Use of meds by L.A. County foster, delinquent kids prompts reform
Los Angeles County officials are preparing to crack down on doctors who inappropriately prescribe powerful psychiatric drugs to foster youth and children in the juvenile delinquency system, according to a copy of the plans obtained by The Times.
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Commentary: Texas must do more to retain CPS caseworkers
Commentary: Texas must do more to retain CPS caseworkers
Note: And we must do more to expose them for the frauds and lowlifes that they are.
I thought becoming a child protection caseworker would be an ideal way to achieve my calling. But I was quickly advised by those who have been there that Child Protective Services, or CPS, was where you worked "when you can't find a job anywhere else."
Note: And we must do more to expose them for the frauds and lowlifes that they are.
I thought becoming a child protection caseworker would be an ideal way to achieve my calling. But I was quickly advised by those who have been there that Child Protective Services, or CPS, was where you worked "when you can't find a job anywhere else."
Woman fasting to protest CFS decision to take grandson
Woman fasting to protest CFS decision to take grandson
A woman, who can’t be identified because her grandchild is in the care of Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, says she will fast until the child is returned.
A woman, who can’t be identified because her grandchild is in the care of Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, says she will fast until the child is returned.
Woman alleges abuse by Hunt County deputy
A Quinlan woman says she was attacked and punched by a Hunt County deputy while she was 38-weeks pregnant.
To the Doctor Who Reported Me to Child Protective Services
To the Doctor Who Reported Me to Child Protective Services
I knew you didn’t believe me. We faced each other in the exam room, my son’s blistering red arm between us, and I could tell. It was his third trip to the doctor in as many days, each time to see someone new. Our story had never changed.
I knew you didn’t believe me. We faced each other in the exam room, my son’s blistering red arm between us, and I could tell. It was his third trip to the doctor in as many days, each time to see someone new. Our story had never changed.
New federal law tells states to look for ways to let foster children lead more normal lives
New federal law tells states to look for ways to let foster children lead more normal lives
Not so long ago, if foster children in Florida wanted to spend the night at a friend's house, the parents hosting the sleepover faced a criminal background check. Taking the kids on an out-of-state vacation required official permission from a state agency.
Not so long ago, if foster children in Florida wanted to spend the night at a friend's house, the parents hosting the sleepover faced a criminal background check. Taking the kids on an out-of-state vacation required official permission from a state agency.
Maine lawmaker sponsors bill to search bags of children in residential care
Maine lawmaker sponsors bill to search bags of children in residential care
A bill sponsored by an Aroostook County legislator seeks to allow administrators of children’s homes or residential care facilities to search the backpacks or travel bags of the residents.
A bill sponsored by an Aroostook County legislator seeks to allow administrators of children’s homes or residential care facilities to search the backpacks or travel bags of the residents.
Court approves $2.075 million settlement for ex-foster children
Court approves $2.075 million settlement for ex-foster children
The federal court in Nevada has approved a $2.075 million settlement for seven former foster children who claimed they were injured while in Clark County’s child welfare system, the National Center for Youth Law announced Monday.
The federal court in Nevada has approved a $2.075 million settlement for seven former foster children who claimed they were injured while in Clark County’s child welfare system, the National Center for Youth Law announced Monday.
Arkansas governor signs adoption law banning 're-homing'
Arkansas governor signs adoption law banning 're-homing'
Spurred by the disclosure that a lawmaker transferred custody of children he had adopted to a family where one of the children was sexually abused, Arkansas' governor on Monday signed legislation barring the practice known as "re-homing."
Proposed bill gives Maine parents more information about daycares
Proposed bill gives Maine parents more information about daycares
A new bill would require DHHS to notify parents in writing of any complaints it's investigating within five days.
Florida foster children in danger of losing homes because of anti-Christian discrimination
Florida foster children in danger of losing homes because of anti-Christian discrimination
Tens of thousands of children in Florida's child welfare system could be in danger of losing their homes if faith-based foster-care and adoption providers in Florida are not granted "conscience protection" by the legislators meeting in Florida's state capitol this month.
Tens of thousands of children in Florida's child welfare system could be in danger of losing their homes if faith-based foster-care and adoption providers in Florida are not granted "conscience protection" by the legislators meeting in Florida's state capitol this month.
Colorado's child welfare watchdog says Denver Human Services action was 'egrigious'
Colorado's child welfare watchdog says Denver Human Services action was 'egrigious'
A Denver Human Services background check identified a convicted sex offender and a woman convicted of child abuse -- even so a DHS caseworker, backed by a supervisor, placed children with them.
Manitoba teen still in coma after attack; uncle blames child welfare system
Manitoba teen still in coma after attack; uncle blames child welfare system
A 15-year-old girl who was severely beaten while under the care of Manitoba Child and Family Services remains in a medically induced coma, with her family members by her side.
A 15-year-old girl who was severely beaten while under the care of Manitoba Child and Family Services remains in a medically induced coma, with her family members by her side.
Monday, April 06, 2015
9-year-old Nanjing boy physically abused by adoptive parents
9-year-old Nanjing boy physically abused by adoptive parents
A series of images showing a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral after they were uploaded by a Weibo user on Friday evening.
A series of images showing a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral after they were uploaded by a Weibo user on Friday evening.
Texas Deputies Caught on Camera Punching Pregnant Woman During CPS Visit
Texas Deputies Caught on Camera Punching Pregnant Woman During CPS Visit
Note: The Jack Booted, Baby Stealing, Thugs!!!
Texas deputies stormed into a home with state Child Protective Services workers workers to seize an 18-month-old child last month, forcing the child’s pregnant mother into a counter before punching her at least twice in the back of the head.
Note: The Jack Booted, Baby Stealing, Thugs!!!
Texas deputies stormed into a home with state Child Protective Services workers workers to seize an 18-month-old child last month, forcing the child’s pregnant mother into a counter before punching her at least twice in the back of the head.
Overdue child protection investigations soar in six months
Overdue child protection investigations soar in six months
THE number of overdue child protection investigations within the embattled Department of Children and Families has soared to more than 1300 in just six months.
THE number of overdue child protection investigations within the embattled Department of Children and Families has soared to more than 1300 in just six months.
NT government department silent on rape of girl in care
NT government department silent on rape of girl in care
THE Department of Children and Families refuses to explain how a girl in its care was allowed to regularly leave Yirra House to visit a drug home where she was ultimately raped.
THE Department of Children and Families refuses to explain how a girl in its care was allowed to regularly leave Yirra House to visit a drug home where she was ultimately raped.
Bill aims to keep American Indian children with families
Bill aims to keep American Indian children with families
While applying for her driver's license at age 16, Karen Hardenbrook saw her birth certificate and learned what her adoptive parents from Broken Bow never told her: she was born in Winnebago and her mother was a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. As a baby, the state removed her from her biological grandmother's crowded home on the reservation.
While applying for her driver's license at age 16, Karen Hardenbrook saw her birth certificate and learned what her adoptive parents from Broken Bow never told her: she was born in Winnebago and her mother was a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. As a baby, the state removed her from her biological grandmother's crowded home on the reservation.
Mothers And Children Allegedly Locked In A Dark Room For Protesting Detention Conditions
Mothers And Children Allegedly Locked In A Dark Room For Protesting Detention Conditions
Detention officers allegedly locked migrant mothers and children in a dark room, took away internet access, and threatened to take their children away from them after some went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a Texas immigration detention center, according to lawyers and advocates. In a five-day strike that ended Saturday, about 78 women went on a hunger and work strike or acted in solidarity to demand better food and medical care, as well as their release from the Karnes Detention Center.
Detention officers allegedly locked migrant mothers and children in a dark room, took away internet access, and threatened to take their children away from them after some went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a Texas immigration detention center, according to lawyers and advocates. In a five-day strike that ended Saturday, about 78 women went on a hunger and work strike or acted in solidarity to demand better food and medical care, as well as their release from the Karnes Detention Center.
Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982
Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982
The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures.
The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures.
Winnipeg’s Child and Family Services kids further hurt by chaos in the legislature
Winnipeg’s Child and Family Services kids further hurt by chaos in the legislature
What happens when a provincial government descends into a months-long power struggle? Not too much, apparently.
What happens when a provincial government descends into a months-long power struggle? Not too much, apparently.
Hearing Set This Week For Brighton Mother Targeted By DHS
Hearing Set This Week For Brighton Mother Targeted By DHS
A hearing is set this week for a Brighton mother who says she is being illegally harassed by the Michigan Department of Human Services in their effort to gain control over her daughter.
A hearing is set this week for a Brighton mother who says she is being illegally harassed by the Michigan Department of Human Services in their effort to gain control over her daughter.
L.A. County paid millions to troubled foster care agency despite warnings
L.A. County paid millions to troubled foster care agency despite warnings
Los Angeles County officials paid a foster care nonprofit millions of dollars in taxpayer money even though government investigators repeatedly warned of problems with the organization, including allegations of financial misconduct and child abuse.
Los Angeles County officials paid a foster care nonprofit millions of dollars in taxpayer money even though government investigators repeatedly warned of problems with the organization, including allegations of financial misconduct and child abuse.
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents
Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents
Pictures of a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral online in China after they were uploaded by an Internet user on Sina Weibo on Friday.
Pictures of a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral online in China after they were uploaded by an Internet user on Sina Weibo on Friday.
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