The Guardian explains…. yet another Tory signature initiative FAIL.
People representing themselves ‘clog up’ courts, says Elizabeth Gloster, as report details legal aid cuts’ effect on lawyers’ morale.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Appeal court judge ‘horrified’ at number of litigants without lawyers
Appeal court judge ‘horrified’ at number of litigants without lawyers | UK Progressive:
Connecticut uses court bills, arrest to retaliate against politically active parents
Connecticut uses court bills, arrest to retaliate against politically active parents | Communities Digital News:
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — Glastonbury father Peter Symonik has good reason to believe that Judge Elizabeth Bozzuto’s decision last week to issue a capias warrant for his arrest and incarcerate him indefinitely for failing to pay his $9,600 family court guardian ad litem bill was politically motivated.
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — Glastonbury father Peter Symonik has good reason to believe that Judge Elizabeth Bozzuto’s decision last week to issue a capias warrant for his arrest and incarcerate him indefinitely for failing to pay his $9,600 family court guardian ad litem bill was politically motivated.
11-year-old Milwaukee girl sexually assaulted in foster care
11-year-old Milwaukee girl sexually assaulted in foster care | Local News - WISN Home:
An 11-year-old girl placed in foster care for her safety wound up sexually assaulted and pregnant.
An 11-year-old girl placed in foster care for her safety wound up sexually assaulted and pregnant.
Foster care tragedy: Karmah Jayne Hall's family learnt of her death on Facebook
Foster care tragedy: Karmah Jayne Hall's family learnt of her death on Facebook:
The biological family of a 14-year-old girl who took her own life while in foster care have told of their anguish about learning of her death via Facebook.
The biological family of a 14-year-old girl who took her own life while in foster care have told of their anguish about learning of her death via Facebook.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Social worker charged with smoking crack while driving on I-65 with child in car
Social worker charged with smoking crack while driving on I-65 with child in car | AL.com:
HOOVER, Alabama - A manager of a Birmingham substance abuse treatment center faces charges after authorities said she was driving down I-65 smoking a crack pipe with a young child in her car.
HOOVER, Alabama - A manager of a Birmingham substance abuse treatment center faces charges after authorities said she was driving down I-65 smoking a crack pipe with a young child in her car.
Nashua DCYF Screws up again-Nashua Police Investigating Death of a Child on Oak Street
Nashua Police Investigating Death of a Child on Oak Street | Nashua, NH Patch:
The Nashua Police and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office are investigating the death of a 3-year-old baby girl on Oak Street. According to a report, police were sent to the address for a medical call involving a child who was a resident at the home. The child was taken to the hospital and short time later, pronounced dead.
Monday, November 24, 2014
DCF Unaware of Investigator's Past
DCF Unaware of Investigator's Past:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Department of Children and Families says it didn't know one of its investigators left his previous state job amid allegations related to bribery and strip clubs.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Department of Children and Families says it didn't know one of its investigators left his previous state job amid allegations related to bribery and strip clubs.
Twins returned to family after 32 months of hell spent in 'care’
Twins returned to family after 32 months of hell spent in 'care’ - Telegraph:
Anyone wishing to see just how shocking the behaviour of our “child protection” system can be should watch an utterly chilling video on YouTube (see below: “Kidnap of children from their mother by Dutch social services…”). It shows 11-year-old twins screaming in protest as they are seized by social workers and carried off by a mob of policemen, from the loving home they have now not seen for nearly three years.
Anyone wishing to see just how shocking the behaviour of our “child protection” system can be should watch an utterly chilling video on YouTube (see below: “Kidnap of children from their mother by Dutch social services…”). It shows 11-year-old twins screaming in protest as they are seized by social workers and carried off by a mob of policemen, from the loving home they have now not seen for nearly three years.
‘Kids for Cash’ film screened at United Nations
‘Kids for Cash’ film screened at United Nations - Times Leader - timesleader.com:
Victims of the Luzerne County judicial scandal were on hand as the documentary “Kids for Cash” was screened today at the United Nations in New York.
Victims of the Luzerne County judicial scandal were on hand as the documentary “Kids for Cash” was screened today at the United Nations in New York.
Insider: New DCS agency is falling back to old CPS ways
Insider: New DCS agency is falling back to old CPS ways - CBS 5 - KPHO:
PHOENIX (CBS5) -
PHOENIX (CBS5) -
About six months after Arizonans learned that the state Child Protective Services had failed to investigate more than 6,500 cases of child abuse and neglect, a new agency was created by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and the state Legislature.
State investigator files whistleblower suit over CPS investigations
State investigator files whistleblower suit over CPS investigations | www.statesman.com:
A former employee for the Office of Inspector General filed a whistleblower lawsuit Tuesday, saying he was wrongly fired after raising complaints about the way the office investigated Child Protective Services’ role in child abuse deaths.
A former employee for the Office of Inspector General filed a whistleblower lawsuit Tuesday, saying he was wrongly fired after raising complaints about the way the office investigated Child Protective Services’ role in child abuse deaths.
KWWL: DHS child protective worker accused of slapping, hitting two children
KWWL: DHS child protective worker accused of slapping, hitting two children:
An eastern Iowa Department of Human Services child protective worker is charged with assaulting two children in her own home.
An eastern Iowa Department of Human Services child protective worker is charged with assaulting two children in her own home.
Ex-foster father sentenced to 95-100 years for sexually assaulting children
Ex-foster father sentenced to 95-100 years for sexually assaulting children - Omaha.com: Crime & Courts:
A former foster father from Hooper, Nebraska, was sentenced to what amounts to life in prison Tuesday after being found guilty of first-degree sexual assault of a child.
A former foster father from Hooper, Nebraska, was sentenced to what amounts to life in prison Tuesday after being found guilty of first-degree sexual assault of a child.
ADHD Surge Is More Marketing Than Medicine
ADHD Surge Is More Marketing Than Medicine:
You can't catch attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but you wouldn't know that by the way diagnoses are spreading - up 10X in some countries.
You can't catch attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but you wouldn't know that by the way diagnoses are spreading - up 10X in some countries.
Security added to building where worker stabbed
Security added to building where worker stabbed - SFGate:
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Security has been stepped up at a Camden office building where a state child welfare worker was stabbed earlier this week, but state officials are not talking about it.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Security has been stepped up at a Camden office building where a state child welfare worker was stabbed earlier this week, but state officials are not talking about it.
Social worker accused of unethical behavior will give up her license
Social worker accused of unethical behavior will give up her license | KIMT 3:
DES MOINES, Iowa – A former Mason City social worker has agreed to voluntarily give up her license.
DES MOINES, Iowa – A former Mason City social worker has agreed to voluntarily give up her license.
What should NBC investigate? CPS of course!
What should we investigate? - News | NBC News:
Here's your chance everyone!
TELL NBC TO INVESTIGATE CPS/DCYF CORRUPTION ....................................NBC HAS ASKED THE PUBLIC FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION
Click on the above link and fill out the form.
Let's go! There are thousands of falsely accused, torn apart families out there and thousands of traumatized children that want to go home! Give it your best shot! We can do this! Let's overload NBC with our horror stories!
Here's your chance everyone!
TELL NBC TO INVESTIGATE CPS/DCYF CORRUPTION ....................................NBC HAS ASKED THE PUBLIC FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION
Click on the above link and fill out the form.
Let's go! There are thousands of falsely accused, torn apart families out there and thousands of traumatized children that want to go home! Give it your best shot! We can do this! Let's overload NBC with our horror stories!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Italian Court Rules Vaccine Caused Autism: US Media Blacks Out Story
Wow: Italian Court Rules Vaccine Caused Autism: US Media Blacks Out Story:
The debate over vaccines continues as an Italian court ruled in favor of the Bocca family whose nine-year-old son became autistic after receiving the MMR (Measles/Mumps & Rubella) vaccine. I came across this case and felt it was a good idea to report on this as the vaccine debate has been a hot topic here lately. Although the case concluded in 2012, the information is just as relevant today.
The debate over vaccines continues as an Italian court ruled in favor of the Bocca family whose nine-year-old son became autistic after receiving the MMR (Measles/Mumps & Rubella) vaccine. I came across this case and felt it was a good idea to report on this as the vaccine debate has been a hot topic here lately. Although the case concluded in 2012, the information is just as relevant today.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Another Medical Kidnapping-17 Month Old Baby Taken from Family for Disagreeing with Doctors
17 Month Old Baby Taken from Family for Disagreeing with Doctors:
Jessica Gilmore says, “I just want to love my grandson. That’s all I want.” However, if Connecticut DCF (their child protective services) has their way, little 17-month-old Jaxon Gilmore, who may not have much longer to live, will be adopted out to strangers, all because a grandmother allegedly questioned authority, seeking the best possible care for her sick grandchild. Here is the family’s story as reported to Health Impact News. - See more at:
Jessica Gilmore says, “I just want to love my grandson. That’s all I want.” However, if Connecticut DCF (their child protective services) has their way, little 17-month-old Jaxon Gilmore, who may not have much longer to live, will be adopted out to strangers, all because a grandmother allegedly questioned authority, seeking the best possible care for her sick grandchild. Here is the family’s story as reported to Health Impact News. - See more at:
CPS Caseworker in Arizona Turns Whistleblower – Reports on Abuse of Power
CPS Caseworker in Arizona Turns Whistleblower – Reports on Abuse of Power:
ABC 15 Arizona interviewed a former CPS caseworker turned whistleblower regarding some of the alleged abuses in the Arizona foster care system. The caseworker reportedly quit her job after seeing the abuse of power within CPS last year.
ABC 15 Arizona interviewed a former CPS caseworker turned whistleblower regarding some of the alleged abuses in the Arizona foster care system. The caseworker reportedly quit her job after seeing the abuse of power within CPS last year.
Another Adoption Gone Bad-New details released in search for man wanted in parents' deaths
New details released in search for man wanted in parents' deaths | Local News - WMUR Home:
The U.S. Marshals Service released several new details Wednesday in the search for Matthew Dion, 39. Dion is being sought on state and federal warrants in connection with the deaths of his adopted parents, Robert and Constance Dion.
The U.S. Marshals Service released several new details Wednesday in the search for Matthew Dion, 39. Dion is being sought on state and federal warrants in connection with the deaths of his adopted parents, Robert and Constance Dion.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Major Study Reveals ADHD Drugs Have Never Been Proven Safe or Effective
Major Study Reveals ADHD Drugs Have Never Been Proven Safe or Effective | CCHR International:
As if it isn’t bad enough that there is no science to support the reported brain abnormality, ADHD, further proof has recently been made public that reveals the bogus research used to sell dangerous and even life-threatening ADHD drugs.
As if it isn’t bad enough that there is no science to support the reported brain abnormality, ADHD, further proof has recently been made public that reveals the bogus research used to sell dangerous and even life-threatening ADHD drugs.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Human services pose early test for Charlie Baker administration
Human services pose early test for Charlie Baker administration - Editorials - The Boston Globe:
GOVERNOR-ELECT Charlie Baker knows from experience that the state’s human services system — child protection, mental illness, welfare, and juvenile justice — will pose the stiffest challenge for his new administration at the highest stakes. Baker served as secretary of health and human services from 1992 to 1994, a time when scores of people died under the care or control of state human service agencies — 42 suicides in the state mental health system in 1994 alone, according to a Globe article from that period. Human services advocates pointed — as they often do — to insufficient budgets. State officials pointed — as they often do— to better record-keeping that accounted for more suicides.
GOVERNOR-ELECT Charlie Baker knows from experience that the state’s human services system — child protection, mental illness, welfare, and juvenile justice — will pose the stiffest challenge for his new administration at the highest stakes. Baker served as secretary of health and human services from 1992 to 1994, a time when scores of people died under the care or control of state human service agencies — 42 suicides in the state mental health system in 1994 alone, according to a Globe article from that period. Human services advocates pointed — as they often do — to insufficient budgets. State officials pointed — as they often do— to better record-keeping that accounted for more suicides.
‘We Want Our Kids Back,’ Protestors Gather Outside Courthouse on Adoption Saturday
‘We Want Our Kids Back,’ Protestors Gather Outside Courthouse on Adoption Saturday | whotv.com:
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hundreds of families made their adoptions final at the Polk County Courthouse during the “Adoption Saturday” event.
However there are some families not in favor of “Adoption Saturday.”
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hundreds of families made their adoptions final at the Polk County Courthouse during the “Adoption Saturday” event.
However there are some families not in favor of “Adoption Saturday.”
STATE-BY-STATE ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTS PARENTAL INEQUALITY ACROSS THE NATION
NPO:
From what I have seen, shared custody in NH is almost NON-Existent
National Parents Organization just released its 2014 Shared Parenting Report Card. It is the first national study to provide a comprehensive ranking of the states on their child custody statutes, assessing them primarily on the degree to which they promote shared parenting after divorce or separation.
Here is the report and the executive summary:
Here is the report and the executive summary:
Comment: New Hampshire got a C
From what I have seen, shared custody in NH is almost NON-Existent
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Man who beats gf's 17 month old foster son to death will only get a YEAR in jail
Man who beats gf's 17 month old foster son to death will only get a YEAR in jail:
Brooklyn man gets lesser rap for beating death of 17-month-old Kymel Oram after jurors find no intent to harm
Brooklyn man gets lesser rap for beating death of 17-month-old Kymel Oram after jurors find no intent to harm
Investigation by Maryland health inspectors clears group home operator in death of foster child's death
Investigation by Maryland health inspectors clears group home operator in death of foster child's death - Baltimore Sun:
Maryland health regulators say they found serious violations at the group home for disabled foster children where a 10-year-old Baltimore boy died in July — including conflicting records on his care, and miscommunication between staff and the emergency responders and medical personnel who labored to save him — but nothing that contributed to his death.
Maryland health regulators say they found serious violations at the group home for disabled foster children where a 10-year-old Baltimore boy died in July — including conflicting records on his care, and miscommunication between staff and the emergency responders and medical personnel who labored to save him — but nothing that contributed to his death.
Adoptions collapse after judge denounces 'sloppy’ social workers
Adoptions collapse after judge denounces 'sloppy’ social workers - Telegraph:
Scarcely a day goes by now without more public evidence of disquiet at how lamentably our “child protection” system has gone off the rails. On Tuesday, for the second time, parents convinced that their children had been wrongly removed from them went to Brussels to appear before a sympathetic committee of the European Parliament. This time they were protesting at the ruthless pressures brought on them by social workers for daring to put their case to the MEPs. It prompted one committee member, Tatyana Zdanoka, to say: “In my experience the UK is unique in Europe for the secrecy of its family courts and for the threats and bullying by authorities of parents who want to speak out about their treatment.”
Scarcely a day goes by now without more public evidence of disquiet at how lamentably our “child protection” system has gone off the rails. On Tuesday, for the second time, parents convinced that their children had been wrongly removed from them went to Brussels to appear before a sympathetic committee of the European Parliament. This time they were protesting at the ruthless pressures brought on them by social workers for daring to put their case to the MEPs. It prompted one committee member, Tatyana Zdanoka, to say: “In my experience the UK is unique in Europe for the secrecy of its family courts and for the threats and bullying by authorities of parents who want to speak out about their treatment.”
Day care druggings spark call for change; investigation shows provider violated law for years
Day care druggings spark call for change; investigation shows provider violated law for years - Elkhart Truth:
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers and children’s advocates are calling for a crackdown on illegal day cares after an Indianapolis provider who’d been cited repeatedly for violations pleaded guilty to drugging children in her care.
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers and children’s advocates are calling for a crackdown on illegal day cares after an Indianapolis provider who’d been cited repeatedly for violations pleaded guilty to drugging children in her care.
Father Sues Vermont DCF in Toddler’s Death
Father Sues Vermont DCF in Toddler’s Death | Valley News:
Rutland — The father of a 2-year-old girl who died in state care filed a lawsuit Thursday against Vermont and its Department for Children and Families, saying they breached their duties to protect the child, whose stepfather is accused of killing her.
Rutland — The father of a 2-year-old girl who died in state care filed a lawsuit Thursday against Vermont and its Department for Children and Families, saying they breached their duties to protect the child, whose stepfather is accused of killing her.
Moses Gilbert: How adopted children get 'lost,' given away in Canada
Moses Gilbert: How adopted children get 'lost,' given away in Canada - Canada - CBC News:
A child advocate says that "children get lost quite frequently in Canada" following international adoptions because of lax rules around transferring custody from the adoptive parents to other families.
A child advocate says that "children get lost quite frequently in Canada" following international adoptions because of lax rules around transferring custody from the adoptive parents to other families.
Why Fathers Are Our Real Life Hero: A Psychological Overview
Why Fathers Are Our Real Life Hero: A Psychological Overview - PsyTreasure:
A well known sociologist, Dr. David Popenoe, stated that “Fathers are far more than just ‘second adults’ in the home.” He said that fathers bring positive benefits to their children that no other person is as likely to bring. Fathers have a direct impact on the well-being of their children.
A well known sociologist, Dr. David Popenoe, stated that “Fathers are far more than just ‘second adults’ in the home.” He said that fathers bring positive benefits to their children that no other person is as likely to bring. Fathers have a direct impact on the well-being of their children.
Too Jewish to adopt! What social worker called couple after claiming their household was too religious for a child
Too Jewish to adopt! What social worker called couple after claiming their household was too religious for a child | Daily Mail Online:
Social worker wanted to stop a girl being adopted by a Jewish couple
Despite the fact that the three-year-old girl was a quarter Jewish
But Supreme Court judge Lord Wilson ruled the adoption should go ahead
He said politically correct race rules have become 'discriminatory'
Judge Says He Can Find Better Parents For Any Child, Even Yours!
Maricopa county, Arizona Judge Mark Brain Says he can find better parents for any child at a training seminar for juvenile court judges. This is the elitist mentality that pervades our juvenile court system.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Maine providers wonder if ouster of 2 top managers signals change in direction for DHHS
Maine providers wonder if ouster of 2 top managers signals change in direction for DHHS — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:
The departure of two high-level managers in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday left some social services providers surprised and concerned about the fate of vulnerable children and Mainers struggling with addiction.
The departure of two high-level managers in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday left some social services providers surprised and concerned about the fate of vulnerable children and Mainers struggling with addiction.
Report: States fail on shared parenting laws
Report: States fail on shared parenting laws:
Supporters of shared parenting for children whose parents are divorced or separated have few victories to claim in their attempts to win family law reforms across the country
Supporters of shared parenting for children whose parents are divorced or separated have few victories to claim in their attempts to win family law reforms across the country
Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife
Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife | NJ.com:
NEWARK — A federal judge cut off testimony in the child abuse trial of Army Major John Jackson and his wife and sent jurors home today after a prosecutor slipped and suggested that one of the couple’s three adopted children had died.
NEWARK — A federal judge cut off testimony in the child abuse trial of Army Major John Jackson and his wife and sent jurors home today after a prosecutor slipped and suggested that one of the couple’s three adopted children had died.
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF | Boston Herald:
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to huddle with the New York child advocacy group at the center of a high-profile suit against the state’s embattled child welfare system that became a hot button issue during the campaign, when he slammed Democrat Martha Coakley for defending the dysfunctional department.
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to huddle with the New York child advocacy group at the center of a high-profile suit against the state’s embattled child welfare system that became a hot button issue during the campaign, when he slammed Democrat Martha Coakley for defending the dysfunctional department.
Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg
Kelli Yanuzzi: Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg - wptv.com:
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A Fort Pierce mother is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after her two-year-old foster daughter was rushed to the hospital with a broken femur.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A Fort Pierce mother is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after her two-year-old foster daughter was rushed to the hospital with a broken femur.
Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family
Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family | News - Home:
A Green Cove Springs mother whose son was the subject of a missing child alert in October was reunited with her children on Thursday.
Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont
Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports:
RUTLAND, Vt. - The father of a young Vermont girl, who was allegedly killed by her stepfather, is filing a civil suit against the state and the Department of Children and Families.
RUTLAND, Vt. - The father of a young Vermont girl, who was allegedly killed by her stepfather, is filing a civil suit against the state and the Department of Children and Families.
Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes
Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes | Adoption.com:
A private foster care agency in California is currently facing allegations that it was negligent in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children placed in its care. Interim Care Foster Family Agency is being sued for “Cash for Kids” abuse. Their website advertises “… apartment, condo or mobile home okay,” but the lawsuit alleges some of these kids, while in foster care, were homeless.
A private foster care agency in California is currently facing allegations that it was negligent in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children placed in its care. Interim Care Foster Family Agency is being sued for “Cash for Kids” abuse. Their website advertises “… apartment, condo or mobile home okay,” but the lawsuit alleges some of these kids, while in foster care, were homeless.
Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula
Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula - FOX Carolina 21:
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - A mother and her infant were reunited on Wednesday after five months apart.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - A mother and her infant were reunited on Wednesday after five months apart.
Report: LePage administration ousts 2 DHHS managers
Report: LePage administration ousts 2 DHHS managers — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two directors of key programs in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services were dismissed Wednesday morning, according to an email provided to the Bangor Daily News.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two directors of key programs in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services were dismissed Wednesday morning, according to an email provided to the Bangor Daily News.
‘Parent’s Bill of Rights’ Preserves Family According To A New Oklahoma Law
‘Parent’s Bill of Rights’ Preserves Family According To A New Oklahoma Law | KGOU:
A new law, effective this month, establishes and details the “inalienable” rights of parents in Oklahoma.
A new law, effective this month, establishes and details the “inalienable” rights of parents in Oklahoma.
Grieving father fights for other daughter's return from DCF
Grieving father fights for other daughter's return from DCF | WESH Home - WESH Home:
Thomas Seymour, the father of a deceased 2-year-old Orange County girl allegedly killed by her mother, is fighting for the return of his other daughter from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Thomas Seymour, the father of a deceased 2-year-old Orange County girl allegedly killed by her mother, is fighting for the return of his other daughter from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Day care druggings raise enforcement questions
Day care druggings raise enforcement questions:
Christine Daves' 2-year-old daughter, Riley, lay unconscious on a bed at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, medical personnel trying desperately to revive her.
Christine Daves' 2-year-old daughter, Riley, lay unconscious on a bed at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, medical personnel trying desperately to revive her.
Millions of children trapped in orphanages have families: JK Rowling
Millions of children trapped in orphanages have families: JK Rowling | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis:
Millions of poor, disabled and trafficked children worldwide are trapped in institutions and orphanages despite having a living parent or relative, according to a children's charity founded by author JK Rowling.
Millions of poor, disabled and trafficked children worldwide are trapped in institutions and orphanages despite having a living parent or relative, according to a children's charity founded by author JK Rowling.
Social worker suspended for copying and pasting reports
Social worker suspended for copying and pasting reports | Community Care:
A senior social worker who plagiarized assessments forms has been given a 12 month suspension
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Parents Falsely Accused by CPS Fight to Get Reputation Back – Pay Forced Hospital Bills
Parents Falsely Accused by CPS Fight to Get Reputation Back – Pay Forced Hospital Bills:
The parents did nothing wrong, yet their lives were turned upside down. They were falsely accused of abuse when they took their baby girl to the doctor for an accidental injury. Later, they were compared to “dolphins caught in a net.
The parents did nothing wrong, yet their lives were turned upside down. They were falsely accused of abuse when they took their baby girl to the doctor for an accidental injury. Later, they were compared to “dolphins caught in a net.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Prenatal Air Pollution Levels Linked to ADHD in Kids
Prenatal Air Pollution Levels Linked to ADHD in Kids:
Kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers, according to new research.
Kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers, according to new research.
New Program Aims To Reconnect Foster Children With Family
New Program Aims To Reconnect Foster Children With Family - The Missourian: County:
Children who have been removed from their homes for reasons such as parental drug abuse or neglect will benefit from a new local program, an official said.
Children who have been removed from their homes for reasons such as parental drug abuse or neglect will benefit from a new local program, an official said.
DISTURBING Video-Child Exposes abuse by Social Workers in Santa Clara County
DISTURBING VIDEO - CHILD ABUSE EXPOSED. Ashley Harris tells of her experiences being abused by CPS Social Workers in San Jose / Santa Clara County, California. Family Court Corruption..
Foster Care Abuse Allegations in Inland Empire
Foster Care Abuse Allegations in Inland Empire | NBC Southern California:
New allegations have surfaced of outrageous abuse in the foster care system in San Bernardino County. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
New allegations have surfaced of outrageous abuse in the foster care system in San Bernardino County. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Lawsuit Claims "Kids for Cash" Foster Care Abuse
Lawsuit Claims "Kids for Cash" Foster Care Abuse | NBC Southern California:
One of California's largest private foster care agencies is under fire over allegations of torture and abuse that are outlined in a 76-page lawsuit.
One of California's largest private foster care agencies is under fire over allegations of torture and abuse that are outlined in a 76-page lawsuit.
Corruption Alleged in Modoc County, Calif.
Courthouse News Service:
LTURAS, Calif. (CN) - Modoc County fired its director of social services for trying to clean up rampant corruption, she claims in Federal Court.
Sarah Holshouser sued Modoc County, its Board of Supervisors, and Modoc County Administrative Officer Chester Robertson, claiming retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, False Claims Act violations, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements and failure to timely provide personnel records.
LTURAS, Calif. (CN) - Modoc County fired its director of social services for trying to clean up rampant corruption, she claims in Federal Court.
Sarah Holshouser sued Modoc County, its Board of Supervisors, and Modoc County Administrative Officer Chester Robertson, claiming retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, False Claims Act violations, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements and failure to timely provide personnel records.
Lewis County couple accused in death of 3-year-old boy
Lewis County couple accused in death of 3-year-old boy | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News:
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - A Vader couple is accused of homicide by abuse in the death of a 3-year-old boy in their care.
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - A Vader couple is accused of homicide by abuse in the death of a 3-year-old boy in their care.
7 Minutes to Live: Crisis in the child protective service courts
7 Minutes to Live: Crisis in the child protective service courts | KXAN.com:
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Too many cases of child abuse and too little time to make a life or death decision. KXAN News found Travis County judges have less than 10 minutes on cases involving abused and neglected children. Cases like 11 month old Orien Hamilton, who died recently in the foster care system. Her skull was allegedly crushed by an unmonitored visitor to her caretaker’s Cedar Park home.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Too many cases of child abuse and too little time to make a life or death decision. KXAN News found Travis County judges have less than 10 minutes on cases involving abused and neglected children. Cases like 11 month old Orien Hamilton, who died recently in the foster care system. Her skull was allegedly crushed by an unmonitored visitor to her caretaker’s Cedar Park home.
Grandparents at DHS mercy
Grandparents at DHS mercy:
How many grandparents and great-grandparents have had to deal with DHS to have visitations with your grandchildren and are told “no”.
How many grandparents and great-grandparents have had to deal with DHS to have visitations with your grandchildren and are told “no”.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Foster Mom Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DSS
Foster Mom Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DSS:
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A Midlands foster mom has filed a class action lawsuit against DSS alleging the agency charged with protecting children has not provided services her foster child is entitled to.
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A Midlands foster mom has filed a class action lawsuit against DSS alleging the agency charged with protecting children has not provided services her foster child is entitled to.
Texas Girl Was Taken Away From Parents Because They Smoked Pot, Only To Be Killed in Foster Care
Texas Girl Was Taken Away From Parents Because They Smoked Pot, Only To Be Killed in Foster Care | Houston Press:
Little Alex Hill would have been turning four-years-old this Friday. But rather than celebrating their child's birthday, the toddler's parents have only the bitter consolation of seeing a judge in Milam County hand Alex's foster mother a life sentence for murder.
Little Alex Hill would have been turning four-years-old this Friday. But rather than celebrating their child's birthday, the toddler's parents have only the bitter consolation of seeing a judge in Milam County hand Alex's foster mother a life sentence for murder.
Justice for Alex Hill, Removed from Parents for Marijuana and Murdered in Foster Care
Justice for Alex Hill, Removed from Parents for Marijuana and Murdered in Foster Care:
Beautiful baby Alexandria Hill was removed from her parent’s custody because they naively admitted to Child Protective Services that they sometimes used marijuana at night, after Alex was asleep, to help them rest as well. Child Protective Services in Texas apparently felt that minor marijuana use was neglectful supervision, so she was removed from the custody of her devoted, loving parents and placed in foster care.
Beautiful baby Alexandria Hill was removed from her parent’s custody because they naively admitted to Child Protective Services that they sometimes used marijuana at night, after Alex was asleep, to help them rest as well. Child Protective Services in Texas apparently felt that minor marijuana use was neglectful supervision, so she was removed from the custody of her devoted, loving parents and placed in foster care.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
The Standing Rock Sioux fight to get their children back
The Standing Rock Sioux fight to get their children back | Al Jazeera America:
Native American grandmothers in North and South Dakota work to get their grandkids out of foster care
Native American grandmothers in North and South Dakota work to get their grandkids out of foster care
Foster mother sentenced to life in prison
Foster mother sentenced to life in prison:
AUSTIN -- Fifty-four-year-old Sherill Small, who wascharged with capital murder in Aug. 2013 for killing her foster daughter, has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
AUSTIN -- Fifty-four-year-old Sherill Small, who wascharged with capital murder in Aug. 2013 for killing her foster daughter, has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Family Court Judges’ Unconstitutional Gag Orders On Parents
Family Court Judges’ Unconstitutional Gag Orders On Parents | The Liberty Beacon:
Since we have been publishing the stories of parents who have had their children seized by medical authorities and social service agencies over medical disputes, twice now we have had family court judges tell us, via the parents, to take down our stories because the parents were supposedly violating their gag orders.
Since we have been publishing the stories of parents who have had their children seized by medical authorities and social service agencies over medical disputes, twice now we have had family court judges tell us, via the parents, to take down our stories because the parents were supposedly violating their gag orders.
Foster father died of drug overdose
Coroner: Foster father died of drug overdose - 8 News NOW:
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Coroner's Office released the cause of death for the foster father who police say killed a 16-month-old girl in his care.The coroner says Joaquin Juarez-Paez, 37, died from hydrocodone overdose and the manner of death was ruled a suicide. Hydrocodone is a common pain killer.
Man accused of threatening caseworker with rifle
Man accused of threatening caseworker with rifle:
JOHNSBURG -- A Johnsburg man was charged with felony menacing Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly displayed a rifle to a Warren County Department of Social Services caseworker during a home visit, police said.
JOHNSBURG -- A Johnsburg man was charged with felony menacing Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly displayed a rifle to a Warren County Department of Social Services caseworker during a home visit, police said.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
No bail in foster child's death
No bail in foster child's death - BakersfieldCalifornian.com:
Bail was denied Monday at the arraignment for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Serenity Gandara in 2010 and leaving her body on the living room floor while they fled to Mexico....
Bail was denied Monday at the arraignment for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Serenity Gandara in 2010 and leaving her body on the living room floor while they fled to Mexico....
Rockdale Foster "Mother" Convicted Of Capital Murder In Toddler’s Death
Rockdale Woman Convicted Of Capital Murder In Toddler’s Death:
CAMERON (November 4, 2014) Sherill Small was found guilty Tuesday of capital murder after a week-long trial in connection with the 2013 death of a two-year-old she was fostering.
CAMERON (November 4, 2014) Sherill Small was found guilty Tuesday of capital murder after a week-long trial in connection with the 2013 death of a two-year-old she was fostering.
Foster mom testifies she was scared after dropping toddler
Foster mom testifies she was scared after dropping toddler - The Eagle: Crime:
CAMERON — A Rockdale foster mother charged with the July 2013 capital murder of a 2-year-old girl in her care told jurors Monday morning that she was scared and worried about the little girl when she lied to Rockdale police about how the child was injured.
CAMERON — A Rockdale foster mother charged with the July 2013 capital murder of a 2-year-old girl in her care told jurors Monday morning that she was scared and worried about the little girl when she lied to Rockdale police about how the child was injured.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Woman Kidnaps Kids From CPS
Woman Kidnaps Kids From CPS - KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas | ETX News:
After using a pair of scissors to intimidate a Child Protective Services employee, a woman kidnaps her own children. Police say Sharna Sutton walked into the Gilmer CPS office and threatened a woman caring for her six children.
After using a pair of scissors to intimidate a Child Protective Services employee, a woman kidnaps her own children. Police say Sharna Sutton walked into the Gilmer CPS office and threatened a woman caring for her six children.
Parents use ruse to take their children from foster home, Madera police say
Parents use ruse to take their children from foster home, Madera police say | abc30.com:
Madera police are searching for two missing children whose parents are accused of abducting them.
Madera police are searching for two missing children whose parents are accused of abducting them.
Foster mom scolded 2-year-old boy with boiling water - but ESCAPED jail
Foster mom scolded 2-year-old boy with boiling water - but ESCAPED jail | Daily Mail Online:
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE FEATURES GRAPHIC IMAGES
Lan Huyl Le, 29, was found guilty of scolding foster son, 2, in May
Today the same judge spared her a jail term saying it would be pointless
The child required skin grafts for both legs with 6in third-degree burns
Le claimed the child climbed into tub himself but court said that did not comply with the forensic evidence as there were no splash marks
Could Psychiatric Care Be Causing Suicides?
Could Psychiatric Care Be Causing Suicides? | Mad In America:
What is the reason that people are 44.3 times more likely to commit suicide if they’ve visited a psychiatric hospital within the year? AlterNet has published a commentary by Mad In AmericaNews Editor Rob Wipond, discussing the implications of a recent Danish study that either found the best predictors of suicide ever identified, or the worst causes of suicide ever identified.
What is the reason that people are 44.3 times more likely to commit suicide if they’ve visited a psychiatric hospital within the year? AlterNet has published a commentary by Mad In AmericaNews Editor Rob Wipond, discussing the implications of a recent Danish study that either found the best predictors of suicide ever identified, or the worst causes of suicide ever identified.
Foster Care Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse
Foster Care Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse:
A Lancaster County foster home employee is accused of having a sexual relationship with a boy at a Millersville home.
A Lancaster County foster home employee is accused of having a sexual relationship with a boy at a Millersville home.