The state Department of Child Safety must better track its spending if it wants a 20-percent increase in funding for next year, lawmakers say.
Sunday, October 04, 2015
Arizona child-welfare chief: 'Money was not well spent'
Arizona child-welfare chief: 'Money was not well spent'
Saturday, October 03, 2015
Grieving Vt. social workers face new threats
Grieving Vt. social workers face new threats
"The killing of Lara Sobel has definitely been extremely challenging for our office as a whole," said Ken Schatz, the commissioner of the Vt. Department for Children and Families.
"The killing of Lara Sobel has definitely been extremely challenging for our office as a whole," said Ken Schatz, the commissioner of the Vt. Department for Children and Families.
Riverside County California Finds Child Pornography Ring in Foster Care but Does Nothing About it
Riverside County California Finds Child Pornography Ring in Foster Care but Does Nothing About it
The tip came in six days before Christmas. Someone called a child abuse hotline, reporting that a parent in Desert Hot Springs was molesting two boys. The caller said the man also kept pictures of boys posing in their underwear on his computer.
The tip came in six days before Christmas. Someone called a child abuse hotline, reporting that a parent in Desert Hot Springs was molesting two boys. The caller said the man also kept pictures of boys posing in their underwear on his computer.
Swiss couple 'made to adopt own children'
Swiss couple 'made to adopt own children'
A Swiss couple who used a surrogate mother in the US to give birth to their twins have lost an appeal to be registered as the children's natural parents in Switzerland. But there is a way out.
A Swiss couple who used a surrogate mother in the US to give birth to their twins have lost an appeal to be registered as the children's natural parents in Switzerland. But there is a way out.
Report points to failing of Arizona's child welfare system
Report points to failing of Arizona's child welfare system
A lack of structure in how the state's child welfare agency decides whether someone is in danger leads to "poor documentation and subjective decision-making by caseworkers' on whether a child should be removed from a home, a new report says.
A lack of structure in how the state's child welfare agency decides whether someone is in danger leads to "poor documentation and subjective decision-making by caseworkers' on whether a child should be removed from a home, a new report says.
Child protective services and the criminalization of parenthood
Child protective services and the criminalization of parenthood
Over at the Nation, Michelle Goldberg lays out another issue area where progressives and limited-government types should be able to find some common ground — the overreach of child protection agencies and the disproportionate impact that has on the poor.
Friday, October 02, 2015
How some Alabama hospitals quietly drug test new mothers — without their consent
How some Alabama hospitals quietly drug test new mothers — without their consent
In Alabama, a positive drug test can have dire repercussions for pregnant women and new mothers. Their newborns can be taken from them. They can lose custody of their other children. They can face lengthy sentences in the most notorious women’s prison in the United States and thousands of dollars in fees and fines.
In Alabama, a positive drug test can have dire repercussions for pregnant women and new mothers. Their newborns can be taken from them. They can lose custody of their other children. They can face lengthy sentences in the most notorious women’s prison in the United States and thousands of dollars in fees and fines.
Grandmother told adoption not an option
Grandmother told adoption not an option
Truro resident Lorraine Poulin is battling the system on behalf of her seven-year-old granddaughter, for whom she has been trying to gain custody.
Truro resident Lorraine Poulin is battling the system on behalf of her seven-year-old granddaughter, for whom she has been trying to gain custody.
Many Former Foster Youths Don't Know They Have Health Care
Many Former Foster Youths Don't Know They Have Health Care
Laticia Aossey was flat on her back in an Iowa hospital bed with a tube up her nose, a needle for a peripheral IV stuck in one arm and monitors pasted to her body. It was early June 2014, a week after her 18th birthday, when a friend brought Aossey's mail from home — including one ominous letter. Aossey's health insurance was about to be discontinued.
Laticia Aossey was flat on her back in an Iowa hospital bed with a tube up her nose, a needle for a peripheral IV stuck in one arm and monitors pasted to her body. It was early June 2014, a week after her 18th birthday, when a friend brought Aossey's mail from home — including one ominous letter. Aossey's health insurance was about to be discontinued.
DCF: Auburn child in foster care suffered from heat stroke
DCF: Auburn child in foster care suffered from heat stroke
DCF said the children suffered a heat stroke, which would indicate that they had prolonged exposure to a high temperature environment. Both children, along with a third, were foster children in the care of Kimberly Malpass, who also had custody of her own three children.
DCF said the children suffered a heat stroke, which would indicate that they had prolonged exposure to a high temperature environment. Both children, along with a third, were foster children in the care of Kimberly Malpass, who also had custody of her own three children.
Note: That's why they towed away the foster mothers SUV when this first happened. She left the kids in the nice hot car.
They should arrest this foster mother. Perhaps someday, if they pull their thumbs out of their asses.
They should arrest this foster mother. Perhaps someday, if they pull their thumbs out of their asses.
State rep: DHHS should track foster kids’ credit
State rep: DHHS should track foster kids’ credit
TeLesha Monroe didn’t know her identity had been stolen until, as part of a program to transition from foster care to independence, she was denied a bank account because of her bad credit.
TeLesha Monroe didn’t know her identity had been stolen until, as part of a program to transition from foster care to independence, she was denied a bank account because of her bad credit.
Report Finds ‘Blatant Lack Of Oversight By DCF’ In Licensing Of Foster Home Where Toddler Died
Report Finds ‘Blatant Lack Of Oversight By DCF’ In Licensing Of Foster Home Where Toddler Died
An internal investigation prompted by the death of a 2-year-old foster child and the near-death of another found that the Department of Children and Families failed to follow its own policies in licensing the foster home where the children lived.
An internal investigation prompted by the death of a 2-year-old foster child and the near-death of another found that the Department of Children and Families failed to follow its own policies in licensing the foster home where the children lived.
MEGAN PALCHAK: VERMONT’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM NEEDS A WATCHDOG
MEGAN PALCHAK: VERMONT’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM NEEDS A WATCHDOG
Why does a system designed to protect vulnerable children and promote healthy families, staffed by trained and well-intentioned professionals, fail so tragically and so completely?
Advocate, Critic React To Gov's Child Protection Plan
Advocate, Critic React To Gov's Child Protection Plan
Last week Governor Steve Bullock announced a new, multi-million dollar initiative to reform child protective services in Montana.
Last week Governor Steve Bullock announced a new, multi-million dollar initiative to reform child protective services in Montana.
Thursday, October 01, 2015
Hillary Clinton Fumed About Changing Passports For Same-Sex Parents In 2011
Hillary Clinton was furious about a 2011 State Department decision to replace the words "mother" and "father" with gender-neutral terms on U.S. passport applications, warning of the wrath of Sarah Palin, according to newly released emails.
Panel at Bethel convention seeks solution to tribal child welfare problems
Panel at Bethel convention seeks solution to tribal child welfare problems
Keeping tribal children in their tribal communities is the solution to improving regional child welfare, panelists said Monday at the Association of Village Council Presidents annual convention
Keeping tribal children in their tribal communities is the solution to improving regional child welfare, panelists said Monday at the Association of Village Council Presidents annual convention
Adopting parents say they were duped by fake twin pregnancy
Adopting parents say they were duped by fake twin pregnancy
Two men in Texas were duped into an adoption scheme, only to find out that their twin sons were nothing more than an internet video.
Note: OMFG! What is the world coming to?
County will allow mom to try to reunite her 2-year-old found in drug den
County will allow mom to try to reunite her 2-year-old found in drug den
A mother who kept her 2-year-old son in a drug den will get another chance to get him back, despite state law saying her parental rights could be terminated.
A mother who kept her 2-year-old son in a drug den will get another chance to get him back, despite state law saying her parental rights could be terminated.
Christy Clark taking heat for calling out aboriginal agency for 'mistake' in death of teen in foster care
Christy Clark taking heat for calling out aboriginal agency for 'mistake' in death of teen in foster care
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is facing mounting criticism for accusing an aboriginal agency of making a "real mistake" that led to the death of a young man in government care outside a hotel.
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is facing mounting criticism for accusing an aboriginal agency of making a "real mistake" that led to the death of a young man in government care outside a hotel.
DCS audit paints picture of children being 'unnecessarily' removed from homes
DCS audit paints picture of children being 'unnecessarily' removed from homes
A scathing report shows the agency that's supposed to be keeping Arizona's children safe has a lot of work to do, especially when it comes to removing children from their homes.
A scathing report shows the agency that's supposed to be keeping Arizona's children safe has a lot of work to do, especially when it comes to removing children from their homes.
Gov. Baker to Update Case of 2-Year-Old Foster Child's Death
Gov. Baker to Update Case of 2-Year-Old Foster Child's Death
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is planning an update on the death of a 2-year-old girl and the critical injury of a 22-month-old girl who were under foster care in Auburn.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is planning an update on the death of a 2-year-old girl and the critical injury of a 22-month-old girl who were under foster care in Auburn.
Head of foster care agency accused of misusing millions of dollars
Head of foster care agency accused of misusing millions of dollars
Officials said the head of a local foster care agency misused millions of dollars while needy children went without. Now, the organization has been shut down.
Officials said the head of a local foster care agency misused millions of dollars while needy children went without. Now, the organization has been shut down.
Judge: Child foster care lawsuit can move forward
Judge: Child foster care lawsuit can move forward
A federal judge has rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state of Arizona violated the civil rights of nearly 17,000 foster children.
A federal judge has rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state of Arizona violated the civil rights of nearly 17,000 foster children.
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