Fitchburg, Mass. girl staying with foster family after Amber Alert ends
Alize Whipple of Fitchburg, Mass. is spending the night with a foster family in North Carolina, while her mother, Leeanna Wilson, is spending the night in jail.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Patrick won't change management style in wake of mounting scandals
Patrick won't change management style in wake of mounting scandals
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick is holding firm that he doesn't need to change anything about the way he runs state government, even as controversies at state agencies continue to pile up.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick is holding firm that he doesn't need to change anything about the way he runs state government, even as controversies at state agencies continue to pile up.
Scott seeks $31 million bump in DCF funding for child protection
Scott seeks $31 million bump in DCF funding for child protection
In an effort to repair his child welfare track record, Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday in Miami that he is steering $31 million in additional money to child protection efforts, a move aimed at reducing caseloads and increasing oversight of vulnerable children in Florida.
In an effort to repair his child welfare track record, Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday in Miami that he is steering $31 million in additional money to child protection efforts, a move aimed at reducing caseloads and increasing oversight of vulnerable children in Florida.
Children who died in government care remembered at vigil
Children who died in government care remembered at vigil
A candlelight vigil was held in downtown Edmonton Monday to remember the Alberta children who died while under government care.
A candlelight vigil was held in downtown Edmonton Monday to remember the Alberta children who died while under government care.
Simulations help L.A. County social workers get it right
Simulations help L.A. County social workers get it right
The mother had lost her children to foster care after injuring them in a drunk driving crash. Now her kids were back at home and a social worker was sitting at her kitchen table, trying to figure out if they would be safe with her.
Note: Sometimes I post just so you will know what they are up to.
The mother had lost her children to foster care after injuring them in a drunk driving crash. Now her kids were back at home and a social worker was sitting at her kitchen table, trying to figure out if they would be safe with her.
Note: Sometimes I post just so you will know what they are up to.
Social worker who falsified records and failed to act on disclosure of abuse struck off
Social worker who falsified records and failed to act on disclosure of abuse struck off
Concerns about the social worker's practice came to light after a foster carer complained about the lack of support he was receiving
Concerns about the social worker's practice came to light after a foster carer complained about the lack of support he was receiving
Court rules Maria should remain with charity until custody is decided
Court rules Maria should remain with charity until custody is decided
A court in Larissa, central Greece, on Tuesday ruled that the charity group Smile of the Child should continue to have custody of Maria, a girl aged between 5 and 6 who was found living in a Roma camp in October with a couple that had falsely declared being her biological parents.
A court in Larissa, central Greece, on Tuesday ruled that the charity group Smile of the Child should continue to have custody of Maria, a girl aged between 5 and 6 who was found living in a Roma camp in October with a couple that had falsely declared being her biological parents.
'I took my baby daughter to the doctor for a routine check but they snatched away to be adopted,' says mother who fled to Spain to have her second child in secret
'I took my baby daughter to the doctor for a routine check but they snatched away to be adopted,' says mother who fled to Spain to have her second child in secret
It is every parent's worst nightmare, a routine trip to the doctor which ends up with your child being taken away from you - forever.
It is every parent's worst nightmare, a routine trip to the doctor which ends up with your child being taken away from you - forever.
Clipstone foster carer jailed for child sex abuse
Clipstone foster carer jailed for child sex abuse
A FOSTER carer who sexually abused two young children has been jailed.
A FOSTER carer who sexually abused two young children has been jailed.
Former Greensboro Social Worker Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Tax Crimes
Former Greensboro Social Worker Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Tax Crimes
A social worker, originally from Greensboro, plead guilty to identity theft and tax crimes Friday, according to the Department of Justice.
A social worker, originally from Greensboro, plead guilty to identity theft and tax crimes Friday, according to the Department of Justice.
Morinville foster child manslaughter case begins in Edmonton
Morinville foster child manslaughter case begins in Edmonton
A Morinville woman accused of causing the death of a 21-month-old foster child in her care began a manslaughter trial in an Edmonton court on Monday.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Latest CPS abuse report update in Arizona shows 5,925 cases assigned
Latest CPS abuse report update in Arizona shows 5,925 cases assigned
Oh Joy, that means that they only got like 575 families left to mess with.
Oh Joy, that means that they only got like 575 families left to mess with.
A new team assigned to review more than 6,500 child abuse and neglect reports that weren't investigated by Arizona child welfare officials says they've now assigned nearly 6,000 of those cases to investigators.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signs order abolishing state's CPS agency
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signs order abolishing state's CPS agency
During her State of the State address, Governor Jan Brewer announced that she has abolished the state's Child Protective Services department and has replaced it with a new division.
Lawsuits Allege Private Prison Company Covered Up Youth Sex Abuse
Lawsuits Allege Private Prison Company Covered Up Youth Sex Abuse
A pair of recent lawsuits against a private youth prison operator in Florida amplify claims that the company, Youth Services International, has frequently covered up reports that staff sexually abused young people held inside its facilities.
A pair of recent lawsuits against a private youth prison operator in Florida amplify claims that the company, Youth Services International, has frequently covered up reports that staff sexually abused young people held inside its facilities.
NSW foster carer charged with abuse
NSW foster carer charged with abuse
Three children have been found with bruises across their bodies, prompting police to arrest their foster carer in NSW's Hunter region.
Three children have been found with bruises across their bodies, prompting police to arrest their foster carer in NSW's Hunter region.
DCF chief tries to right agency as scrutiny grows
DCF chief tries to right agency as scrutiny grows
She has what one children’s advocate called “the worst job in state government.” She runs an agency that in recent months completely lost track of a 5-year-old Fitchburg boy, allegedly ignored multiple reports of sexual abuse of another child, and was chastised by a federal judge for failing thousands of children whose futures in Massachusetts he called “murkier than in most places in America.”
She has what one children’s advocate called “the worst job in state government.” She runs an agency that in recent months completely lost track of a 5-year-old Fitchburg boy, allegedly ignored multiple reports of sexual abuse of another child, and was chastised by a federal judge for failing thousands of children whose futures in Massachusetts he called “murkier than in most places in America.”
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Coakley offers reform plan for Department of Children and Families
Coakley offers reform plan for Department of Children and Families
Governor candidate Martha Coakley has put forward a plan to create a separate Child Protection Division within the Department of Children and Families (DCF), empowered to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect with a sole focus on the safety of the child or children involved.
Governor candidate Martha Coakley has put forward a plan to create a separate Child Protection Division within the Department of Children and Families (DCF), empowered to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect with a sole focus on the safety of the child or children involved.
Divorce Corp. Documentary on Family Law with Joseph Sorge
Divorce Corp., the new documentary about divorce, family law, and the big business of tearing families apart, is brought to Buzzsaw by its director, Joseph Sorge. Discussing the priorities of family courts, how stay at home parents are rewarded in divorce, and the different systems of separation around the world, it is an intriguing look at the fallout from when things fall apart in love, in an uncensored interview hosted by Sean Stone.
Brewer, Arizona Legislature’s leaders lay out priorities
Brewer, Arizona Legislature’s leaders lay out priorities
Leaders of the Arizona Legislature showed unexpected signs of interparty cooperation Friday as they joined in committing to reforming the state’s child welfare system, crafting a budget and working to boost education funding.
Leaders of the Arizona Legislature showed unexpected signs of interparty cooperation Friday as they joined in committing to reforming the state’s child welfare system, crafting a budget and working to boost education funding.
Lifelong Struggles Facing TX Foster Kids Who Age Out
Lifelong Struggles Facing TX Foster Kids Who Age Out
Hundreds of children have already gotten their Christmas wish this year: finding a forever home. However, for thousands more in foster care, especially those who are older, the wait continues.
Hundreds of children have already gotten their Christmas wish this year: finding a forever home. However, for thousands more in foster care, especially those who are older, the wait continues.
Alberta Foster Children Deaths: Family Services Under-Funded, Lack Of Respect For Staff To Blame
The hundreds of children who have died while being wards of, or supported by, the province were the victims of a system that is under-funded and mired in disrespect and awash in distrust, said Alberta Liberal critic David Swann.
The hundreds of children who have died while being wards of, or supported by, the province were the victims of a system that is under-funded and mired in disrespect and awash in distrust, said Alberta Liberal critic David Swann.
Fed judge orders accused foster dad predator held without bail
Fed judge orders accused foster dad predator held without bail
A federal judge has ordered an accused sexual predator and former foster father to stay behind bars while his case plays out after authorities accused the one-time school administrator of trying to coax more than 100 girls to perform sex acts online for him.
A federal judge has ordered an accused sexual predator and former foster father to stay behind bars while his case plays out after authorities accused the one-time school administrator of trying to coax more than 100 girls to perform sex acts online for him.
Friday, January 10, 2014
State urges fixes for vendors’ lax vetting of foster parents
State urges fixes for vendors’ lax vetting of foster parents
State protective services leaders have proposed rule changes to remedy shoddy vetting of prospective foster parents.
State protective services leaders have proposed rule changes to remedy shoddy vetting of prospective foster parents.
Man accused of sexually assaulting foster children to return to court in June
Man accused of sexually assaulting foster children to return to court in June
The trial of a former Calgary man accused of sexually assaulting male foster children in his care will resume in June.
The trial of a former Calgary man accused of sexually assaulting male foster children in his care will resume in June.
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