Happy New Year to my big sister Isabella and my cousins Austin and Ally. I Love all of you and can't wait to meet you!
Love, Trinity
Saturday, December 31, 2016
FBI Investigates Baby Kidnapped from Couple in Alabama Who Declined Birth Certificate and SSN
FBI Investigates Baby Kidnapped from Couple in Alabama Who Declined Birth Certificate and SSN:
It has been almost 2 months since itinerant missionaries Christian and Danielle Holm’s newborn baby was ripped from his mother’s breast in an Alabama hospital by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Social workers called in hospital security, police, and a sheriff’s detective after the couple declined a social security card and birth certificate for their baby. There was a case of mistaken identity, but that was easily and quickly demonstrated to be false. There was no abuse and no neglect, but that didn’t stop DHR from seizing the 1 day old infant from his parents, allegedly without a warrant, court order, or emergency circumstances.
Their baby is reportedly still in foster care.
Bill aims to set new balance between parental rights, child protection
Bill aims to set new balance between parental rights, child protection | New Hampshire:
CONCORD — Lawmakers will once again try to pass a bill that would require child protective services to keep reports of abuse and neglect longer so that social workers can better track patterns of abuse.
CONCORD — Lawmakers will once again try to pass a bill that would require child protective services to keep reports of abuse and neglect longer so that social workers can better track patterns of abuse.
Friday, December 30, 2016
NH Youth Counselor Faces Child Sexual Assault, Gun Sale, Other Charges: Court Doc
NH Youth Counselor Faces Child Sexual Assault, Gun Sale, Other Charges: Court Doc - Concord, NH Patch:
Kirstie Bean of Concord allegedly had relations with a boy at the Sununu Center, gave him and another teen alcohol, tampered with a witness.
Kirstie Bean of Concord allegedly had relations with a boy at the Sununu Center, gave him and another teen alcohol, tampered with a witness.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Child Sex Trafficking through Child “Protection” Services Exposed – Kidnapping Children for Sex
Child Sex Trafficking through Child “Protection” Services Exposed – Kidnapping Children for Sex:
In this Buzzsaw interview (below), filmmaker Sean Stone interviews Tammi Stefano, the Executive Director of The National Safe Child Coalition (NSCC), and exposes much of the corruption happening within Child Protection Services and Family Courts. This might be one of the few interviews currently available on the Internet that gives this much information on the child sex trafficking business that exists in LA County, and across the nation. Tammi Stefano reveals some very shocking information about the child and human trafficking business currently operating in the United States, which is a huge illegal business that brings in more money than the illegal drug trade and illegal arms trade combined.
In this Buzzsaw interview (below), filmmaker Sean Stone interviews Tammi Stefano, the Executive Director of The National Safe Child Coalition (NSCC), and exposes much of the corruption happening within Child Protection Services and Family Courts. This might be one of the few interviews currently available on the Internet that gives this much information on the child sex trafficking business that exists in LA County, and across the nation. Tammi Stefano reveals some very shocking information about the child and human trafficking business currently operating in the United States, which is a huge illegal business that brings in more money than the illegal drug trade and illegal arms trade combined.
Former Child Protective Services worker admits to falsely reporting
The Evening Sun | Former Child Protective Services worker admits to falsely reporting:
NORWICH- During Norwich City court on Dec. 20, Tina Reilly a former Department of Social Services employee changed her plea of not guilty to guilty to one count of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor.
NORWICH- During Norwich City court on Dec. 20, Tina Reilly a former Department of Social Services employee changed her plea of not guilty to guilty to one count of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Alarms sounding, kids need help
Alarms sounding, kids need help | Terry Brooks:
I was genuinely touched and felt some steel in my patriotic veins as we paused to remember the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Even though I’m on the elder end of the Baby Boomer Generation, that “day of infamy” is still history to me, and I need frankly to be reminded of the lessons attendant to that terrible Sunday so long ago.
I was genuinely touched and felt some steel in my patriotic veins as we paused to remember the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Even though I’m on the elder end of the Baby Boomer Generation, that “day of infamy” is still history to me, and I need frankly to be reminded of the lessons attendant to that terrible Sunday so long ago.
Judge: State in violation of CPS order for a year
Judge: State in violation of CPS order for a year - Houston Chronicle:
AUSTIN - A federal judge supervising the state's foster-care system has ordered child-protection officials to immediately comply with a year-old court order prohibiting foster children from being placed in group homes that lacked 24-hour supervision.
AUSTIN - A federal judge supervising the state's foster-care system has ordered child-protection officials to immediately comply with a year-old court order prohibiting foster children from being placed in group homes that lacked 24-hour supervision.
'Numerous' abuse reports made in starved child case, lawmaker says
'Numerous' abuse reports made in starved child case, lawmaker says:
Natalie Finn and her siblings were the subjects of “numerous” reports of alleged child abuse and neglect before the 16-year-old died in October of starvation, a state lawmaker said after a confidential briefing Thursday with top officials in Iowa's Department of Human Services.
Natalie Finn and her siblings were the subjects of “numerous” reports of alleged child abuse and neglect before the 16-year-old died in October of starvation, a state lawmaker said after a confidential briefing Thursday with top officials in Iowa's Department of Human Services.
Authorities investigating after baby in foster care suffers brain injury
Authorities investigating after baby in foster care suffers brain injury | 911 News | journalstar.com:
Police are investigating how a toddler in foster care suffered a brain injury and internal bleeding last week at home in west Lincoln.
Police are investigating how a toddler in foster care suffered a brain injury and internal bleeding last week at home in west Lincoln.
Kentucky judge disciplined for threatening children with foster care if they didn't go on vacation with father
Kentucky judge disciplined for threatening children with foster - WDRB 41 Louisville News:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky judge has been publicly reprimanded for forcing two children to go on vacation with their dad under the threat of being sent to foster care and without hearing from both sides.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky judge has been publicly reprimanded for forcing two children to go on vacation with their dad under the threat of being sent to foster care and without hearing from both sides.
Court turns down request from undocumented children
Court turns down request from undocumented children - Sun Sentinel:
A divided South Florida appeals court Wednesday rejected a legal-dependency request from four undocumented-immigrant children who entered the United States after their parents died in El Salvador.
A divided South Florida appeals court Wednesday rejected a legal-dependency request from four undocumented-immigrant children who entered the United States after their parents died in El Salvador.
Arizona Appeals Court: No grounds to reinstate fired child-welfare workers
Arizona Appeals Court: No grounds to reinstate fired child-welfare workers:
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a request from five child-welfare workers that they were wrongly fired.
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a request from five child-welfare workers that they were wrongly fired.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit By Kansas Marijuana Activist Who Lost Custody Of Her Son
Judge Tosses Lawsuit By Kansas Marijuana Activist Who Lost Custody Of Her Son | KCUR:
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a Garden City, Kansas, mother who lost custody of her son over her use of cannabis oil in an incident that drew national attention.
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a Garden City, Kansas, mother who lost custody of her son over her use of cannabis oil in an incident that drew national attention.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Sister of abused teen speaks out against the foster care system
Sister of abused teen speaks out against the foster care system | WHNT.com:
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A 14-year-old boy was rescued in Helena from abusive adoptive parents in November. Police said he had withered away to fifty-five pounds, after nearly two years of confinement in a basement.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A 14-year-old boy was rescued in Helena from abusive adoptive parents in November. Police said he had withered away to fifty-five pounds, after nearly two years of confinement in a basement.
Foster Care Children Abused with Psychotropic Drugs.
CCHR STL Foster Care:
Whether under the care of Child Protective Services, Departments of Family and Child Services, or Youth Welfare Offices, foster children—often removed from family homes because of abuse—are further abused when they are prescribed psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs. Already troubled over their circumstances, these children are drugged for emotional and behavioral issues, sometimes with tragic outcome.
Whether under the care of Child Protective Services, Departments of Family and Child Services, or Youth Welfare Offices, foster children—often removed from family homes because of abuse—are further abused when they are prescribed psychotropic (mind-altering) drugs. Already troubled over their circumstances, these children are drugged for emotional and behavioral issues, sometimes with tragic outcome.
A grandmother’s lament for a holiday without loved ones
Daily Inter Lake , A grandmother’s lament for a holiday without loved ones:
After reading about Maurita Johnson’s appointment to the Division of Child and Family Services, I am hoping that Ms. Johnson will take on the task of cleaning up an extremely broken system that is causing far more harm to our children, and families, than good.I am one of the many grandparents, trying to cope with the corruption of Child Protective Services. Currently I am battling for the return of my granddaughter, who has been in our lives since birth. Does CPS really try to keep families together? Not in my experience. Not in mine either!
Norway child case: Aryan's Indian mother formally seeks help from Sushma Swaraj
Norway child case: Aryan's Indian mother formally seeks help from Sushma Swaraj - NewsDog:
Highlights
- 1Mother of the child in Norwegian custody seeks help.
- 2Aryan is in custody since December 13.
- 3His parents have been accused of child abuse.
The mother of Aryan, the five-year-old child in foster custody of the government of Norway, has formally sought help from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
She was raised in dozens of foster homes. Can she keep her own son out of the system?
She was raised in dozens of foster homes. Can she keep her own son out of the system? - The Washington Post:
Gwen Wright needed to get to the hospital. The labor pains were radiating from deep in her gut, like pliers twisting her insides. First they were an hour apart, now every 30 minutes. She was a week past her due date, and the baby was coming.
Gwen Wright needed to get to the hospital. The labor pains were radiating from deep in her gut, like pliers twisting her insides. First they were an hour apart, now every 30 minutes. She was a week past her due date, and the baby was coming.
New bill would allow county board to oversee CPS
New bill would allow county board to oversee CPS | KiiiTV.com:
AUSTIN (KVUE) - As lawmakers prepare for the 2017 legislative session, many are looking at the issue of Child Protective Services and The Department of Family and Protective Services efforts to overhaul the system.
AUSTIN (KVUE) - As lawmakers prepare for the 2017 legislative session, many are looking at the issue of Child Protective Services and The Department of Family and Protective Services efforts to overhaul the system.
Idaho Mom Denied Custody For Treating Seizing Daughter With Marijuana
Idaho Mom Denied Custody For Treating Seizing Daughter With Marijuana | Weed News:
An Idaho judge has ruled that a 23-year-old mother in Gooding, Idaho, cannot keep custody of her 3-year-old daughter, despite testimony from her physician and Child Protective Services that the mother’s use of medical marijuana to stop the child’s seizures caused “no injury” to the child.
An Idaho judge has ruled that a 23-year-old mother in Gooding, Idaho, cannot keep custody of her 3-year-old daughter, despite testimony from her physician and Child Protective Services that the mother’s use of medical marijuana to stop the child’s seizures caused “no injury” to the child.
Commentary: What is to blame for our failed Child Protection System?
Commentary: What is to blame for our failed Child Protection System?:
Imagine a high-stress job with low-pay, long hours and where you were responsible for the lives of multiple children who live in potentially dangerous environments. Imagine doing this job without the proper education needed to adequately and swiftly make the observations and recommendations needed to ensure each child under your responsibility is safe. This is the reality for Child Protective Services caseworkers in Texas.
Imagine a high-stress job with low-pay, long hours and where you were responsible for the lives of multiple children who live in potentially dangerous environments. Imagine doing this job without the proper education needed to adequately and swiftly make the observations and recommendations needed to ensure each child under your responsibility is safe. This is the reality for Child Protective Services caseworkers in Texas.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Another Christmas Eve is Here-2016
Another Christmas Eve is here,
It's now 2016,
Eleven long, painful years,
The stolen grandchildren we still haven't seen.
Their stockings are hung with their siblings,
And many cousin's too,
Still waiting for their return,
But when,we have no clue.
We don't even know if they remember us,
I'm sure they're told we didn't care,
They're probably afraid to make contact,
I'm sure they've been threatened don't dare.
How insensitive can the stranger's raising them be,
Knowing these children have REAL family,
Family that love and miss them,
Family they won't let them see.
I feel like there really is a Grinch,
It goes by the name of CPS,
But instead of protecting children,
They make families a total mess.
So another Christmas Day we'll spend,
With three empty chairs at the table,
We pray to God we'll see them again,
We pray we'll still be able.
We hope they know we love them,
And that we always will,
We hope there will come a day,
That all three will come home,
Come home at last to stay.
Love, Grammy
It's now 2016,
Eleven long, painful years,
The stolen grandchildren we still haven't seen.
Their stockings are hung with their siblings,
And many cousin's too,
Still waiting for their return,
But when,we have no clue.
We don't even know if they remember us,
I'm sure they're told we didn't care,
They're probably afraid to make contact,
I'm sure they've been threatened don't dare.
How insensitive can the stranger's raising them be,
Knowing these children have REAL family,
Family that love and miss them,
Family they won't let them see.
I feel like there really is a Grinch,
It goes by the name of CPS,
But instead of protecting children,
They make families a total mess.
So another Christmas Day we'll spend,
With three empty chairs at the table,
We pray to God we'll see them again,
We pray we'll still be able.
We hope they know we love them,
And that we always will,
We hope there will come a day,
That all three will come home,
Come home at last to stay.
Love, Grammy
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Governor, Council OK $610k contract to bolster response to reports of child abuse
Governor, Council OK $610k contract to bolster response to reports of child abuse | New Hampshire:
CONCORD — Gov. Maggie Hassan and the Executive Council approved a $610,238 contract Wednesday to bolster response to reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
CONCORD — Gov. Maggie Hassan and the Executive Council approved a $610,238 contract Wednesday to bolster response to reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
New Law Set To End Group Homes As Foster Care Option
New Law Set To End Group Homes As Foster Care Option « CBS San Francisco:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (CBS SF) — Next month, a new state law kicks in to phase out group homes for foster care.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (CBS SF) — Next month, a new state law kicks in to phase out group homes for foster care.
Birth mother's name disclosed by DCF in "unfortuante error"
Birth mother's name disclosed by DCF in "unfortuante error" | Firstcoastnews.com:
Sorry doesn’t cut it.That’s the view of one Mandarin mom after state social workers accidentally divulged the name of her adopted daughter’s birth mother.
North Carolina Foster Child Sues CPS Supervisor who Adopted Him, Only to Abuse Him
North Carolina Foster Child Sues CPS Supervisor who Adopted Him, Only to Abuse Him - PINAC News:
A North Carolina foster child, who was discovered by a sheriff’s deputy cuffed to a front porch with a dead chicken tied around his neck, filed a lawsuit last month against the Child Protective Services worker who adopted him, only for her and her boyfriend to spend several years abusing him.
A North Carolina foster child, who was discovered by a sheriff’s deputy cuffed to a front porch with a dead chicken tied around his neck, filed a lawsuit last month against the Child Protective Services worker who adopted him, only for her and her boyfriend to spend several years abusing him.
Sununu says many solutions needed to address DCYF issues
Sununu says many solutions needed to address DCYF issues | New Hampshire:
CONCORD — Staffing upgrades in the next state budget and changes in state law need to happen to improve the care of abused children, Gov.-elect Chris Sununu said Tuesday.
My comment:"He’s also met with DCYF staffers, who complain that existing definitions in state law and the actions of state judges prevent them from moving forward on what they suspect."Have the NH Legislator's made it that difficult to simply remove children from homes for "Suspected" abuse without proof of any wrongdoing? Or no abuse or neglect at all, but "anticipated" neglect in the future? Thank's to the Legislature, DCYF is no longer removing every child when a report is called in, be it false or true. No longer is every child considered to be in "imminent danger", immediately taken from their families and never returned. Are we going to take ten steps back now because DCYF and the Family Court's are finally following "some" of the Federal mandates? Will "relative placement" again be a thing of the past? Will ALL families again be treated as guilty from the onset of a case? The two children mentioned died because DCYF is too busy making cases against innocent families instead of focusing on children suffering from REAL abuse. Instead of spending more money, the dead wood Supervisor's that have been there for year's should be replaced. The Supervisor's are the ones giving the order's that the caseworker's have to follow. The Family Court Judges are now just that. Family Court Judges. No longer are they Judges who just sit in on any and all cases. No longer are they all bias against ALL parents and families.
CONCORD — Staffing upgrades in the next state budget and changes in state law need to happen to improve the care of abused children, Gov.-elect Chris Sununu said Tuesday.
My comment:"He’s also met with DCYF staffers, who complain that existing definitions in state law and the actions of state judges prevent them from moving forward on what they suspect."Have the NH Legislator's made it that difficult to simply remove children from homes for "Suspected" abuse without proof of any wrongdoing? Or no abuse or neglect at all, but "anticipated" neglect in the future? Thank's to the Legislature, DCYF is no longer removing every child when a report is called in, be it false or true. No longer is every child considered to be in "imminent danger", immediately taken from their families and never returned. Are we going to take ten steps back now because DCYF and the Family Court's are finally following "some" of the Federal mandates? Will "relative placement" again be a thing of the past? Will ALL families again be treated as guilty from the onset of a case? The two children mentioned died because DCYF is too busy making cases against innocent families instead of focusing on children suffering from REAL abuse. Instead of spending more money, the dead wood Supervisor's that have been there for year's should be replaced. The Supervisor's are the ones giving the order's that the caseworker's have to follow. The Family Court Judges are now just that. Family Court Judges. No longer are they Judges who just sit in on any and all cases. No longer are they all bias against ALL parents and families.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Independent report finds NH DCYF overburdened, understaffed and in need of training
Independent report finds NH DCYF overburdened, understaffed and in need of training - Manchester Ink LinkManchester Ink Link:
Sadence Willott Brielle Gage
CONCORD, NH – A report commissioned by the state to review the performance of the state’s Division of Children, Youth and Families has concluded that the agency is overworked, understaffed and inadequately trained, elevating the risk to children most in need of protection from harm.
The 103-page report also provides 20 recommendations going forward, to improve outcomes for children who come into contact with the system, most often through family issues that come to light through the courts or law enforcement.
Sadence Willott Brielle Gage
CONCORD, NH – A report commissioned by the state to review the performance of the state’s Division of Children, Youth and Families has concluded that the agency is overworked, understaffed and inadequately trained, elevating the risk to children most in need of protection from harm.
The 103-page report also provides 20 recommendations going forward, to improve outcomes for children who come into contact with the system, most often through family issues that come to light through the courts or law enforcement.
Report recommends increased staffing, policy reviews for DCYF
Report recommends increased staffing, policy reviews for DCYF:
I have a recommendation for them! Stop stealing children from innocent families and focus on the truly abused!!!
Independent review prompted by deaths of 2 children
CONCORD, N.H. —
I have a recommendation for them! Stop stealing children from innocent families and focus on the truly abused!!!
Independent review prompted by deaths of 2 children
CONCORD, N.H. —
An independent review board has a list of changes it says the state's Division for Children, Youth and Families should make.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Investigation launched after infant dies in foster care
Investigation launched after infant dies in foster care | WFTV:
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida detectives have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a 17-month-old boy in foster care who was about to be placed with adoptive parents.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida detectives have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a 17-month-old boy in foster care who was about to be placed with adoptive parents.
Man rapes 17-yr-old ‘foster daughter’
Man rapes 17-yr-old ‘foster daughter’- The New Indian Express:
TUMAKURU: A man had allegedly raped his ‘foster daughter’ at Chikkanayakanahalli town and the incident came to light after the girl conceived.
TUMAKURU: A man had allegedly raped his ‘foster daughter’ at Chikkanayakanahalli town and the incident came to light after the girl conceived.
Within reach of adoption, toddler dies while in foster care
Within reach of adoption, toddler dies while in foster care | Tampa Bay Times:
TAMPA — After about five months in foster care, and just weeks away from a new home with adoptive parents in North Carolina, little Aedyn Agminalis was rushed to the emergency room.
TAMPA — After about five months in foster care, and just weeks away from a new home with adoptive parents in North Carolina, little Aedyn Agminalis was rushed to the emergency room.
Vermont high court reinstates parents' rights
Vermont high court reinstates parents' rights:
The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that the Department for Children and Families and its attorneys moved too quickly in terminating the parental rights of a mother and father in Caledonia County.
The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that the Department for Children and Families and its attorneys moved too quickly in terminating the parental rights of a mother and father in Caledonia County.
McMartin: Child welfare’s prelude to #Pizzagate
McMartin: Child welfare’s prelude to #Pizzagate:
How could anyone believe that a popular gathering place for children actually was a front for a child sex abuse ring, with secret tunnels used to hide the nefarious goings on?
How could anyone believe that a popular gathering place for children actually was a front for a child sex abuse ring, with secret tunnels used to hide the nefarious goings on?
Does anybody want a new kid for Christmas??? DHHS has some!!!
The Maine Parents Blog: Does anybody want a new kid for Christmas??? DHHS has some!!!:
Yes folks! It's that time of year again. The Season of Giving. The time when you will all sit around your Christmas Trees opening presents with your families, unless your life sucks like the kids displayed on the following link here and their real parents of course.
Yes folks! It's that time of year again. The Season of Giving. The time when you will all sit around your Christmas Trees opening presents with your families, unless your life sucks like the kids displayed on the following link here and their real parents of course.
Abilene, Taylor County state reps vow to address CPS
Abilene, Taylor County state reps vow to address CPS:
Incoming state representatives for Abilene and Taylor County intend to tackle the myriad problems facing Child Protective Services when they take office in January, acknowledging that money is not a panacea.
Incoming state representatives for Abilene and Taylor County intend to tackle the myriad problems facing Child Protective Services when they take office in January, acknowledging that money is not a panacea.
Results of NH DCYF review to be released Monday
Dave Solomon's State House Dome: Results of DCYF review to be released Monday | New Hampshire:
A much-anticipated third-party investigation of child protective services in New Hampshire will be publicly released on Monday, and it’s likely to heighten the anxieties of legislators already shocked by the preliminary report of the Center for the Support of Families released in October.
A much-anticipated third-party investigation of child protective services in New Hampshire will be publicly released on Monday, and it’s likely to heighten the anxieties of legislators already shocked by the preliminary report of the Center for the Support of Families released in October.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Central Texas woman convicted of killing foster child dies in prison
Central Texas woman convicted of killing foster child dies in prison:
ROCKDALE, Texas (KWTX) Sherill Ann Small, 57, of Rockdale, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the beating death of her 2-year-old foster child, has died in prison.
ROCKDALE, Texas (KWTX) Sherill Ann Small, 57, of Rockdale, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the beating death of her 2-year-old foster child, has died in prison.
Restructuring services to better serve children and families
Restructuring services to better serve children and families | Governor Jay Inslee:
SEATTLE - Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday outlined plans to restructure how state government serves at-risk families and children and create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. The plans follow the recommendations of the bipartisan blue ribbon commission convened by the governor earlier this year.
SEATTLE - Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday outlined plans to restructure how state government serves at-risk families and children and create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. The plans follow the recommendations of the bipartisan blue ribbon commission convened by the governor earlier this year.
Why You Should Search Whether You’re An Adoptee or a Natural Parent/Natural Family Member
Why You Should Search Whether You’re An Adoptee or a Natural Parent/Natural Family Member – meganmarydeperro:
In the past adoption agencies did all they could to make sure that both sides never looked for each other.
In the past adoption agencies did all they could to make sure that both sides never looked for each other.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Why Biological Siblings Of Adoptees Should Never Listen to Their Parents Who Say Have Nothing To Do With Their Adopted Out Sibling
Why Biological Siblings Of Adoptees Should Never Listen to Their Parents Who Say Have Nothing To Do With Their Adopted Out Sibling. – meganmarydeperro:
This is a guest blog written by Deanna Shrodes. It is absolutely perfect and I could not have said it better myself.
This is a guest blog written by Deanna Shrodes. It is absolutely perfect and I could not have said it better myself.
Federal Register :: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
Federal Register :: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System:
SUMMARY:
The Social Security Act (the Act) requires that ACF regulate a national data collection system that provides comprehensive demographic and case-specific information on children who are in foster care and adopted.Advocates, Legislators Call for Changes in Handling of Foster Child Abuse Cases
Advocates, Legislators Call for Changes in Handling of Foster Child Abuse Cases ★ Reporting Texas:
As Texas leaders grapple with how to fix the state’s troubled foster care system, one issue on the agenda is how to end the discrepancies between how the state handles abuse cases for foster children and for those outside the foster care system.
As Texas leaders grapple with how to fix the state’s troubled foster care system, one issue on the agenda is how to end the discrepancies between how the state handles abuse cases for foster children and for those outside the foster care system.
Child abuse cases in army families may be under-reported
Child abuse cases in army families may be under-reported - WBRC FOX6 News - Birmingham, AL:
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
Police: Cambridge man threatened CPS caseworkers
Police: Cambridge man threatened CPS caseworkers | Blotter | poststar.com:
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was charged with a felony in recent days for allegedly threatening to "shoot" Child Protective Services caseworkers, authorities said.
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was charged with a felony in recent days for allegedly threatening to "shoot" Child Protective Services caseworkers, authorities said.
Two Damning Reports Blame Failures at City Child Welfare Agency for Death of Abused 6-Year-Old Zymere Perkins
Two Damning Reports Blame Failures at City Child Welfare Agency for Death of Abused 6-Year-Old Zymere Perkins:
After a six-year-old boy died after being persistently abused, three child welfare workers are in the process of being fired and another six have been demoted or suspended. The city's deputy mayor who oversees child welfare says the tragedy was a perfect storm of human error. She sat down exclusively with NY1's Courtney Gross, who filed the following report.
After a six-year-old boy died after being persistently abused, three child welfare workers are in the process of being fired and another six have been demoted or suspended. The city's deputy mayor who oversees child welfare says the tragedy was a perfect storm of human error. She sat down exclusively with NY1's Courtney Gross, who filed the following report.
Foster Care Center Seeks to Reverse Health Damage in Kids
Foster Care Center Seeks to Reverse Health Damage in Kids | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth:
Doctors say parent neglect can change the DNA of a child and lead to long-term health effects, such as mental illness, as adults. Doctors at Children's Health used the science to develop a new clinical model at the new Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence.
Doctors say parent neglect can change the DNA of a child and lead to long-term health effects, such as mental illness, as adults. Doctors at Children's Health used the science to develop a new clinical model at the new Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence.
A much-needed new approach for state’s foster-care system
A much-needed new approach for state’s foster-care system | The Seattle Times:
A bold new approach to managing the state’s foster-care system is long overdue, but within reach. It is now up to Gov. Jay Inslee and the Legislature to put this plan in motion.
A bold new approach to managing the state’s foster-care system is long overdue, but within reach. It is now up to Gov. Jay Inslee and the Legislature to put this plan in motion.
UC Davis Survey: Potential Foster Parents Want to Keep Families Together
UC Davis Survey: Potential Foster Parents Want to Keep Families Together | UC Davis:
A new University of California, Davis, survey finds that one of the strongest motivations for potential foster parents is the chance to help keep families together. It also identifies those Californians who are most and least willing to foster children and why. These findings are reported in a new policy brief released by the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research from a survey of 466 California adults.
A new University of California, Davis, survey finds that one of the strongest motivations for potential foster parents is the chance to help keep families together. It also identifies those Californians who are most and least willing to foster children and why. These findings are reported in a new policy brief released by the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research from a survey of 466 California adults.
NH DCYF says they cannot be held liable for actions of parents, wants lawsuit dismissed
NH DCYF says they cannot be held liable for actions of parents, wants lawsuit dismissed | NH1:
The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) office says that a lawsuit filed against them should be dismissed.
READ: Extremely graphic details listed in lawsuit filed against NH DCYF arguing negligence
A civil lawsuit had been filed by the grandparents - and now adoptive parents - of two children who were sexually and physically assaulted by their biological parents, which claims that DCYF and Easter Seals disregarded numerous red flags that led to the abuse.
NH House likely to nix children and family law committee
House likely to nix children and family law committee - Houston Chronicle:
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House likely won't have a committee focused on child and family law in the upcoming session.The House Rules committee voted Wednesday to eliminate the chamber's Children and Family Law Committee. Any bills related to child and family issues will instead go to the committees on judiciary, criminal justice and public safety, or health and human services. The full House must approve the rule change when the session begins in January.
State seeks to have suit against NH DCYF in child abuse case dismissed
State seeks to have suit against DCYF in child abuse case dismissed | New Hampshire:
MANCHESTER — The state has responded to a lawsuit against the Division for Children, Youth and Families over the agency’s handling of a controversial child abuse case, asking the court to dismiss the suit.
MANCHESTER — The state has responded to a lawsuit against the Division for Children, Youth and Families over the agency’s handling of a controversial child abuse case, asking the court to dismiss the suit.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
NH DCYF responds to lawsuit over sexual abuse of 2 girls
DCYF responds to lawsuit over sexual abuse of 2 girls:
Parents of girls pleaded guilty to sexual abuse, child pornography charges.
Concord, NH The Division of Children, Youth and Families is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed in October alleging that it was negligent when two little girls in its custody were sexually abused by their own parents.
Parents of girls pleaded guilty to sexual abuse, child pornography charges.
Concord, NH The Division of Children, Youth and Families is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed in October alleging that it was negligent when two little girls in its custody were sexually abused by their own parents.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Child Protective Services after NYC homeschooler
Child Protective Services after NYC homeschooler:
After recently withdrawing her son from public school because of safety and education concerns, a New York City mom went through all the required procedures to homeschool her son, but soon found Child Protective Services (CPS) coming after her.
After recently withdrawing her son from public school because of safety and education concerns, a New York City mom went through all the required procedures to homeschool her son, but soon found Child Protective Services (CPS) coming after her.
Substance Abuse Not Only Factor in Growing Foster Care Numbers
Substance Abuse Not Only Factor in Growing Foster Care Numbers - The Chronicle of Social Change:
The number of children in foster care increased for the third straight year in fiscal 2015, according to data released in October by the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) and covered in The Chronicle. The number of children in state care increased from 401,213 on September 30, 2013 to 427,910 on September 30, 2015.
The number of children in foster care increased for the third straight year in fiscal 2015, according to data released in October by the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) and covered in The Chronicle. The number of children in state care increased from 401,213 on September 30, 2013 to 427,910 on September 30, 2015.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Cases like the murder of 3-year-old Brielle 'just hit harder,' investigators say
Cases like the murder of 3-year-old Brielle 'just hit harder,' investigators say | New Hampshire:
The brutal murder of Brielle Gage has had a lasting impression on Nashua investigators and prosecutors, as her name and young face will never be forgotten by those who worked tirelessly to bring her killer to justice.
The brutal murder of Brielle Gage has had a lasting impression on Nashua investigators and prosecutors, as her name and young face will never be forgotten by those who worked tirelessly to bring her killer to justice.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Nobody Suspected Wealthy Foster Mom of Abusing 7 Children Until Police Discovered “Deplorable” Room
Nobody Suspected Wealthy Foster Mom of Abusing 7 Children Until Police Discovered “Deplorable” Room:
Paula Sinclair and Allen Richardson lived together in the an upscale Houston suburb called Long Meadow Farms. Sinclair was a mother to seven foster children with special needs, whom she had cared for since they were babies.
Paula Sinclair and Allen Richardson lived together in the an upscale Houston suburb called Long Meadow Farms. Sinclair was a mother to seven foster children with special needs, whom she had cared for since they were babies.
A boy was found chained with a dead chicken around his neck. Now he’s suing his foster mother.
A boy was found chained with a dead chicken around his neck. Now he’s suing his foster mother. - The Washington Post:
A Union County Sheriff’s deputy was headed to a five-acre farm in North Carolina, responding to a complaint about a hog running through a community not far from the state’s southern border.But when he arrived at the property in Monroe, the deputy was pulled into a shocking and heart-wrenching situation: An 11-year-old boy with cuts and bruises and a broken wrist was chained to the front porch, with a dead chicken tied around his neck.
Bill filed to address major reforms to state foster care system
Bill filed to address major reforms to state foster care system - Story | KTBC:
AUSTIN, TX -- Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed Senate Bill 11, a legislative package outlining substantial reforms to the way the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) cares for the state's foster children. In announcing the legislation, Schwertner also called on Governor Greg Abbott to add issues of child protection and foster care to a list of emergency priorities that can be considered within the first 60 days of the 85th Legislative Session, which begins on January 10.
AUSTIN, TX -- Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed Senate Bill 11, a legislative package outlining substantial reforms to the way the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) cares for the state's foster children. In announcing the legislation, Schwertner also called on Governor Greg Abbott to add issues of child protection and foster care to a list of emergency priorities that can be considered within the first 60 days of the 85th Legislative Session, which begins on January 10.
Teen says foster parents locked him in basement for months, poured salt on his open wounds
Teen says foster parents locked him in basement for months, poured salt on his open wounds - The Washington Post:
Last month, a 14-year-old boy was found close to death after being locked in an Alabama basement for months. The boy's brother Eddie Carter spoke out about similar abuse from their foster parents, who are now both in jail.
Last month, a 14-year-old boy was found close to death after being locked in an Alabama basement for months. The boy's brother Eddie Carter spoke out about similar abuse from their foster parents, who are now both in jail.
Foster parent arrested after toddler drowns in front of him
Foster parent arrested after toddler drowns in front of him | KXAN.com:
GREENVILLE Co., S.C. (WSPA) — The foster father of 2-year-old Za’Marion Wilcox has been arrested after deputies say the toddler drowned over Labor Day weekend at a community pool.
GREENVILLE Co., S.C. (WSPA) — The foster father of 2-year-old Za’Marion Wilcox has been arrested after deputies say the toddler drowned over Labor Day weekend at a community pool.
Social workers fleeing troubled foster care system
Social workers fleeing troubled foster care system:
Lousy pay, a toxic workplace and excessive workloads are driving away the people who serve vulnerable kids and their families.
Lousy pay, a toxic workplace and excessive workloads are driving away the people who serve vulnerable kids and their families.
Change Could Be on the Horizon for Child Protective Services
Change Could Be on the Horizon for Child Protective Services:
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas' Child Protective Services has been deemed a broken system, but with the 2017 legislative session on the horizon, change appears to finally be coming to the agency.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas' Child Protective Services has been deemed a broken system, but with the 2017 legislative session on the horizon, change appears to finally be coming to the agency.
Seven Abused, Special Needs Adopted Kids Ordered to Foster Care
Seven Abused, Special Needs Adopted Kids Ordered to Foster Care | Houston Press:
Seven special needs children who were found malnourished, abused and confined to a small room will remain in foster care, a Fort Bend County judge ordered Tuesday, until a permanent new home can be found for them.
Seven special needs children who were found malnourished, abused and confined to a small room will remain in foster care, a Fort Bend County judge ordered Tuesday, until a permanent new home can be found for them.
How Family Courts Are Enabling Child Abuse
How Family Courts Are Enabling Child Abuse | Care2 Causes:
Family court judges presiding over custody battles are tasked with looking out for the welfare of children, so wouldn’t it be fair to say that they’re doing a bad job if they’re regularly granting custody to abusive parents?
Family court judges presiding over custody battles are tasked with looking out for the welfare of children, so wouldn’t it be fair to say that they’re doing a bad job if they’re regularly granting custody to abusive parents?
Report Sheds Light on Plight of Parents in Custody Cases Involving Child Abuse
Report Sheds Light on Plight of Parents in Custody Cases Involving Child Abuse - Rewire:
A report from the investigative news organization 100Reporters throws light on complaints of a parent sexually or physically abusing a child being routinely rejected at family courts around the country.
A report from the investigative news organization 100Reporters throws light on complaints of a parent sexually or physically abusing a child being routinely rejected at family courts around the country.
Attorney: Victim will take fight against her rapist’s visitation bid to high court
Attorney: Victim will take fight against her rapist’s visitation bid to high court | Boston Herald:
A 22-year-old woman is reeling in fear after a state appeals court ordered that the man convicted of raping her seven years ago can press his claim in family court for the right to visit the child conceived during the sex assault.
A 22-year-old woman is reeling in fear after a state appeals court ordered that the man convicted of raping her seven years ago can press his claim in family court for the right to visit the child conceived during the sex assault.
Convicted Rapist Takes Victim To Family Court, Fighting To See Child Of Rape
Jamie Melendez Visitation Case: Convicted Rapist Takes Victim To Family Court, Fighting To See Child Of Rape:
A Massachusetts woman is living any rape victims worst nightmare. In a case of art imitating life, the young woman is currently fighting back against her rapist in family court for visitation rights for the child he impregnated her with.
A Massachusetts woman is living any rape victims worst nightmare. In a case of art imitating life, the young woman is currently fighting back against her rapist in family court for visitation rights for the child he impregnated her with.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Legally Kidnapped: System-Suckology: Thoughts on Pizzagate Connection to CPS Vs. The Real Child Welfare Pedophiles
Legally Kidnapped: System-Suckology: Thoughts on Pizzagate Connection to CPS Vs. The Real Child Welfare Pedophiles:
I'm sure that many of you are by now aware of and jumping on the Pizzagate train.
I've recently seen many links popping up on this Pizzagate issue. These links include Reddit banning the #Pizzagate hashtag. Some blogs trying to link CPS as human traffickers to this group of high society pedophiles. I've even seen blogs trying to link our beloved Senator Nancy Schaefer and her fight against CPS to this nasty scandal which is really sad since her death has been reduced to a conspiracy theory that has never been proven or debunked by anybody with the power to do so leaving us to speculation.
I'm sure that many of you are by now aware of and jumping on the Pizzagate train.
I've recently seen many links popping up on this Pizzagate issue. These links include Reddit banning the #Pizzagate hashtag. Some blogs trying to link CPS as human traffickers to this group of high society pedophiles. I've even seen blogs trying to link our beloved Senator Nancy Schaefer and her fight against CPS to this nasty scandal which is really sad since her death has been reduced to a conspiracy theory that has never been proven or debunked by anybody with the power to do so leaving us to speculation.
Child Sex Trafficking through Child “Protection” Services Exposed – Kidnapping Children for Sex
Child Sex Trafficking through Child “Protection” Services Exposed – Kidnapping Children for Sex:
In this Buzzsaw interview (below), filmmaker Sean Stone interviews Tammi Stefano, the Executive Director of The National Safe Child Coalition (NSCC), and exposes much of the corruption happening within Child Protection Services and Family Courts. This might be one of the few interviews currently available on the Internet that gives this much information on the child sex trafficking business that exists in LA County, and across the nation. Tammi Stefano reveals some very shocking information about the child and human trafficking business currently operating in the United States, which is a huge illegal business that brings in more money than the illegal drug trade and illegal arms trade combined.
In this Buzzsaw interview (below), filmmaker Sean Stone interviews Tammi Stefano, the Executive Director of The National Safe Child Coalition (NSCC), and exposes much of the corruption happening within Child Protection Services and Family Courts. This might be one of the few interviews currently available on the Internet that gives this much information on the child sex trafficking business that exists in LA County, and across the nation. Tammi Stefano reveals some very shocking information about the child and human trafficking business currently operating in the United States, which is a huge illegal business that brings in more money than the illegal drug trade and illegal arms trade combined.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
DCYF investigated about 10 cases of abuse involving Nashua mom prior to daughter's death | New Hampshire
DCYF investigated about 10 cases of abuse involving Nashua mom prior to daughter's death | New Hampshire:
NASHUA — Prior to the 2014 death of 3-year-old Brielle Gage, the New Hampshire Division for Children Youth and Families investigated about 10 cases of abuse and neglect allegedly at the hands of her mother, according to Jeffery Strelzin, assistant attorney general.
My Comment:
I will never understand why in God's name, DCYF and the Family Court returned Brielle and her siblings to their Mother while Felony child abuse charges were pending. I also don't understand their reasoning behind ALL of the other many children, whose parent's are proven innocent in Criminal Court of child endangerment charges,the children unharmed, why Family Court charges are never dropped and the children never returned.
The death of this precious little girl should never have happened and if the State had given custody to her Grandmother, like they should have, she would be alive today.
This has nothing to do with enacting new Law's, but everything to do with abiding with the Law's we already have in place.
R.I.P. Brielle.
NASHUA — Prior to the 2014 death of 3-year-old Brielle Gage, the New Hampshire Division for Children Youth and Families investigated about 10 cases of abuse and neglect allegedly at the hands of her mother, according to Jeffery Strelzin, assistant attorney general.
My Comment:
I will never understand why in God's name, DCYF and the Family Court returned Brielle and her siblings to their Mother while Felony child abuse charges were pending. I also don't understand their reasoning behind ALL of the other many children, whose parent's are proven innocent in Criminal Court of child endangerment charges,the children unharmed, why Family Court charges are never dropped and the children never returned.
The death of this precious little girl should never have happened and if the State had given custody to her Grandmother, like they should have, she would be alive today.
This has nothing to do with enacting new Law's, but everything to do with abiding with the Law's we already have in place.
R.I.P. Brielle.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
NH Supreme Court sides with mother over state in parental rights fight | New Hampshire
NH Supreme Court sides with mother over state in parental rights fight | New Hampshire:
LYNN, J. The respondent, the mother of a minor child, appeals the order of the Circuit Court (Weaver, J.) terminating her parental rights over the child. See RSA ch. 170-C (2014 & Supp. 2015). On appeal, the mother argues that the trial court erred by: (1) granting the petition brought by the petitioner, the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), to terminate her parental rights while the direct appeal of her underlying criminal conviction was pending; and (2) finding that termination of her parental rights was in the best interest of the child. We reverse and remand.
http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2016/2016078st.pdf
My Comment: I can't believe my eyes reading this article. This has to be a first in NH!
First off, this case is reversed and remanded because the Mother's felony assault conviction of the child is on pending appeal. For the life of me I will never understand how parent's whose Criminal child endangerment charges are dropped, (because in Criminal Court evidence proving innocence is admitted) whereas evidence proving innocence in NH Family Courts are NEVER allowed admitted and the child is NEVER returned.
The State can terminate a parents rights when they are sentenced to long term confinement and won't be eligible for parole for at least six years. I'm curious as to how long this rule has been in effect knowing that other's confined for as little as 18 months have their rights terminated. And to top it off, the convictions have nothing to do with their stolen child!
Found it: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/groundtermin.pdf
Current Through January 2013
Another common ground for termination is a felony conviction of the parent(s) for a crime of violence against the child or another family member. Also, a conviction for any felony that results in a long term of incarceration and requires the child to enter foster care because of a lack of alternatives may also constitute a ground for termination of parental rights.
LYNN, J. The respondent, the mother of a minor child, appeals the order of the Circuit Court (Weaver, J.) terminating her parental rights over the child. See RSA ch. 170-C (2014 & Supp. 2015). On appeal, the mother argues that the trial court erred by: (1) granting the petition brought by the petitioner, the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), to terminate her parental rights while the direct appeal of her underlying criminal conviction was pending; and (2) finding that termination of her parental rights was in the best interest of the child. We reverse and remand.
http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2016/2016078st.pdf
My Comment: I can't believe my eyes reading this article. This has to be a first in NH!
First off, this case is reversed and remanded because the Mother's felony assault conviction of the child is on pending appeal. For the life of me I will never understand how parent's whose Criminal child endangerment charges are dropped, (because in Criminal Court evidence proving innocence is admitted) whereas evidence proving innocence in NH Family Courts are NEVER allowed admitted and the child is NEVER returned.
The State can terminate a parents rights when they are sentenced to long term confinement and won't be eligible for parole for at least six years. I'm curious as to how long this rule has been in effect knowing that other's confined for as little as 18 months have their rights terminated. And to top it off, the convictions have nothing to do with their stolen child!
Found it: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/groundtermin.pdf
Current Through January 2013
Another common ground for termination is a felony conviction of the parent(s) for a crime of violence against the child or another family member. Also, a conviction for any felony that results in a long term of incarceration and requires the child to enter foster care because of a lack of alternatives may also constitute a ground for termination of parental rights.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Should You Adopt a Child When the Birth Parents Have Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Adoption | Adoption Situation - Lifetime Adoption:
It is believed that genetics do play a part in if a person will develop bipolar, though most relatives of a person afflicted with this illness will never develop bipolar disorder. If one parent has bipolar disorder, the risk to offspring is approximately five percent. It can be as high as 14 percent if other relatives, such as an aunt or uncle, also are diagnosed. In the unusual case where both parents have bipolar disorder, the risk to offspring is approximately 30 percent, but can increase slightly if other relatives are bipolar too.
It is believed that genetics do play a part in if a person will develop bipolar, though most relatives of a person afflicted with this illness will never develop bipolar disorder. If one parent has bipolar disorder, the risk to offspring is approximately five percent. It can be as high as 14 percent if other relatives, such as an aunt or uncle, also are diagnosed. In the unusual case where both parents have bipolar disorder, the risk to offspring is approximately 30 percent, but can increase slightly if other relatives are bipolar too.
Impact of Adoption on Adopted Persons
Impact of Adoptionon Adopted Persons
As discussion of the adoption process becomes
more open and accepted in American society,
and as more Americans have experience with
adoption, there is also more attention focused on
those involved in adoption—the adopted person,
the birth parents, and the adoptive parents (often
referred to as the adoption triad or the adoption
constellation). This factsheet examines the impact
of adoption on adopted persons who have reached
adulthood.
As discussion of the adoption process becomes
more open and accepted in American society,
and as more Americans have experience with
adoption, there is also more attention focused on
those involved in adoption—the adopted person,
the birth parents, and the adoptive parents (often
referred to as the adoption triad or the adoption
constellation). This factsheet examines the impact
of adoption on adopted persons who have reached
adulthood.
Long-Term Issues for the Adopted Child
Long-Term Issues for the Adopted Child:
Being an Adopted Child
A multitude of issues may arise when children become aware that they have been adopted. Children may feel grief over the loss of a relationship with their birthparents and the loss of the cultural and family connections that would have existed with those parents.
For The First Time, Data Detail Just How Hard Foster Care Is On Children’s Health
For The First Time, Data Detail Just How Hard Foster Care Is On Children’s Health | Center for Health Journalism:
We’ve all heard or read the gut-wrenching stories of children in foster care who’ve had to endure abusive treatment or squalid conditions, and of social workers and child welfare systems failing to carry out their most basic mission. The prevalence of such stories compounds their awfulness.
............The data did reveal one counter-intuitive finding: “(C)hildren adopted from foster care had worse health than their counterparts placed in foster care.”
We’ve all heard or read the gut-wrenching stories of children in foster care who’ve had to endure abusive treatment or squalid conditions, and of social workers and child welfare systems failing to carry out their most basic mission. The prevalence of such stories compounds their awfulness.
............The data did reveal one counter-intuitive finding: “(C)hildren adopted from foster care had worse health than their counterparts placed in foster care.”
Lawmakers Warned: Foster Care Turmoil is a Boon to Child Sex Traffickers
Lawmakers Warned: Foster Care Turmoil is a Boon to Child Sex Traffickers | News Radio 1200 WOAI:
The chief investigator who is looking into the state's troubled foster care system warned that unless the foster care system is improved quickly, it risks continuing to be a breeding ground for sexual exploitation and trafficking, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
The chief investigator who is looking into the state's troubled foster care system warned that unless the foster care system is improved quickly, it risks continuing to be a breeding ground for sexual exploitation and trafficking, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
A third of Texas foster care runaways remain missing: CPS
A third of Texas foster care runaways remain missing: CPS | KXAN.com:
In Texas, 973 foster kids ran away this past year, sometimes simply because they didn’t like the house rules, others wanted to return to their parents. A third of those kids — 340 vulnerable young people — have simply disappeared.
In Texas, 973 foster kids ran away this past year, sometimes simply because they didn’t like the house rules, others wanted to return to their parents. A third of those kids — 340 vulnerable young people — have simply disappeared.
Grandfather urges Texas to adopt federal foster care recommendations
Grandfather urges Texas to adopt federal foster care recommendations | WFAA.com:
A North Texas grandfather wants the state to take responsibility and fix what he calls the broken system that could not protect his grandson.
A North Texas grandfather wants the state to take responsibility and fix what he calls the broken system that could not protect his grandson.
Attorney asks to open foster care hearing to public
Attorney asks to open foster care hearing to public | | dailyprogress.com:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville attorney has asked a family court judge to open a confidential foster care hearing to the public.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville attorney has asked a family court judge to open a confidential foster care hearing to the public.
Lawsuit accuses Newport News workers of negligence in 2013 child's death
Lawsuit accuses Newport News workers of negligence in 2013 child's death - Daily Press:
NEWPORT NEWS — A trial is scheduled to begin in circuit court next week for a man charged in the death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter more than three years ago.
...........Meantime, a civil wrongful death lawsuit is proceeding against two case workers with Newport News Child Protective Services, with a trial date not yet scheduled.
NEWPORT NEWS — A trial is scheduled to begin in circuit court next week for a man charged in the death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter more than three years ago.
...........Meantime, a civil wrongful death lawsuit is proceeding against two case workers with Newport News Child Protective Services, with a trial date not yet scheduled.
CPS removes seven adopted children from home in Richmond
CPS removes seven adopted children from home in Richmond - Houston Chronicle:
Child Protective Services removed seven adopted children from a home in Richmond this week after allegations of abuse, an agency spokeswoman said Thursday.
Child Protective Services removed seven adopted children from a home in Richmond this week after allegations of abuse, an agency spokeswoman said Thursday.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Panel is told that child protection statute misses point
Dave Solomon's State House Dome: Panel is told that child protection statute misses point | New Hampshire:
THE LEGISLATIVE PUSH to revise the state's child protection statute to become more child-friendly began in earnest on Friday, as the Commission to Review Child Abuse Fatalities in New Hampshire heard from a prominent pediatrician and the leader of the group that advocates for children in potentially abusive situations.
My comment: Up until just a few years ago, after the NH Legislature got involved, EVERY child was taken from their parent's and families and never returned. It didn't matter if the reports were true or false. Even proven false reports didn't matter and evidence proving innocence was never allowed into Court. A parent could have criminal charges dropped in Criminal Court due to evidence proving innocence, but Family Court would never drop the charges. All DCYF had to say was the child was in imminent danger, without proof of any wrongdoing and bam, the child was taken. Taken for stupid reason's, nothing even close to the three cases of these children. Frivolous, pathetic reasons. Services to at risk families before Foster care didn't exist. As for reunification, that was unheard of, and so was Relative placement. And parents and families were never afforded Due Process. Did anyone ever stop and think that the reason for this new found DCYF behavior is because DCYF failed two Child and Family Services Reviews and were in jeopardy of losing Federal funding for not following Federal mandates? After all the work the NH Legislature has done to protect parent's, families and their children, why should the State take ten steps back because DCYF didn't do their job and protect these children? They knew what was going on. These were cases of clear abuse, not something frivolous where the children should have been left in their homes.Vermont may want to rethink the way they handle their cases. They could also be in jeopardy of losing their Federal funding.
THE LEGISLATIVE PUSH to revise the state's child protection statute to become more child-friendly began in earnest on Friday, as the Commission to Review Child Abuse Fatalities in New Hampshire heard from a prominent pediatrician and the leader of the group that advocates for children in potentially abusive situations.
My comment: Up until just a few years ago, after the NH Legislature got involved, EVERY child was taken from their parent's and families and never returned. It didn't matter if the reports were true or false. Even proven false reports didn't matter and evidence proving innocence was never allowed into Court. A parent could have criminal charges dropped in Criminal Court due to evidence proving innocence, but Family Court would never drop the charges. All DCYF had to say was the child was in imminent danger, without proof of any wrongdoing and bam, the child was taken. Taken for stupid reason's, nothing even close to the three cases of these children. Frivolous, pathetic reasons. Services to at risk families before Foster care didn't exist. As for reunification, that was unheard of, and so was Relative placement. And parents and families were never afforded Due Process. Did anyone ever stop and think that the reason for this new found DCYF behavior is because DCYF failed two Child and Family Services Reviews and were in jeopardy of losing Federal funding for not following Federal mandates? After all the work the NH Legislature has done to protect parent's, families and their children, why should the State take ten steps back because DCYF didn't do their job and protect these children? They knew what was going on. These were cases of clear abuse, not something frivolous where the children should have been left in their homes.Vermont may want to rethink the way they handle their cases. They could also be in jeopardy of losing their Federal funding.
Report calls for overhaul of First Nations child welfare system
Report calls for overhaul of First Nations child welfare system - NEWS 1130:
If you are born in one of BC First Nations communities, you’re 15 times more likely to end up in government care. Grand Chief Ed John gets an “A” for effort from the president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, but he expects more broken promises from the government. Grand Chief Ed John wants to change that, recommending the government increase support services and early intervention support.
Number of kids in foster care surges in county
Welcome to THE COMMONS -- News and Views for Windham County, Vermont:
BRATTLEBORO—Officials say Windham County’s foster care population has jumped more than 50 percent in the past year, leading to increased pressures on families, social agencies, and schools.
BRATTLEBORO—Officials say Windham County’s foster care population has jumped more than 50 percent in the past year, leading to increased pressures on families, social agencies, and schools.
Couple charged with killing foster child plead not guilty
Couple charged with killing foster child plead not guilty | 11alive.com:
McDONOUGH, GA -- Two foster parents charged with murder after a 2-year-old girl in their care died last year pleaded not guilty in a Henry County courtroom Tuesday morning.
McDONOUGH, GA -- Two foster parents charged with murder after a 2-year-old girl in their care died last year pleaded not guilty in a Henry County courtroom Tuesday morning.
Texas argues it can fix foster care without judge's oversight
Texas argues it can fix foster care without judge's:
Texas’ Republican attorney general, faced with a mounting crisis in the state’s child welfare system, on Tuesday published a scathing critique of costly, court-ordered reforms meant to improve the conditions of children in the state’s long-term foster care system.
Texas’ Republican attorney general, faced with a mounting crisis in the state’s child welfare system, on Tuesday published a scathing critique of costly, court-ordered reforms meant to improve the conditions of children in the state’s long-term foster care system.
Teacher beaten after she calls child abuse hotline
Teacher beaten after she calls child abuse hotline - Midland Reporter-Telegram:
NEW YORK (AP) — A teacher says in a lawsuit against New York City that she was beaten by a parent after she made a report to a confidential child abuse registry.
NEW YORK (AP) — A teacher says in a lawsuit against New York City that she was beaten by a parent after she made a report to a confidential child abuse registry.
Extended family provides loving home for 7 siblings in foster care system
Extended family provides loving home for 7 siblings in foster care system - The Eagle: Local News:
CYPRESS -- Cheryl Adams was driving home on an October afternoon three years ago when she received an unexpected phone call from a Bryan-based Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer. That call from a stranger would change the lives of everyone in her family.
My comment:Wow, what a miracle! Children being placed with Family for a change!
CYPRESS -- Cheryl Adams was driving home on an October afternoon three years ago when she received an unexpected phone call from a Bryan-based Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer. That call from a stranger would change the lives of everyone in her family.
My comment:Wow, what a miracle! Children being placed with Family for a change!
State Objects to Foster Care Recommendations
State Objects to Foster Care Recommendations | Houston Press:
State officials are objecting to recommendations on how to overhaul the foster care system in Texas, arguing that court-appointed experts' plans are vague and ineffective.
State officials are objecting to recommendations on how to overhaul the foster care system in Texas, arguing that court-appointed experts' plans are vague and ineffective.
Dismantle DSHS and create a new child-focused agency
Dismantle DSHS and create a new child-focused agency | The Seattle Times:
After decades of grumbling but not acting, the Legislature should finally break up the mega-sized Department of Social and Health Services and create a child-focused agency.
After decades of grumbling but not acting, the Legislature should finally break up the mega-sized Department of Social and Health Services and create a child-focused agency.
Supremes asked to return ‘Indian’ girl to only family she’s known
Supremes asked to return ‘Indian’ girl to only family she’s known:
The U.S. Supreme Court, which only a few years ago in the case “Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl” exempted a child with Indian heritage from the onerous burdens of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, now is being asked to ride to the rescue of another injured child, Lexi, who earlier this year as a 6-year-old was ripped by social workers from the arms of the only parents she’d ever known.
My comment: Another case of Foster stranger's thinking they have more rights than biological family. Oh wait, they always have so why shouldn't they think that way?
The U.S. Supreme Court, which only a few years ago in the case “Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl” exempted a child with Indian heritage from the onerous burdens of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, now is being asked to ride to the rescue of another injured child, Lexi, who earlier this year as a 6-year-old was ripped by social workers from the arms of the only parents she’d ever known.
My comment: Another case of Foster stranger's thinking they have more rights than biological family. Oh wait, they always have so why shouldn't they think that way?
Judge asked to open confidential family court hearing involving
Judge asked to open confidential family court hearing involving - WDRB 41 Louisville News:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For at least the second time, a Jefferson Family Court judge has been asked to open a confidential hearing involving a child "mired" in the state's foster care system, according to court records.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For at least the second time, a Jefferson Family Court judge has been asked to open a confidential hearing involving a child "mired" in the state's foster care system, according to court records.
Foster parents negligent in drowning death, says DSS
Foster parents negligent in drowning death, says DSS:
Za’Marion Wilcox drowned over the Labor Day weekend at a neighborhood pool on Duncan Chapel Road. Wilcox was in foster care at the time of the drowning, and being watched by his foster parents.
Foster parents plead not guilty in death of Laila Marie Daniel
Foster parents plead not guilty in death of Laila Marie Daniel:
Two foster parents pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges in connection with the death of Laila Marie Daniel, a 2-year-old girl in their care.
Two foster parents pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges in connection with the death of Laila Marie Daniel, a 2-year-old girl in their care.
5 states struggle with surging numbers of foster children
5 states struggle with surging numbers of foster children - KRISTV.com | Continuous News Coverage | Corpus Christi:
NEW YORK (AP) - The number of U.S. children in foster care is climbing after a sustained decline, but just five states account for nearly two-thirds of the recent increase. Reasons range from creation of a new child-abuse hotline to widespread outrage over the deaths of children who'd been repeatedly abused. Addictions among parents are another major factor.
NEW YORK (AP) - The number of U.S. children in foster care is climbing after a sustained decline, but just five states account for nearly two-thirds of the recent increase. Reasons range from creation of a new child-abuse hotline to widespread outrage over the deaths of children who'd been repeatedly abused. Addictions among parents are another major factor.
Upstate mother demands answers after son drowned in foster care
Upstate mother demands answers after son drowned in foster care:
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate mother is demanding answers after her son drowned while in foster care.'
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate mother is demanding answers after her son drowned while in foster care.'
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Foster child in CPS 8 years still waiting for adoptive family
Foster child in CPS 8 years still waiting for adoptive family | Amarillo Globe-News:
LUBBOCK — Alejandra Mosqueda asked Armani’s roommate if he could leave for a few minutes so that she could talk to the 12-year-old alone.
LUBBOCK — Alejandra Mosqueda asked Armani’s roommate if he could leave for a few minutes so that she could talk to the 12-year-old alone.
Comparison of Adoption Subsidy and Foster Care Payment Receipt
Comparison of Adoption Subsidy and Foster Care Payment Receipt | ASPE:
The relationship between foster care payments with federal matching funds and adoption subsidies with federal matching funds was examined to determine whether variations in the use of federal matching adoption subsidies were related to state variations in establishing children's IV-E eligibility at the time of entry to foster care. Table A-6 shows that 74.3 percent of adopted children receive subsidies while only 48.3 percent of children in nonrelative foster care placements receive payments with federal matching funds. Examination of state data shows us that only 11 states reported the proportion of adopted children with federally-supported subsidies was within 10 percent of the proportion of foster children with federal matching payments.
The relationship between foster care payments with federal matching funds and adoption subsidies with federal matching funds was examined to determine whether variations in the use of federal matching adoption subsidies were related to state variations in establishing children's IV-E eligibility at the time of entry to foster care. Table A-6 shows that 74.3 percent of adopted children receive subsidies while only 48.3 percent of children in nonrelative foster care placements receive payments with federal matching funds. Examination of state data shows us that only 11 states reported the proportion of adopted children with federally-supported subsidies was within 10 percent of the proportion of foster children with federal matching payments.
Comparison of Adoption Subsidy and Foster Care Payment Amounts
Comparison of Adoption Subsidy and Foster Care Payment Amounts | ASPE:
For adoption subsidies funded by Title IV-E, the subsidy amount is capped at the level of the foster care payment that a family would receive on behalf of a child. However, adoption subsidy rates that are set lower than foster care payments could represent a disincentive for foster families to adopt a child if foster parents are concerned about whether they could meet a child's needs after adoption. To assess whether this potential barrier exists, we compared the median adoption subsidy amounts with the median amount received by children in foster care on a national and state level.
For adoption subsidies funded by Title IV-E, the subsidy amount is capped at the level of the foster care payment that a family would receive on behalf of a child. However, adoption subsidy rates that are set lower than foster care payments could represent a disincentive for foster families to adopt a child if foster parents are concerned about whether they could meet a child's needs after adoption. To assess whether this potential barrier exists, we compared the median adoption subsidy amounts with the median amount received by children in foster care on a national and state level.
Lawmakers to tackle human trafficking-foster care connection
Lawmakers to tackle human trafficking-foster care connection | KXAN.com:
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Monday, lawmakers at the capitol will tackle a growing issue in Texas, sex and human trafficking. Child advocates say a common victim are children in and out of the Texas foster care system.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Monday, lawmakers at the capitol will tackle a growing issue in Texas, sex and human trafficking. Child advocates say a common victim are children in and out of the Texas foster care system.
Collaborative law the key to family law success
Collaborative law the key to family law success:
If it can manage to overcome entrenched mindsets within the profession and gain more awareness with the public, collaborative law will be the way of the future for family law in Australia, according to a family law specialist based in Queensland.
If it can manage to overcome entrenched mindsets within the profession and gain more awareness with the public, collaborative law will be the way of the future for family law in Australia, according to a family law specialist based in Queensland.
How will lawmakers fix CPS?
How will lawmakers fix CPS?:
HOUSTON - State lawmakers are grappling with how to right an agency that is struggling to answer thousands of calls for help from abused and neglected children across Texas. Child Protective Services has been plagued by low morale, staff turnover and high-profile missteps.
HOUSTON - State lawmakers are grappling with how to right an agency that is struggling to answer thousands of calls for help from abused and neglected children across Texas. Child Protective Services has been plagued by low morale, staff turnover and high-profile missteps.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Today is National Child Stealing Day!
Today is the day where ALL your stolen by the State children, thank's to Hillary and Bill's Adoption and Safe Families Act, are adopted out to the States "Chosen" faux pas parent's. Stranger's, being paid blood money to hold your children hostage. To brainwash them, often drug them and raise them as the State see's fit. Stolen from families due to false reports and other deceitful means. Many unabused, non neglected children of innocent parent's and families. Where the States adopt out as many children as possible, while the States count the dollars each child brings in to their State, via Title IV funding, Federal incentive money. Where Federal mandates aren't followed, Relative Placement isn't allowed and Due Process in Family Court is unheard of.
Cherish and hold on to your children. Don't let your children suffer the same fate as so many other's have already!
Unhappy Grammy
Cherish and hold on to your children. Don't let your children suffer the same fate as so many other's have already!
Unhappy Grammy
Friday, November 18, 2016
Social Worker, Supervisor Charged in Death of Detroit Toddler
Social Worker, Supervisor Charged in Death of Detroit Toddler:
Two Michigan social workers were charged with child abuse and manslaughter for allegedly failing to protect a 3-year-old boy who was found dead in late May after they’d identified the child as “vulnerable” and “at risk” a month earlier.
Two Michigan social workers were charged with child abuse and manslaughter for allegedly failing to protect a 3-year-old boy who was found dead in late May after they’d identified the child as “vulnerable” and “at risk” a month earlier.
Police Say Death of 3-Year-Old Girl Brook Stagles a Homicide
Police Say Death of 3-Year-Old Girl Brook Stagles a Homicide:
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The medical examiner has ruled the death this week of Brook Stagles, a 3-year-old girl, as a homicide, according to the Rochester Police Department. Brook's maternal grandfather, John Geer, said he believed Brook had been beaten to death; that family members knew right away when they saw the little girl at the hospital that she had died at someone else's hands.
CPS criticized by family, neighbors after death of Greece, NY toddler
CPS criticized by family, neighbors after death of Greece toddler:
Greece, N.Y. — (WHAM) - The death of a Greece toddler has family members questioning what happened and why. Some neighbors and the grandfather of three-year-old Brook Stagles tell 13WHAM News that Child Protective Services (CPS) failed to respond to daily calls about alleged abuse - repeatedly.
Greece, N.Y. — (WHAM) - The death of a Greece toddler has family members questioning what happened and why. Some neighbors and the grandfather of three-year-old Brook Stagles tell 13WHAM News that Child Protective Services (CPS) failed to respond to daily calls about alleged abuse - repeatedly.
Deaths of drug-exposed babies prompts law review
Deaths of drug-exposed babies prompts law review | WOODTV.com:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A state legislator is launching a review of child protection laws after Target 8 exposed a disturbing pattern of drug-positive babies dying within their first year.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A state legislator is launching a review of child protection laws after Target 8 exposed a disturbing pattern of drug-positive babies dying within their first year.
Dead five-year-old foster child "had drugs in system"
Dead five-year-old foster child "had drugs in system" | Sunshine Coast Daily:
A FIVE-year-old boy who died while in foster care may have had heroin in his system, according to a toxicology report described by a child protection worker.The small boy who lived with epilepsy and hepatitis C was put into foster care shortly after his birth because his biological mother was a drug addict. He died on the couch of his foster family in 2015.
Adopted children accuse parents of kicking them out after winning ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
Adopted children accuse parents of kicking them out after winning ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ - The Washington Post:
When the North Carolina family was nominated for the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” the parents spoke of their cramped house of seven children, including five they had just recently adopted.
When the North Carolina family was nominated for the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” the parents spoke of their cramped house of seven children, including five they had just recently adopted.
Suspended ACS Workers in Zymere Perkins Case Return in Demoted Positions
Suspended ACS Workers in Zymere Perkins Case Return in Demoted Positions - West Harlem - DNAinfo New York:
HARLEM — The four Administration for Children's Services workers who were suspended last month in the wake of 6-year-old Zymere Perkins' beating death have returned to work in lower-level roles.
HARLEM — The four Administration for Children's Services workers who were suspended last month in the wake of 6-year-old Zymere Perkins' beating death have returned to work in lower-level roles.
Parents of nearly-starved toddler plan to sue DCF for $20M
Parents of nearly-starved toddler plan to sue DCF for $20M:
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — The parents of a toddler who suffered abuse and near-starvation while under the care of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families say they plan to sue the agency for up to $20 million.
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — The parents of a toddler who suffered abuse and near-starvation while under the care of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families say they plan to sue the agency for up to $20 million.