Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies are not always checking for a history of abuse or assessing children’s protection needs on time, putting kids at risk, the province’s auditor general said Wednesday.
Saturday, January 02, 2016
Children's Aid Societies not always making abuse checks, auditor finds
Children's Aid Societies not always making abuse checks, auditor finds
Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies are not always checking for a history of abuse or assessing children’s protection needs on time, putting kids at risk, the province’s auditor general said Wednesday.
Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies are not always checking for a history of abuse or assessing children’s protection needs on time, putting kids at risk, the province’s auditor general said Wednesday.
Auditor general identifies 'gaps' in child welfare system
Auditor general identifies 'gaps' in child welfare system
Ontario's 47 Children's Aid Societies are too slow to investigate allegations of abuse and far too often fail to perform basic background checks on the people involved in the care of vulnerable children, the province's auditor general said in her latest report, issued on Wednesday.
Ontario's 47 Children's Aid Societies are too slow to investigate allegations of abuse and far too often fail to perform basic background checks on the people involved in the care of vulnerable children, the province's auditor general said in her latest report, issued on Wednesday.
Disturbing DCF case
Disturbing DCF case
As noted in this space before, the task confronting the Connecticut Department of Children and Families is arguably the toughest in state government. It’s charge is to protect children from social disintegration.
As noted in this space before, the task confronting the Connecticut Department of Children and Families is arguably the toughest in state government. It’s charge is to protect children from social disintegration.
Surrendering a child under Idaho's Safe Haven Act
Surrendering a child under Idaho's Safe Haven Act
The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances around an infant girl found dead in a diaper bag. A deputy found the baby around 1:30 a.m. Thursday on the side of South Blue Lakes Boulevard.
The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances around an infant girl found dead in a diaper bag. A deputy found the baby around 1:30 a.m. Thursday on the side of South Blue Lakes Boulevard.
Foster care for obese kids: Drastic measure, preventable problem
Foster care for obese kids: Drastic measure, preventable problem
Poor prenatal care, child abuse and neglect can get a child taken out of the care of his or her parent(s), but what about extreme obesity?
Poor prenatal care, child abuse and neglect can get a child taken out of the care of his or her parent(s), but what about extreme obesity?
Lawsuit: Toddlers sexually assaulted in DHS custody
Lawsuit: Toddlers sexually assaulted in DHS custody
A Hancock County woman says her two children, ages 1 and 2, were sexually assaulted and contracted gonorrhea while they were in the custody of the Hancock County Department of Human Services, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
A Hancock County woman says her two children, ages 1 and 2, were sexually assaulted and contracted gonorrhea while they were in the custody of the Hancock County Department of Human Services, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
WOMAN’S SEARCH FOR TRIPLET BROTHERS YIELDS CLUES IN DECADES-OLD ADOPTION
WOMAN’S SEARCH FOR TRIPLET BROTHERS YIELDS CLUES IN DECADES-OLD ADOPTION
A woman who took to Facebook in an effort to find her triplet brothers may be getting closer to finding them.
A woman who took to Facebook in an effort to find her triplet brothers may be getting closer to finding them.
B.C. minister, representative disagree on ‘aging out’ fixes
B.C. minister, representative disagree on ‘aging out’ fixes
A number of young people with connections to foster care have died recently, all close to or soon after reaching their 19th birthdays. Despite those deaths, B.C.’s children’s minister insists the province offers supports similar to those in other provinces and says those supports are being expanded.
A number of young people with connections to foster care have died recently, all close to or soon after reaching their 19th birthdays. Despite those deaths, B.C.’s children’s minister insists the province offers supports similar to those in other provinces and says those supports are being expanded.
Friday, January 01, 2016
Norway Begins Adoption Process for 5 Children Who Were Seized From Christian Parents
Norway Begins Adoption Process for 5 Children Who Were Seized From Christian Parents
Norwegian child services have begun the adoption process for five children who were seized from a Romanian Pentecostal family in November after concerns were expressed about the parents’ Christian faith, the family says.
Norwegian child services have begun the adoption process for five children who were seized from a Romanian Pentecostal family in November after concerns were expressed about the parents’ Christian faith, the family says.
Unsealed adoption records reunite families
Unsealed adoption records reunite families
In a Columbus hospital bed, the 14-year-old mother was awash in a mix of relief and regret as she awkwardly held her newborn son.
In a Columbus hospital bed, the 14-year-old mother was awash in a mix of relief and regret as she awkwardly held her newborn son.
Indiana adoption advocates optimistic about legislation
Indiana adoption advocates optimistic about legislation
The leader of an advocacy group for Indiana adoptees says she's optimistic state lawmakers will endorse a bill to expand adoptees' access to sealed records.
The leader of an advocacy group for Indiana adoptees says she's optimistic state lawmakers will endorse a bill to expand adoptees' access to sealed records.
US family launches Facebook search for triplet sons they were forced to give up
US family launches Facebook search for triplet sons they were forced to give up
In 1972 Cynthia Bush was 16 years old, pregnant with triplets - and alone.
The US woman was told she had brought shame on her family by falling pregnant to boyfriend Brian Bush, and was sent from her hometown in upstate New York to stay with an aunt in Kansas until after she gave birth.
In 1972 Cynthia Bush was 16 years old, pregnant with triplets - and alone.
The US woman was told she had brought shame on her family by falling pregnant to boyfriend Brian Bush, and was sent from her hometown in upstate New York to stay with an aunt in Kansas until after she gave birth.
Law requires ultrasounds from some abortions be sent to DHHS
Law requires ultrasounds from some abortions be sent to DHHS
A state law that takes effect Friday requires doctors who perform abortions more than 16 weeks after conception to submit ultrasounds taken before the procedure to the state Department of Health and Human Services for review, regardless of whether the woman consents.
A state law that takes effect Friday requires doctors who perform abortions more than 16 weeks after conception to submit ultrasounds taken before the procedure to the state Department of Health and Human Services for review, regardless of whether the woman consents.
Utah teen in foster care fights for right to own gun
Utah teen in foster care fights for right to own gun
An 18-year-old in foster care is planning to appeal after a juvenile court judge once again ruled he can't own a firearm.
An 18-year-old in foster care is planning to appeal after a juvenile court judge once again ruled he can't own a firearm.
Texas should not condone detention of immigrant children
Texas should not condone detention of immigrant children
Texas is seeing another influx of unaccompanied and accompanied minors crossing our southern border.
Texas is seeing another influx of unaccompanied and accompanied minors crossing our southern border.
Foster child’s death is one in list of problems for DCS
Foster child’s death is one in list of problems for DCS
The Department of Children's Services said its foster care program is about providing children safety and security.
The Department of Children's Services said its foster care program is about providing children safety and security.
DCF failed to intervene on behalf of toddler, report states
DCF failed to intervene on behalf of toddler, report states
The panel charged with investigating the untimely death of children found that the state Department of Children and Families failed to intervene and make sure a mother was receiving services before the death of a 2-year-old child.
The panel charged with investigating the untimely death of children found that the state Department of Children and Families failed to intervene and make sure a mother was receiving services before the death of a 2-year-old child.
Update: A DCF Caseworker's Slaying Reverberates Statewide
Those still inside Barre City Place rushed to the windows to peer at the parking lot below. Lara Sobel, 48, a state Department for Children and Families caseworker, was on the ground, mortally wounded. A woman with a rifle stood nearby, yelling that DCF had taken her 9-year-old daughter. Police affidavits later identified the shooter as Jody Herring.
Out of Options, California Ships Hundreds of Troubled Children Out of State
Out of Options, California Ships Hundreds of Troubled Children Out of State
At 14, Deshaun Becton’s life is a roadmap to California’s faltering efforts to care for its most troubled children.
At 14, Deshaun Becton’s life is a roadmap to California’s faltering efforts to care for its most troubled children.
Judge criticises council over boy cared for by convicted paedophile
Judge criticises council over boy cared for by convicted paedophile
Social services staff have come under fire after a family court judge heard how a boy spent at least two years living with a relative who was a convicted paedophile.
Social services staff have come under fire after a family court judge heard how a boy spent at least two years living with a relative who was a convicted paedophile.
Bill aims to protect DCF workers
Bill aims to protect DCF workers
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up a bill early in the upcoming legislative session that would enhance criminal penalties for assaulting or threatening Department for Children and Families workers.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up a bill early in the upcoming legislative session that would enhance criminal penalties for assaulting or threatening Department for Children and Families workers.
Judge says mom may see children, but end run by agency thwarts ruling
Judge says mom may see children, but end run by agency thwarts ruling
Ivan Ruiz and his girlfriend left with her children to Mexico, and the kids have been sent back to Racine to be with their grandmother, after the episode caught the attention of authorities because of the man’s alleged history of child abuse.
Ivan Ruiz and his girlfriend left with her children to Mexico, and the kids have been sent back to Racine to be with their grandmother, after the episode caught the attention of authorities because of the man’s alleged history of child abuse.
CIC parent faces second charge of sexually violating child
CIC parent faces second charge of sexually violating child
Former Children In Crisis house parent Michael Joseph Hellen has been charged with sexually violating a second young girl in his care.
Former Children In Crisis house parent Michael Joseph Hellen has been charged with sexually violating a second young girl in his care.
Kids can now get themselves to school - and parents won't get arrested
Kids can now get themselves to school - and parents won't get arrested
The first-ever federal 'free range parenting' legislation was signed earlier this month, freeing parents from civil or criminal charges for allowing kids independence on their way to school.
The first-ever federal 'free range parenting' legislation was signed earlier this month, freeing parents from civil or criminal charges for allowing kids independence on their way to school.
CPS kidnaps three children after loving family seeks medical help
CPS kidnaps three children after loving family seeks medical help
It's happening all across the nation, but it's something state and medical authorities are afraid to discuss. It's something called medical kidnapping - the warrant-less seizure of children based on mere suspicion of child abuse. For example, if a parent disagrees with a medical diagnosis placed on their child and they want a second opinion, then authorities may label them "abusive parents." Child protective Services (CPS) is called in to "rescue" the child, taking custody, leaving concerned parents heartbroken and powerless.
It's happening all across the nation, but it's something state and medical authorities are afraid to discuss. It's something called medical kidnapping - the warrant-less seizure of children based on mere suspicion of child abuse. For example, if a parent disagrees with a medical diagnosis placed on their child and they want a second opinion, then authorities may label them "abusive parents." Child protective Services (CPS) is called in to "rescue" the child, taking custody, leaving concerned parents heartbroken and powerless.
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