Looking at Each State's CPS offices
Have you ever just googled Child Protective Services? What kind of cases would you see? Two particular stories caught my eye. They discuss who holds CPS agencies accountable. Truthfully how are they held accountable? When social workers for the state are caught making bad decisions involving human lives, many times their unions cover their butts and get their jobs back. Is a union good for human service organizations? If the proof is undisputable, a union is not good for a human social service organization. However, what about private industry working for a governmental organization? Are they covered as well? I do not believe that they fall under the same category.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Consent for foster kids' psychiatric drugs on rise
Consent for foster kids' psychiatric drugs on rise
More parents, courts approve medication; some fear they aren't informed decisions.
More parents, courts approve medication; some fear they aren't informed decisions.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Va. Woman Pleads Guilty in Adopted Daughter's Death
Va. Woman Pleads Guilty in Adopted Daughter's Death
A Prince William County woman pleaded guilty this morning to leaving her adopted 13-year-old daughter for dead in a frigid creek in January -- as well as to abusing the girl and lying to police -- in a case that has highlighted shortcomings in the county's policies on child abuse and runaways.
A Prince William County woman pleaded guilty this morning to leaving her adopted 13-year-old daughter for dead in a frigid creek in January -- as well as to abusing the girl and lying to police -- in a case that has highlighted shortcomings in the county's policies on child abuse and runaways.
Child Protective Services violates saftey rules
This was taken during a supervised visit at the CPS office. My grandson fell from the slide onto bare concrete. These people are so busy kidnapping our children they fail to follow any safety regulations, even the recommended guidelines that come with the assembly instructions. The CASA ( retired police officer ) turned instant cop when he realized I had captured the fall with my camera. As you will hear, he became very interested in the functions of my camera "because he has one like it and didn't realize it has video clip functions". These criminals operate by making parents feel shame and isolation. This is a form of brainwashing used by cults. The more isolated a person feels the less they will reach out for help. It is time for every victim of the CPS to come together and demand change. I share our story with people on a daily basis and they in turn have opened up and shared their stories once there is a feeling of safety in doing so. AA started with 2 people. Look at it now. Let's come together and make the change happen. No More Victims!
Data: Monterey County keeps more families together
Data: Monterey County keeps more families together
"No matter how neglectful or abusive a parent is, in most cases, that parent is the best person to raise the child," said Christine Lerable, program manager for Monterey County's family and children's services. "There is bonding and attachment there."
"No matter how neglectful or abusive a parent is, in most cases, that parent is the best person to raise the child," said Christine Lerable, program manager for Monterey County's family and children's services. "There is bonding and attachment there."
Be prepared to deal with foster children's feelings of loss
Be prepared to deal with foster children's feelings of loss
Foster children also experience a feeling of loss when they are removed from their birth families and placed in out of home care. The sudden disruption of their everyday life which includes their room, family, belongings, friends is a huge event that stirs up many emotions.
Foster children also experience a feeling of loss when they are removed from their birth families and placed in out of home care. The sudden disruption of their everyday life which includes their room, family, belongings, friends is a huge event that stirs up many emotions.
Child welfare, witches and blood
Child welfare, witches and blood
Moral outrage accompanied by calls from the federal Opposition for a government inqury is yet another example of what is a depressingly familiar ritual to those of us who have worked in the field of children's services.
It goes like this: child found dead or horrifically abused; media reports it with a mixture of indignation and incredulity; opposition pollie seizes the opportunity to intensify the indignation and accuse relevant minister of incompetence and neglect; relevant minister responds with own indignation and calls government inquiry; inquiry hears evidence for months, finds systemic failure and incompetence, and makes numerous shallow recommendations; relevant minister pledges radical change and shouts at a few high-level bureaucrats; dust finally settles and everything goes back to normal.
Moral outrage accompanied by calls from the federal Opposition for a government inqury is yet another example of what is a depressingly familiar ritual to those of us who have worked in the field of children's services.
It goes like this: child found dead or horrifically abused; media reports it with a mixture of indignation and incredulity; opposition pollie seizes the opportunity to intensify the indignation and accuse relevant minister of incompetence and neglect; relevant minister responds with own indignation and calls government inquiry; inquiry hears evidence for months, finds systemic failure and incompetence, and makes numerous shallow recommendations; relevant minister pledges radical change and shouts at a few high-level bureaucrats; dust finally settles and everything goes back to normal.
'Social workers betrayed me,' reveals foster mother who says they failed to mention teenager's violent past
'Social workers betrayed me,' reveals foster mother who says they failed to mention teenager's violent past
The day foster carer Maria Jones welcomed a troubled 16-year-old teenage single mother into her home, she had no way of foreseeing the devastating consequences.
The day foster carer Maria Jones welcomed a troubled 16-year-old teenage single mother into her home, she had no way of foreseeing the devastating consequences.
The Social Work Police State
The Social Work Police State
"Details of yet another shocking case, which comes to its climax in a county court in eastern England this week, have recently been placed in the House of Lords Library. This follows a comprehensive investigation carried out on behalf of the family by Lord Monckton of Brenchley, who, as a hereditary peer, does not sit in the Lords, but has passed his dossier both to an active life peer and to this column.
"Details of yet another shocking case, which comes to its climax in a county court in eastern England this week, have recently been placed in the House of Lords Library. This follows a comprehensive investigation carried out on behalf of the family by Lord Monckton of Brenchley, who, as a hereditary peer, does not sit in the Lords, but has passed his dossier both to an active life peer and to this column.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Fundamental legal right often denied parents
Fundamental legal right often denied parents
Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Ronald McBride, a father whose parental rights to his three children were permanently terminated despite the fact that the juvenile court denied him the right to a lawyer throughout the entire case.
Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Ronald McBride, a father whose parental rights to his three children were permanently terminated despite the fact that the juvenile court denied him the right to a lawyer throughout the entire case.
Child snatching for rituals on the rise in Nigeria
Child snatching for rituals on the rise in Nigeria
Child abduction for ritual killings is on the rise in the Nigerian city of Kano, say officials and advocacy groups who blame the trend on greed for political power and quick wealth in this northern commercial center.
Body parts from toddlers and pre-schoolers are prized ingredients for lucky charms thought to make people rich or rise up on the political ladder.
Child abduction for ritual killings is on the rise in the Nigerian city of Kano, say officials and advocacy groups who blame the trend on greed for political power and quick wealth in this northern commercial center.
Body parts from toddlers and pre-schoolers are prized ingredients for lucky charms thought to make people rich or rise up on the political ladder.
Children & Family Services Investigating Welfare Of Michael Jackson's Children
Children & Family Services Investigating Welfare Of Michael Jackson's Children
Access Hollywood has learned that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is conducting an investigation into the welfare of Michael Jackson's three children, in light of the unanswered questions about his death.
Access Hollywood has learned that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is conducting an investigation into the welfare of Michael Jackson's three children, in light of the unanswered questions about his death.
What happens to foster kids when they turn 18?
What happens to foster kids when they turn 18?
A couple of years ago, i read that when foster children turn 18 they have no where to go. It didn't matter if they were still in school or working or whatever, at 18 they had to leave the foster home. I've thought on this for a long time and wonder what happens to these young adults? Is there any place they can go and live and find the support they need to finish their education and get a good strong foundation for their life? I'm sure many of them do finish their education and go on with their life. I guess I'm really just interested in learning more about foster children and possibly becoming a foster parent in the near future. I even have ideas of one day opening a home for unwanted foster children and possibly providing a home environment so they can continue their education without the extra hardships. Drop me a line if you have any info you feel might be useful. Thanks.
A couple of years ago, i read that when foster children turn 18 they have no where to go. It didn't matter if they were still in school or working or whatever, at 18 they had to leave the foster home. I've thought on this for a long time and wonder what happens to these young adults? Is there any place they can go and live and find the support they need to finish their education and get a good strong foundation for their life? I'm sure many of them do finish their education and go on with their life. I guess I'm really just interested in learning more about foster children and possibly becoming a foster parent in the near future. I even have ideas of one day opening a home for unwanted foster children and possibly providing a home environment so they can continue their education without the extra hardships. Drop me a line if you have any info you feel might be useful. Thanks.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Council halts plans to put boy with gay foster parents
Council halts plans to put boy with gay foster parents
A council has halted plans to place a ten-year-old Catholic boy in the care of homosexual foster parents against the wishes of his mother.
A council has halted plans to place a ten-year-old Catholic boy in the care of homosexual foster parents against the wishes of his mother.
Whores of the State: Child Protective Services Target Rural Families
Whores of the State: Child Protective Services Target Rural Families
They’re coming for our children. Organizations with benevolent names like “Child Welfare League of America” threaten the well-being of rural families and the foundations of America’s rural heritage. Consider some of the statements by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Social Services:
They’re coming for our children. Organizations with benevolent names like “Child Welfare League of America” threaten the well-being of rural families and the foundations of America’s rural heritage. Consider some of the statements by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Social Services:
Baby P council still failing on child protection, say inspectors
Baby P council still failing on child protection, say inspectors
Ofsted report, commissioned by children's secretary Ed Balls, highlights 'poor decision-making' and has 'raised serious safeguarding concerns' over Haringey's care services for children at risk
Ofsted report, commissioned by children's secretary Ed Balls, highlights 'poor decision-making' and has 'raised serious safeguarding concerns' over Haringey's care services for children at risk
In death case, dad gets more visitation time
In death case, dad gets more visitation time
A Bexar County judge on Wednesday granted more visitation rights to a father of an 8-month-old infant whose sister died of blunt force trauma to the head last December, but Child Protective Services officials said they plan to terminate parental rights for both parents.
A Bexar County judge on Wednesday granted more visitation rights to a father of an 8-month-old infant whose sister died of blunt force trauma to the head last December, but Child Protective Services officials said they plan to terminate parental rights for both parents.
Alberta top official guilty of contempt
Alberta top official guilty of contempt
A top official in the Alberta Children and Youth Services department has been found guilty of contempt for failing to act promptly on an order from the province's highest court, CBC has learned.
A top official in the Alberta Children and Youth Services department has been found guilty of contempt for failing to act promptly on an order from the province's highest court, CBC has learned.
Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care
Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care
You'll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state, because of abuse by the mental health care system, especially massive psychiatric drugging.
You'll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state, because of abuse by the mental health care system, especially massive psychiatric drugging.
Foster parents of toddler who nearly drowned have received past attention from police
Foster parents of toddler who nearly drowned have received past attention from police
The St. Paul home where an 18-month-old foster child nearly drowned Wednesday has come under police attention before.
St. Paul police notified child protection officials after the foster mother said she was having trouble caring for children in the home because her husband had left, according to a June 2008 police report.
The St. Paul home where an 18-month-old foster child nearly drowned Wednesday has come under police attention before.
St. Paul police notified child protection officials after the foster mother said she was having trouble caring for children in the home because her husband had left, according to a June 2008 police report.
Samuels Tapped to Head Administration on Children, Youth and Families
Samuels Tapped to Head Administration on Children, Youth and Families
President Barack Obama has tapped a veteran Chicago youth services leader to run the Administration on Children, Youth and Families – a federal agency expected to play a key role in holding state foster care systems accountable and fostering child welfare reform.
President Barack Obama has tapped a veteran Chicago youth services leader to run the Administration on Children, Youth and Families – a federal agency expected to play a key role in holding state foster care systems accountable and fostering child welfare reform.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault, lewdness charges
Teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault, lewdness charges
The Boulder City teacher and foster parent accused of sexually assaulting and videotaping young boys pleaded not guilty today in court.
The Boulder City teacher and foster parent accused of sexually assaulting and videotaping young boys pleaded not guilty today in court.
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