The child protection system is "beyond breaking point" and social workers are facing increasing pressure, according to a report by the British Association of Social Workers.
Note: The poor things.
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Alamogordo: Teen pleads guilty in foster mom's death
Alamogordo: Teen pleads guilty in foster mom's death
Alexis Shields pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree felony murder in 12th Judicial District Court for her part in the 2011 death of her foster mother in San Patricio.
Alexis Shields pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree felony murder in 12th Judicial District Court for her part in the 2011 death of her foster mother in San Patricio.
FOSTER CARERS TREATED UNFAIRLY BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES SAYS LGO
FOSTER CARERS TREATED UNFAIRLY BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES SAYS LGO
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has warned that carers who look after young relatives, or the children of friends, are being treated unfairly by some local authorities. The warning comes in a new report that highlights cases of ‘family and friends' carers' receiving unfair treatment, as well as the common issues found in the complaints it handles.
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has warned that carers who look after young relatives, or the children of friends, are being treated unfairly by some local authorities. The warning comes in a new report that highlights cases of ‘family and friends' carers' receiving unfair treatment, as well as the common issues found in the complaints it handles.
Foster parent to sue over low payment
Foster parent to sue over low payment
A class-action lawsuit is expected to be filed today against the state, alleging it has failed to pay foster parents enough to adequately care for their foster children.
A class-action lawsuit is expected to be filed today against the state, alleging it has failed to pay foster parents enough to adequately care for their foster children.
Switched At Birth: Japanese Court Awarded Over $400,000 To Man Raised By Wrong Family
Switched At Birth: Japanese Court Awarded Over $400,000 To Man Raised By Wrong Family
A 60-year-old Japanese man switched at birth says he would like to "roll back the clock", days after winning a lawsuit against the hospital that mistakenly cast him into a life of poverty.
A 60-year-old Japanese man switched at birth says he would like to "roll back the clock", days after winning a lawsuit against the hospital that mistakenly cast him into a life of poverty.
Monday, December 02, 2013
Union County policing itself after DSS worker fired
Union County policing itself after DSS worker fired
Union County officials are moving forward with plans to disband the advisory board that oversees the Department of Social Services.
Ann Arbor woman fights to get baby back that CPS removed the day before Thanksgiving
Ann Arbor woman fights to get baby back that CPS removed the day before Thanksgiving
An Ann Arbor mother is fighting to get her infant daughter back after Child Protective Services forcibly removed the baby the day before Thanksgiving.
An Ann Arbor mother is fighting to get her infant daughter back after Child Protective Services forcibly removed the baby the day before Thanksgiving.
Brewer: 10-person team to look into uninvestigated child abuse cases
Brewer: 10-person team to look into uninvestigated child abuse cases
She's the woman we've been waiting to hear from. Governor Brewer finally spoke out in public about the failure of Child Protective Services to properly investigate some 6,000 reports of child abuse.
She's the woman we've been waiting to hear from. Governor Brewer finally spoke out in public about the failure of Child Protective Services to properly investigate some 6,000 reports of child abuse.
Prosecutors fear for evidence after DFCS pair reinstated
Prosecutors fear for evidence after DFCS pair reinstated
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services has reinstated two workers arrested last year for falsifying documents at its Muscogee County office, prompting prosecutors to seek a court order Monday denying the pair access to any records related to their case.
The case stems from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's raiding the local office on Sept. 5, 2012, to seize records related to child abuse. They arrested Deborah Cobb, who for 18 months had been the office's acting director, and Phyllis Mitchell, an intake supervisor. Each was charged with felony false swearing and falsifying documents, authorities said.
Michigan Attorney General to Appeal Order Giving Juvenile Lifers Chance for Parole
Michigan Attorney General to Appeal Order Giving Juvenile Lifers Chance for Parole
Michigan’s attorney general announced Monday that he will appeal a federal judge’s order requiring the state to consider paroling about 350 prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes they committed as juveniles.
Michigan’s attorney general announced Monday that he will appeal a federal judge’s order requiring the state to consider paroling about 350 prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes they committed as juveniles.
More charges possible against former DSS supervisor
More charges possible against former DSS supervisor
Authorities say additional charges may be filed against a Union County DSS worker accused of child abuse.
Authorities say additional charges may be filed against a Union County DSS worker accused of child abuse.
Adoption Reform Bill Would Remove Barriers to Out-of-state Adoptions
Adoption Reform Bill Would Remove Barriers to Out-of-state Adoptions
With only two weeks before Congress adjourns, American University economics professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen is still hopeful that a bill that would remove barriers to out-of-state adoptions will be considered more seriously by the U.S. House.
With only two weeks before Congress adjourns, American University economics professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen is still hopeful that a bill that would remove barriers to out-of-state adoptions will be considered more seriously by the U.S. House.
Amish family is forced into hiding to avoid court-ordered chemotherapy treatment for daughter
Amish family is forced into hiding to avoid court-ordered chemotherapy treatment for daughter
An Amish girl fighting leukemia recently fled the United States with her parents to escape the forced administration of chemotherapy, despite an earlier ruling by an Ohio judge supporting her family's decision to halt conventional treatment.
An Amish girl fighting leukemia recently fled the United States with her parents to escape the forced administration of chemotherapy, despite an earlier ruling by an Ohio judge supporting her family's decision to halt conventional treatment.
Lawyer had troubles at DSS
Lawyer had troubles at DSS
Attorney Frampton Durban spent 14 years in the classrooms of Trident Technical College teaching students and sharing his expertise about the intricacies of practicing family law.
DSS, child protective services will be audited in light of safety concerns
DSS, child protective services will be audited in light of safety concerns
Reports of children starved to death, sexually abused for months and dying of treatable illness prompted a local legislator Monday to call for an audit of the state Department of Social Services.
Foster mum charged over teen's death
Foster mum charged over teen's death
AN eatery operator yesterday claimed trial to a charge of causing the death of her 18-year-old foster daughter.
AN eatery operator yesterday claimed trial to a charge of causing the death of her 18-year-old foster daughter.
Child Welfare Delays Put Missouri Cases In Peril
Child Welfare Delays Put Missouri Cases In Peril
Hundreds of pending child welfare investigations are at risk of being thrown out because they weren't completed fast enough.
Note: Arizona wanna-be's.
Hundreds of pending child welfare investigations are at risk of being thrown out because they weren't completed fast enough.
Note: Arizona wanna-be's.
CPS fiasco: Punish those in error, not all social workers
CPS fiasco: Punish those in error, not all social workers
Note: I say punish them all!!!! They all suck!
The horrifying news that more than 6,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were deliberately not investigated is shocking and unbelievable.
Note: I say punish them all!!!! They all suck!
The horrifying news that more than 6,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were deliberately not investigated is shocking and unbelievable.
Ten children in State care based abroad due to lack of places at home
Ten children in State care based abroad due to lack of places at home
Ten children in State care have been placed in facilities abroad at a cost of €3.5 million due to a lack of specialised care places here.
Ten children in State care have been placed in facilities abroad at a cost of €3.5 million due to a lack of specialised care places here.
Foster mother who beat 2-year-old girl to death to be sentenced
Foster mother who beat 2-year-old girl to death to be sentenced
A foster mother convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of a 2-year-old girl she had been trying to adopt is scheduled to be sentenced in court Monday.
A foster mother convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of a 2-year-old girl she had been trying to adopt is scheduled to be sentenced in court Monday.
Deported women forced to leave babies in UK is 'increasing problem'
Deported women forced to leave babies in UK is 'increasing problem'
MP makes claim after a pregnant woman, from Italy, was sectioned under the mental health act in UK and had her baby removed by caesarean section
Seizure of baby from mother's womb is 'stuff of nightmares'
Congratulations to the British Social Workers who made this happen. You have officially been entered into the all time most horrid thing ever done by a CPS Agent contest. I've often said that the British Baby-Stealer was the worst in the world. I think this about proves it.
Seizure of baby from mother's womb is 'stuff of nightmares'
The case of a woman whose baby daughter was forcibly removed from her womb by UK social services was described by human-rights groups as "the stuff of nightmares".This next link is a different perspective. That of the system suck or something.
Child taken from womb by social services: it's not always wrong
We must not get distracted by vilifying the Court of Protection when children’s rights are at stake. The system needs to be respected and supported, argues solicitor-advocate Sophie Khan
Here are a few more links to this story.
- CHILD TAKEN FROM WOMB BY SOCIAL SERVICES
- HORROR: British authorities abduct child from womb via C-section
- Child taken from womb by social services
- Social Services Forcibly Takes Child from Mother’s Womb in ‘Unprecedented’ Child Custody Case
- Please don't take my baby: Agony of mother whose baby girl was put up for adoption after secret court judge forced her to have a caesarean
I think it's safe to say, that after going on 7 years of Legally Kidnapped, this story pretty much takes the cake.
You’re out of order! Ma sues judge over kid battle
You’re out of order! Ma sues judge over kid battle
A Manhattan mom is fed up with all the delays in her three-year child custody battle — so she’s suing the judge.
A Manhattan mom is fed up with all the delays in her three-year child custody battle — so she’s suing the judge.
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Government tries to appeal 60s scoop lawsuit
Government tries to appeal 60s scoop lawsuit
After being taken by child welfare authorities from her aboriginal family and being adopted into a non-indigenous home, she lost her distinct language, traditions and ties to her community, resulting in a crushing sense of isolation.
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