4 L.A. County social workers to face trial in horrific death of 8-year-old boy - LA Times:
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Monday that four social workers should stand trial on child abuse and other charges in the death of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy they were assigned to protect, allowing prosecutors to push ahead with a case that has sent a chill through the ranks of child protection workers nationwide.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
N.H. DCYF’S accountability sorely lacking
N.H. DCYF’S accountability sorely lacking
Every day most of us try to hold ourselves or our direct wards whether they be family or peers accountable for our actions. We are told "To err is human, to forgive is divine," but we also know the extension of any pardon must follow the admission of one's mistake. Above all other institutions that function in our society, entities that make up our government at every level, should hold themselves to the highest standards of accountability.
Every day most of us try to hold ourselves or our direct wards whether they be family or peers accountable for our actions. We are told "To err is human, to forgive is divine," but we also know the extension of any pardon must follow the admission of one's mistake. Above all other institutions that function in our society, entities that make up our government at every level, should hold themselves to the highest standards of accountability.
In the case of the N.H. Division of Children, Youth and Families, recent events have made it clear accountability is a foreign concept.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Message to Austin, Isabella and Ally
To Austin, Isabella and Ally. If you ever want to see Grampie again, you'd better hurry up and make contact. He's very sick.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
NH DCYF chief ousted for tossed reports
DCYF chief ousted for tossed reports | New Hampshire:
CONCORD — Gov. Chris Sununu effectively fired DCYF Director Lorraine Bartlett on Monday, citing a newspaper report that she prematurely closed 1,520 investigations of child abuse or neglect over a two-day period.
CONCORD — Gov. Chris Sununu effectively fired DCYF Director Lorraine Bartlett on Monday, citing a newspaper report that she prematurely closed 1,520 investigations of child abuse or neglect over a two-day period.
NH DCYF director placed on administrative leave after closing 1,520 open child assessments in 2 days
NH DCYF director placed on administrative leave after closing 1,520 open child assessments in 2 days | NH1:
CONCORD — The Division Director of the New Hampshire Health and Human Services Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has been placed on administrative leave after the closure of 1,520 open child assessments over a two-day period in February 2016 was made public.
CONCORD — The Division Director of the New Hampshire Health and Human Services Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has been placed on administrative leave after the closure of 1,520 open child assessments over a two-day period in February 2016 was made public.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Dad who lost kids over abuse allegations now fighting at Capitol
Dad who lost kids over abuse allegations now fighting at Capitol:
LANSING – Chances are, he'll never see his four daughters again, but Cary Flagg wants something different for other parents.
LANSING – Chances are, he'll never see his four daughters again, but Cary Flagg wants something different for other parents.
Court records show alleged abuse history of foster parents accused of sex crimes
Court records show alleged abuse history of foster parents accus - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports:
FLORENCE, AL (WAFF) -On the heals of a massive child abuse investigation in Lauderdale County involving two foster parents, Department of Human Resources officials said by law they are required to visit a child once every 30 days and the foster parents twice a year to make sure the home meets requirements.
FLORENCE, AL (WAFF) -On the heals of a massive child abuse investigation in Lauderdale County involving two foster parents, Department of Human Resources officials said by law they are required to visit a child once every 30 days and the foster parents twice a year to make sure the home meets requirements.
State agency investigating death of foster child in Ulster County
State agency investigating death of foster child in Ulster County:
RENSSELAER, N.Y. >> A state agency charged with promoting the safety and well-being of children and families launched an investigation and “a thorough review” of the death of a child in foster care in Ulster County, a spokeswoman said.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. >> A state agency charged with promoting the safety and well-being of children and families launched an investigation and “a thorough review” of the death of a child in foster care in Ulster County, a spokeswoman said.
Tennessee Mom Gives Birth to Premature Twins 3 Times – Surviving Babies Medically Kidnapped for Research?
Tennessee Mom Gives Birth to Premature Twins 3 Times – Surviving Babies Medically Kidnapped for Research?:
The story of Nashville, Tennessee, mother Tamika Seagraves and her children is one of tragedy upon tragedy. It is the story of a mother who began questioning the things that she had been taught after catastrophe struck not once, but twice, taking the lives of 2 of her babies. Now, she is fighting Child Protective Services for her other children who have been taken from her.
The story of Nashville, Tennessee, mother Tamika Seagraves and her children is one of tragedy upon tragedy. It is the story of a mother who began questioning the things that she had been taught after catastrophe struck not once, but twice, taking the lives of 2 of her babies. Now, she is fighting Child Protective Services for her other children who have been taken from her.
Will Refusing Vaccines Soon Lead to CPS Kidnapping Your Children for “Medical Neglect”?
Will Refusing Vaccines Soon Lead to CPS Kidnapping Your Children for “Medical Neglect”?:
Amidst the ever changing, controversial white waters of vaccine safety, parents who choose natural immunity are being targeted by certain members of the medical, legal and public health communities as being guilty of medical neglect.
Amidst the ever changing, controversial white waters of vaccine safety, parents who choose natural immunity are being targeted by certain members of the medical, legal and public health communities as being guilty of medical neglect.
Former DHHS worker convicted in death of 5-year-old to be released
Former DHHS worker convicted in death of 5-year-old to be released | WGME:
PORTLAND (WGME) – A former DHHS caseworker convicted in the death of a 5-year-old girl will soon be released from prison. Sally Ann Schofield was convicted in 2002 and is serving a 20 year sentence for killing Logan Marr.
Foster carer jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable children in his care as young as 2-years-old
Foster carer jailed for sexually abusing vulnerable children in his care as young as 2-years-old | London Evening Standard:
A foster carer who raped and sexually abused vulnerable children in his care - some as young as two - has been jailed for 16 years.
Pensioner Roy Darvill, 79, preyed on five children he was responsible for looking after at his home in Walthamstow - repeatedly abusing them over a 20-year period.
Ex-Springfield teacher sentenced for sexually abusing teen in her foster care
Ex-Springfield teacher sentenced for sexually abusing teen in her foster care:
A former Springfield teacher convicted of statutory sodomy said in court Friday that she made mistakes, but it was the then-14-year-old former student in her foster care who initiated physical contact.
A former Springfield teacher convicted of statutory sodomy said in court Friday that she made mistakes, but it was the then-14-year-old former student in her foster care who initiated physical contact.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
My Father was diagnosed with Cancer by Holly R. Albino - GoFundMe
My Father was diagnosed with Cancer by Holly R. Albino - GoFundMe:
My Father, Bill Knightly was recently diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, Bone Cancer, what they believe to be Lung Cancer, Cancer of the Spine and an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism.
The Medical Bill's are starting to pile up and my Mother, Dorothy Knightly and my Father only have Medicare. Medicare pays 80% and my parents are still responsible for the rest. They've never asked anyone for anything . They've alway's paid their own bills with what little money they had. With surgeries in the near future and with the Medical Bill's already accumalating, my parents are getting overwhemed.
Anything donated would be greatly appreciated by my 4 siblings, Bill Knightly, Rob Knightly, Mike Knightly, Candy Knightly, myself Holly Knightly Albino and our husbands, wives, grandchildren and of course my parents and will help in the care of my Dad. Hopefully he can pull through this and not have to worry about the medical Bill's being paid.
Thank you, Holly Albino
Unhappy Grammy's husband and
Austin, Isabella's and Ally's Grampie
My Father, Bill Knightly was recently diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, Bone Cancer, what they believe to be Lung Cancer, Cancer of the Spine and an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism.
The Medical Bill's are starting to pile up and my Mother, Dorothy Knightly and my Father only have Medicare. Medicare pays 80% and my parents are still responsible for the rest. They've never asked anyone for anything . They've alway's paid their own bills with what little money they had. With surgeries in the near future and with the Medical Bill's already accumalating, my parents are getting overwhemed.
Anything donated would be greatly appreciated by my 4 siblings, Bill Knightly, Rob Knightly, Mike Knightly, Candy Knightly, myself Holly Knightly Albino and our husbands, wives, grandchildren and of course my parents and will help in the care of my Dad. Hopefully he can pull through this and not have to worry about the medical Bill's being paid.
Thank you, Holly Albino
Unhappy Grammy's husband and
Austin, Isabella's and Ally's Grampie
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Baby in foster care dies after being found unconscious
Baby in foster care dies after being found unconscious | New York Post:
A 3-month-old baby died in Queens hours after he was dropped off at a foster home, authorities said.
A 3-month-old baby died in Queens hours after he was dropped off at a foster home, authorities said.
Sara Packer child abuse claims ignored 10 years before adopted daughter's killing
Sara Packer child abuse claims ignored 10 years before daughter's killing | lehighvalleylive.com:
Northampton County has suspended taking referrals from an Emmaus-based foster care agency where accused child killer Sara Packer once worked.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Foster carer speaks about ‘child refugee’ she says threatened her family
Foster carer Julie's interview about refugee with ITV Loose Women | Metro News:
A foster carer claims a young adult refugee from Afghanistan posed as a 12-year-old and threatened her family.
A foster carer claims a young adult refugee from Afghanistan posed as a 12-year-old and threatened her family.
Ex-foster parents' sexual assault charges dismissed
Ex-foster parents' sexual assault charges dismissed:
Charges against two longtime foster parents arrested in 2015 for allegedly sexually assaulting two children in their custody years prior were dismissed this week despite state officials finding enough evidence to shut down the foster home.
Charges against two longtime foster parents arrested in 2015 for allegedly sexually assaulting two children in their custody years prior were dismissed this week despite state officials finding enough evidence to shut down the foster home.
Auditor general launching review of child protection statewide
Auditor general launching review of child protection statewide | News | ncnewsonline.com:
HARRISBURG – Spurred by revelations of overwhelmed child protection caseworkers in county agencies, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is launching a special investigation into child welfare services across the state.
HARRISBURG – Spurred by revelations of overwhelmed child protection caseworkers in county agencies, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is launching a special investigation into child welfare services across the state.
Local CPS investigator charged with endangering child
Local CPS investigator charged with endangering child:
WACO, Texas (KWTX) A Waco Child Protective Services investigator was arrested Wednesday and charged with endangering a child just two weeks after her husband was arrested on child sex abuse charges. Heather Michelle Bond, 29, was booked into the McLennan County Jail Wednesday afternoon, charged with endangering a child and shortly after paid her $3,000 bond and was released.
Mass grave found at former Catholic orphanage in Ireland - LA Times
Mass grave found at former Catholic orphanage in Ireland - LA Times:
A mass grave containing the remains of babies and young children has been discovered at a former Catholic orphanage in Ireland, government-appointed investigators announced Friday in a finding that confirmed a local historian's efforts to trace the fates of 800 children who perished at the facility.
A mass grave containing the remains of babies and young children has been discovered at a former Catholic orphanage in Ireland, government-appointed investigators announced Friday in a finding that confirmed a local historian's efforts to trace the fates of 800 children who perished at the facility.
The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services
The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services:
Georgia Senator of the 50th district, and State Head of The Eagle Forum, Nancy Schaefer, published a report called The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services. She claims the report caused her to lose her Senate seat in the Georgia State Senate, before she was murdered in March of 2010. See the complete report in pdf format here: N Schaefer rpt CPS
Inside the state child welfare investigative team
Inside the state child welfare investigative team:
Barely three days after 12-year-old Caden Berry of Keizer died, the head of Oregon's child welfare agency ordered a full review of the agency's interactions with his family.
Barely three days after 12-year-old Caden Berry of Keizer died, the head of Oregon's child welfare agency ordered a full review of the agency's interactions with his family.
DHS considering proposal to separate children from adults at border
DHS considering proposal to separate children from adults at bor - NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral:
(CNN) -- The Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal to separate children from adults when they are trying to enter the country illegally at the southern border, a senior DHS official confirmed to CNN on Friday.
My comment: The children should be deported with their parents, not separated. Doesn't the State rake in enough money off of our Stolen American children?
(CNN) -- The Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal to separate children from adults when they are trying to enter the country illegally at the southern border, a senior DHS official confirmed to CNN on Friday.
My comment: The children should be deported with their parents, not separated. Doesn't the State rake in enough money off of our Stolen American children?