For years, those parents could take problems and concerns to an ombudsman in the Department for Children and Families.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Kansas foster parents with problems can no longer go to DCF ombudsman for help
Foster parenting in Kansas can involve navigating a web of officials, social workers and contractors.
For years, those parents could take problems and concerns to an ombudsman in the Department for Children and Families.
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For years, those parents could take problems and concerns to an ombudsman in the Department for Children and Families.
More >> Kansas foster parents with problems can no longer go to DCF ombudsman for help
Texas Mom Flees Supervised Visit With Children
Connecticut child welfare authorities are investigating how a woman managed to flee a supervised visit with her three children and her convicted sex-offender boyfriend.
The Hartford Courant reports that the children have not been located since Crystal McGrath's escape in Waterbury on Feb. 16.
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The Hartford Courant reports that the children have not been located since Crystal McGrath's escape in Waterbury on Feb. 16.
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Rape. Sex trafficking. Is Detroit youth home endangering girls?
They're among metro Detroit's most vulnerable children: teenage girls who have been abused, neglected or suffer from mental health issues.
But the place that's supposed to protect them is putting many in harm's way, police and court records allege.
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But the place that's supposed to protect them is putting many in harm's way, police and court records allege.
More >> Rape. Sex trafficking. Is Detroit youth home endangering girls?
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
State Bills Foreshadow Frightening Trend Of Considering Parents Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Two recent bills proposed by state legislators in Illinois and Iowa reveal a disturbing perspective on parental rights that’s becoming more prevalent in our country: the belief that parents cannot be trusted to care for their children.
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More >> State Bills Foreshadow Frightening Trend Of Considering Parents Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Thousands of migrant children report they were sexually assaulted in U.S. custody
Thousands of migrant children who crossed the southern border into the U.S. have reported they were sexually assaulted while in government custody, according to Department of Health and Human Services documents released Tuesday by Rep. Ted Deutch's office.
In the past four years, 4,556 children said they were sexually assaulted while in the care of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, which takes custody of unaccompanied minors who cross the southern border alone and those who are separated from their families.
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In the past four years, 4,556 children said they were sexually assaulted while in the care of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, which takes custody of unaccompanied minors who cross the southern border alone and those who are separated from their families.
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Man kidnapped Keller girl in foster care and advertised her for sex, feds say
An East Texas man was indicted Friday after he was accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old Keller girl, sexually assaulting her and sending recordings of the abuse to men online.
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Foster parent faces additional sex assault charges
A Southington man charged with sexual assault in East Hampton last week is already facing sexual assault charges related to his role as a foster parent, according to the Bristol Press.
David A. Boulanger, 65, of 109 Spring Hill Road, was already free on $150,000 bail for a pending sexual assault case in New Britain Superior Court when East Hampton police served him with two arrest warrants Feb. 14, court records indicate
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David A. Boulanger, 65, of 109 Spring Hill Road, was already free on $150,000 bail for a pending sexual assault case in New Britain Superior Court when East Hampton police served him with two arrest warrants Feb. 14, court records indicate
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Monitor new parents and their children with health visits until they reach three-and-a-half, say MPs
Health visitors should monitor new parents and their children until they are three-and-a-half, according to MPs.
The checks would help identify any health and development problems to stop children falling behind before starting school, they said.
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The checks would help identify any health and development problems to stop children falling behind before starting school, they said.
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Bucks children's services: Social workers 'being strongly encouraged to leave council' despite staff shortages
Social workers are being “strongly encouraged” to leave their roles at the county council’s failing children’s services despite staff shortages, it has been claimed.
East Wycombe Independent councillor on Bucks County Council (BCC), Julia Wassell, said she “understands” both social workers and social work managers are being urged to leave their roles as part of an overhaul of the failing service.
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East Wycombe Independent councillor on Bucks County Council (BCC), Julia Wassell, said she “understands” both social workers and social work managers are being urged to leave their roles as part of an overhaul of the failing service.
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Abilene foster mom accused of hitting 2-year-old, dragging him across floor by leg
An Abilene foster mother accused of hitting a 2-year-old and dragging him across the floor by his leg has been arrested.
April Weaver, 24, was taken into custody Monday for Injury to a Child.
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April Weaver, 24, was taken into custody Monday for Injury to a Child.
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SC lawmakers reject millions for Social Services to hire child caseworkers
When South Carolina’s 124 state representatives take up the state’s $9.3 billion proposed budget in two weeks, it will not include $44.5 million requested to hire and retain Social Services caseworkers to oversee child-abuse cases.
Legislators have become increasingly frustrated with the state Department of Social Services — currently without a permanent director — as it struggles to retain and hire caseworkers. The agency also has been unable to answer legislators’ questions, including how many children in its custody died last year, lawmakers complain.
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Legislators have become increasingly frustrated with the state Department of Social Services — currently without a permanent director — as it struggles to retain and hire caseworkers. The agency also has been unable to answer legislators’ questions, including how many children in its custody died last year, lawmakers complain.
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Monday, February 25, 2019
The Crime of Parenting While Poor
New York City's child welfare agency has a reputation for unjustly targeting low-income families of color. Can it change?
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Foster parent convicted of rape sentenced to probation
A New Mexico foster parent convicted on six counts of rape will not serve any time in prison.
Manual Preciado, 64, was arrested in 2015 after a teenage boy came forward saying Preciado raped and molested him while he stayed in his Tucumcari home. According to court documents, the boy was attacked on a nearly daily basis over nine months.
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Manual Preciado, 64, was arrested in 2015 after a teenage boy came forward saying Preciado raped and molested him while he stayed in his Tucumcari home. According to court documents, the boy was attacked on a nearly daily basis over nine months.
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Judge orders seizure of footage taken by mother of baby girl being taken into emergency care
A judge has directed that footage taken by a mother of the events surrounding her seven-month-old baby girl being brought into care by the authorities be seized by gardaí.
At the Ennis Family Law Court, Judge Patrick Durcan made the order after a solicitor for TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency (CFA), Kevin Sherry expressed concern that the footage taken by the mother may be posted on YouTube.
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At the Ennis Family Law Court, Judge Patrick Durcan made the order after a solicitor for TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency (CFA), Kevin Sherry expressed concern that the footage taken by the mother may be posted on YouTube.
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Child Welfare Employee Wanted For Stealing From Disabled "Vulnerable Adult"
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a 33-year-old Child Welfare employee accused of stealing money from a disable person under her care.
The Comanche County District Court issued the felony arrest warrant for Tiffany A. Thompson, 33, of Lawton, for the charge of exploitation by caretaker of elderly or disabled person, records indicate. She faces up to 10 years in prison plus up to $10,000 fine and restitution if convicted.
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The Comanche County District Court issued the felony arrest warrant for Tiffany A. Thompson, 33, of Lawton, for the charge of exploitation by caretaker of elderly or disabled person, records indicate. She faces up to 10 years in prison plus up to $10,000 fine and restitution if convicted.
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Man kidnapped Keller girl in foster care and advertised her for sex, feds say
An East Texas man was indicted Friday after he was accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old Keller girl, sexually assaulting her and sending recordings of the abuse to men online.
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More >> Man kidnapped Keller girl in foster care and advertised her for sex, feds say
Abuse allegation had 'catastrophic' impact on life of care worker
A HSE care worker who also fostered children told a court a child sexual abuse allegation, which he denied, had a "catastrophic" impact on his life.
The man, a married father of four, had his access to children, including his own grandchild, restricted following the allegation, which a Tusla appeals committee deemed to be "founded".
However, in a case which highlighted inadequacies in how the child and family agency dealt with the claims, the High Court quashed the appeals committee ruling.
More >> Abuse allegation had 'catastrophic' impact on life of care worker
The man, a married father of four, had his access to children, including his own grandchild, restricted following the allegation, which a Tusla appeals committee deemed to be "founded".
However, in a case which highlighted inadequacies in how the child and family agency dealt with the claims, the High Court quashed the appeals committee ruling.
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Advocates say US still separates migrant families needlessly
Months after the Trump administration announced an end to its widescale separation of migrant parents and children, the policy remains a heated issue in the courts and at the border as critics contend the government is still needlessly breaking up immigrant families.
The Texas Civil Rights Project released a report Thursday that counts 272 separations at a single Texas courthouse since June, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending widespread separations amid public outrage.
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The Texas Civil Rights Project released a report Thursday that counts 272 separations at a single Texas courthouse since June, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending widespread separations amid public outrage.
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Young adults struggle while ‘aging out’ of Arkansas foster care system
Foster care is difficult for children of all ages, but adolescents experience a unique set of issues. Older children are more likely to be placed in group homes and are more frequently moved from one placement to another. They’re often separated from their younger siblings, for whom they may feel responsible, and they are sometimes overprescribed psychiatric medications that impair their brain functions.
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DCYF trying to keep foster kids out of juvenile detention
The tent encampments scattered across Seattle do not just contain adults — behind many canvas flaps and under many overpasses can be found foster kids who have run away from their place of care.
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
Foster father who caused baby's 20 bone fractures is headed to prison
An Indianapolis foster father who abused a baby girl is headed to prison to serve four years.
Kyle Rice, 27, was given a 12-year sentence with eight years suspended, according to Marion Superior Court records. The sentencing occurred Tuesday.
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Mum to plead guilty over adopted daughter's rape and murder
A mum watched a man act out a rape-and-murder fantasy on her 14-year-old adopted daughter.
Former foster parent Sara Packer, 44, of Allentown, north of Philadelphia, has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence over the killing of young Grace.
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Young adults struggle while ‘aging out’ of Arkansas foster care system
Kendra Owens doesn’t remember a lot about the five months she spent in foster care before her 18th birthday. Her therapist says that it’s her brain trying to protect her, hiding away horrible memories that might trigger her depression or her post-traumatic stress disorder.
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More >> Young adults struggle while ‘aging out’ of Arkansas foster care system
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Foster parent convicted of rape sentenced to probation
A New Mexico foster parent convicted on six counts of rape will not serve any time in prison.
Manual Preciado, 64, was arrested in 2015 after a teenage boy came forward saying Preciado raped and molested him while he stayed in his Tucumcari home. According to court documents, the boy was attacked on a nearly daily basis over nine months.
More >> Foster parent convicted of rape sentenced to probation
Manual Preciado, 64, was arrested in 2015 after a teenage boy came forward saying Preciado raped and molested him while he stayed in his Tucumcari home. According to court documents, the boy was attacked on a nearly daily basis over nine months.
More >> Foster parent convicted of rape sentenced to probation
DCS wanted him to admit to child abuse to get his kids back. Instead, he fought the charges — and won
Nikolas Crosby-Garbotz called 911 because he thought his infant daughter was having a seizure.
He got medical assistance. But he also got an allegation of child abuse from the state Department of Child Safety, a criminal indictment and a 2 ½-year court fight over shaken-baby syndrome.
More >> DCS wanted him to admit to child abuse to get his kids back. Instead, he fought the charges — and won
He got medical assistance. But he also got an allegation of child abuse from the state Department of Child Safety, a criminal indictment and a 2 ½-year court fight over shaken-baby syndrome.
More >> DCS wanted him to admit to child abuse to get his kids back. Instead, he fought the charges — and won
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