The California Legislature has passed a package of three bills aimed at reducing the amount of psychiatric medication prescribed to children in California's foster care system, sending the measures to Gov. Jerry Brown (D),
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Bills To Increase Oversight of Foster Kids' Rx Use Sent to Brown
Bills To Increase Oversight of Foster Kids' Rx Use Sent to Brown
Judge condemns Gloucestershire children’s services in foster case
Judge condemns Gloucestershire children’s services in foster case
A young mother, her unborn child and her six-year-old son who lives in foster care have all been failed by the “very poor practice” of Gloucestershire children’s services, according to a judge’s withering ruling.
A young mother, her unborn child and her six-year-old son who lives in foster care have all been failed by the “very poor practice” of Gloucestershire children’s services, according to a judge’s withering ruling.
Child Advocate releases DCF videos of youth being restrained, secluded in locked facilities in Middletown
Child Advocate releases DCF videos of youth being restrained, secluded in locked facilities in Middletown
State Child Advocate Sarah Eagan on Tuesday released several disturbing surveillance videos showing Department of Children and Families staff using restraint and seclusion on juveniles in custody at the agency’s two locked facilities in Middletown.
State Child Advocate Sarah Eagan on Tuesday released several disturbing surveillance videos showing Department of Children and Families staff using restraint and seclusion on juveniles in custody at the agency’s two locked facilities in Middletown.
Wolf Administration sued by Pa. child welfare service providers over lack of funding in budget impasse
Wolf Administration sued by Pa. child welfare service providers over lack of funding in budget impasse
Gov. Tom Wolf's Administration was sued Tuesday by companies who provide a wide range of child welfare services. They allege the governor has improperly stopped their funding during the state's protracted budget impasse.
Gov. Tom Wolf's Administration was sued Tuesday by companies who provide a wide range of child welfare services. They allege the governor has improperly stopped their funding during the state's protracted budget impasse.
Recent news is no shock to this former CPS worker
Recent news is no shock to this former CPS worker
Mike McClellan asks why we are so shocked that 6,500 reports of child abuse were not investigated (“Why won’t our government think of the children?” AFN, Dec. 6). I am not surprised. I came to Arizona over 20 years ago as a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker. I had been a part of a unit in California in which all of the workers had master’s degrees in social work or family therapy. Most of our cases were families who had come to the attention of the agency but were not severe enough to involve the Juvenile Court. Families voluntarily accepted prevention services. Not surprisingly, we had the lowest per capita foster care placement in the country. Even when our cases were in court, the system — from the judge to the attorneys representing the parents — held as a central principle the best interests of the children.
Mike McClellan asks why we are so shocked that 6,500 reports of child abuse were not investigated (“Why won’t our government think of the children?” AFN, Dec. 6). I am not surprised. I came to Arizona over 20 years ago as a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker. I had been a part of a unit in California in which all of the workers had master’s degrees in social work or family therapy. Most of our cases were families who had come to the attention of the agency but were not severe enough to involve the Juvenile Court. Families voluntarily accepted prevention services. Not surprisingly, we had the lowest per capita foster care placement in the country. Even when our cases were in court, the system — from the judge to the attorneys representing the parents — held as a central principle the best interests of the children.
Vermont is snatching more babies than ever!!!
VT takes custody of unprecedented number of young children
Vermont's child protection system is stocking up on car seats.
That's because, as the state has grown more strict about heroin and parenting during the past 18 months, the number of young children in state custody has spiked by 75 percent.
Vermont's child protection system is stocking up on car seats.
That's because, as the state has grown more strict about heroin and parenting during the past 18 months, the number of young children in state custody has spiked by 75 percent.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Shortage of foster carers means children from Cardiff being housed as far away as northern England
Shortage of foster carers means children from Cardiff being housed as far away as northern England
Around 250 Cardiff children are being housed outside the city and as far away as northern England, because of a shortage of foster carers in the Welsh capital.
Around 250 Cardiff children are being housed outside the city and as far away as northern England, because of a shortage of foster carers in the Welsh capital.
Note: A shortage of foster carers and the fact that they steal too many kids that is...
Shutting Down the 'Pipeline' from Foster Care to Homelessness
Shutting Down the 'Pipeline' from Foster Care to Homelessness
When Aryelle Attridge-Weeks aged out of foster care three years ago on her 19th birthday, all she got from her social worker was a tote bag to carry her stuff out the door of her foster home.
17-year-old girl from Shamattawa First Nation dies from overdose while in foster care
17-year-old girl from Shamattawa First Nation dies from overdose while in foster care
A teenager in the care of Manitoba's Child and Family Services died from a drug overdose last week, and her best friend says the man who gave her the pills should be held accountable for her death.
A teenager in the care of Manitoba's Child and Family Services died from a drug overdose last week, and her best friend says the man who gave her the pills should be held accountable for her death.
Oregon Department of Human Services recovers $500K after computer glitch
Oregon Department of Human Services recovers $500K after computer glitch
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday that it had fixed a computer glitch that triggered $500,000 in excess payments to foster care providers.
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday that it had fixed a computer glitch that triggered $500,000 in excess payments to foster care providers.
In Court, Christian Parents Claim a Biblical Right to Spank Their Foster Children
In Court, Christian Parents Claim a Biblical Right to Spank Their Foster Children
Gregory and Melanie Magazu have three kids, including a newborn, but they really want to adopt more. They feel that if they’re able to provide a home for foster children, it’s something they have to do. And I admire any couple willing to open up their homes like that.
Gregory and Melanie Magazu have three kids, including a newborn, but they really want to adopt more. They feel that if they’re able to provide a home for foster children, it’s something they have to do. And I admire any couple willing to open up their homes like that.
Advocates Push To Expand Family Drug Courts In Wisconsin
Advocates Push To Expand Family Drug Courts In Wisconsin
The success of a family drug treatment court in Milwaukee has prompted lawmakers to consider expanding the program to other parts of the state.
The success of a family drug treatment court in Milwaukee has prompted lawmakers to consider expanding the program to other parts of the state.
Parents Are Entitled to Due Process
Parents Are Entitled to Due Process
Society’s interest in the protection of children is a significant and legitimate interest of the State. That interest still has to be balanced with the constitutional rights of those being investigated by child welfare agencies.
Society’s interest in the protection of children is a significant and legitimate interest of the State. That interest still has to be balanced with the constitutional rights of those being investigated by child welfare agencies.
Department of Child Safety reaches crisis level with foster children
Department of Child Safety reaches crisis level with foster children
The Department of Child Safety in Phoenix is trying to figure out what to do with so many foster kids.
Note: I'm sure that many could safely go back home. Overzealous and paranoid social workers could be better educated as to the difference between child abuse and a hole in the ground. Perhaps a few services to help the families keep the kids safe in the home.
Simply stop taking so many kids.
The Department of Child Safety in Phoenix is trying to figure out what to do with so many foster kids.
Note: I'm sure that many could safely go back home. Overzealous and paranoid social workers could be better educated as to the difference between child abuse and a hole in the ground. Perhaps a few services to help the families keep the kids safe in the home.
Simply stop taking so many kids.
Foster Care Couple Plead Guilty to Embezzling Funds Intended for Abused, Neglected Kids
Foster Care Couple Plead Guilty to Embezzling Funds Intended for Abused, Neglected Kids
A couple who contracted with Los Angeles County to operate a series of foster homes pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling thousands of dollars in funds intended for abused and neglected children.
Injunction sought in review of botched child welfare case
Injunction sought in review of botched child welfare case
The lawyer for a B.C. mom whose kids were returned to their abusive father by the province is asking for the courts to limit an upcoming provincial review of the case.
The lawyer for a B.C. mom whose kids were returned to their abusive father by the province is asking for the courts to limit an upcoming provincial review of the case.
Parents of CCSD special ed students request classroom cameras
Parents of CCSD special ed students request classroom cameras
For some families with nonverbal autistic children, the best way to ensure their protection in the classroom is to install video cameras that monitor their interaction with adults.
For some families with nonverbal autistic children, the best way to ensure their protection in the classroom is to install video cameras that monitor their interaction with adults.
Immigrant-rights group calls for revocation of Pa. family detention center
Immigrant-rights group calls for revocation of Pa. family detention center
The immigrant-rights group Juntos, supported by members of Temple University’s Sheller Center for Social Justice, has called on Pennsylvania to revoke the operating license of a Leesport facility where parents and their children are incarcerated pending asylum proceedings.
The immigrant-rights group Juntos, supported by members of Temple University’s Sheller Center for Social Justice, has called on Pennsylvania to revoke the operating license of a Leesport facility where parents and their children are incarcerated pending asylum proceedings.
Action likely against orphanages without permits
The government is contemplating taking action against orphanages which are run without official permission, said Women and Child Welfare Minister Umashree.
Foster parent arrested for child abuse
Foster parent arrested for child abuse
The Nye County Sheriffs Department arrested a foster parent on allegations of child abuse of a 12-year-old.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Arizona attorney general wants $10M for child welfare cases
Arizona attorney general wants $10M for child welfare cases
The Arizona Attorney General's Office is requesting $1 million to help pay for a surge in child welfare cases as well as an additional $9 million for fiscal year 2017.
The Arizona Attorney General's Office is requesting $1 million to help pay for a surge in child welfare cases as well as an additional $9 million for fiscal year 2017.
Ex-Child-Protective Worker Convicted Of Faking a Visit
Ex-Child-Protective Worker Convicted Of Faking a Visit
A former Child-Protective Specialist at the Administration for Children’s Services was convicted last week of fabricating a visit to the home of a troubled child, according to the Department of Investigation. Police arrested Mimi Allen Sept. 8 for logging the fictitious check-in the same July 2013 day the mother of the child was in the hospital giving birth.
A former Child-Protective Specialist at the Administration for Children’s Services was convicted last week of fabricating a visit to the home of a troubled child, according to the Department of Investigation. Police arrested Mimi Allen Sept. 8 for logging the fictitious check-in the same July 2013 day the mother of the child was in the hospital giving birth.
Security needed now for social workers
Security needed now for social workers
The DCF commissioner says he’s taking all threats seriously and is evaluating security, but also says it’s not affordable to provide armed security at offices.
The DCF commissioner says he’s taking all threats seriously and is evaluating security, but also says it’s not affordable to provide armed security at offices.
SA court orders former foster carer to stand trial over alleged sexual exploitation of a child
SA court orders former foster carer to stand trial over alleged sexual exploitation of a child
A FORMER foster carer has been ordered to stand trial over the alleged persistent sexual exploitation of a child.
A FORMER foster carer has been ordered to stand trial over the alleged persistent sexual exploitation of a child.
my 2 year old granddaughter abused in foster care
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my 2 year old granddaughter abused in foster care
my 2 year old granddaughter abused in foster care
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