Third of foster children are separated from siblings
Imagine being told you could no longer live with your brother or sister.
A Freedom of Information request has found that is what happened to one in three children in foster care last year
Monday, September 08, 2014
Father of injured Tacoma boy sues DSHS for negligence
Father of injured Tacoma boy sues DSHS for negligence
The father of a Tacoma boy critically injured as an infant by his mother’s boyfriend is suing the state Department of Social and Health Services, contending its employees knew the boy was in danger but did not protect him.
The father of a Tacoma boy critically injured as an infant by his mother’s boyfriend is suing the state Department of Social and Health Services, contending its employees knew the boy was in danger but did not protect him.
Two Undocumented Kids Made It To Connecticut, But That’s Only The Beginning
Two Undocumented Kids Made It To Connecticut, But That’s Only The Beginning
When he finally decided to surrender to the Border Patrol, Luis Miguel was sunburnt and had thorns in his feet. He and his half-sister Anabel, both 16 and from Guatemala, had not had any food or water for more than a day. It was a cloudless April day in the Texas desert, and they were beginning to worry they would die of thirst.
Sunday, September 07, 2014
Medical consent at issue for ailing foster children
Medical consent at issue for ailing foster children
In the wake of the June death of a 7-month-old foster girl in deteriorating health, the Clark County Department of Family Services’ medical consent practices are being reviewed.
In the wake of the June death of a 7-month-old foster girl in deteriorating health, the Clark County Department of Family Services’ medical consent practices are being reviewed.
Latest DCS crisis doesn't surprise child welfare experts
Latest DCS crisis doesn't surprise child welfare experts
Less than a week before a mass escape and riots at Woodland Hills Youth Development Center, Tennessee child welfare experts warned of long-standing safety concerns that compromised care at the state's facilities for juvenile delinquents.
Less than a week before a mass escape and riots at Woodland Hills Youth Development Center, Tennessee child welfare experts warned of long-standing safety concerns that compromised care at the state's facilities for juvenile delinquents.
Saturday, September 06, 2014
Kansas City Public School Sent ‘Threatening’ Letter To Homeschool Family
Kansas City Public School Sent ‘Threatening’ Letter To Homeschool Family
When a Kansas City family pulled their son out of a public elementary school to homeschool him, the local school referred them to the district attorney’s office for truancy. A homeschool advocacy organization intervened, and the school was forced to back down and apologize.
At least 60 more young girls from care homes feared victim of 'new child-sex ring'
At least 60 more young girls from care homes feared victim of 'new child-sex ring'
Shocking new allegations of grooming, beatings and sex attacks by a paedophile ring are centred on Accrington and Preston, Lancs, and St Helens, Merseyside
Shocking new allegations of grooming, beatings and sex attacks by a paedophile ring are centred on Accrington and Preston, Lancs, and St Helens, Merseyside
Teen walked away from Kent group home
Teen walked away from Kent group home
The search continued Wednesday for a Wicomico County teenager who walked away last week from a Department of Juvenile Services group home near Chestertown.
The search continued Wednesday for a Wicomico County teenager who walked away last week from a Department of Juvenile Services group home near Chestertown.
Report: Foster mother watched as girls fought
Report: Foster mother watched as girls fought
Two young girls were detained for disorderly conduct after officers found them fighting on the ground while their foster mother reportedly watched, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
Note: I like a good cat-fight once in a while but jeez...
Two young girls were detained for disorderly conduct after officers found them fighting on the ground while their foster mother reportedly watched, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
Note: I like a good cat-fight once in a while but jeez...
Middletown man charged with sexual assault of teen held on bond
Middletown man charged with sexual assault of teen held on bond
A violent convicted felon remains in custody on a $200,000 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Minister for Children urged to address social worker shortage
Minister for Children urged to address social worker shortage
Minister for Children James Reilly has been urged to address the lack of social workers in the State.
No deal in Butler County social worker strike
A federal mediator has proposed Butler County’s social workers go back to work while the two sides continue to work out a new contract.
Lawmakers: Child-protection system failed Eric Dean
Lawmakers: Child-protection system failed Eric Dean
Legislators this week are expressing outrage over the death of 4-year-old Eric Dean and called for new laws to prevent future child protection failures.
Legislators this week are expressing outrage over the death of 4-year-old Eric Dean and called for new laws to prevent future child protection failures.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Maine gov orders state to back mom in legal battle over baby's DNR order
Maine gov orders state to back mom in legal battle over baby's DNR order
Maine Gov. Paul LePage reversed state bureaucrats and vowed to defy a state Supreme Court court ruling if necessary to back a teen mom seeking to lift a "Do Not Resuscitate" order from her one-year-old baby, who was allegedly shaken into a coma but miraculously recovered.
Note: Due process my ass!
Maine Gov. Paul LePage reversed state bureaucrats and vowed to defy a state Supreme Court court ruling if necessary to back a teen mom seeking to lift a "Do Not Resuscitate" order from her one-year-old baby, who was allegedly shaken into a coma but miraculously recovered.
Note: Due process my ass!
Two Clark County Family Court Judges lose Police Endorsement
Two Clark County Family Court Judges lose Police Endorsement
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI) believes that a Judge is the most important elected official on your ballot. A Judge can impact your life immediately and on a very personal level for the rest of your life.
Two family court judges have lost their Police Endorsement:
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI) believes that a Judge is the most important elected official on your ballot. A Judge can impact your life immediately and on a very personal level for the rest of your life.
Two family court judges have lost their Police Endorsement:
Family Court judge candidate says social media posts stood up for clients
Probably a vindictive mother just trying to get the upper hand in a custody battle.
Maine teen mom fights for brain-damaged daughter
A teenage mother is suing the state to lift a do-not-resuscitate order imposed by child welfare officials over her objections on her brain-injured daughter.
Thousands of children at risk await social workers
Thousands of children at risk await social workers
More than 9,000 cases of abuse, neglect or welfare concerns over children at risk are waiting to be allocated a social worker, new figures show.
More than 9,000 cases of abuse, neglect or welfare concerns over children at risk are waiting to be allocated a social worker, new figures show.
Brutal and allowed: The shocking ways schools can restrain kids
Brutal and allowed: The shocking ways schools can restrain kids
Lacey still bristles when she recalls the time teachers pinned her daughter to the ground following an outburst in elementary school. Lacey's daughter, who was 7 at the time, is on the Autism spectrum.
Lacey still bristles when she recalls the time teachers pinned her daughter to the ground following an outburst in elementary school. Lacey's daughter, who was 7 at the time, is on the Autism spectrum.
Michigan Child Welfare Is About To Be Riddled With Lawsuits
Michigan Child Welfare Is About To Be Riddled With Lawsuits
For the first time in the history of Michigan, an individual can petition to be removed off the registry after 10 years.
For the first time in the history of Michigan, an individual can petition to be removed off the registry after 10 years.
Scott Rogers vetted by state to become foster parent
Scott Rogers vetted by state to become foster parent
A state agency vetted and approved Scott Rogers to become a certified licensed foster parent in Louisiana and praised the TV personality two years ago for his efforts to promote foster care and adoption, records show.
A state agency vetted and approved Scott Rogers to become a certified licensed foster parent in Louisiana and praised the TV personality two years ago for his efforts to promote foster care and adoption, records show.
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Suzy Sonnier said the agency wasn’t aware Rogers was an accused child molester in his native England because he changed his name from Richard Scott Rogers and nothing in his immigration paperwork indicated a problem.
State investigating CPS over Lawhorn case
State investigating CPS over Lawhorn case
The state has opened an internal investigation into how Children’s Protective Services handled the case of Jamarion Lawhorn, the 12-year-old who confessed to stabbing a 9-year-old boy to death in a Kentwood playground.
The state has opened an internal investigation into how Children’s Protective Services handled the case of Jamarion Lawhorn, the 12-year-old who confessed to stabbing a 9-year-old boy to death in a Kentwood playground.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Boy left in mother's custody by DCFS is dead of apparent homicide
Boy left in mother's custody by DCFS is dead of apparent homicide
Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 2-year-old Signal Hill boy who was under the protective supervision of county social workers when he died.
Note: This is the kind of rhetoric that the child welfare reformers are going to have to start confronting. This mentality is why they will probably double the number of kids they snatch over the next 2 years or so.
Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 2-year-old Signal Hill boy who was under the protective supervision of county social workers when he died.
Note: This is the kind of rhetoric that the child welfare reformers are going to have to start confronting. This mentality is why they will probably double the number of kids they snatch over the next 2 years or so.
Head Of Vermont's Child Protection Agency Resigns
Head Of Vermont's Child Protection Agency Resigns
The head of Vermont's child protection department is resigning to lead a community based nonprofit organization. His resignation comes in the aftermath of two infant deaths that has prompted increased scrutiny of the state's child welfare system.
The head of Vermont's child protection department is resigning to lead a community based nonprofit organization. His resignation comes in the aftermath of two infant deaths that has prompted increased scrutiny of the state's child welfare system.
Children in Nepal orphanages 'at risk of abuse'
Children in Nepal orphanages 'at risk of abuse'
British teacher Sarah Robinson knew something was wrong even before leaving the orphanage in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in 2012 with her precious new daughter.
British teacher Sarah Robinson knew something was wrong even before leaving the orphanage in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in 2012 with her precious new daughter.
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