New rules in wake of Rochdale grooming scandal make it more difficult for social services to ‘decant’ problem children to homes in other areas
Saturday, January 04, 2014
Social workers banned from routinely 'decanting' children to distant care homes
Social workers banned from routinely 'decanting' children to distant care homes
New rules in wake of Rochdale grooming scandal make it more difficult for social services to ‘decant’ problem children to homes in other areas
New rules in wake of Rochdale grooming scandal make it more difficult for social services to ‘decant’ problem children to homes in other areas
Georgia law enforcement probes girl's death; foster parents, mom quizzed about 2-year-old's injury
Georgia law enforcement probes girl's death; foster parents, mom quizzed about 2-year-old's injury
Two-year-old Sahara Palmer's short, troubled life ended on New Year's Day from apparent head injuries she suffered while in foster care in Catoosa County, Ga., and authorities are trying to sort out what occurred.
Two-year-old Sahara Palmer's short, troubled life ended on New Year's Day from apparent head injuries she suffered while in foster care in Catoosa County, Ga., and authorities are trying to sort out what occurred.
Teenage boys run away from group home
Teenage boys run away from group home
Four teenage boys ran away from the Rogers Group Home, with three remaining on the run for nearly 12 hours after they were discovered missing.
Four teenage boys ran away from the Rogers Group Home, with three remaining on the run for nearly 12 hours after they were discovered missing.
Three boys missing from foster home found at relative’s house
Three boys missing from foster home found at relative’s house
Three boys who ran away from the their foster home before the new year were found Thursday night and have been returned to the custody of Child Protective Services, according to North Las Vegas Police.
Three boys who ran away from the their foster home before the new year were found Thursday night and have been returned to the custody of Child Protective Services, according to North Las Vegas Police.
China Says Vaccines Didn't Cause 9 Kids' Deaths
China Says Vaccines Didn't Cause 9 Kids' Deaths
Vaccines did not cause the deaths of nine children shortly after they were inoculated for hepatitis in a Chinese government program and no links have been found in eight other cases still being investigated, health officials said Friday after safety concerns arose.
Vaccines did not cause the deaths of nine children shortly after they were inoculated for hepatitis in a Chinese government program and no links have been found in eight other cases still being investigated, health officials said Friday after safety concerns arose.
Friday, January 03, 2014
"Oh My God! They're letting my child see his father! The police are helping him! Please help me? Waaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"
I am absolutely disgusted with the woman who made this video. I have reached out to her on Facebook for comment and would give her the opportunity to tell her story right here on Legally Kidnapped if she chooses to respond and I will offer the father the same opportunity except I don't know who he is. I have not yet heard back.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201852807056031
This video has now been shared going on 53,000 times. It has officially gone viral.
I have watched this video several times now. I do not know what led to this. I just know what I see. Although many on Facebook who saw this are jumping to the conclusion that dad here is an abuser, I am not going to do that. I'm sure there's a lot more to this story than this totally out of context video.
I personally am simply responding to the video itself. I see a mother making a bad situation worse and a father forced into a position where I'm sure he doesn't want to be. If there was prior abuse as so many on Facebook are claiming, obviously the mother was not able to prove her case, therefore it is possible that she lied about it. The fact that the police were helping the father to restrain the out of control child and not the mother should add weight to this. If the mother and children were in fact abused, then I will retract this statement. But I'll need a little more than the assumptions of the mothers rights groups on Facebook to come to that conclusion.
Some are saying that the father hit the child. I disagree, this was a father and several cops trying to physically restrain an out of control child. Shit happens. Out of control children often end up with bumps and bruises. This is what we refer to as REALITY.
What I do see is mom here playing into the child's behavior and escalating it rather than trying to sooth the child and assure him that all will work out for the best. That's what both parents should have been doing. Instead, dad was forced into a position where the cops had to help him restrain an out of control child, the mother is screaming out against the injustice and taking video. I do not know why the kid was out of control to that level except for the fact that MOM WAS ENCOURAGING THE BEHAVIOR.
So I don't know the details that led up to this point. Nor do I claim to. But I know how divorce works. I know the hate, the head games, the alienation, and this is a classic case. I wish these kids the best and hope that for their sake the parents are able to work it all out sooner rather than later.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201852807056031
This video has now been shared going on 53,000 times. It has officially gone viral.
I have watched this video several times now. I do not know what led to this. I just know what I see. Although many on Facebook who saw this are jumping to the conclusion that dad here is an abuser, I am not going to do that. I'm sure there's a lot more to this story than this totally out of context video.
I personally am simply responding to the video itself. I see a mother making a bad situation worse and a father forced into a position where I'm sure he doesn't want to be. If there was prior abuse as so many on Facebook are claiming, obviously the mother was not able to prove her case, therefore it is possible that she lied about it. The fact that the police were helping the father to restrain the out of control child and not the mother should add weight to this. If the mother and children were in fact abused, then I will retract this statement. But I'll need a little more than the assumptions of the mothers rights groups on Facebook to come to that conclusion.
Some are saying that the father hit the child. I disagree, this was a father and several cops trying to physically restrain an out of control child. Shit happens. Out of control children often end up with bumps and bruises. This is what we refer to as REALITY.
What I do see is mom here playing into the child's behavior and escalating it rather than trying to sooth the child and assure him that all will work out for the best. That's what both parents should have been doing. Instead, dad was forced into a position where the cops had to help him restrain an out of control child, the mother is screaming out against the injustice and taking video. I do not know why the kid was out of control to that level except for the fact that MOM WAS ENCOURAGING THE BEHAVIOR.
So I don't know the details that led up to this point. Nor do I claim to. But I know how divorce works. I know the hate, the head games, the alienation, and this is a classic case. I wish these kids the best and hope that for their sake the parents are able to work it all out sooner rather than later.
Thursday, January 02, 2014
Foster Child Dies, Neighbor Saw Signs of Abuse
Foster Child Dies, Neighbor Saw Signs of Abuse
The foster parents of two year old Sahara Palmer didn't answer when we went to their Catoosa County home.
The foster parents of two year old Sahara Palmer didn't answer when we went to their Catoosa County home.
Ohio Medicaid data document rising polypharmacy in foster children
Ohio Medicaid data document rising polypharmacy in foster children
Prescribing of three or more psychotropic medications has increased among foster children enrolled in Medicaid, based on an analysis of claims data in Ohio. The findings of polypharmacy are raising red flags about oversight and monitoring of psychotropic medication use among high-risk youth.
Prescribing of three or more psychotropic medications has increased among foster children enrolled in Medicaid, based on an analysis of claims data in Ohio. The findings of polypharmacy are raising red flags about oversight and monitoring of psychotropic medication use among high-risk youth.
Cambodia: child protection workers call for end to ‘orphanage tourism’
Cambodia: child protection workers call for end to ‘orphanage tourism’
Child protection and NGO workers are pleading with tourists and volunteers to stay away from orphanages in Cambodia, claiming so-called “orphanage tourism” damages the children and enables exploitation.
Child protection and NGO workers are pleading with tourists and volunteers to stay away from orphanages in Cambodia, claiming so-called “orphanage tourism” damages the children and enables exploitation.
Lawmaker targets early childhood education money to fund CPS
Lawmaker targets early childhood education money to fund CPS
A senior Republican legislator wants to use tobacco-tax dollars to help fund the embattled Child Protective Services, which was recently rocked by revelations that it ignored more than 6,000 cases of abuse and neglect over several years.
A senior Republican legislator wants to use tobacco-tax dollars to help fund the embattled Child Protective Services, which was recently rocked by revelations that it ignored more than 6,000 cases of abuse and neglect over several years.
Time to scrutinize DCF
Time to scrutinize DCF
A final report from the state issued Monday concluded that failures and misconduct within the state Department of Children and Families contributed to the disappearance this fall of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Fitchburg.
A final report from the state issued Monday concluded that failures and misconduct within the state Department of Children and Families contributed to the disappearance this fall of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver of Fitchburg.
- Missing Mass. boy's dad arrested on heroin charges
- Father of missing Fitchburg boy arrested on drug charges
- State Rep: DCF Employees Falsified Records About Missing Fitchburg Boy
- Additional DCF employees disciplined for mishandling Oliver case
- Patrick: Child-welfare agency’s problems ‘not systemic
As you can see, this story has reached the Media Circus status.
MP John Hemming banned from Mumsnet after posting name of Italian woman forced by the courts to have a caesarean
MP John Hemming banned from Mumsnet after posting name of Italian woman forced by the courts to have a caesarean
An MP has been banned from Mumsnet after posting details online of a mother forced to give up her baby after a caesarean ordered by a secret court.
An MP has been banned from Mumsnet after posting details online of a mother forced to give up her baby after a caesarean ordered by a secret court.
Nonviolent Parent Spent Year Reuniting Family
Nonviolent Parent Spent Year Reuniting Family
The Detroit mother of five had no idea that her household was about to split up when child welfare authorities called her in for a meeting. The leader of a local advocacy group says the system has a problem when it focuses on the nonviolent adult.
The Detroit mother of five had no idea that her household was about to split up when child welfare authorities called her in for a meeting. The leader of a local advocacy group says the system has a problem when it focuses on the nonviolent adult.
Teenage boys run away from group home
Teenage boys run away from group home
Four teenage boys ran away from the Rogers Group Home, with three remaining on the run for nearly 12 hours after they were discovered missing.
Four teenage boys ran away from the Rogers Group Home, with three remaining on the run for nearly 12 hours after they were discovered missing.
CPS crisis deepens
CPS crisis deepens
Hours after revealing the state’s child-welfare agency had over the past four years shelved 6,000 reports of neglect and abuse rather than investigate them, the agency’s director promised a plan by Monday on how to deal with the alarming situation.
Hours after revealing the state’s child-welfare agency had over the past four years shelved 6,000 reports of neglect and abuse rather than investigate them, the agency’s director promised a plan by Monday on how to deal with the alarming situation.
Unwed father alleges racketeering in adoption lawsuit
Unwed father alleges racketeering in adoption lawsuit
A West Jordan attorney and his Arizona-based client are suing for $130 million over an adoption that they say was unlawful, citing a federal act typically used to prosecute gang members and others involved in organized crime.
A West Jordan attorney and his Arizona-based client are suing for $130 million over an adoption that they say was unlawful, citing a federal act typically used to prosecute gang members and others involved in organized crime.
Foster Child in Hospital Taken Off Life Support
Child injured while in foster care passes away Wednesday morning.
"I noticed it right off. I said these kids are in foster care, but they look miserable."
While many celebrated ringing in the New Year, a local mother takes her daughter off life support. And she believes the child's foster parents are to blame.
Update: Foster Child Dies, Sheriff Dept. and GBI Investigati
the local two year old girl we told you about last night died this morning from a traumatic brain injury. her family says the foster parents are to blame and they want justice.
"I noticed it right off. I said these kids are in foster care, but they look miserable."
While many celebrated ringing in the New Year, a local mother takes her daughter off life support. And she believes the child's foster parents are to blame.
Update: Foster Child Dies, Sheriff Dept. and GBI Investigati
the local two year old girl we told you about last night died this morning from a traumatic brain injury. her family says the foster parents are to blame and they want justice.
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Caretaker places blame on New Mexico child welfare agency for returning boy to mother
Caretaker places blame on New Mexico child welfare agency for returning boy to mother
The family that helped raise a 9-year-old Albuquerque boy who died after police say his biological mother kicked him repeatedly claims the child's death could have been prevented.
Hanover man pleads guilty to sex with teen
Hanover man pleads guilty to sex with teen
A former staff member of a Nanticoke group home pleaded guilty Monday to having sex at his apartment with a 14-year-old girl from the facility.
A former staff member of a Nanticoke group home pleaded guilty Monday to having sex at his apartment with a 14-year-old girl from the facility.
Immigrants fear child care services
Immigrants fear child care services
Immigrant parents in Norway fear and do not trust the Child Welfare Service due to its lack of multicultural knowledge, a new study concludes.
Immigrant parents in Norway fear and do not trust the Child Welfare Service due to its lack of multicultural knowledge, a new study concludes.
Foster Child in Hospital Taken Off Life Support
Foster Child in Hospital Taken Off Life Support
Two year old Sahara Palmer was rushed to T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital late Monday night with a traumatic head injury.
Two year old Sahara Palmer was rushed to T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital late Monday night with a traumatic head injury.
Fixing child protection
Fixing child protection
Los Angeles County fails to protect children from abuse and neglect because no single person or entity in county government takes responsibility for the problem or has the power to prevent it.
Los Angeles County fails to protect children from abuse and neglect because no single person or entity in county government takes responsibility for the problem or has the power to prevent it.
Missed visits, misleading reports cited after DCF probe of Oliver case
Missed visits, misleading reports cited after DCF probe of Oliver case
The social worker assigned to the family of missing 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver failed to provide the most basic support services, while supervisors papered over a lack of direct contact with the Fitchburg family despite signs in June that the family was “in trouble,” according to a new report.
The social worker assigned to the family of missing 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver failed to provide the most basic support services, while supervisors papered over a lack of direct contact with the Fitchburg family despite signs in June that the family was “in trouble,” according to a new report.
Note: FYI, I have decided to make some minor structural changes, nothing bad no worries.
This story is simply such a media circus right now, that I'm going to add to this one post throughout the day rather than flood LK with post after post on the same story. I will probably do the same with the Arizona fiasco, one post a day, and add to it as it comes up. This will not only cut down on the number of the posts, but help with the overall organization and cut down on time.
Do not demonise dad
Do not demonise dad
The recent Family Court circular that orders women to let ex-spouses visit kids must come as a welcome move for so many young fathers. The court statistic says that as many as 75 per cent of women in over a thousand divorce cases refuse to let ex-husbands visit their children, even if they have agreed to do so in the terms of the divorce.
The recent Family Court circular that orders women to let ex-spouses visit kids must come as a welcome move for so many young fathers. The court statistic says that as many as 75 per cent of women in over a thousand divorce cases refuse to let ex-husbands visit their children, even if they have agreed to do so in the terms of the divorce.
Lawyers give thumbs down to 5 of 20 Family Court judges
Lawyers give thumbs down to 5 of 20 Family Court judges
If potential judicial candidates are looking for vulnerable incumbents to challenge in next year’s election, they will find plenty in Family Court.
If potential judicial candidates are looking for vulnerable incumbents to challenge in next year’s election, they will find plenty in Family Court.
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