The state filed a motion Tuesday with the US District Court in Detroit to bring an end to the protracted litigation.
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
DFCS disciplinary records show child safety challenges
DFCS disciplinary records show child safety challenges
A DFCS worker last year failed to inspect the living conditions in a Gwinnett County home where children under state supervision lived. The home was later found “in a deplorable condition [with] drugs and drug paraphernalia in the home and the water was off,” state records say. “The children were not being supervised.”
A DFCS worker last year failed to inspect the living conditions in a Gwinnett County home where children under state supervision lived. The home was later found “in a deplorable condition [with] drugs and drug paraphernalia in the home and the water was off,” state records say. “The children were not being supervised.”
Kenya: Adoption Ban Will Hurt Needy Children
Kenya: Adoption Ban Will Hurt Needy Children
Last week's decision by the Cabinet to ban adoption of Kenyan children by foreigners is yet another example of the executive trashing the concept of separation of powers. It is the role of the High Court (judiciary) to grant or deny adoption applications. It is also the role of the National Assembly (legislature) to change the country's adoption laws.
Last week's decision by the Cabinet to ban adoption of Kenyan children by foreigners is yet another example of the executive trashing the concept of separation of powers. It is the role of the High Court (judiciary) to grant or deny adoption applications. It is also the role of the National Assembly (legislature) to change the country's adoption laws.
Social worker charged for sex with second girl
Social worker charged for sex with second girl
A former San Mateo County social worker arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old client is also charged for a reportedly inappropriate relationship with a second teen during the same time frame.
CT Supreme Court to rule on order barring reporting of juvenile case
CT Supreme Court to rule on order barring reporting of juvenile case
Can a Connecticut court bar publication of a news story when information from a confidential juvenile court proceeding makes its way to the media?
Can a Connecticut court bar publication of a news story when information from a confidential juvenile court proceeding makes its way to the media?
Child welfare staff end boycott plan
Child welfare staff end boycott plan
Child welfare workers have called off a one-day work boycott as part of their call for more office security in the wake of a stabbing in Camden.
Child welfare workers have called off a one-day work boycott as part of their call for more office security in the wake of a stabbing in Camden.
Attempts to improve child death reviews thwarted, documents say
Attempts to improve child death reviews thwarted, documents say
A high-profile pediatrician and child abuse expert has resigned from a government council after efforts to improve Alberta’s internal child death investigation process were rejected by ministry officials.
A high-profile pediatrician and child abuse expert has resigned from a government council after efforts to improve Alberta’s internal child death investigation process were rejected by ministry officials.
Foster carers feel pressured into giving up work, report finds
Foster carers feel pressured into giving up work, report finds
Foster carers feel pressured to give up their jobs by fostering services, a Fostering Network report has found.
Foster carers feel pressured to give up their jobs by fostering services, a Fostering Network report has found.
Judge says trying is not enough for foster care
Judge says trying is not enough for foster care
It’s been a decade since the state Department of Social and Health Services agreed to numerous foster care reforms after news that some foster children weren’t being cared for properly by the agency.
It’s been a decade since the state Department of Social and Health Services agreed to numerous foster care reforms after news that some foster children weren’t being cared for properly by the agency.
Forced Adoption under the East German Regime
Forced adoption in communist East Germany - Katrin Behr is a comitted fighter for the victims' rights.
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Katie Pavlich: US families torn apart by illegal immigration
Katie Pavlich: US families torn apart by illegal immigration
It’s been more than a week since President Obama announced his plans to unilaterally change immigration law with the stroke of a pen from the Oval Office. Since then, the White House and its supporters have focused on the emotional argument of keeping families together in order to sell the president’s plan.
It’s been more than a week since President Obama announced his plans to unilaterally change immigration law with the stroke of a pen from the Oval Office. Since then, the White House and its supporters have focused on the emotional argument of keeping families together in order to sell the president’s plan.
Supreme Court To Consider Rare Ruling Barring Coverage Of Child Custody Case
Supreme Court To Consider Rare Ruling Barring Coverage Of Child Custody Case
The state Supreme Court will consider arguments about a judge's rare ruling barring the Connecticut Law Tribune from publishing a story about a child protection case.
The state Supreme Court will consider arguments about a judge's rare ruling barring the Connecticut Law Tribune from publishing a story about a child protection case.
Denver's District Attorney asks child welfare ombudsman to delay release of DHS investigation
Denver's District Attorney asks child welfare ombudsman to delay release of DHS investigation
The Denver district attorney's office has asked Colorado's child welfare ombudsman to withhold a critical report concerning the actions of Denver Human Services employees in the case of a 2-month-old child whose mother is now accused of her murder.
The Denver district attorney's office has asked Colorado's child welfare ombudsman to withhold a critical report concerning the actions of Denver Human Services employees in the case of a 2-month-old child whose mother is now accused of her murder.
Report: Walkout threatened over Camden caseworker’s stabbing
Report: Walkout threatened over Camden caseworker’s stabbing
Gov. Chris Christie’s office is criticizing a possible protest from state child welfare workers who may boycott work for a day in their call for more security in their offices.
Gov. Chris Christie’s office is criticizing a possible protest from state child welfare workers who may boycott work for a day in their call for more security in their offices.
Social worker punched by CYFS client at airport
Social worker punched by CYFS client at airport
The president of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest union is raising a red flag over an assault on a Child, Youth and Family Services worker last week.
The president of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest union is raising a red flag over an assault on a Child, Youth and Family Services worker last week.
Muscatine woman recalls journey on orphan train
Muscatine woman recalls journey on orphan train
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, hundreds of thousands of children were sent on trains from the east coast to the Midwest to be placed with rural families.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, hundreds of thousands of children were sent on trains from the east coast to the Midwest to be placed with rural families.
Katrina Shealy Bill Would Scrap SCDSS, “Start Over” On Child Welfare
Katrina Shealy Bill Would Scrap SCDSS, “Start Over” On Child Welfare
During her first two years as a State Senator in South Carolina, Lexington County’s Katrina Shealy has developed a reputation as an unapologetic supporter of free market economic reforms – and a champion for the “least of these” in the Palmetto State.
During her first two years as a State Senator in South Carolina, Lexington County’s Katrina Shealy has developed a reputation as an unapologetic supporter of free market economic reforms – and a champion for the “least of these” in the Palmetto State.
Adopted children stranded in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Adopted children stranded in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Congressional leaders haven't forgotten about hundreds of children halfway around the world, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who can't go home.
Congressional leaders haven't forgotten about hundreds of children halfway around the world, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who can't go home.
Child welfare system overhaul continues
Child welfare system overhaul continues
After months of reports about problems in Florida ’s child-welfare system, lawmakers this year approved a sweeping reform bill that included establishing an institute to guide state leaders, in part, by evaluating the success of their policies.
After months of reports about problems in Florida ’s child-welfare system, lawmakers this year approved a sweeping reform bill that included establishing an institute to guide state leaders, in part, by evaluating the success of their policies.
Child-welfare system fails children
Child-welfare system fails children
The significiant report investigating the deaths of two toddlers who were under state supervision confirms the need to rethink Vermont's child protection system to increase accountability.
The significiant report investigating the deaths of two toddlers who were under state supervision confirms the need to rethink Vermont's child protection system to increase accountability.
Child protection in turmoil across the country
Child protection agencies across the country are grappling with how to repair systems that failed to protect thousands of vulnerable children from repeated abuse.
How to Deal with Child Protective Services
How to Deal with Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services (CPS) is an American government department that responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. When they stop by your house it is likely that you will be overwhelmed with many conflicting emotions: Anger, fear, worry even guilt are among the feelings racing through your mind. You may feel like you need to do everything and nothing all at the same time. When you’re faced with an unexpected challenge like the intervention of Child Protective Services, here's how to cope with the ordeal from start to finish.
Note: Interesting article. I'll still suggest the video though.
Child Protective Services (CPS) is an American government department that responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. When they stop by your house it is likely that you will be overwhelmed with many conflicting emotions: Anger, fear, worry even guilt are among the feelings racing through your mind. You may feel like you need to do everything and nothing all at the same time. When you’re faced with an unexpected challenge like the intervention of Child Protective Services, here's how to cope with the ordeal from start to finish.
Note: Interesting article. I'll still suggest the video though.
State placed disabled children with nurses untrained in their needs
State placed disabled children with nurses untrained in their needs
The disabled foster children removed from a troubled Laurel-area group home this summer were placed by Maryland regulators in facilities whose their nurses lacked training for their complex medical needs, inspection records show.
The disabled foster children removed from a troubled Laurel-area group home this summer were placed by Maryland regulators in facilities whose their nurses lacked training for their complex medical needs, inspection records show.
Monday, December 01, 2014
China's new foster care rules aim to help protect children, but problems remain
China's new foster care rules aim to help protect children, but problems remain
China's new foster care regulations are targeted at better protecting foster children. But problems remain with the current foster system. Some areas are in desperate need of reform.
China's new foster care regulations are targeted at better protecting foster children. But problems remain with the current foster system. Some areas are in desperate need of reform.
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