Legal action against Australia’s family courts
Australian men are advised of the pending legal action: Michael McGarvie – Legal Services Commissioner v Harold James Johnson in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) scheduled to commence on Monday 21 May 2012 at 10.00 AM, 55 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Govt outline measures to tackle sexual abuse in orphanages
Govt outline measures to tackle sexual abuse in orphanages
Following allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children at a child care center in the capital, the Government has taken several measures to check sexual abuse in orphanages across the country.
Following allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children at a child care center in the capital, the Government has taken several measures to check sexual abuse in orphanages across the country.
Group seeks oversight, changes to Maine’s guardian ad litem program
Group seeks oversight, changes to Maine’s guardian ad litem program
A group seeking reform of the guardian ad litem program in the Maine court system on Tuesday sent a 17-page report outlining problems from the perspective of consumers to Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley.
A group seeking reform of the guardian ad litem program in the Maine court system on Tuesday sent a 17-page report outlining problems from the perspective of consumers to Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sisters sue agencies in CA, claiming abuse missed
Sisters sue agencies in CA, claiming abuse missed
Six sisters who for years were sexually abused by their father with their mother's help have sued government entities and officials, claiming they failed to properly investigate their ordeal.
Six sisters who for years were sexually abused by their father with their mother's help have sued government entities and officials, claiming they failed to properly investigate their ordeal.
Allegations that Wicklow orphans in state care were used as slaves in Northern Ireland
Allegations that Wicklow orphans in state care were used as slaves in Northern Ireland
Protestant children from a County Wicklow orphanage were allegedly used for unpaid labor in Northern Ireland according to Northern Minister for Regional Development Danny Kennedy, who has called for an investigation by the team conducting an ongoing inquiry into historical institutional child abuse.
Child welfare officials say Texas boy kidnapped 8 years ago not yet ready to meet his parents
Child welfare officials say Texas boy kidnapped 8 years ago not yet ready to meet his parents
A Houston boy kidnapped eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents after being in foster care since authorities found him in March, Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday during a court hearing.
Note: Not yet ready to know who his parents are? WTF? Would somebody please explain to me why
A Houston boy kidnapped eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents after being in foster care since authorities found him in March, Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday during a court hearing.
Note: Not yet ready to know who his parents are? WTF? Would somebody please explain to me why
Social workers fear service cuts risk children's lives
Social workers fear service cuts risk children's lives
Some 88% of social workers think cuts are putting vulnerable children's lives at risk, a survey suggests.
Some 88% of social workers think cuts are putting vulnerable children's lives at risk, a survey suggests.
Don’t turn back on Maine child welfare reform
Don’t turn back on Maine child welfare reform
Children are not numbers. They are flesh-and-blood human beings who deserve our best efforts to help them grow up safe and healthy. But if policymakers don’t understand the numbers, they never will be able to craft the right policies to help those flesh-and-blood children.
Children are not numbers. They are flesh-and-blood human beings who deserve our best efforts to help them grow up safe and healthy. But if policymakers don’t understand the numbers, they never will be able to craft the right policies to help those flesh-and-blood children.
Barnet 'disappointed' at £70k fine over child data breach
Barnet 'disappointed' at £70k fine over child data breach
A council has said it is "very disappointed" to have been fined £70,000 under the Data Protection Act after it lost highly sensitive and confidential information on 15 vulnerable children and young people.
A council has said it is "very disappointed" to have been fined £70,000 under the Data Protection Act after it lost highly sensitive and confidential information on 15 vulnerable children and young people.
Ghana: Illegal Orphanages Spring Up in V/R - Dept. of Social Welfare Threatens Closure
Ghana: Illegal Orphanages Spring Up in V/R - Dept. of Social Welfare Threatens Closure
The Volta Region branch of the Department of Social Welfare has intensified its activities to ensure that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in areas of child care and protection possess the relevant licenses.
The Volta Region branch of the Department of Social Welfare has intensified its activities to ensure that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in areas of child care and protection possess the relevant licenses.
Fight for Daughter Could Change Law in Kansas
Fight for Daughter Could Change Law in Kansas
A mother said her daughter was taken away from her and she’s never been allowed her day in court to fight for her child. The woman’s story has now inspired lawmakers to look into what they can do to change the system.
A mother said her daughter was taken away from her and she’s never been allowed her day in court to fight for her child. The woman’s story has now inspired lawmakers to look into what they can do to change the system.
Charges against foster parent dismissed
Charges against foster parent dismissed
All criminal charges laid against a longtime Welland foster parent for Family and Children’s Services Niagara have been dismissed.
All criminal charges laid against a longtime Welland foster parent for Family and Children’s Services Niagara have been dismissed.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Faith guides couple through Egyptian ordeal
Faith guides couple through Egyptian ordeal
A Durham couple is trying to rebuild their lives and business after years spent defending themselves against human trafficking charges that stemmed from their attempt to adopt twin Egyptian babies.
Foster child says she was abused numerous times
Foster child says she was abused numerous times
Another county foster parent is on trial for sexually assaulting three girls placed in his care by the local child care agency.
Case worker for DCF subcontractor accused of falsifying children's records
Case worker for DCF subcontractor accused of falsifying children's records
A case manager working for a state Department of Children and Families subcontractor was arrested Monday following accusations she falsified records relating to children under her care, according to records released Tuesday and an official.
A case manager working for a state Department of Children and Families subcontractor was arrested Monday following accusations she falsified records relating to children under her care, according to records released Tuesday and an official.
Despite Progress, Forced-Adoption Practices Persist Throughout the United States
Despite Progress, Forced-Adoption Practices Persist Throughout the United States
This year has been a good year so far for an international community of mothers seeking redress for millions of forced adoptions that took place in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. In February, Australian legislators announced a plan to apologize for the coercive practices that unnecessarily separated thousands of families during this time. In March, Canada's forced adoptions began receiving media attention, with many activists calling for a federal inquiry similar to the one that revolutionized adoption in Australia. And just last week, American adoption victims from the aptly named Baby Scoop Era finally received some recognition for their losses when “Dan Rather Reports” featured their stories on national television.
This year has been a good year so far for an international community of mothers seeking redress for millions of forced adoptions that took place in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. In February, Australian legislators announced a plan to apologize for the coercive practices that unnecessarily separated thousands of families during this time. In March, Canada's forced adoptions began receiving media attention, with many activists calling for a federal inquiry similar to the one that revolutionized adoption in Australia. And just last week, American adoption victims from the aptly named Baby Scoop Era finally received some recognition for their losses when “Dan Rather Reports” featured their stories on national television.
Ban on mixed-race adoption deprived thousands of decent home life, says equality chief
Ban on mixed-race adoption deprived thousands of decent home life, says equality chief
Thousands of children have lost the chance of a decent life because of the ban on mixed-race adoption, the state equality chief has admitted.
Thousands of children have lost the chance of a decent life because of the ban on mixed-race adoption, the state equality chief has admitted.
Probation for girl linked to plot to kill boyfriend's adoptive parents
Probation for girl linked to plot to kill boyfriend's adoptive parents
A 17-year-old Tucson girl who was arrested on an attempted first-degree murder charge last fall was placed Monday on four years' probation.
Guest column: Agency should do more to keep families together
Guest column: Agency should do more to keep families together
Thirty-five years ago, as a young reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, I produced a series of reports on child abuse and foster care. I was stunned to find that what was then the state Department of Health and Social Services didn't even know how many children were in foster care or how long they stayed in care. We had to send out our own survey to all 72 counties.
Thirty-five years ago, as a young reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, I produced a series of reports on child abuse and foster care. I was stunned to find that what was then the state Department of Health and Social Services didn't even know how many children were in foster care or how long they stayed in care. We had to send out our own survey to all 72 counties.
Concern over delays in finding adoptive families for children
Concern over delays in finding adoptive families for children
CHILDREN across the town who are placed into care are waiting longer to be adopted than their peers across the country.
CHILDREN across the town who are placed into care are waiting longer to be adopted than their peers across the country.
Note: Perhaps if they weren't stealing so many kids, they wouldn't be having this problem.
Monday, May 14, 2012
BREAKING: As A Youth, Honey Nut Cheerios Bee Severely Molested By Foster Father
BREAKING: As A Youth, Honey Nut Cheerios Bee Severely Molested By Foster Father
The Onion, a satirical newspaper we’ve loved since their 2001 headline “Gay-Pride Parade Sets Mainstream Acceptance Of Gays Back 50 Years,” has a hilarious new story about General Mills rebranding the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee’s backstory to be more “real.”
General Mills Gives Honey Nut Cheerios Bee Intense Backstory Of Childhood Foster Home Abuse In Bizarre Rebranding Effort
Ontario urged to revamp foster care system
Ontario urged to revamp foster care system
Eric Hoskins, Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services, says he intends to make changes to the province’s child welfare system after hearing from a group of young adults about their lives in foster care.
Eric Hoskins, Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services, says he intends to make changes to the province’s child welfare system after hearing from a group of young adults about their lives in foster care.
'High levels of burnout' in child protection staff
'High levels of burnout' in child protection staff
Halle Berry - Halle Berry Considers Approaching Barack Obama Over Child Protection Laws
Halle Berry - Halle Berry Considers Approaching Barack Obama Over Child Protection Laws
Halle Berry is planning to reach out to U.S. President Barack Obama to appeal for special child protection laws regarding the paparazzi presence outside kids' schools after clashing with snappers last week (ends13May12).
Halle Berry is planning to reach out to U.S. President Barack Obama to appeal for special child protection laws regarding the paparazzi presence outside kids' schools after clashing with snappers last week (ends13May12).
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