Parents Who Took Eight Kids From Foster Care Released From Custody
Shanel Nadal and Nephra Payne were set free Wednesday after spending 60 days in jail. They were sentenced to time served and released as part of a plea deal with the Queens district attorney's office.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Prosecutor accuses police of leaking document in Syracuse coach sex abuse investigation
Prosecutor accuses police of leaking document in Syracuse coach sex abuse investigation
A district attorney has accused police officials of criminally leaking a document in the sexual abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.
A district attorney has accused police officials of criminally leaking a document in the sexual abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.
Native Americans sue Wash. state for sending them to mission schools where they claim abuse
Native Americans sue Wash. state for sending them to mission schools where they claim abuse
Eight Native Americans filed suit Tuesday against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, claiming the agency placed them in a mission boarding school where they say they were sexually abused by a Jesuit priest decades ago.
Eight Native Americans filed suit Tuesday against the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, claiming the agency placed them in a mission boarding school where they say they were sexually abused by a Jesuit priest decades ago.
Children Pay for Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants
Children Pay for Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants
In recent years Americans have engaged in fervent debate about our national policies on illegal immigration. We worry about lost jobs, crime, and the cost of illegal immigration nationally and in local communities. We argue about whether immigration should be addressed federally and whether the hardnosed policies of states like Arizona and Alabama have it all right or are dead wrong. Whether we decry illegal immigration or unsafe and exploitative employment, many of us applaud when a raid shuts down a worksite that employs illegal immigrants. But seldom, if ever, do we talk about what happens to the children of illegal immigrants -- children who have broken no laws, who come home from school to find their parents gone. Seldom do we stop to imagine what it might feel like if our children had to worry -- even for a moment -- whether they will ever see us again.
In recent years Americans have engaged in fervent debate about our national policies on illegal immigration. We worry about lost jobs, crime, and the cost of illegal immigration nationally and in local communities. We argue about whether immigration should be addressed federally and whether the hardnosed policies of states like Arizona and Alabama have it all right or are dead wrong. Whether we decry illegal immigration or unsafe and exploitative employment, many of us applaud when a raid shuts down a worksite that employs illegal immigrants. But seldom, if ever, do we talk about what happens to the children of illegal immigrants -- children who have broken no laws, who come home from school to find their parents gone. Seldom do we stop to imagine what it might feel like if our children had to worry -- even for a moment -- whether they will ever see us again.
Bachmann would foster children as president
Bachmann would foster children as president
In an interview with CBS News Radio, Michele Bachmann said she would continue to raise foster children in the White House. Bachmann and her husband say they have raised over 20 foster children. (Nov. 22) (CBS News)
Note: Realistically, how would a US President have time to drive foster kids to all of their appointments, take them to visits, make it to court dates and all of the other wonderful things the foster parents bitch about?
In an interview with CBS News Radio, Michele Bachmann said she would continue to raise foster children in the White House. Bachmann and her husband say they have raised over 20 foster children. (Nov. 22) (CBS News)
Note: Realistically, how would a US President have time to drive foster kids to all of their appointments, take them to visits, make it to court dates and all of the other wonderful things the foster parents bitch about?
Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Bill Raising Michigan Foster Care Age To 21
Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Bill Raising Michigan Foster Care Age To 21
New legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday raises the age of children participating in state foster care programs from 18 to 21. That means foster families would continue to receive state compensation for hosting a child.
New legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday raises the age of children participating in state foster care programs from 18 to 21. That means foster families would continue to receive state compensation for hosting a child.
3 dioceses drop foster care lawsuit
3 dioceses drop foster care lawsuit
Calling off legal efforts aimed at keeping Catholic Charities of Illinois in the foster care business, three Roman Catholic dioceses have dropped their lawsuit against the state, agreeing to transfer more than 1,000 foster care children and staff to other agencies in their regions.
Calling off legal efforts aimed at keeping Catholic Charities of Illinois in the foster care business, three Roman Catholic dioceses have dropped their lawsuit against the state, agreeing to transfer more than 1,000 foster care children and staff to other agencies in their regions.
Denver foster mom accused of aiding fugitive in child-rape case
Denver foster mom accused of aiding fugitive in child-rape case
Note: This is one foster mom who really did stand by that kid. Just sayin...
The foster mother of a man accused of raping an 8-year-old girl faces a felony charge herself after prosecutors say she interfered with police attempts to find him, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Note: This is one foster mom who really did stand by that kid. Just sayin...
The foster mother of a man accused of raping an 8-year-old girl faces a felony charge herself after prosecutors say she interfered with police attempts to find him, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Texas court suspends judge over video of him beating his then teenage daughter
Texas court suspends judge over video of him beating his then teenage daughter
The Texas family law judge seen beating his daughter in a video she posted on YouTube has been suspended, on full pay, from his post.
The Texas family law judge seen beating his daughter in a video she posted on YouTube has been suspended, on full pay, from his post.
Judge William Adams Suspended While State Commission Investigates Abuse Video
Judge William Adams Suspended While State Commission Investigates Abuse Video
The Texas Supreme Court has suspended a judge whose beating of his then-teenage daughter in 2004 was viewed millions of times on the Internet.
The Texas Supreme Court has suspended a judge whose beating of his then-teenage daughter in 2004 was viewed millions of times on the Internet.
Prosecutor: JFS workers will not face charges in Damarcus Jackson case
Prosecutor: JFS workers will not face charges in Damarcus Jackson case
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says his office has concluded its investigation of the Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services and its involvement in the Damarcus Jackson case, and no charges will be filed against any JFS workers.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says his office has concluded its investigation of the Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services and its involvement in the Damarcus Jackson case, and no charges will be filed against any JFS workers.
Denver DA: Foster mom helped accused child molester avoid arrest
Denver DA: Foster mom helped accused child molester avoid arrest
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 72-year-old woman accused of helping her foster son elude capture on charges of kidnapping and child sex assault earlier this year.
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 72-year-old woman accused of helping her foster son elude capture on charges of kidnapping and child sex assault earlier this year.
Babies for Sale: Looking at the Adoption Industry in Guatemala
Babies for Sale: Looking at the Adoption Industry in Guatemala
Last year, American families adopted more than 11,000 children from abroad. More than half came from either China or Ethiopia; but as recently as 2007, the country that sent the most children to the U.S. was the Central American nation of Guatemala. Between 1999 and 2010, more than 26,000 Guatemalan children were adopted by U.S. parents.
Last year, American families adopted more than 11,000 children from abroad. More than half came from either China or Ethiopia; but as recently as 2007, the country that sent the most children to the U.S. was the Central American nation of Guatemala. Between 1999 and 2010, more than 26,000 Guatemalan children were adopted by U.S. parents.
Girl children favoured as adoption rate rises
Girl children favoured as adoption rate rises
The number of abandoned children finding a home is growing what with adoptions across the state witnessing a sharp rise (60%) in the last six years. In another positive development, there is a growing demand for girl children from couples.
The number of abandoned children finding a home is growing what with adoptions across the state witnessing a sharp rise (60%) in the last six years. In another positive development, there is a growing demand for girl children from couples.
Child Welfare Services contracts being reduced or terminated
Child Welfare Services contracts being reduced or terminated
When Cindy Landry adopted her granddaughter out of a tense situation, she turned to Child and Family Service for help.
When Cindy Landry adopted her granddaughter out of a tense situation, she turned to Child and Family Service for help.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Penn State Sex Scandal Fueling Parental Paranoia
Penn State Sex Scandal Fueling Parental Paranoia
A national child advocacy organization says the sex scandal at Penn State is fueling parental paranoia, along with phony statistics and over the top warnings about child abuse.
Note: And with good reason and see.
A national child advocacy organization says the sex scandal at Penn State is fueling parental paranoia, along with phony statistics and over the top warnings about child abuse.
Note: And with good reason and see.
CYF worker summoned over assault allegations
CYF worker summoned over assault allegations
A social worker is expected to front up today for questioning over an allegation that he assaulted a 15-year-old boy at a police station.
A social worker is expected to front up today for questioning over an allegation that he assaulted a 15-year-old boy at a police station.
Michele Bachmann would like foster children in the White House
Note: OMFG!
Michele Bachmann would like foster children in the White House
Rep. Michele Bachmann told CBS Radio News on Tuesday that she would be "delighted" to be able to have foster children living in the White House if she is elected president.
Michele Bachmann would like foster children in the White House
Rep. Michele Bachmann told CBS Radio News on Tuesday that she would be "delighted" to be able to have foster children living in the White House if she is elected president.
Antipsychotic drugs are frequently given to foster kids
Antipsychotic drugs are frequently given to foster kids
A new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics suggests that foster children are being prescribed a powerful combination of antipsychosis drugs as frequently as some of the most mentally disabled kids on Medicaid.
A new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics suggests that foster children are being prescribed a powerful combination of antipsychosis drugs as frequently as some of the most mentally disabled kids on Medicaid.
Gingrich to School Aged Kids: Get a Job
Gingrich to School Aged Kids: Get a Job
During a speech given at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Newt Gingrich raised some eyebrows in the audience, and likely rolled the stomachs of his presidential campaign team once again. Blaming “the core policies of protecting unionization and bureaucratization” for softening up Society in general, and America’s children in particular, the newest GOP front-runner said current child labor laws are “truly stupid.”
During a speech given at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Newt Gingrich raised some eyebrows in the audience, and likely rolled the stomachs of his presidential campaign team once again. Blaming “the core policies of protecting unionization and bureaucratization” for softening up Society in general, and America’s children in particular, the newest GOP front-runner said current child labor laws are “truly stupid.”
Runaway teen focus of Lebanon County police search
Runaway teen focus of Lebanon County police search
Police are looking for 15 yr old Keila Guillen from Lebanon. Guillen is described as female, appx 5’1”, 110 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. Guillen has been missing since September when she ran away from a group home while under the care of the Lebanon County Children and Youth Office.
Police are looking for 15 yr old Keila Guillen from Lebanon. Guillen is described as female, appx 5’1”, 110 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. Guillen has been missing since September when she ran away from a group home while under the care of the Lebanon County Children and Youth Office.
Nightmares to deal with stuff I won't entertain during the day
Oh the suffering that these poor foster parents go through.
Nightmares to deal with stuff I won't entertain during the day
Today marks 16 months since CD joined our family. I will never forget reading Rebecca of Fosterhood's blog when her foster daughter went back to her mother at the 15 month mark. I remember thinking that I never want to be in that position. I could only imagine her pain at losing a child that she had once thought she would likely adopt. Here we are at 16 months, expecting that adoption is the likely outcome when we are still far from it being a foregone conclusion to this story.
Nightmares to deal with stuff I won't entertain during the day
Today marks 16 months since CD joined our family. I will never forget reading Rebecca of Fosterhood's blog when her foster daughter went back to her mother at the 15 month mark. I remember thinking that I never want to be in that position. I could only imagine her pain at losing a child that she had once thought she would likely adopt. Here we are at 16 months, expecting that adoption is the likely outcome when we are still far from it being a foregone conclusion to this story.
DC Man Charged with Running Ponzi Scheme
Before you read this article, please watch this video, again if it's not your first time.
DC Man Charged with Running Ponzi Scheme
Note: Ms. Tran is gonna love this one.
"Many of the young people that we provide services to are foster children. We provide services to homeless adults, homeless families," says Price.
That job just got even tougher. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Garfield M. Taylor and his company Gibraltar Asset Management on Wisconsin Avenue NW with running a Ponzi scheme.
DC Man Charged with Running Ponzi Scheme
Note: Ms. Tran is gonna love this one.
"Many of the young people that we provide services to are foster children. We provide services to homeless adults, homeless families," says Price.
That job just got even tougher. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Garfield M. Taylor and his company Gibraltar Asset Management on Wisconsin Avenue NW with running a Ponzi scheme.
Manslaughter of foster kid lands US couple on Russia’s wanted list
Manslaughter of foster kid lands US couple on Russia’s wanted list
The country may issue an international arrest warrant for an American couple who killed their Russian-born adoptive son.
The country may issue an international arrest warrant for an American couple who killed their Russian-born adoptive son.
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