Foster care watchdog says reform has slowed
A foster care watchdog will issue a report Tuesday saying the pace of reform for L.A. County's troubled child welfare system has slowed over the past few months.
Thursday, August 07, 2014
Foster parent shortage takes growing toll on children
Foster parent shortage takes growing toll on children
Veteran foster parent Mika Hobbs was surprisingly frank when she confessed how nerve-racking her job can be.
Veteran foster parent Mika Hobbs was surprisingly frank when she confessed how nerve-racking her job can be.
Note: So is taking too many kids.
Foster carers' rights after a child dies: Monica Perrett case backed by SA private member's bill
An Opposition private member's bill has gone to the South Australian Parliament seeking to give foster carers improved legal rights after a child dies.
Note: These foster parents who kill kids should be given to the real parents for re-education.
Florida courts gear up to deal with border children
Florida courts gear up to deal with border children
Florida immigration courts, swamped by a growing stream of unaccompanied children who illegally crossed the Southwestern border, are creating "rocket dockets" to quickly decide whether they should be sent back to their turbulent homelands.
Florida immigration courts, swamped by a growing stream of unaccompanied children who illegally crossed the Southwestern border, are creating "rocket dockets" to quickly decide whether they should be sent back to their turbulent homelands.
Family of child who died in foster care wants her memory to live
Family of child who died in foster care wants her memory to live
The child known as Baby Dawn would have been 17-months-old this month. She likely would have been walking and learning to talk.
The child known as Baby Dawn would have been 17-months-old this month. She likely would have been walking and learning to talk.
Nonprofit group, foster parents sue L.A. County over communication with DCFS
Nonprofit group, foster parents sue L.A. County over communication with DCFS
A nonprofit group and a trio of foster parents sued Los Angeles County on Wednesday, alleging the Department of Children and Family Services routinely fails to properly communicate with foster parents and violates notification requirements when children are removed from their homes.
A nonprofit group and a trio of foster parents sued Los Angeles County on Wednesday, alleging the Department of Children and Family Services routinely fails to properly communicate with foster parents and violates notification requirements when children are removed from their homes.
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
Foster son accused in mother's death near Wasilla arraigned on murder charges
Foster son accused in mother's death near Wasilla arraigned on murder charges
Kenneth Adams, the 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his foster mother near Wasilla last month, was arraigned on murder charges during a Palmer Superior Court hearing on Monday.
Kenneth Adams, the 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his foster mother near Wasilla last month, was arraigned on murder charges during a Palmer Superior Court hearing on Monday.
ALBERTA CHILD ADVOCATE: FOSTER PARENTS SHOULDN'T SHARE BEDS WITH BABIES
ALBERTA CHILD ADVOCATE: FOSTER PARENTS SHOULDN'T SHARE BEDS WITH BABIES
The province's child and youth advocate wants the government to make it clear foster parents shouldn't share beds with infants in their care.
Note: Um... Duh... A foster parent who sleeps whit babies is kind of creepy. If you know what I mean.
The province's child and youth advocate wants the government to make it clear foster parents shouldn't share beds with infants in their care.
Note: Um... Duh... A foster parent who sleeps whit babies is kind of creepy. If you know what I mean.
Director of Mexican youth shelter denies sexual abuse
Director of Mexican youth shelter denies sexual abuse
The founder of the shelter in the western Mexican state of Michoacan where authorities found some 500 children living in squalid conditions on Monday "categorically" denied sexual abusing the kids there.
The founder of the shelter in the western Mexican state of Michoacan where authorities found some 500 children living in squalid conditions on Monday "categorically" denied sexual abusing the kids there.
County looks to tackle overcrowding, caseload at Child Haven
County looks to tackle overcrowding, caseload at Child Haven
Children being housed at Child Haven, who are among some of the most vulnerable in our community, may not be getting the care and attention they need.
Children being housed at Child Haven, who are among some of the most vulnerable in our community, may not be getting the care and attention they need.
Michele Bachmann admits children in foster care are lab rats
Michele Bachmann admits children in foster care are lab rats
To a great surprise to many, Michele Bachmann has made a public admission that children in the United States foster care system are subject to medical experimentation.
Even though her powerful message was unintentionally ensconced within the hate-platform of non-American child protection, the meaning is evident with her legislation inspired by Justine Pelletier to end funding of medical experiments on foster children.
To a great surprise to many, Michele Bachmann has made a public admission that children in the United States foster care system are subject to medical experimentation.
Even though her powerful message was unintentionally ensconced within the hate-platform of non-American child protection, the meaning is evident with her legislation inspired by Justine Pelletier to end funding of medical experiments on foster children.
Argentina rights activist reunited with stolen grandson after 35 years
Argentina rights activist reunited with stolen grandson after 35 years
The 83-year-old head of a movement that works to track down babies stolen by Argentina's brutal 1976-83 military dictatorship has found her grandson after a 35-year search.
The 83-year-old head of a movement that works to track down babies stolen by Argentina's brutal 1976-83 military dictatorship has found her grandson after a 35-year search.
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Child Protective Services dealing with large caseload
Workers for Child Protective Services are saying they are overworked and understaffed. The department is coming under fire today from its own workers who say children are falling through the cracks.
Note: I like how that baby-stealer threw in that blurb about kids being stuck in foster care who could transition to home.
Social worker pleads not guilty to raping foster child
Social worker pleads not guilty to raping foster child
A HUNTER Department of Family and Community Services caseworker accused of repeatedly raping a foster child has denied the allegations and suggestions that he altered his penis to thwart a description provided by the girl.
A HUNTER Department of Family and Community Services caseworker accused of repeatedly raping a foster child has denied the allegations and suggestions that he altered his penis to thwart a description provided by the girl.
LGBT groups react with condemnation to proposed ‘adoption discrimination’ in US
LGBT groups react with condemnation to proposed ‘adoption discrimination’ in US
Bid launched to ensure religiously-affiliated adoption agencies continue to receive US funding even if they refuse to deal with LGBT prospective parents
Bid launched to ensure religiously-affiliated adoption agencies continue to receive US funding even if they refuse to deal with LGBT prospective parents
'Game of Thrones' reminded Wichita foster dad he left baby in car
'Game of Thrones' reminded Wichita foster dad he left baby in car
A child crying on the television show "Game of Thrones" jogged a foster parent's memory that he had left a 10-month-old girl inside a sweltering car while he and his partner smoked marijuana at their house, a police affidavit released Monday says.
A child crying on the television show "Game of Thrones" jogged a foster parent's memory that he had left a 10-month-old girl inside a sweltering car while he and his partner smoked marijuana at their house, a police affidavit released Monday says.
Mom devastated after death of Veronica Roach and Joan Colbert in Long Branch
Mom devastated after death of Veronica Roach and Joan Colbert in Long Branch
The biological mother of a 10-year-old girl found dead inside a Long Branch apartment with the woman who was raising her says she is devastated by the loss.
The biological mother of a 10-year-old girl found dead inside a Long Branch apartment with the woman who was raising her says she is devastated by the loss.
Parents reunited with baby they gave up for adoption 46 years ago
Parents reunited with baby they gave up for adoption 46 years ago
A teenage mum and dad have been reunited with their daughter 46 years after they were forced to give her up for adoption.
A teenage mum and dad have been reunited with their daughter 46 years after they were forced to give her up for adoption.
Authorities still seeking answers in killings of Long Branch woman, foster child
Authorities still seeking answers in killings of Long Branch woman, foster child
Three days after a young girl and her foster mother were found dead in their Lippincott home, authorities are still searching for answers in the killings.
Monday, August 04, 2014
Hamill: Court ruling allowing parents to spank their kids could lead to further abuse
Hamill: Court ruling allowing parents to spank their kids could lead to further abuse
The New York Appellate Division ruled on July 19 that it was a 'reasonable use of force' when a Long Island father spanked his 8-year-old son for cursing at a party. The spanking also did not constitute excessive corporal punishment, the panel ruled. But this ruling sets a scary legal precedent and seems to be following a national pattern of making corporal punishment of children acceptable.
Note: Sometimes I post just so you'll know what's being said.
The New York Appellate Division ruled on July 19 that it was a 'reasonable use of force' when a Long Island father spanked his 8-year-old son for cursing at a party. The spanking also did not constitute excessive corporal punishment, the panel ruled. But this ruling sets a scary legal precedent and seems to be following a national pattern of making corporal punishment of children acceptable.
Note: Sometimes I post just so you'll know what's being said.
More Time in Foster Care Linked to More Psychotropic Medicating
More Time in Foster Care Linked to More Psychotropic Medicating
Children as young as four in foster care are taking three or more psychotropic medications, and the length of time that children aged six or under are being medicated with psychotropics increases two-fold for every year that they live in foster care, according to a study in Psychiatric Services. University of Maryland researchers studied 1,491 foster children aged six and under in a mid-Atlantic city between 2009-11. While other studies have shown that psychotropic medicating of foster children is high, this is the first to examine developments over time in care. “The higher likelihood of using antipsychotic, antidepressant, and ADHD medications for three or more weeks per month with each increase in year of age suggests a trend toward chronic use,” they wrote. “Such use occurred over a very short period of tremendous developmental growth.”
Ohio CPS Agents Vote To Strike For More Money!!!
Butler County social workers vote to strike
Butler County social workers who haven’t had a pay increase in four years have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a contract dispute involving raises.
Note: Babystealers want more money.
Butler County social workers who haven’t had a pay increase in four years have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a contract dispute involving raises.
Note: Babystealers want more money.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY TO TEXAS SUNSET COMMISSION FROM ANGEL EYES OVER TEXAS
PUBLIC TESTIMONY TO TEXAS SUNSET COMMISSION FROM ANGEL EYES OVER TEXAS
Public testimony sent in to the Texas Sunset Commission about the Sunset bill was supposed to be included in the public comments list. Angel Eyes Over Texas presented this for the Department of Family and Protective Services portion. While the testimony was sent in before the June 30 deadline, our presentation was not included in that list. For that reason I am posting it to the public for your review:
Public testimony sent in to the Texas Sunset Commission about the Sunset bill was supposed to be included in the public comments list. Angel Eyes Over Texas presented this for the Department of Family and Protective Services portion. While the testimony was sent in before the June 30 deadline, our presentation was not included in that list. For that reason I am posting it to the public for your review:
Texas CPS Investigator hits the nail on the head.
This is from my buddy Jim. You should check out his YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC0aV-v2gHvZFlM2KnaWknQ
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