Dad furious over abuse allegations
When Michel Villeneuve's 3-year-old son disrobed to hop into the pool at his weekly Friday night swimming lesson at the Mississauga YMCA, his father saw a heat rash on his chest, but the lifeguard saw a potential sign of abuse.
The aquatic director and two lifeguards pulled the 3-year-old out of the lesson and away from his father to question him about how he got the red mark on his chest.
The boy originally told his father in front of the guards that he had scraped himself on the side of the pool, but upon further questioning alone with the guards, the child eventually answered "yes" when asked if his mother hit him.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Don't overreact to the Brewer tragedy
Don't overreact to the Brewer tragedy
The government has a responsibility to protect children when their families can't. It seems so simple, until it has to be done.
The government has a responsibility to protect children when their families can't. It seems so simple, until it has to be done.
Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children
Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children
American men ages 18 to 44 are more than twice as likely as women in the same age group to have adopted a child, a new federal report says.
American men ages 18 to 44 are more than twice as likely as women in the same age group to have adopted a child, a new federal report says.
More FLDS custody cases could be dropped by Texas
More FLDS custody cases could be dropped by Texas
Texas child welfare authorities will not say if they plan to drop more cases involving children taken in the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch
Texas child welfare authorities will not say if they plan to drop more cases involving children taken in the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch
Rites and wrongs - alleged abuse in the Mormon church
Rites and wrongs - alleged abuse in the Mormon church
It was the late 1960s and, until then, Jane had been brought up by parents whom she says were alcoholic and involved in crime. They'd attracted the attention of Mormon missionaries who made increasing visits to the family home. Jane says that in a misguided bid to get rid of the missionaries, her parents agreed to get baptised. But when both ended up doing time in jail, the church stepped in to offer her care. Jane says several foster parents, all from the church, used her as a sex object, repeatedly violating her and forcing her to perform oral sex on them.
It was the late 1960s and, until then, Jane had been brought up by parents whom she says were alcoholic and involved in crime. They'd attracted the attention of Mormon missionaries who made increasing visits to the family home. Jane says that in a misguided bid to get rid of the missionaries, her parents agreed to get baptised. But when both ended up doing time in jail, the church stepped in to offer her care. Jane says several foster parents, all from the church, used her as a sex object, repeatedly violating her and forcing her to perform oral sex on them.
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
Note: I know this was a few days ago. Funny thing. I go through hundreds of news articles a day. This is the first I've seen of this. I don't believe it made the mainstream media. Why? Either that or I missed it. Typicolly when there is a story this important, IE the Federal Government looking into anything foster care related, I would come across it several times.
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/hearings.asp?formmode=view&id=7261
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ADVISORY
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
McDermott Announces Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care
Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, today announced a hearing to examine racial disproportionality in the foster care system. The hearing will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in room B-318 Rayburn House Office Building.
In view of the limited time available to hear witnesses, oral testimony at this hearing will be from invited witnesses only. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral appearance may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittee and for inclusion in the printed record of the hearing.
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/hearings.asp?formmode=view&id=7261
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ADVISORY
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
McDermott Announces Hearing on Racial Disproportionality in Foster Care
Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, today announced a hearing to examine racial disproportionality in the foster care system. The hearing will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in room B-318 Rayburn House Office Building.
In view of the limited time available to hear witnesses, oral testimony at this hearing will be from invited witnesses only. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral appearance may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittee and for inclusion in the printed record of the hearing.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
DCF Removes Siblings From Foster Home In Lake County
DCF Removes Siblings From Foster Home In Lake County
The Department of Children and Families followed through with its threat to remove a brother and sister from their foster home in Lake County.
The Department of Children and Families followed through with its threat to remove a brother and sister from their foster home in Lake County.
Accused woman claims children's mother committed fraud and father raped her teen
Accused woman claims children's mother committed fraud and father raped her teen
A Houston woman accused of kidnapping five siblings she cared for following Hurricane Katrina returned home Friday after being released from jail on bail, but the mudslinging surrounding the case worsened with her attorneys accusing the children's mother of welfare fraud and one of the fathers of rape.
A Houston woman accused of kidnapping five siblings she cared for following Hurricane Katrina returned home Friday after being released from jail on bail, but the mudslinging surrounding the case worsened with her attorneys accusing the children's mother of welfare fraud and one of the fathers of rape.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Ex-Vacan faces legal tests in 2 states
Ex-Vacan faces legal tests in 2 states
A former Solano County man who voluntarily returned from Texas to answer felony child molestation charges in Superior Court is on his way back to Texas to testify in a sex trial there.
Defendant John Orville Cantrell, a former Vacaville foster children's advocate, faces local charges of engaging in lewd or lascivious conduct and digital penetration of a child under 14 years of age in connection with the alleged molestation of an 8-year-old girl during 1990-91.
A former Solano County man who voluntarily returned from Texas to answer felony child molestation charges in Superior Court is on his way back to Texas to testify in a sex trial there.
Defendant John Orville Cantrell, a former Vacaville foster children's advocate, faces local charges of engaging in lewd or lascivious conduct and digital penetration of a child under 14 years of age in connection with the alleged molestation of an 8-year-old girl during 1990-91.
Pro-Life Advocates Protesting Forced Abortions in China Deported Back to US
Pro-Life Advocates Protesting Forced Abortions in China Deported Back to US
Beijing, China (LifeNews.com) -- The three pro-life advocates protesting forced abortions in China at the start of the Summer Olympics have been deported back to the United States. The three were arrested two times and, after the second arrest, Chinese officials took them to the airport and put them on a plane bound for Los Angeles.
Beijing, China (LifeNews.com) -- The three pro-life advocates protesting forced abortions in China at the start of the Summer Olympics have been deported back to the United States. The three were arrested two times and, after the second arrest, Chinese officials took them to the airport and put them on a plane bound for Los Angeles.
CAS Executive Director says youth should protest in a Gymnasium
CAS Executive Director says youth should protest in a Gymnasium
The Executive Director of the Sudbury Manatoulin Children's Aid Society, Colette Provost, said she would have preferred to see the demonstration held in a venue such as a school gymnasium. "My concern is that this process really flirts with the danger of children being exploited by other people for their own purposes," she said. "I would have preferred to see this take place in a more child-friendly forum."
So much for our Rights to public protest. Imagine that, an Executive Director of a Children's Aid Society saying that youth should protest in a venue where their voices will not be heard and where they will not be seen. Very disturbing.
Note: Can't have people tarnishing the public image of corrupt agencies, right?
The Executive Director of the Sudbury Manatoulin Children's Aid Society, Colette Provost, said she would have preferred to see the demonstration held in a venue such as a school gymnasium. "My concern is that this process really flirts with the danger of children being exploited by other people for their own purposes," she said. "I would have preferred to see this take place in a more child-friendly forum."
So much for our Rights to public protest. Imagine that, an Executive Director of a Children's Aid Society saying that youth should protest in a venue where their voices will not be heard and where they will not be seen. Very disturbing.
Note: Can't have people tarnishing the public image of corrupt agencies, right?
Ont. girl fell through system's cracks
Ont. girl fell through system's cracks
As more details emerge about how a seven-year-old girl came to be legally in the care of a couple now charged with her murder, it increasingly seems that Katelynn Sampson slipped through every crack in the system.
As more details emerge about how a seven-year-old girl came to be legally in the care of a couple now charged with her murder, it increasingly seems that Katelynn Sampson slipped through every crack in the system.
CPS documents altered in abuse case
CPS documents altered in abuse case
In the 16 days between the time 4-year-old Jahmaurae Allen was beaten to death and Sacramento Child Protective Services publicly released portions of its records this week, the case file was altered to change the original finding in the case, The Bee has learned.
Note: Like they want us to think that this is an odd occurance, right?
In the 16 days between the time 4-year-old Jahmaurae Allen was beaten to death and Sacramento Child Protective Services publicly released portions of its records this week, the case file was altered to change the original finding in the case, The Bee has learned.
Note: Like they want us to think that this is an odd occurance, right?
Woman loses foster care license
Woman loses foster care license
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has revoked the license of a woman who allowed a man who was once convicted of child endangerment baby-sit her foster children, which has resulted in the alleged sexual abuse of three children over several years.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has revoked the license of a woman who allowed a man who was once convicted of child endangerment baby-sit her foster children, which has resulted in the alleged sexual abuse of three children over several years.
News10 Learns CPS Altered Records in Child Death
News10 Learns CPS Altered Records in Child Death
SACRAMENTO, CA - A News10 investigation shows someone in Sacramento County Child Protective Services apparently altered the official case record of a controversial child abuse case where the boy was later killed.
SACRAMENTO, CA - A News10 investigation shows someone in Sacramento County Child Protective Services apparently altered the official case record of a controversial child abuse case where the boy was later killed.
State keeps 5 kids over parents' homeschooling
State keeps 5 kids over parents' homeschooling
Five children taken into state custody by police in Germany will remain under supervision of government agents because their parents provide homeschool education, according to the Home School Legal Defense Association.
Five children taken into state custody by police in Germany will remain under supervision of government agents because their parents provide homeschool education, according to the Home School Legal Defense Association.
Foster mom faces kidnap charges
Foster mom faces kidnap charges
Rhonda Tavey, the caregiver accused of kidnapping five children who were Hurricane Katrina evacuees, is out of jail after posting bond.
Rhonda Tavey, the caregiver accused of kidnapping five children who were Hurricane Katrina evacuees, is out of jail after posting bond.
DCF Employee Charged In Child's Death
A Mansfield foster mother and DCF worker is arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of an infant who was in her care.
Children's Rights
The state of Oklahoma heads to federal court to defend the agency in charge of protecting kids.
DHS Suspect Detained By Immigration
DHS Suspect Detained By Immigration
One of the private social workers charged in Philadelphia DHS case, Julius Murray, is now in federal custody, charged with an immigration violation.
One of the private social workers charged in Philadelphia DHS case, Julius Murray, is now in federal custody, charged with an immigration violation.
Cop cuffed me on bus, kid says in suit
Cop cuffed me on bus, kid says in suit
A 10-year-old girl is claiming a city cop handcuffed her on a school bus because she wouldn't stay in her seat, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Brooklyn Federal Court.
"It's not a crime for a 10-year-old to jump around on a bus," attorney Norman Siegel said of the alleged excessive force used by the cop against I'Mecca Pearson.
A 10-year-old girl is claiming a city cop handcuffed her on a school bus because she wouldn't stay in her seat, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Brooklyn Federal Court.
"It's not a crime for a 10-year-old to jump around on a bus," attorney Norman Siegel said of the alleged excessive force used by the cop against I'Mecca Pearson.
Doctors Testify Foster Child Was Starved By Guardian
Doctors Testify Foster Child Was Starved By Guardian
Doctors say a 7-year-old Denver boy was physically abused and deprived of water and food for at least a week before he died last year.
That testimony came Wednesday in the murder trial of his guardian, Jon Phillips, who is accused of starving the boy.
Doctors say a 7-year-old Denver boy was physically abused and deprived of water and food for at least a week before he died last year.
That testimony came Wednesday in the murder trial of his guardian, Jon Phillips, who is accused of starving the boy.
I-Team: County Child Welfare Ordered to Pay
I-Team: County Child Welfare Ordered to Pay
Clark County will have to pay for its failure to release thousands of pages of child welfare records. A magistrate judge plans to impose monetary sanctions in a civil lawsuit facing the county's child welfare system.
Clark County will have to pay for its failure to release thousands of pages of child welfare records. A magistrate judge plans to impose monetary sanctions in a civil lawsuit facing the county's child welfare system.
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