Deadline for comments looms on child welfare
Wednesday is the deadline to submit public comments to a task force that will recommend reforms to Arizona's child-welfare system.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Child welfare: Family connections more stable for displaced kids
Child welfare: Family connections more stable for displaced kids
The Oregonian story "The painful rules of child welfare: Jesse Tarter, the only dad two young boys ever knew, is kept away as relatives take over care" (Nov. 30) was compelling and highlighted the very difficult decisions made every day in the child welfare system. There are laws that provide parameters for our work and rules that provide direction for how to manage the complex nature of human relationships when children are involved in unsafe situations.
Note: Isn't it amazing how some people can make a point like this and still sound like a total system suck?
The Oregonian story "The painful rules of child welfare: Jesse Tarter, the only dad two young boys ever knew, is kept away as relatives take over care" (Nov. 30) was compelling and highlighted the very difficult decisions made every day in the child welfare system. There are laws that provide parameters for our work and rules that provide direction for how to manage the complex nature of human relationships when children are involved in unsafe situations.
Note: Isn't it amazing how some people can make a point like this and still sound like a total system suck?
Moment of Zen - Starving Muppet
Fox News commentator Andrea Tantaros doesn't understand how a "Sesame Street" puppet could ever go hungry, given all of America's entitlement programs.
Monday, December 05, 2011
Give them money so they can sell your kids.
Wednesday's Child Adoptathon Airs Monday
It's a special day at WLKY as the annual Wednesday's Child Adoptathon is Monday night.
It's a special day at WLKY as the annual Wednesday's Child Adoptathon is Monday night.
CHARLIE & BROOKE'S KIDS Daddy to the Rescue
CHARLIE & BROOKE'S KIDS Daddy to the Rescue
Charlie Sheen has returned from Colombia -- and TMZ has learned, he's now on a mission to save his kids ... after mommy Brooke Mueller was arrested for cocaine possession last week.
Charlie Sheen has returned from Colombia -- and TMZ has learned, he's now on a mission to save his kids ... after mommy Brooke Mueller was arrested for cocaine possession last week.
Fox Business blasts ‘The Muppets’ for ‘brainwashing’ America’s kids with anti-corporate, liberal agenda
Fox Business blasts ‘The Muppets’ for ‘brainwashing’ America’s kids with anti-corporate, liberal agenda
'Follow the Money' host Eric Bolling sees 'liberal Hollywood' message in revival of Jim Henson's puppets
'Follow the Money' host Eric Bolling sees 'liberal Hollywood' message in revival of Jim Henson's puppets
Lac La Biche foster care boss released on porn charges
Lac La Biche foster care boss released on porn charges
An Alberta foster care supervisor facing child pornography charges was granted conditional release Monday.
An Alberta foster care supervisor facing child pornography charges was granted conditional release Monday.
Revised DSM-5 Could Open Up Wider Legal Claims
Revised DSM-5 Could Open Up Wider Legal Claims
The American Psychiatric Association is revising its highly influential Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, currently known as DSM-IV (the fifth version will be “DSM-V” or, since a switch to Arabic numbering is planned, “DSM-5″). Nearly 8,000 persons have signed a petition, sponsored by the Society for Humanistic Psychology, Division 32 of the American Psychological Association, which challenges the revision’s proposed widening of the definitions of mental disorder. The letter associated with the petition warns that the revision proposes to lower diagnostic thresholds for many categories of disorder without good reason, as well as introducing new constructs such as “Internet Addiction Disorder” that have “no basis in the empirical literature.” The expansion could lead to inappropriate medical treatment as well as other ill effects.
Note: And it will make it much easier for CPS Agents to say that people are crazy too.
The American Psychiatric Association is revising its highly influential Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, currently known as DSM-IV (the fifth version will be “DSM-V” or, since a switch to Arabic numbering is planned, “DSM-5″). Nearly 8,000 persons have signed a petition, sponsored by the Society for Humanistic Psychology, Division 32 of the American Psychological Association, which challenges the revision’s proposed widening of the definitions of mental disorder. The letter associated with the petition warns that the revision proposes to lower diagnostic thresholds for many categories of disorder without good reason, as well as introducing new constructs such as “Internet Addiction Disorder” that have “no basis in the empirical literature.” The expansion could lead to inappropriate medical treatment as well as other ill effects.
Note: And it will make it much easier for CPS Agents to say that people are crazy too.
Abuse Reports in Texas Increase as Economy Falters
Abuse Reports in Texas Increase as Economy Falters
Note: Translated into Reality: CPS targets the poor because unemployed people can't afford the good lawyers to fight back.
Judge Darlene Byrne sat on the bench one day in November hearing the 28th case of the day on her Child Protective Services docket. The young woman before her was pregnant with her ninth child and wanted to reunite with her other eight children who were scattered among various homes.
Note: Translated into Reality: CPS targets the poor because unemployed people can't afford the good lawyers to fight back.
Judge Darlene Byrne sat on the bench one day in November hearing the 28th case of the day on her Child Protective Services docket. The young woman before her was pregnant with her ninth child and wanted to reunite with her other eight children who were scattered among various homes.
Technology can cause problems in the courtroom
Technology can cause problems in the courtroom
The Florida Family Law American Inn of Court enlightened its members recently about the problems electronics can cause in family court procedures.
The Florida Family Law American Inn of Court enlightened its members recently about the problems electronics can cause in family court procedures.
Advocates hope to eliminate Pa. statute of limitations on child sex abuse civil cases
Advocates hope to eliminate Pa. statute of limitations on child sex abuse civil cases
Advocates for victims of child sexual abuse will testify in Harrisburg Monday. They hope to capitalize on outrage in the wake of the Penn State scandal to push forward stalled legislation that would change the statute of limitations for civil suits against offenders.
Advocates for victims of child sexual abuse will testify in Harrisburg Monday. They hope to capitalize on outrage in the wake of the Penn State scandal to push forward stalled legislation that would change the statute of limitations for civil suits against offenders.
More Victims In Donald Fitzpatrick Red Sox Child Abuse Scandal
More Victims In Donald Fitzpatrick Red Sox Child Abuse Scandal
Former Red Sox clubhouse chief, Donald Fitzpatrick died in 2005 but he has left a stain on the Boston Red Sox organization forever with more victims of alleged sexual abuse coming forward.
Former Red Sox clubhouse chief, Donald Fitzpatrick died in 2005 but he has left a stain on the Boston Red Sox organization forever with more victims of alleged sexual abuse coming forward.
Newt Gingrich defends anti-child labor law stance
Newt Gingrich defends anti-child labor law stance
Newt Gingrich has said it before, and evidently, he’ll say it again and again: Poor kids should be scrubbing school bathrooms.
Newt Gingrich has said it before, and evidently, he’ll say it again and again: Poor kids should be scrubbing school bathrooms.
Foster fiasco
Foster fiasco
It’s a colossal foster-care nightmare that ended with the disappearance of a 7-year-old boy two years ago — and it didn’t have to happen.
It’s a colossal foster-care nightmare that ended with the disappearance of a 7-year-old boy two years ago — and it didn’t have to happen.
500,000 city kids in families that can’t afford food, up 37% from 2008
500,000 city kids in families that can’t afford food, up 37% from 2008
More and more New Yorkers are dealing with hunger and dire need, the latest statistics show.
More and more New Yorkers are dealing with hunger and dire need, the latest statistics show.
Foster Children Struggle To Recover From Identity Theft
Foster Children Struggle To Recover From Identity Theft
"Burdened Beginnings" is a series examining the problem of child identity theft. Other stories in the series can be found here.
"Burdened Beginnings" is a series examining the problem of child identity theft. Other stories in the series can be found here.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Georgia Keeps Kids Languishing in Foster Care Because Their Parents Are Undocumented
Georgia Keeps Kids Languishing in Foster Care Because Their Parents Are Undocumented
A custody fight in Georgia illustrates the biases of a foster care system that subverts the parental rights of undocumented and non-English speaking parents.
A custody fight in Georgia illustrates the biases of a foster care system that subverts the parental rights of undocumented and non-English speaking parents.
Prosecutor: Agency kept abuse complaint quiet
Prosecutor: Agency kept abuse complaint quiet
A Yellowstone County prosecuting attorney is questioning why a state agency didn't report a child molestation complaint to police.
A Yellowstone County prosecuting attorney is questioning why a state agency didn't report a child molestation complaint to police.
Blind spots: Scandals at Texas agency facilities brought reforms, but state hospitals didn't follow lead
Blind spots: Scandals at Texas agency facilities brought reforms, but state hospitals didn't follow lead
In 2007, stunned by revelations of ongoing sexual abuse of young state wards by the adults charged with caring for them, legislators passed a series of laws that reformed how the Texas Youth Commission kept its teenage offenders safe. The changes included simple adjustments considered best practices in lockups for years: increased use of security cameras to capture and record incidents, independent monitors to field complaints and a separate investigative team to pursue allegations of abuse.
In 2007, stunned by revelations of ongoing sexual abuse of young state wards by the adults charged with caring for them, legislators passed a series of laws that reformed how the Texas Youth Commission kept its teenage offenders safe. The changes included simple adjustments considered best practices in lockups for years: increased use of security cameras to capture and record incidents, independent monitors to field complaints and a separate investigative team to pursue allegations of abuse.
Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller arrested for drug possession
Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller arrested for drug possession
Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, was arrested early on Saturday morning for third degree assault and felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, according to an Aspen Police press release.
Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, was arrested early on Saturday morning for third degree assault and felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, according to an Aspen Police press release.
Australia breaks Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Australia breaks Convention on the Rights of the Child.
It is now common knowledge that Australian adult prisons are incarcerating children as young as 13. The major obstacle for human rights advocates struggling to free these children from our adult prisons is the Australian government and the horrific prejudices and stereotypes they have shoved down Australians’ throats.
It is now common knowledge that Australian adult prisons are incarcerating children as young as 13. The major obstacle for human rights advocates struggling to free these children from our adult prisons is the Australian government and the horrific prejudices and stereotypes they have shoved down Australians’ throats.
Foster Kids Reunited for a Fun Afternoon
Foster Kids Reunited for a Fun Afternoon
Christmas came early for dozens of siblings separated by foster care. A non-profit called Child Focus re-united 90 brothers and sisters for holiday fun at Bonnie Springs Ranch in Blue Diamond.
Christmas came early for dozens of siblings separated by foster care. A non-profit called Child Focus re-united 90 brothers and sisters for holiday fun at Bonnie Springs Ranch in Blue Diamond.
Jack Wagner: ‘Finding long-lost daughter is a miracle’
Jack Wagner: ‘Finding long-lost daughter is a miracle’
Actor Jack Wagner is still pinching himself after reuniting with his long-lost daughter, Kerry, because he had tried and failed to locate her after she was put up for adoption as a newborn.
Actor Jack Wagner is still pinching himself after reuniting with his long-lost daughter, Kerry, because he had tried and failed to locate her after she was put up for adoption as a newborn.
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