WE’VE been down this path before: Out-of-state monitors of Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services issue a report that is highly critical of the agency’s compliance with conditions agreed to as part of a federal lawsuit settlement. DHS officials insist they’re doing all they can to comply.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Another distressing report about Oklahoma child welfare agency
Another distressing report about Oklahoma child welfare agency
Our View: Drug-treatment cutbacks tough on Maine’s poor
Our View: Drug-treatment cutbacks tough on Maine’s poor
Mainers who are concerned about the extent of substance abuse here got a rare piece of good news last week when the nation’s top drug policy official came to the state to award $7.5 million to help 19 community coalitions develop strategies for preventing drug abuse.
Mainers who are concerned about the extent of substance abuse here got a rare piece of good news last week when the nation’s top drug policy official came to the state to award $7.5 million to help 19 community coalitions develop strategies for preventing drug abuse.
COMMITTEE TO PUT FOSTER CARE SYSTEM UNDER MICROSCOPE
COMMITTEE TO PUT FOSTER CARE SYSTEM UNDER MICROSCOPE
The ruling by the North Gauteng High Court in 2011 which reinstated a number of lapsed foster care orders – and by implication, the foster care grants paid for the benefit of the children – exposed a number of challenges within the country’s foster care system, not least of which was the backlog in the processing of foster care applications and extensions.
The ruling by the North Gauteng High Court in 2011 which reinstated a number of lapsed foster care orders – and by implication, the foster care grants paid for the benefit of the children – exposed a number of challenges within the country’s foster care system, not least of which was the backlog in the processing of foster care applications and extensions.
Needs of foster children outweigh isolated new dwelling harm
Needs of foster children outweigh isolated new dwelling harm
The change of use of a domestic garage in Gloucestershire which had been converted to but never used as a holiday let to a separate dwelling has been approved, an inspector placing significant weight on the needs of four foster children.
The change of use of a domestic garage in Gloucestershire which had been converted to but never used as a holiday let to a separate dwelling has been approved, an inspector placing significant weight on the needs of four foster children.
Samantha Morton to speak to police about sex abuse she suffered in care aged 13
Samantha Morton to speak to police about sex abuse she suffered in care aged 13
Bafta winner Samantha, 37, who starred with Tom Cruise in Minority Report, will be interviewed over her time at the Red Tile Home in Nottingham in the early 90s
Bafta winner Samantha, 37, who starred with Tom Cruise in Minority Report, will be interviewed over her time at the Red Tile Home in Nottingham in the early 90s
Reportedly long wait times on Oklahoma child abuse hotline
Reportedly long wait times on Oklahoma child abuse hotline
A new report says some people waited more than two hours to report child abuse claims on a State Department of Human Services hotline.
A new report says some people waited more than two hours to report child abuse claims on a State Department of Human Services hotline.
Sex-offender laws are ineffective and unfair, critics say
Sex-offender laws are ineffective and unfair, critics say
Frank Lindsay, 62, is a father, small-business owner and avid surfer. He’s also one of 105,000 people in California — and 760,000 nationally — listed as a sex offender. In accordance with federal law, his name, photograph and home address appear in a public, online offender registry. In 1979, Lindsay, then 27, was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14.
Frank Lindsay, 62, is a father, small-business owner and avid surfer. He’s also one of 105,000 people in California — and 760,000 nationally — listed as a sex offender. In accordance with federal law, his name, photograph and home address appear in a public, online offender registry. In 1979, Lindsay, then 27, was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14.
Judge asked to toss lawsuit against Iowa agency
Judge asked to toss lawsuit against Iowa agency
The Attorney General's office has asked a judge to dismiss a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the estate of an Omaha boy strangled by his mother in 2009.
Broken Bonds: Gainesville man overcame abusive foster home
Broken Bonds: Gainesville man overcame abusive foster home
The model car lay shattered on the basement floor, its pieces scattered in every direction.
The model car lay shattered on the basement floor, its pieces scattered in every direction.
One-child America: A nation of only children could be smarter, more mature – or conceited
One-child America: A nation of only children could be smarter, more mature – or conceited
They’ve been called spoiled, narcissistic, asocial and maladjusted. They’re said to be attention-seeking perfectionists who can’t tolerate disorder or crowds. And they’re infiltrating the country like an invasive species, exhorting others to help swell their ranks.
They’ve been called spoiled, narcissistic, asocial and maladjusted. They’re said to be attention-seeking perfectionists who can’t tolerate disorder or crowds. And they’re infiltrating the country like an invasive species, exhorting others to help swell their ranks.
In His Own Words: Father screwed over in Bahrain family court by abusive wife
In His Own Words: Father screwed over in Bahrain family court by abusive wife
It’s day 16 of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2015. “Rob” tells his story of physical, emotional and financial abuse and the Bahrain kangaroo family court.
It’s day 16 of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2015. “Rob” tells his story of physical, emotional and financial abuse and the Bahrain kangaroo family court.
My abuser was my wife and it went on for a period of about seven years of marriage and the subsequent separation. The abuse I received falls into four out of five categories as defined by the home office of the UK government. I was subjected to psychological, physical, financial, and emotional. I only realised this many categories after I separated, as had assumed that DV was only of the physical kind.
CPS failed Colton Turner, but is the state also failing the agency?
CPS failed Colton Turner, but is the state also failing the agency?
Colton Turner would have turned 3 last month.
He might have celebrated his birthday in a safe home if Child Protective Services workers hadn’t overlooked clear signs of abuse. Like those brutal photos on Facebook. The ones where the boy’s face and back are covered in bruises, cuts and scratches. The ones that make your heart plunge into your stomach, but somehow couldn’t inspire a CPS worker to take action.
Colton Turner would have turned 3 last month.
He might have celebrated his birthday in a safe home if Child Protective Services workers hadn’t overlooked clear signs of abuse. Like those brutal photos on Facebook. The ones where the boy’s face and back are covered in bruises, cuts and scratches. The ones that make your heart plunge into your stomach, but somehow couldn’t inspire a CPS worker to take action.
Time-Out! Are Parents Hurting Children With Them?
Time-Out! Are Parents Hurting Children With Them?
Most parents have probably heard of time-out and have likely tried it with their children. It is a practice promoted by many parenting experts (including pop culture “experts” such as Nanny 911), and few would describe it as a highly controversial approach. Recently, however, Time Magazine published an article by doctors Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson – sensationally titled, “Time-Out’s Are Hurting Your Child” – that calls the technique into question and even goes so far as to equate it to a form of physical abuse.
Travis Co. prosecutes less than half of child abuse cases
Travis Co. prosecutes less than half of child abuse cases
Child Protective Services confirmed 233 victims of sexual abuse and 418 victims of physical abuse last year in Travis County, yet the district attorney's office prosecuted just a fraction of the cases.
Orphans abandoned, shunned in Africa's Ebola crisis
Orphans abandoned, shunned in Africa's Ebola crisis
Ever since Frank Mulbah's mother died of Ebola in August, no one will go near him.
Ever since Frank Mulbah's mother died of Ebola in August, no one will go near him.
Sample of child patients to test medical marijuana at MUSC
Sample of child patients to test medical marijuana at MUSC
A small group of young patients will make history in South Carolina, testing a CBD extract, or a form of medical marijuana. CBD stands for Cannabidiol.
A small group of young patients will make history in South Carolina, testing a CBD extract, or a form of medical marijuana. CBD stands for Cannabidiol.
Grisham 'Regrets' Child Abuse Image Comments
Grisham 'Regrets' Child Abuse Image Comments
Novelist John Grisham has apologised for saying people who look at child sex abuse images "probably had too much to drink" and should be given lighter prison sentences.
Novelist John Grisham has apologised for saying people who look at child sex abuse images "probably had too much to drink" and should be given lighter prison sentences.
Erie County CPS Hires Retired Police to Fight Rising Caseloads
More than 30 Child Protective Services workers were hired earlier this year to address the problem of rising caseloads. County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Wednesday he's proposing to keep funding for CPS flat for next year's budget -- saying this year's increase will address the problem.
Finally, a gravestone for little Viola – beaten to death by foster mom
Finally, a gravestone for little Viola – beaten to death by foster mom
For four years, the little girl lay in an unmarked grave beneath the low hum of high-voltage lines —a buzzing lullaby.
For four years, the little girl lay in an unmarked grave beneath the low hum of high-voltage lines —a buzzing lullaby.
Missing 3-year-old girl found, Miami police say
Missing 3-year-old girl found, Miami police say
A 3-year-old girl who the Department of Children and Families has a dependency order to take custody of was found in Miami Beach, police said.
A 3-year-old girl who the Department of Children and Families has a dependency order to take custody of was found in Miami Beach, police said.
Scott Child Protection Claims Disputed
Scott Child Protection Claims Disputed
During the gubernatorial debate Wednesday, Florida Governor Rick Scott said child protection has improved under his watch especially compared to that of his opponent former Governor Charlie Crist.
During the gubernatorial debate Wednesday, Florida Governor Rick Scott said child protection has improved under his watch especially compared to that of his opponent former Governor Charlie Crist.
Social worker gets 9 months for sexually assaulting client
Social worker gets 9 months for sexually assaulting client
A former social worker at Community Heath Resources was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison, followed by 10 years of strict sex offender probation for seducing an emotionally dependent patient.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
N.W.T. Child and Family Services overhaul plans to be unveiled today
N.W.T. Child and Family Services overhaul plans to be unveiled today
N.W.T. Health and Social Services Minister Glen Abernethy is set to table a report today that will outline changes after a spring audit found the child protection system is failing children and families.
Do grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren in Australia?
Do grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren in Australia?
Grandparents play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives. It is important for children’s emotional and social development, to maintain healthy relationships with their grandparents. This relationship supports children during times of family stress and breakdown.
Grandparents play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives. It is important for children’s emotional and social development, to maintain healthy relationships with their grandparents. This relationship supports children during times of family stress and breakdown.
Teenage boy ‘deeply unhappy’ in care is returned to mother
Teenage boy ‘deeply unhappy’ in care is returned to mother
Note: Over here they'd just drug him to the point of forgetting.
A teenage boy in care, who had a series of foster placements that broke down over five years and a residential placement in which he was “deeply unhappy”, has been returned to his mother.
Note: Over here they'd just drug him to the point of forgetting.
A teenage boy in care, who had a series of foster placements that broke down over five years and a residential placement in which he was “deeply unhappy”, has been returned to his mother.
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