has died and another remains hospitalized after both were transported from a foster home Saturday in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Note: Now if I was the real parent, and that was my kid, what would I want to do to the people who put my child in that home? Hmm.
DSHS failures are rarely punished
DSHS failures are rarely punished
The state of Washington’s largest department is tasked with caring for the state’s most vulnerable residents — abused children, foster kids, mentally handicapped adults. But time and again, it has failed.
The state of Washington’s largest department is tasked with caring for the state’s most vulnerable residents — abused children, foster kids, mentally handicapped adults. But time and again, it has failed.
A 'Glitch' Keeps Medicaid From Former Foster Kids
A 'Glitch' Keeps Medicaid From Former Foster Kids
But proposed legislation in Congress would fix the wording in the federal health-care law that's leaving some foster youth uninsured.
But proposed legislation in Congress would fix the wording in the federal health-care law that's leaving some foster youth uninsured.
Auburn foster child dies, another hospitalized as investigation continues
Auburn foster child dies, another hospitalized as investigation continues
The Department of Children and Families confirmed a foster child died at a foster home Saturday on Pheasant Court, and another child remains hospitalized following an incident that remains a mystery.
The Department of Children and Families confirmed a foster child died at a foster home Saturday on Pheasant Court, and another child remains hospitalized following an incident that remains a mystery.
A System In Distress: Too Many American Children In State Care
A System In Distress: Too Many American Children In State Care
Generally speaking, social services do not remove children from their homes as a first choice. Most have family programs that work with parents to resolve issues with parenting skills, nutrition, education, addiction issues and so on. A child has to be in imminent danger for them to be removed from their parents’ care.
Generally speaking, social services do not remove children from their homes as a first choice. Most have family programs that work with parents to resolve issues with parenting skills, nutrition, education, addiction issues and so on. A child has to be in imminent danger for them to be removed from their parents’ care.
Council chiefs warn Ofsted inspection plan will divert child protection staff from the frontline
Council chiefs warn Ofsted inspection plan will divert child protection staff from the frontline
Local government bosses have branded Ofsted’s plans to start new multi-agency child safeguarding inspections this autumn as lacking in clarity and running the risk of drawing staff way from frontline child protection work.
Local government bosses have branded Ofsted’s plans to start new multi-agency child safeguarding inspections this autumn as lacking in clarity and running the risk of drawing staff way from frontline child protection work.
Federal lawsuit challenging New York’s ‘dangerous’ foster care program is near settlement
Federal lawsuit challenging New York’s ‘dangerous’ foster care program is near settlement
A federal civil rights lawsuit that claims the city and the state have for years condemned kids to “one of the most dangerous foster-care systems in the country” is close to settling, the Daily News has learned.
A federal civil rights lawsuit that claims the city and the state have for years condemned kids to “one of the most dangerous foster-care systems in the country” is close to settling, the Daily News has learned.
Hearing Targets Foster Kids' Medication
Hearing Targets Foster Kids' Medication
State lawmakers convened an oversight hearing on Tuesday in the Capitol to address the possible over-prescription of psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics and antidepressants, to foster children in California.
State lawmakers convened an oversight hearing on Tuesday in the Capitol to address the possible over-prescription of psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics and antidepressants, to foster children in California.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Kansas requirements low for child abuse investigators
Kansas requirements low for child abuse investigators
A Kansas agency employs dozens of unlicensed workers to help investigate suspected child abuse claims, but the agency says those workers receive special training and are there to assist licensed employees.
A Kansas agency employs dozens of unlicensed workers to help investigate suspected child abuse claims, but the agency says those workers receive special training and are there to assist licensed employees.
Mom Flabbergasted to Learn Her Son, Taken in Case of Alleged Medical Abuse, Could Remain a Ward of the State — ‘How Can They Keep an Adult?’
Mom Flabbergasted to Learn Her Son, Taken in Case of Alleged Medical Abuse, Could Remain a Ward of the State — ‘How Can They Keep an Adult?’
A teen with complex health issues, who was taken from his mother’s custody last year, might have been looking forward to being freed from the system on his 18th birthday. But his family learned that becoming a legal adult doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll no longer be considered a ward of the state.
A teen with complex health issues, who was taken from his mother’s custody last year, might have been looking forward to being freed from the system on his 18th birthday. But his family learned that becoming a legal adult doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll no longer be considered a ward of the state.
152 children forcibly put up for adoption in ten years by council
152 children forcibly put up for adoption in ten years by council
SOUTHEND Council has put 152 children up for adoption against the wishes of their parents in the last ten years, a freedom of information request has revealed.
SOUTHEND Council has put 152 children up for adoption against the wishes of their parents in the last ten years, a freedom of information request has revealed.
Massachusetts Cop Barges into Home Without Warrant, Threatens to Call DCF on Woman Recording Him
Massachusetts Cop Barges into Home Without Warrant, Threatens to Call DCF on Woman Recording Him
A Massachusetts cop forced his way into the home of a mother of four last month, threatening to report her to the Department of Children and Families when she refused to walk upstairs, grabbing at her phone when she tried to record the altercation.
A Massachusetts cop forced his way into the home of a mother of four last month, threatening to report her to the Department of Children and Families when she refused to walk upstairs, grabbing at her phone when she tried to record the altercation.
Foster Family Says DCF Put Them In Custody Battle For Boy
Foster Family Says DCF Put Them In Custody Battle For Boy
As veteran foster parents Sue and Wayne packed their kitchen dishes Friday afternoon — they struggled with the meaning of their approaching move.
As veteran foster parents Sue and Wayne packed their kitchen dishes Friday afternoon — they struggled with the meaning of their approaching move.
Error leaves Clark County foster parents waiting on checks
Error leaves Clark County foster parents waiting on checks
Payments to families who provide care for more than 100 Clark County foster children were delayed by an error at the local Department of Job and Family Services this month.
Wheeling man accused of sexually abusing a foster child in his care
Wheeling man accused of sexually abusing a foster child in his care
A Wheeling man has been accused of sexually abusing a foster child in his care. West Virginia State Police say the girl was from another area of the state and living in Ohio County. The alleged abuse was reported when she returned home. Lance Jackson allegedly gave a 17-year-old girl in his care drugs and then sexually abused her. Now he's in jail facing a lengthy prison stay.
A Wheeling man has been accused of sexually abusing a foster child in his care. West Virginia State Police say the girl was from another area of the state and living in Ohio County. The alleged abuse was reported when she returned home. Lance Jackson allegedly gave a 17-year-old girl in his care drugs and then sexually abused her. Now he's in jail facing a lengthy prison stay.
Abusive DCF Employees Should Be Fired; Will Union Protect Them?
Abusive DCF Employees Should Be Fired; Will Union Protect Them?
The children who enter the care of the state, overseen by the Department of Children and Families, are our most vulnerable children, and yet there are state workers who are allowed to continue to work with them even after allegations of abuse.
The children who enter the care of the state, overseen by the Department of Children and Families, are our most vulnerable children, and yet there are state workers who are allowed to continue to work with them even after allegations of abuse.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)