Calgary foster parent charged with sexually assaulting children
Police have charged a foster care provider in New Brighton with assault and sexual assault against two children living in his care.
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
Investigation after child abuse records sent to wrong person
Investigation after child abuse records sent to wrong person
An urgent investigation has been launched into how confidential child abuse records were sent to the wrong person by the Ministry of Social Development.
An urgent investigation has been launched into how confidential child abuse records were sent to the wrong person by the Ministry of Social Development.
Ellsworth group soon to release “truth and reconciliation” report about Maine and its tribes
Ellsworth group soon to release “truth and reconciliation” report about Maine and its tribes
Since 2013, TRC has been documenting how the state welfare system has treated — or in many cases, mistreated — children from the Wabanaki tribes, which include the Maliseets, Micmacs, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nation.
Since 2013, TRC has been documenting how the state welfare system has treated — or in many cases, mistreated — children from the Wabanaki tribes, which include the Maliseets, Micmacs, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nation.
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Calgary foster parent faces sex assault, sexual interference charges
Calgary foster parent faces sex assault, sexual interference charges
A man is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving two children in foster care, police said Tuesday.
A man is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving two children in foster care, police said Tuesday.
Winnipeg family wants answers after teen boy dies in CFS care
Winnipeg family wants answers after teen boy dies in CFS care
The details surrounding the death of a 17 year old foster kid found dead in a car last week will not be released to the public, says the province's Child and Family Services department.
The details surrounding the death of a 17 year old foster kid found dead in a car last week will not be released to the public, says the province's Child and Family Services department.
3 teens in group home arrested on rape charges
3 teens in group home arrested on rape charges
Police say three teenagers sneaked out of their group home and raped a 33-year-old woman, then stole her wallet and keys and tried to break into her home.
Police say three teenagers sneaked out of their group home and raped a 33-year-old woman, then stole her wallet and keys and tried to break into her home.
Highlights of Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations on residential schools
Highlights of Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations on residential schools
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission put forward 94 recommendations to address the continuing legacy of the residential school system, improve the plight of Aboriginal peoples and restore relations between them and other Canadians.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission put forward 94 recommendations to address the continuing legacy of the residential school system, improve the plight of Aboriginal peoples and restore relations between them and other Canadians.
Motherisk hair drug tests should be reviewed in Nova Scotia, says lawyer
Motherisk hair drug tests should be reviewed in Nova Scotia, says lawyer
Hair samples used as evidence of drug and alcohol abuse in dozens of open child protection cases in Nova Scotia should be re-examined, a lawyer says, because the Toronto lab that tested the samples is under review for using questionable methods.
Hair samples used as evidence of drug and alcohol abuse in dozens of open child protection cases in Nova Scotia should be re-examined, a lawyer says, because the Toronto lab that tested the samples is under review for using questionable methods.
Glasgow man charged with sexual abuse of foster child
Glasgow man charged with sexual abuse of foster child
A Glasgow man has been charged with sexual abuse over many years of a girl who had been a foster child in his home, New Castle County police said Tuesday.
A Glasgow man has been charged with sexual abuse over many years of a girl who had been a foster child in his home, New Castle County police said Tuesday.
6 RI group homes to close within 3 months
Citing years of cuts and freezes in Medicaid payments, Gateway Healthcare announced that budget deficits are forcing it to close six Rhode Island group homes for people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Lawyer In KS Sperm Donor Case Asking To Withdraw
Lawyer In KS Sperm Donor Case Asking To Withdraw
Benoit Swinnen is asking judge Mary Mattivi to withdraw as legal counsel for William Marotta, the man in the middle of a child support battle with the state of Kansas.
Benoit Swinnen is asking judge Mary Mattivi to withdraw as legal counsel for William Marotta, the man in the middle of a child support battle with the state of Kansas.
Foster-parenting rules may change for natives
Foster-parenting rules may change for natives
Native American children awaiting foster parents may have now to wait longer. The pool of eligible parents will be scrutinized a little closer.
Native American children awaiting foster parents may have now to wait longer. The pool of eligible parents will be scrutinized a little closer.
Police, social workers sued in death of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher
Police, social workers sued in death of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher
A lawsuit filed Friday in San Francisco accuses Napa Police and county social workers of failing to fully investigate reports of child abuse, contributing to the death of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher.
A lawsuit filed Friday in San Francisco accuses Napa Police and county social workers of failing to fully investigate reports of child abuse, contributing to the death of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher.
Previous state reviews shed light on CPS problems
Previous state reviews shed light on CPS problems
The local Child Protective Services agency has had a familiar theme stemming back to 2006 — turnover.
The local Child Protective Services agency has had a familiar theme stemming back to 2006 — turnover.
Monday, June 01, 2015
Child Dies While in Foster Care, Parents Want Justice
Child Dies While in Foster Care, Parents Want Justice
The birth family of 10-month-old Kalisha Hill laid her to rest Saturday.
The birth family of 10-month-old Kalisha Hill laid her to rest Saturday.
Fostered teenagers moved too often, survey finds
Fostered teenagers moved too often, survey finds
Teenagers in foster care in Scotland are being moved too often, according to a campaign group.
Stop treating adoption as the only option for children in care
Stop treating adoption as the only option for children in care
One very interesting proposal in the Queen’s speech was to create regional adoption agencies that work across local authority boundaries.
One very interesting proposal in the Queen’s speech was to create regional adoption agencies that work across local authority boundaries.
Adelanto man accused of molesting foster children
Adelanto man accused of molesting foster children
An Adelanto man, accused of sexually abusing two foster children placed in his home, is scheduled to be in court this morning, according to court records.
Still taking ‘Indian’ out of the child?
Still taking ‘Indian’ out of the child?
For some, the horrors of Canada’s residential school system are viewed as ancient history. For those who experienced it, the scars remain. And for many who look at the statistics of First Nations children seized by child welfare agencies in Manitoba the question becomes is the nightmare really over?
For some, the horrors of Canada’s residential school system are viewed as ancient history. For those who experienced it, the scars remain. And for many who look at the statistics of First Nations children seized by child welfare agencies in Manitoba the question becomes is the nightmare really over?
Child-welfare services come under fire
Catalonia's child welfare services accused of withholding some pensions of infants and adolescents
Father gets $7,800 bill after reuniting with long-lost daughter
Father gets $7,800 bill after reuniting with long-lost daughter
A Montreal father was surprised to learn he owed thousands of dollars in retroactive parental fees after he reunited with his long-lost daughter, now 18 years old.
Clark County Family Services moves to streamline case oversight
Clark County Family Services moves to streamline case oversight
Clark County’s child welfare system has begun implementing reforms expected to produce better outcomes for those in its care.
Clark County’s child welfare system has begun implementing reforms expected to produce better outcomes for those in its care.
Michigan's homeschooling law comes under scrutiny
Michigan's homeschooling law comes under scrutiny
The deaths of two Detroit children who were taken out of public school to be homeschooled and later found in a freezer in March has sparked debate over whether more state oversight of homeschooled students is needed to prevent tragedies.
The deaths of two Detroit children who were taken out of public school to be homeschooled and later found in a freezer in March has sparked debate over whether more state oversight of homeschooled students is needed to prevent tragedies.
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