Report Suggests That Problems Exist At The Northern Arapaho Department Of Family Services
The tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation run their own family services agencies, funded by the tribes themselves, federal grants and contracts with the state. But the Northern Arapaho Department of Family Services and the larger family welfare system on the reservation has some work to do.
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Friday, May 02, 2014
Yitzhar Couple Threatened, 'You'll Never See Your Kids Again'
Yitzhar Couple Threatened, 'You'll Never See Your Kids Again'
A woman from Yitzhar in Samaria, who was arrested by the police along with her husband for suspicion that their car was involved in a "price tag" vandalism, says investigators threatened to take away her children.
A woman from Yitzhar in Samaria, who was arrested by the police along with her husband for suspicion that their car was involved in a "price tag" vandalism, says investigators threatened to take away her children.
Broadwater Co. teen accused of threatening Three Forks kids, school
Broadwater Co. teen accused of threatening Three Forks kids, school
A Broadwater County teenager accused of sending anonymous text messages threatening to kill area teens and to bomb Three Forks High School was ordered held on $25,000 bail Thursday.
A Broadwater County teenager accused of sending anonymous text messages threatening to kill area teens and to bomb Three Forks High School was ordered held on $25,000 bail Thursday.
Happy National Foster Care Month - Foster dad accused of beating kids with 'spanking spoon'
Foster dad accused of beating kids with 'spanking spoon'
A father is locked up and accused of child abuse. Police say Keith William Shirey hits his 3 adopted children with a big plastic spoon. Shirey told police he disciplines his kids only when they lie, cheat, or get in trouble in school.
A father is locked up and accused of child abuse. Police say Keith William Shirey hits his 3 adopted children with a big plastic spoon. Shirey told police he disciplines his kids only when they lie, cheat, or get in trouble in school.
Presidential Proclamation -- National Foster Care Month, 2014
On the heals of National Child Abuse Propaganda Month comes National Foster Parent Glorification Month...
Presidential Proclamation -- National Foster Care Month, 2014
Every child deserves to grow, learn, and dream in a supportive and loving environment. During National Foster Care Month, we recognize the almost 400,000 young people in foster care and the foster parents and dedicated professionals who are in their lives. We also rededicate every child a sense of stability and a safe place to call home.
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services kept foster kids’ money, audit says
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services kept foster kids’ money, audit says
The county Department of Children and Family Services failed to provide about $1.8 million in child support and other payments owed to foster kids after they reached adulthood and left the system, according to a new audit released Thursday.
The county Department of Children and Family Services failed to provide about $1.8 million in child support and other payments owed to foster kids after they reached adulthood and left the system, according to a new audit released Thursday.
Family sues after child allegedly dies in foster care
Family sues after child allegedly dies in foster care
The family of a boy who allegedly died while in foster care is suing.
The family of a boy who allegedly died while in foster care is suing.
Houston mother arrested, accused of making false report of child abuse
Houston mother arrested, accused of making false report of child abuse
A Houston mother was charged with making a false report after she allegedly fabricated evidence so she could accuse her son’s father of child abuse, according to police.
House adds money to troubled DCF
House adds money to troubled DCF
Note: The only solution to CPS problems.
The House has allocated an additional $5 million to the troubled state Department of Children and Families with approval of a budget amendment that brings the total increase over the current year to $37.6 million.
Note: The only solution to CPS problems.
The House has allocated an additional $5 million to the troubled state Department of Children and Families with approval of a budget amendment that brings the total increase over the current year to $37.6 million.
DCF adopted new policies to mask mounting child deaths, records show
DCF adopted new policies to mask mounting child deaths, records show
In the wake of one of the deadliest eras in the history of Florida child welfare, administrators pledged to be more open, even suggesting the added scrutiny could help the agency keep more youngsters safe.
Police are frustrated with child-welfare reporting
Police are frustrated with child-welfare reporting
The incident involving a newborn's death in Grafton has highlighted yet another systemic issue within the Department of Children and Families regarding the way reports of possible neglect or abuse are handled.
The incident involving a newborn's death in Grafton has highlighted yet another systemic issue within the Department of Children and Families regarding the way reports of possible neglect or abuse are handled.
Oregon Rolls Out New Child Welfare Model
Oregon Rolls Out New Child Welfare Model
The state says it’s rolling out a new system to keep more children at home — rather than placing them in foster care when there’s a problem.
Staff: Arizona child welfare head knew of problems
Staff: Arizona child welfare head knew of problems
The director who supervised Arizona child welfare workers knew about uninvestigated child abuse cases back in 2011, according to several employees.
The director who supervised Arizona child welfare workers knew about uninvestigated child abuse cases back in 2011, according to several employees.
Child welfare council meets to hash out recommendations
Child welfare council meets to hash out recommendations
A council tapped by Gov. Nathan Deal to rethink the state’s child welfare system convened for the first time Thursday to start drafting recommendations.
A council tapped by Gov. Nathan Deal to rethink the state’s child welfare system convened for the first time Thursday to start drafting recommendations.
House prepared to reject agency attempts to revise child welfare bill, sponsor says
House prepared to reject agency attempts to revise child welfare bill, sponsor says
A bill to reform the state's child welfare laws to protect children from abuse and neglect will come up for debate in the House Wednesday, but an amendment drafted by Department and Children and Families and endorsed by the local children's services agencies may be dead for the session.
A bill to reform the state's child welfare laws to protect children from abuse and neglect will come up for debate in the House Wednesday, but an amendment drafted by Department and Children and Families and endorsed by the local children's services agencies may be dead for the session.
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Lawmakers back requirement that all Massachusetts social workers hold state license
Lawmakers back requirement that all Massachusetts social workers hold state license
Massachusetts lawmakers are backing a requirement that all social workers for the state's child welfare agency hold a license to practice in the field.
Massachusetts lawmakers are backing a requirement that all social workers for the state's child welfare agency hold a license to practice in the field.
Monitors find some Oklahoma DHS reform efforts fall short
Monitors find some Oklahoma DHS reform efforts fall short
DHS child welfare reforms have shown improvement in some areas, but are falling woefully short in others, according to report issued by independent monitors retained to oversee compliance with a settlement to a class-action lawsuit.
DHS child welfare reforms have shown improvement in some areas, but are falling woefully short in others, according to report issued by independent monitors retained to oversee compliance with a settlement to a class-action lawsuit.
Just in case anybody was wondering why the normal people love CPS so much until they experience it for themselves...
Note: It's because they watch so much crap like this...
Rosie O'Donnell Will Reprise Role as Big-Hearted Social Worker on The Fosters
Never fear if you loved Rosie O’Donnell as Rita, the big-hearted social worker who gives the best advice, on The Fosters. Rosie will reprise her role for two episodes in the second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Rosie O'Donnell Will Reprise Role as Big-Hearted Social Worker on The Fosters
Never fear if you loved Rosie O’Donnell as Rita, the big-hearted social worker who gives the best advice, on The Fosters. Rosie will reprise her role for two episodes in the second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Note: Big heart, big mouth and big... oh never mind.
Japan: Children in Institutions Denied Family Life
Japan: Children in Institutions Denied Family Life
Japan’s overwhelming use of institutions instead of family-based care is failing thousands of vulnerable children by not preparing them for independent, productive lives in Japanese society, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today.
Japan’s overwhelming use of institutions instead of family-based care is failing thousands of vulnerable children by not preparing them for independent, productive lives in Japanese society, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today.
Suit challenging Neb. ban on same-sex couple foster care can move forward
Suit challenging Neb. ban on same-sex couple foster care can move forward
Three same sex couples can go ahead with their lawsuit challenging a Nebraska policy preventing them and all unmarried couples from serving as foster parents, a judge ruled.
Note: See, when they take too many kids they must lower their standards in order to house them all.
Three same sex couples can go ahead with their lawsuit challenging a Nebraska policy preventing them and all unmarried couples from serving as foster parents, a judge ruled.
Note: See, when they take too many kids they must lower their standards in order to house them all.
Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker calls for DCF, education changes
Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker calls for DCF, education changes
Charlie Baker is making his second run for governor, and this time the Republican Party candidate said he wants be the governor of all of Massachusetts -- not just part of the state.
Charlie Baker is making his second run for governor, and this time the Republican Party candidate said he wants be the governor of all of Massachusetts -- not just part of the state.
Brewer vetoes outside probe of child-welfare office, signs other bills
Brewer vetoes outside probe of child-welfare office, signs other bills
Calling the spending unnecessary, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a measure Wednesday to hire an outside expert to study the state’s child-welfare agency.
Calling the spending unnecessary, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a measure Wednesday to hire an outside expert to study the state’s child-welfare agency.
Judge dismisses Rhode Island child welfare lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Rhode Island's child-welfare system.
Veteran manager Erin Deveney takes over as child welfare chief
Veteran manager Erin Deveney takes over as child welfare chief
Governor Deval Patrick appointed a longtime state transportation official Tuesday to replace the commissioner of the state Department of Children and Families, which has been in turmoil following the recent deaths of three children.
Governor Deval Patrick appointed a longtime state transportation official Tuesday to replace the commissioner of the state Department of Children and Families, which has been in turmoil following the recent deaths of three children.
Family says daughter suffered from medical issue, not father's abuse
Family says daughter suffered from medical issue, not father's abuse
A father was jailed for six months accused of abusing his then-3-week-old daughter. Now, he's out free on a reduced bond after doctors came forward in his defense.
A father was jailed for six months accused of abusing his then-3-week-old daughter. Now, he's out free on a reduced bond after doctors came forward in his defense.
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