Does Alaska’s foster care system need reform?
Is Alaska’s foster care system broken?
It’s easy to think so when you hear the latest numbers. In Alaska, nearly one child out of every 100 is in foster care, which is twice the national average. A recent report, put out by University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research, shows those numbers aren’t going down.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Medical Kidnappings Must Stop!
Medical Kidnappings Must Stop!
We have all seen the stories of children being taken away from their parents because a doctor doesn’t agree with the family doctor’s medical treatments. These are not cases of medical neglect. They are arrogant abuses of power.
We have all seen the stories of children being taken away from their parents because a doctor doesn’t agree with the family doctor’s medical treatments. These are not cases of medical neglect. They are arrogant abuses of power.
Big changes at DHS have some workers in anguish, others optimistic
THE TRAGIC death of 14-year-old Danieal Kelly served as the impetus for the major overhaul of the city's Department of Human Services that was dissected at length before City Council's Health and Human Services Committee yesterday.
Why are so many black children in foster and group homes?
Why are so many black children in foster and group homes?
In the Toronto area, black children are being taken from their families and placed into foster and group-home care at much higher rates than white children.
In the Toronto area, black children are being taken from their families and placed into foster and group-home care at much higher rates than white children.
It’s Over! Brooke Mueller Custody Case Closed By DCFS — No More Random Drug Tests
It’s Over! Brooke Mueller Custody Case Closed By DCFS — No More Random Drug Tests
Former drug addict Brooke Mueller is now a good mom — according to the Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services. RadarOnline.com has learned that the authorities have officially closed the ongoing custody case involving Charlie Sheen‘s baby mama, Brooke Mueller, and their twin sons, Bob & Max, 5, as the Palm Beach socialite continues to make progress in her ongoing sobriety.
B.C. group homes failing kids: watchdog
B.C. group homes failing kids: watchdog
A teenage boy whose overnight care was subcontracted to untrained individuals met at Starbucks and Narcotics Anonymous is not an isolated case in the province’s foster care system, says B.C.’s child and youth watchdog.
New foster care system proposed for B.C. that keeps neediest kids’ families involved
New foster care system proposed for B.C. that keeps neediest kids’ families involved
When the foster father of a teenager tormented by imaginary voices became too anxious for the safety of his own children, British Columbia's children's ministry approved his plan to move the youth to a rental unit he paid someone else to staff.
When the foster father of a teenager tormented by imaginary voices became too anxious for the safety of his own children, British Columbia's children's ministry approved his plan to move the youth to a rental unit he paid someone else to staff.
Father fights for the right to raise his child
Father fights for the right to raise his child
San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services is recommending the father of a 23-month-old daughter lose his parental rights, even though there have never been any allegations of abuse or neglect against the father.
San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services is recommending the father of a 23-month-old daughter lose his parental rights, even though there have never been any allegations of abuse or neglect against the father.
CYFD seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
Agency seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
Agency seeks $10M to expand child welfare reforms
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
A state child welfare agency that has been hamstrung by staffing shortages, overwhelming caseloads and a string of high-profile abuse cases in recent years is asking New Mexico lawmakers for millions of dollars more to continue with reform efforts next year.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Longtime Guardian Calls Child Welfare System 'Broken'
Longtime Guardian Calls Child Welfare System 'Broken'
More than 1,100 Vermont children who rely on the state for protection have a little-known friend in their corner: a court-appointed guardian ad litem who can offer opinions on their cases in court. Kenn Stransky had been one such volunteer for 17 years. But he resigned last month to publicly criticize the Vermont Department for Children and Families.
More than 1,100 Vermont children who rely on the state for protection have a little-known friend in their corner: a court-appointed guardian ad litem who can offer opinions on their cases in court. Kenn Stransky had been one such volunteer for 17 years. But he resigned last month to publicly criticize the Vermont Department for Children and Families.
Note: Good for him. He has a lot to atone for I suppose.
Former WV Child Protective Services Worker To Serve Up To 20 Years
Former WV Child Protective Services Worker To Serve Up To 20 Years
A former West Virginia Child Protective Services worker accused of having sex with a 16-year-old boy was sentenced Wednesday in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
A former West Virginia Child Protective Services worker accused of having sex with a 16-year-old boy was sentenced Wednesday in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
Removal of kids horrifies nation’s only indigenous federal judge
Removal of kids horrifies nation’s only indigenous federal judge
ABORIGINAL children are being removed at rates similar to those seen from the 1920s to 70s, forming a second Stolen Generation, says the nation’s only indigenous federal judge.
ABORIGINAL children are being removed at rates similar to those seen from the 1920s to 70s, forming a second Stolen Generation, says the nation’s only indigenous federal judge.
Campbellsville foster parent indicted in sexual abuse case
Campbellsville foster parent indicted in sexual abuse case
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually abusing a child.
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually abusing a child.
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
State Government urged to consider secure treatment centre for troubled runaway foster kids
State Government urged to consider secure treatment centre for troubled runaway foster kids
CHILDREN who repeatedly put themselves in danger by running away from their foster families should have the option of living in a secure facility where they can receive psychiatric treatment, an advocacy group says.
CHILDREN who repeatedly put themselves in danger by running away from their foster families should have the option of living in a secure facility where they can receive psychiatric treatment, an advocacy group says.
Council defends claim over social worker failings and abuse by foster parents
Council defends claim over social worker failings and abuse by foster parents
A county council has defended a High Court claim brought by a 37-year-old woman over alleged failings by social workers over her care as well as abuse by foster parents in the 1980s.
A county council has defended a High Court claim brought by a 37-year-old woman over alleged failings by social workers over her care as well as abuse by foster parents in the 1980s.
Naming and shaming social workers helps no one
Naming and shaming social workers helps no one
Note: Sure it does.
Three social workers from North East Lincolnshire have been named and criticised by judge Simon Jack for their role in care proceedings. This was in line with the high court ruling from Sir James Munby that family courts should not prevent the naming of social workers, once care proceedings have concluded, unless there were compelling reasons to do so. Munby, president of the family division, has made his position clear on the need for open justice and transparency in the family court.
Note: Sure it does.
Three social workers from North East Lincolnshire have been named and criticised by judge Simon Jack for their role in care proceedings. This was in line with the high court ruling from Sir James Munby that family courts should not prevent the naming of social workers, once care proceedings have concluded, unless there were compelling reasons to do so. Munby, president of the family division, has made his position clear on the need for open justice and transparency in the family court.
Judge commits Iowa teen who killed foster brother to psych unit
Judge commits Iowa teen who killed foster brother to psych unit
The Iowa teen found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of his foster brother poses “a great danger to others” and will need lifelong monitoring “to help minimize his risk to the public and to himself,” according to a judge’s order.
The Iowa teen found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of his foster brother poses “a great danger to others” and will need lifelong monitoring “to help minimize his risk to the public and to himself,” according to a judge’s order.
Couple jailed in Qatar after adopted daughter's death sue employer
Couple jailed in Qatar after adopted daughter's death sue employer
San Gabriel Valley couple trapped in Qatar for nearly two years after their daughter's death filed suit Monday against the engineering firm that sent them overseas, alleging it failed to provide security or cultural training to help them survive in a country where mixed-race families are not accepted.
Lawsuit Payouts Top $150M As Wash. CPS Requests More Workers
Lawsuit Payouts Top $150M As Wash. CPS Requests More Workers
The agency that oversees child welfare in Washington wants to hire nearly 100 more child protection workers.
The agency that oversees child welfare in Washington wants to hire nearly 100 more child protection workers.
Jordan man accused of raping another foster child
Jordan man accused of raping another foster child
Daniel Hennen served time in prison for sexually abusing other foster and adopted children. In October, another woman stepped forward.
Daniel Hennen served time in prison for sexually abusing other foster and adopted children. In October, another woman stepped forward.
The foster-care system has failed our children
The foster-care system has failed our children
For too many years, Florida’s child-welfare system has failed to protect the most vulnerable in our community — children.
For too many years, Florida’s child-welfare system has failed to protect the most vulnerable in our community — children.
Former foster youths sue private agency, woman who took them in
Former foster youths sue private agency, woman who took them in
For months, child abuse allegations have roiled a Victorville foster parent and the private San Bernardino County foster care agency that supervised her.
For months, child abuse allegations have roiled a Victorville foster parent and the private San Bernardino County foster care agency that supervised her.
CPS Wants You To Rat Out The Less Fortunate
There are better ways to help the homeless than calling CPS on them.
CYFD could investigate children in homeless camp
There is a growing concern for the children living in a homeless camp in downtown Albuquerque.What a crock of shit.
BTW, I left a comment with a link to the Ronald Reagan video, suggesting that people should never trust CPS, and it was moderated out apparently. We know they're not interested in the truth.
Teen Runs from DCF Custody
Teen Runs from DCF Custody
Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 16-year-old girl who they said ran from the State Department of Children and Families in while she was being transported to Litchfield.
Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 16-year-old girl who they said ran from the State Department of Children and Families in while she was being transported to Litchfield.
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