Report: Los Angeles County child abuse deaths are on decline
As many as 41 children in Los Angeles County are believed to have died of abuse or neglect in 2010, even after the county Department of Children and Family Services had investigated their home situation, according to a report just released.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Anti-gay groups: Virginia to introduce "mandatory gay adoption"
Anti-gay groups: Virginia to introduce "mandatory gay adoption"
Maggie Gallagher, the anti-gay marriage activist and columnist, has breaking news out of Virginia. Soon, she reports, the commonwealth will introduce mandatory gay adoption. That's right: Everyone in Virgina will belong to gay and lesbian couples. Or something:
Maggie Gallagher, the anti-gay marriage activist and columnist, has breaking news out of Virginia. Soon, she reports, the commonwealth will introduce mandatory gay adoption. That's right: Everyone in Virgina will belong to gay and lesbian couples. Or something:
Judge on saving kids
Retired Montgomery County Judge Paul W. Tressler believes authorities need to intervene in the lives of troubled children early to put them on the right path before they become juvenile offenders.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Family Scores $54,000 Tax Refund From Adoptions. Will You?
Family Scores $54,000 Tax Refund From Adoptions. Will You?
David and Thelma Ward could hardly believe it when their HR Block tax preparer called to say they’d be getting a $54,000 tax refund this year.
Note: Tell me why the country is broke again?
David and Thelma Ward could hardly believe it when their HR Block tax preparer called to say they’d be getting a $54,000 tax refund this year.
Note: Tell me why the country is broke again?
San Jose ordered to pay $3.2M in child seizure suit
San Jose ordered to pay $3.2M in child seizure suit
In the largest recent judgment against San Jose police, a federal jury on Friday awarded a family $3.25 million after siding with the parents, who accused officers of stealing their young children and placing them in protective custody.
In the largest recent judgment against San Jose police, a federal jury on Friday awarded a family $3.25 million after siding with the parents, who accused officers of stealing their young children and placing them in protective custody.
Mom Fights Medications For Daughter
Mom Fights Medications For Daughter
A Detroit woman who barricaded herself in her home in a standoff with police over her daughter's care was in Family Court Friday seeking access to her daughter.
A Detroit woman who barricaded herself in her home in a standoff with police over her daughter's care was in Family Court Friday seeking access to her daughter.
Amercian University to host “Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Intercountry Adoption”
Amercian University to host “Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Intercountry Adoption”
The UNROW Human Rights Impact Litigation Clinic at Washington College of Law, American University is presenting “Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Inter-country Adoption and the Need for Reform” on April 4, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
The UNROW Human Rights Impact Litigation Clinic at Washington College of Law, American University is presenting “Stolen Children: Illegal Practices in Inter-country Adoption and the Need for Reform” on April 4, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Chuck Liddell Requests Full Custody Of Son
Chuck Liddell Requests Full Custody Of Son
Chuck Liddell is in an L.A. courtroom asking a judge for full custody of his son, after the boy allegedly told him he didn't want to live with his mom anymore.
Chuck Liddell is in an L.A. courtroom asking a judge for full custody of his son, after the boy allegedly told him he didn't want to live with his mom anymore.
Especially vulnerable to pregnancy: foster youth
Especially vulnerable to pregnancy: foster youth
There are many reasons why people who care for and about children in foster care should place teenage pregnancy prevention high on their list of concerns. Research shows that teen girls in foster care are 2.5 times more likely than their peers not in foster care to get pregnant by age 19. Half of 21-year-old men aging out of foster care report they had gotten someone pregnant, compared with 19 percent of their peers who were not in foster care, according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy.
There are many reasons why people who care for and about children in foster care should place teenage pregnancy prevention high on their list of concerns. Research shows that teen girls in foster care are 2.5 times more likely than their peers not in foster care to get pregnant by age 19. Half of 21-year-old men aging out of foster care report they had gotten someone pregnant, compared with 19 percent of their peers who were not in foster care, according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy.
Foster care provider pleads guilty in child's tub death
Foster care provider pleads guilty in child's tub death
The 18-month-old girl, who had developmental disabilities, was left unattended while the man helped another child, court documents say.
The 18-month-old girl, who had developmental disabilities, was left unattended while the man helped another child, court documents say.
Foster Mother In Lawsuit Was Arrested
Foster Mother In Lawsuit Was Arrested
A Jacksonville woman who cared for two foster children whose adoptive parents said were physically, sexually and mentally abused while in foster care was arrested in 2006 on charges of abusing another foster child in her custody, Channel 4 has learned.
A Jacksonville woman who cared for two foster children whose adoptive parents said were physically, sexually and mentally abused while in foster care was arrested in 2006 on charges of abusing another foster child in her custody, Channel 4 has learned.
Foster Parent Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving Boys
Foster Parent Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving Boys
A 64-year-old foster father in Akron was arrested last night on charges of sexually assaulting two young boys in his custody.
A 64-year-old foster father in Akron was arrested last night on charges of sexually assaulting two young boys in his custody.
How many times have we heard this before?
ACS makes changes in wake of death of NYC girl, 4
The city's child welfare agency announced Thursday that it is making changes to improve how it handles families with complex medical issues after the death of a 4-year-old girl with severe breathing problems who was under its care.
The city's child welfare agency announced Thursday that it is making changes to improve how it handles families with complex medical issues after the death of a 4-year-old girl with severe breathing problems who was under its care.
Breast milk baby causing large controversy
It’s not often a child’s toy creates controversy, but that is exactly what is happening with a new doll out of Europe.
Local groups promote child-abuse prevention
Throughout Child Abuse Propaganda Month, I will point out the fallacy of their presentation.
Local groups promote child-abuse prevention
According to Tuscarawas County data for 2008, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 552 families were involved in new allegations of abuse and neglect of children.
Members of the New Philadelphia High School soccer team placed 1,000 pinwheels on the courthouse steps Thursday to commemorate the 1,165 children represented in those families.
Note; Just so you will all know, the number of allegations of abuse and neglect does not equal the number of substantiated cases of abuse or neglect.
That's why it's child abuse propaganda month.
Local groups promote child-abuse prevention
According to Tuscarawas County data for 2008, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 552 families were involved in new allegations of abuse and neglect of children.
Members of the New Philadelphia High School soccer team placed 1,000 pinwheels on the courthouse steps Thursday to commemorate the 1,165 children represented in those families.
Note; Just so you will all know, the number of allegations of abuse and neglect does not equal the number of substantiated cases of abuse or neglect.
That's why it's child abuse propaganda month.
Obama plants a pinwheel!!!
Presidential Proclamation--National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Our Nation's children are our hope for the future, and caring for them is one of our greatest responsibilities. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy families, protecting children, and supporting communities throughout our Nation.
Our Nation's children are our hope for the future, and caring for them is one of our greatest responsibilities. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy families, protecting children, and supporting communities throughout our Nation.
Teacher in Trouble for Ridiculing Student's Hair
Teacher in Trouble for Ridiculing Student's Hair
A Chicago Public School teacher is in hot water for posting a picture on her Facebook page that mocked one of her students.
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Teacher faces lawsuit for taking a photo of young pupil's Jolly Rancher hairstyle and posting it on Facebook for friends to mock
A Chicago Public School teacher is in hot water for posting a picture on her Facebook page that mocked one of her students.
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Teacher faces lawsuit for taking a photo of young pupil's Jolly Rancher hairstyle and posting it on Facebook for friends to mock
Aransas Couple On Trial For Son's Death Asks For Other Children Back
Aransas Couple On Trial For Son's Death Asks For Other Children Back
An Aransas Pass couple said to be responsible for the death of one of their children was back in court today, asking a judge to return custody of their three living kids.
An Aransas Pass couple said to be responsible for the death of one of their children was back in court today, asking a judge to return custody of their three living kids.
CPS investigating teacher's Facebook post
CPS investigating teacher's Facebook post
Chicago Public Schools officials say they've started an investigation after a teacher apparently posted a photo on Facebook of a student who wore Jolly Rancher candies in her hair.
Chicago Public Schools officials say they've started an investigation after a teacher apparently posted a photo on Facebook of a student who wore Jolly Rancher candies in her hair.
Foster Care: Safety Net or Trap Door?
Foster Care: Safety Net or Trap Door?
For tens of thousands of endangered children, foster care has become a trap door rather than the safety net they need to help them succeed. In particular, federal financing policies have favored foster care over other child welfare approaches, leading states to overuse foster care to the detriment of children who could be adopted or whose families could be rehabilitated. Congress should give states more flexibility in how they can use federal funding and stop providing foster care funding on a per capita basis, which promotes this dependence. States should refocus on achieving the best outcomes for children. Among other approaches, state agencies should work with private-sector agencies and faith-based networks to find adoptive parents and guardians for children languishing in foster care.
For tens of thousands of endangered children, foster care has become a trap door rather than the safety net they need to help them succeed. In particular, federal financing policies have favored foster care over other child welfare approaches, leading states to overuse foster care to the detriment of children who could be adopted or whose families could be rehabilitated. Congress should give states more flexibility in how they can use federal funding and stop providing foster care funding on a per capita basis, which promotes this dependence. States should refocus on achieving the best outcomes for children. Among other approaches, state agencies should work with private-sector agencies and faith-based networks to find adoptive parents and guardians for children languishing in foster care.
Audit Finds Child Services System 'Incomplete, Unreliable'
Despite an investment of $90 million of state and federal funds, a legislative audit showed the computer system designed to monitor child services is, in the auditors' words, "incomplete" and "unreliable."
County releases report on deaths of children under child-welfare supervision
County releases report on deaths of children under child-welfare supervision
Los Angeles County Chief Executive William T Fujioka released a report Thursday that offered new details on deaths of children under the supervision of the Department of Children and Family Services. But Fujioka cautioned that data problems made it difficult to discern trends.
Los Angeles County Chief Executive William T Fujioka released a report Thursday that offered new details on deaths of children under the supervision of the Department of Children and Family Services. But Fujioka cautioned that data problems made it difficult to discern trends.
Report Says New York City Overlooked More Children in Danger
Report Says New York City Overlooked More Children in Danger
Translation to reality: They think that they should have snatched more kids.
A city review made after the death of a malnourished 4-year-old in September found at least 10 more instances in which child welfare workers missed signs that children were in imminent danger, a report by the city’s Administration for Children’s Services and the Office of the Public Advocate said on Thursday.
Translation to reality: They think that they should have snatched more kids.
A city review made after the death of a malnourished 4-year-old in September found at least 10 more instances in which child welfare workers missed signs that children were in imminent danger, a report by the city’s Administration for Children’s Services and the Office of the Public Advocate said on Thursday.
NY1 Exclusive: Task Force Outlines ACS Reforms In Wake Of Case Worker Arrests
NY1 Exclusive: Task Force Outlines ACS Reforms In Wake Of Case Worker Arrests
In the wake of a child abuse case that horrified New Yorkers and resulted in the indictment of two case workers, top city officials are revealing reforms that they say will avoid future tragedies. NY1's Errol Lewis filed the following report.
In the wake of a child abuse case that horrified New Yorkers and resulted in the indictment of two case workers, top city officials are revealing reforms that they say will avoid future tragedies. NY1's Errol Lewis filed the following report.
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