Emotional Reunion: After 82 years, woman meets daughter she gave up for adoption
Some adopted children spend years looking for their birth parents.
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
The Cause of Foster Children - Another one of those silly foster parent blogs
Here is this blog from an infertile woman, who is kind of cute, but is a child welfare worker/adoptive parent/ foster care provider who can't have her own kids, so she adopted a couple of yours.
And this is the path that God has chosen for her.
Warning: Hold on to your lunch and click below.
The Cause of Foster Children
And this is the path that God has chosen for her.
Warning: Hold on to your lunch and click below.
The Cause of Foster Children
SOCIAL MEDIA Has Exposed the Norwegian CPS
SOCIAL MEDIA Has Exposed the Norwegian CPS
Delight in Truth asked Norwegian anti-CPS activist Marianne Skanland how the mainstream Norwegian media will cover the international outrage against Barnevernet. So far there have been a few TV reports and news articles documenting the protests, but some of these reports have been spun to give the consumer the idea that Barnevernet is not understood internationally… that these protesters have no idea how the system works.
Delight in Truth asked Norwegian anti-CPS activist Marianne Skanland how the mainstream Norwegian media will cover the international outrage against Barnevernet. So far there have been a few TV reports and news articles documenting the protests, but some of these reports have been spun to give the consumer the idea that Barnevernet is not understood internationally… that these protesters have no idea how the system works.
Indiana foster families say they need protection from biological parents
Indiana foster families say they need protection from biological parents
A growing number of children removed from their homes by court order — a trend many blame on the drug crisis — may lead to more protections for families that take them in.
A growing number of children removed from their homes by court order — a trend many blame on the drug crisis — may lead to more protections for families that take them in.
Group home employee charged with 10 sex crimes
Group home employee charged with 10 sex crimes
An employee at a group home in Dothan was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child at the home.
An employee at a group home in Dothan was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child at the home.
Long-time Belfast Foster Parent to Prison for Molesting Girl in His Care
Long-time Belfast Foster Parent to Prison for Molesting Girl in His Care
A long-time foster parent in Belfast accused of molesting a child in his care is going to prison for nine years.
A long-time foster parent in Belfast accused of molesting a child in his care is going to prison for nine years.
HSE did not tell family of foster home abuse due to ‘legal advice’
HSE did not tell family of foster home abuse due to ‘legal advice’
The HSE did not tell the family of a woman with severe intellectual disabilities of its concerns about a risk to her of sexual abuse at a foster home in which she was staying because its legal advice was not to do so.
The HSE did not tell the family of a woman with severe intellectual disabilities of its concerns about a risk to her of sexual abuse at a foster home in which she was staying because its legal advice was not to do so.
Families beware: DCF is quite aggressive
Families beware: DCF is quite aggressive
The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate issued a report on Dec.r 22, 2015, strongly blaming the Department of Children and Families for failing to prevent the death of Londyn S., a 2-year-old who resided in a clearly abusive and neglectful home. The report is available online and describes how DCF ignored numerous red flags and failed to investigate police concerns.
The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate issued a report on Dec.r 22, 2015, strongly blaming the Department of Children and Families for failing to prevent the death of Londyn S., a 2-year-old who resided in a clearly abusive and neglectful home. The report is available online and describes how DCF ignored numerous red flags and failed to investigate police concerns.
Bill to permit 18 year olds to petition court to end DCFS supervision stalls
Bill to permit 18 year olds to petition court to end DCFS supervision stalls
An 18 year old can vote, join the military and for many other purposes is considered an adult.
An 18 year old can vote, join the military and for many other purposes is considered an adult.
Indiana Senate approves child-abuse registry bill inspired by Elkhart County child's death
Indiana Senate approves child-abuse registry bill inspired by Elkhart County child's death
The Indiana Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 357, which would create a public online registry of child-abuse perpetrators.
‘Recommend me or you’ll never see your children again': social worker struck off for abuse of power
‘Recommend me or you’ll never see your children again': social worker struck off for abuse of power
A social worker who threatened foster carers with the loss of children in their care if they did not describe him as ‘supportive’ has been struck off the register.
A social worker who threatened foster carers with the loss of children in their care if they did not describe him as ‘supportive’ has been struck off the register.
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
‘I was being a parent': Father found not guilty after taking away daughter’s iPhone
‘I was being a parent': Father found not guilty after taking away daughter’s iPhone
She was 12 and, her mother said, she was not fitting in with her father’s new family. She grabbed her camo-colored iPhone 4s and shot a text to a friend — roughly: I don’t like his ratchet girlfriend or her kids.
15,000 Protest Norwegian Govt's Removal of Children From Christian Parents Over 'Spankings'
15,000 Protest Norwegian Govt's Removal of Children From Christian Parents Over 'Spankings'
As many as 15,000 supporters rallied at protests held in eight cities around the globe on Saturday to continue putting pressure on the Norwegian government to release five Romanian Pentecostal children who were removed from their parents based on abuse allegations.
As many as 15,000 supporters rallied at protests held in eight cities around the globe on Saturday to continue putting pressure on the Norwegian government to release five Romanian Pentecostal children who were removed from their parents based on abuse allegations.
Proposed juvenile justice changes would incarcerate fewer youths; some counties express concern
Proposed juvenile justice changes would incarcerate fewer youths; some counties express concern
Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically overhaul the way juvenile offenders are handled, steering lower-level offenders away from juvenile detention centers and putting more emphasis on community-based intervention programs.
Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically overhaul the way juvenile offenders are handled, steering lower-level offenders away from juvenile detention centers and putting more emphasis on community-based intervention programs.
DCF investigation into young girl’s sexual abuse allegations languished for 5 years
DCF investigation into young girl’s sexual abuse allegations languished for 5 years
For five years, the Department of Children and Families and family courts shuffled a young girl—who says her father sexually abused her—back and forth between the custody of her parents as authorities struggled to decide whether or not they believed her numerous allegations, according to a report from The Boston Globe.
For five years, the Department of Children and Families and family courts shuffled a young girl—who says her father sexually abused her—back and forth between the custody of her parents as authorities struggled to decide whether or not they believed her numerous allegations, according to a report from The Boston Globe.
Defense attorneys critical of St. Charles County's juvenile court
Defense attorneys critical of St. Charles County's juvenile court
Juveniles accused of crimes here are being improperly led to waive their rights and plead guilty of charges without independent legal advice, defense lawyers and court filings claim.
Woman barred from publishing family court fight details
Woman barred from publishing family court fight details
A woman who wants to raise awareness of her family court fight over her three-year-old daughter has been ordered to limit the amount of information she reveals about the little girl's case.
A woman who wants to raise awareness of her family court fight over her three-year-old daughter has been ordered to limit the amount of information she reveals about the little girl's case.
Adoptions paused over flawed drug tests leaves would-be parents 'extremely frustrated'
Adoptions paused over flawed drug tests leaves would-be parents 'extremely frustrated'
The two little girls have been living with Jennifer and her husband for nine months, forming what she describes as a loving, happy family.
The two little girls have been living with Jennifer and her husband for nine months, forming what she describes as a loving, happy family.
After joy of adopting three, Tonawanda family of seven confronts pregnant mom’s grim outlook
After joy of adopting three, Tonawanda family of seven confronts pregnant mom’s grim outlook
Kim and Phil Vaillancourt celebrated two days before Christmas when their adoption of three sisters was finalized in Erie County Family Court.
Mississippi foster care
Mississippi foster care
We've been telling you how Mississippi's foster care system is in jeopardy of a federal takeover. Now, we're seeing the personal side of the political mess.
We've been telling you how Mississippi's foster care system is in jeopardy of a federal takeover. Now, we're seeing the personal side of the political mess.
Addressing The Issues Of The ‘Aging Out’ Foster Child – The View From The Ground
Addressing The Issues Of The ‘Aging Out’ Foster Child – The View From The Ground
Last week, my colleague Athena Mandros wrote an article about the 24,000 youth that age out of the foster care system – and the poor outcomes of these individuals (see How Do States Differ In What Services Are Available For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care?). This article drew some great responses from readers, including a look at the problem from the provider organization perspective from Paul Neitman, OPEN MINDS Senior Associate and former chief operating officer of Holy Cross Children’s Services in Michigan. Paul writes:
Last week, my colleague Athena Mandros wrote an article about the 24,000 youth that age out of the foster care system – and the poor outcomes of these individuals (see How Do States Differ In What Services Are Available For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care?). This article drew some great responses from readers, including a look at the problem from the provider organization perspective from Paul Neitman, OPEN MINDS Senior Associate and former chief operating officer of Holy Cross Children’s Services in Michigan. Paul writes:
Massachusetts Court Rules Foster Parents May Not Use Corporal Punishment – Regardless Of Religious Beliefs
Massachusetts Court Rules Foster Parents May Not Use Corporal Punishment – Regardless Of Religious Beliefs
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is required to protect children in foster care from trauma while in foster care, and therefore is able to reject potential foster parents who utilize corporal punishment as part of their "religious beliefs."
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is required to protect children in foster care from trauma while in foster care, and therefore is able to reject potential foster parents who utilize corporal punishment as part of their "religious beliefs."
Bill would strengthen protections for foster parents
Bill would strengthen protections for foster parents
A growing number of children removed from their homes by court order — a trend many blame on the drug crisis — may lead to more protections for families that take them in.
A growing number of children removed from their homes by court order — a trend many blame on the drug crisis — may lead to more protections for families that take them in.
Three siblings vanish in Stellenbosch area
Three siblings vanish in Stellenbosch area
A search is under way for three siblings who went missing in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, five days ago.
A search is under way for three siblings who went missing in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, five days ago.
HSE confirm that people were left in a foster home after allegations of sexual abuse
HSE confirm that people were left in a foster home after allegations of sexual abuse
THE HSE HAS confirmed that people remained in a foster care home that was the centre of abuse allegations, even after a woman was removed.
THE HSE HAS confirmed that people remained in a foster care home that was the centre of abuse allegations, even after a woman was removed.
- Ministers recommend Commission of Investigation into foster home allegations
- Second vulnerable woman was left with foster family after 'Grace' sex abuse allegations
- HSE 'lied' to Dail committee over apology to people at the centre of care home abuse claims
- Garda investigation ordered into allegations around foster care abuse case
- "There is an incompetence at the heart of this" - PAC chief criticises HSE over handling of abuse allegations
- PAC chief says HSE was incompetent in how it dealt with foster home abuse allegations
- Mother wants answers from the HSE over sex abuse accusations
- Foster care scandal: Justice for ‘Grace’ comes late in day
- HSE warned of prosecution risk over foster home in 2008
- Abuse allegations: Who protects our most vulnerable?
- Lynch recommends establishing Commission of Investigation into events at foster home
- Government to set up Commission of Inquiry into HSE abuse case
- Burton supports full judicial inquiry into HSE abuse case
- Ministers recommend Inquiry into foster care abuse claims
- Commission of Investigation recommended in foster home controversy
- Commission of investigation into foster home abuse allegations
- Taoiseach expresses disgust and revulsion with allegations of foster home abuse
- FERGUS FINLAY: Foster care scandal: Still an air of denial and defensiveness within the HSE
- Whistleblower: 'We could have another social worker who knows another Grace'
- 'The State failed to protect vulnerable people in our care'
- Foster care scandal: Officials still in jobs after abuse claims
- Coveney: Those who failed to protect vulnerable children should offer resignations
- HSE sorry for ‘mishandling’ apology to abuse victim
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