Report: States fail on shared parenting laws:
Supporters of shared parenting for children whose parents are divorced or separated have few victories to claim in their attempts to win family law reforms across the country
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Friday, November 14, 2014
Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife
Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife | NJ.com:
NEWARK — A federal judge cut off testimony in the child abuse trial of Army Major John Jackson and his wife and sent jurors home today after a prosecutor slipped and suggested that one of the couple’s three adopted children had died.
NEWARK — A federal judge cut off testimony in the child abuse trial of Army Major John Jackson and his wife and sent jurors home today after a prosecutor slipped and suggested that one of the couple’s three adopted children had died.
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF | Boston Herald:
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to huddle with the New York child advocacy group at the center of a high-profile suit against the state’s embattled child welfare system that became a hot button issue during the campaign, when he slammed Democrat Martha Coakley for defending the dysfunctional department.
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to huddle with the New York child advocacy group at the center of a high-profile suit against the state’s embattled child welfare system that became a hot button issue during the campaign, when he slammed Democrat Martha Coakley for defending the dysfunctional department.
Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg
Kelli Yanuzzi: Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg - wptv.com:
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A Fort Pierce mother is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after her two-year-old foster daughter was rushed to the hospital with a broken femur.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A Fort Pierce mother is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after her two-year-old foster daughter was rushed to the hospital with a broken femur.
Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family
Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family | News - Home:
A Green Cove Springs mother whose son was the subject of a missing child alert in October was reunited with her children on Thursday.
Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont
Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports:
RUTLAND, Vt. - The father of a young Vermont girl, who was allegedly killed by her stepfather, is filing a civil suit against the state and the Department of Children and Families.
RUTLAND, Vt. - The father of a young Vermont girl, who was allegedly killed by her stepfather, is filing a civil suit against the state and the Department of Children and Families.
Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes
Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes | Adoption.com:
A private foster care agency in California is currently facing allegations that it was negligent in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children placed in its care. Interim Care Foster Family Agency is being sued for “Cash for Kids” abuse. Their website advertises “… apartment, condo or mobile home okay,” but the lawsuit alleges some of these kids, while in foster care, were homeless.
A private foster care agency in California is currently facing allegations that it was negligent in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children placed in its care. Interim Care Foster Family Agency is being sued for “Cash for Kids” abuse. Their website advertises “… apartment, condo or mobile home okay,” but the lawsuit alleges some of these kids, while in foster care, were homeless.
Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula
Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula - FOX Carolina 21:
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - A mother and her infant were reunited on Wednesday after five months apart.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - A mother and her infant were reunited on Wednesday after five months apart.
Report: LePage administration ousts 2 DHHS managers
Report: LePage administration ousts 2 DHHS managers — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two directors of key programs in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services were dismissed Wednesday morning, according to an email provided to the Bangor Daily News.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two directors of key programs in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services were dismissed Wednesday morning, according to an email provided to the Bangor Daily News.
‘Parent’s Bill of Rights’ Preserves Family According To A New Oklahoma Law
‘Parent’s Bill of Rights’ Preserves Family According To A New Oklahoma Law | KGOU:
A new law, effective this month, establishes and details the “inalienable” rights of parents in Oklahoma.
A new law, effective this month, establishes and details the “inalienable” rights of parents in Oklahoma.
Grieving father fights for other daughter's return from DCF
Grieving father fights for other daughter's return from DCF | WESH Home - WESH Home:
Thomas Seymour, the father of a deceased 2-year-old Orange County girl allegedly killed by her mother, is fighting for the return of his other daughter from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Thomas Seymour, the father of a deceased 2-year-old Orange County girl allegedly killed by her mother, is fighting for the return of his other daughter from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Day care druggings raise enforcement questions
Day care druggings raise enforcement questions:
Christine Daves' 2-year-old daughter, Riley, lay unconscious on a bed at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, medical personnel trying desperately to revive her.
Christine Daves' 2-year-old daughter, Riley, lay unconscious on a bed at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, medical personnel trying desperately to revive her.
Millions of children trapped in orphanages have families: JK Rowling
Millions of children trapped in orphanages have families: JK Rowling | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis:
Millions of poor, disabled and trafficked children worldwide are trapped in institutions and orphanages despite having a living parent or relative, according to a children's charity founded by author JK Rowling.
Millions of poor, disabled and trafficked children worldwide are trapped in institutions and orphanages despite having a living parent or relative, according to a children's charity founded by author JK Rowling.
Social worker suspended for copying and pasting reports
Social worker suspended for copying and pasting reports | Community Care:
A senior social worker who plagiarized assessments forms has been given a 12 month suspension
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Parents Falsely Accused by CPS Fight to Get Reputation Back – Pay Forced Hospital Bills
Parents Falsely Accused by CPS Fight to Get Reputation Back – Pay Forced Hospital Bills:
The parents did nothing wrong, yet their lives were turned upside down. They were falsely accused of abuse when they took their baby girl to the doctor for an accidental injury. Later, they were compared to “dolphins caught in a net.
The parents did nothing wrong, yet their lives were turned upside down. They were falsely accused of abuse when they took their baby girl to the doctor for an accidental injury. Later, they were compared to “dolphins caught in a net.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Prenatal Air Pollution Levels Linked to ADHD in Kids
Prenatal Air Pollution Levels Linked to ADHD in Kids:
Kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers, according to new research.
Kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers, according to new research.
New Program Aims To Reconnect Foster Children With Family
New Program Aims To Reconnect Foster Children With Family - The Missourian: County:
Children who have been removed from their homes for reasons such as parental drug abuse or neglect will benefit from a new local program, an official said.
Children who have been removed from their homes for reasons such as parental drug abuse or neglect will benefit from a new local program, an official said.
DISTURBING Video-Child Exposes abuse by Social Workers in Santa Clara County
DISTURBING VIDEO - CHILD ABUSE EXPOSED. Ashley Harris tells of her experiences being abused by CPS Social Workers in San Jose / Santa Clara County, California. Family Court Corruption..
Foster Care Abuse Allegations in Inland Empire
Foster Care Abuse Allegations in Inland Empire | NBC Southern California:
New allegations have surfaced of outrageous abuse in the foster care system in San Bernardino County. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
New allegations have surfaced of outrageous abuse in the foster care system in San Bernardino County. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Lawsuit Claims "Kids for Cash" Foster Care Abuse
Lawsuit Claims "Kids for Cash" Foster Care Abuse | NBC Southern California:
One of California's largest private foster care agencies is under fire over allegations of torture and abuse that are outlined in a 76-page lawsuit.
One of California's largest private foster care agencies is under fire over allegations of torture and abuse that are outlined in a 76-page lawsuit.
Corruption Alleged in Modoc County, Calif.
Courthouse News Service:
LTURAS, Calif. (CN) - Modoc County fired its director of social services for trying to clean up rampant corruption, she claims in Federal Court.
Sarah Holshouser sued Modoc County, its Board of Supervisors, and Modoc County Administrative Officer Chester Robertson, claiming retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, False Claims Act violations, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements and failure to timely provide personnel records.
LTURAS, Calif. (CN) - Modoc County fired its director of social services for trying to clean up rampant corruption, she claims in Federal Court.
Sarah Holshouser sued Modoc County, its Board of Supervisors, and Modoc County Administrative Officer Chester Robertson, claiming retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, False Claims Act violations, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements and failure to timely provide personnel records.
Lewis County couple accused in death of 3-year-old boy
Lewis County couple accused in death of 3-year-old boy | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News:
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - A Vader couple is accused of homicide by abuse in the death of a 3-year-old boy in their care.
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - A Vader couple is accused of homicide by abuse in the death of a 3-year-old boy in their care.
7 Minutes to Live: Crisis in the child protective service courts
7 Minutes to Live: Crisis in the child protective service courts | KXAN.com:
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Too many cases of child abuse and too little time to make a life or death decision. KXAN News found Travis County judges have less than 10 minutes on cases involving abused and neglected children. Cases like 11 month old Orien Hamilton, who died recently in the foster care system. Her skull was allegedly crushed by an unmonitored visitor to her caretaker’s Cedar Park home.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Too many cases of child abuse and too little time to make a life or death decision. KXAN News found Travis County judges have less than 10 minutes on cases involving abused and neglected children. Cases like 11 month old Orien Hamilton, who died recently in the foster care system. Her skull was allegedly crushed by an unmonitored visitor to her caretaker’s Cedar Park home.
Grandparents at DHS mercy
Grandparents at DHS mercy:
How many grandparents and great-grandparents have had to deal with DHS to have visitations with your grandchildren and are told “no”.
How many grandparents and great-grandparents have had to deal with DHS to have visitations with your grandchildren and are told “no”.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Foster Mom Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DSS
Foster Mom Files Class Action Lawsuit Against DSS:
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A Midlands foster mom has filed a class action lawsuit against DSS alleging the agency charged with protecting children has not provided services her foster child is entitled to.
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A Midlands foster mom has filed a class action lawsuit against DSS alleging the agency charged with protecting children has not provided services her foster child is entitled to.
Texas Girl Was Taken Away From Parents Because They Smoked Pot, Only To Be Killed in Foster Care
Texas Girl Was Taken Away From Parents Because They Smoked Pot, Only To Be Killed in Foster Care | Houston Press:
Little Alex Hill would have been turning four-years-old this Friday. But rather than celebrating their child's birthday, the toddler's parents have only the bitter consolation of seeing a judge in Milam County hand Alex's foster mother a life sentence for murder.
Little Alex Hill would have been turning four-years-old this Friday. But rather than celebrating their child's birthday, the toddler's parents have only the bitter consolation of seeing a judge in Milam County hand Alex's foster mother a life sentence for murder.
Justice for Alex Hill, Removed from Parents for Marijuana and Murdered in Foster Care
Justice for Alex Hill, Removed from Parents for Marijuana and Murdered in Foster Care:
Beautiful baby Alexandria Hill was removed from her parent’s custody because they naively admitted to Child Protective Services that they sometimes used marijuana at night, after Alex was asleep, to help them rest as well. Child Protective Services in Texas apparently felt that minor marijuana use was neglectful supervision, so she was removed from the custody of her devoted, loving parents and placed in foster care.
Beautiful baby Alexandria Hill was removed from her parent’s custody because they naively admitted to Child Protective Services that they sometimes used marijuana at night, after Alex was asleep, to help them rest as well. Child Protective Services in Texas apparently felt that minor marijuana use was neglectful supervision, so she was removed from the custody of her devoted, loving parents and placed in foster care.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
The Standing Rock Sioux fight to get their children back
The Standing Rock Sioux fight to get their children back | Al Jazeera America:
Native American grandmothers in North and South Dakota work to get their grandkids out of foster care
Native American grandmothers in North and South Dakota work to get their grandkids out of foster care
Foster mother sentenced to life in prison
Foster mother sentenced to life in prison:
AUSTIN -- Fifty-four-year-old Sherill Small, who wascharged with capital murder in Aug. 2013 for killing her foster daughter, has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
AUSTIN -- Fifty-four-year-old Sherill Small, who wascharged with capital murder in Aug. 2013 for killing her foster daughter, has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Family Court Judges’ Unconstitutional Gag Orders On Parents
Family Court Judges’ Unconstitutional Gag Orders On Parents | The Liberty Beacon:
Since we have been publishing the stories of parents who have had their children seized by medical authorities and social service agencies over medical disputes, twice now we have had family court judges tell us, via the parents, to take down our stories because the parents were supposedly violating their gag orders.
Since we have been publishing the stories of parents who have had their children seized by medical authorities and social service agencies over medical disputes, twice now we have had family court judges tell us, via the parents, to take down our stories because the parents were supposedly violating their gag orders.
Foster father died of drug overdose
Coroner: Foster father died of drug overdose - 8 News NOW:
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Coroner's Office released the cause of death for the foster father who police say killed a 16-month-old girl in his care.The coroner says Joaquin Juarez-Paez, 37, died from hydrocodone overdose and the manner of death was ruled a suicide. Hydrocodone is a common pain killer.
Man accused of threatening caseworker with rifle
Man accused of threatening caseworker with rifle:
JOHNSBURG -- A Johnsburg man was charged with felony menacing Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly displayed a rifle to a Warren County Department of Social Services caseworker during a home visit, police said.
JOHNSBURG -- A Johnsburg man was charged with felony menacing Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly displayed a rifle to a Warren County Department of Social Services caseworker during a home visit, police said.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
No bail in foster child's death
No bail in foster child's death - BakersfieldCalifornian.com:
Bail was denied Monday at the arraignment for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Serenity Gandara in 2010 and leaving her body on the living room floor while they fled to Mexico....
Bail was denied Monday at the arraignment for the foster parents accused of killing 3-year-old Serenity Gandara in 2010 and leaving her body on the living room floor while they fled to Mexico....
Rockdale Foster "Mother" Convicted Of Capital Murder In Toddler’s Death
Rockdale Woman Convicted Of Capital Murder In Toddler’s Death:
CAMERON (November 4, 2014) Sherill Small was found guilty Tuesday of capital murder after a week-long trial in connection with the 2013 death of a two-year-old she was fostering.
CAMERON (November 4, 2014) Sherill Small was found guilty Tuesday of capital murder after a week-long trial in connection with the 2013 death of a two-year-old she was fostering.
Foster mom testifies she was scared after dropping toddler
Foster mom testifies she was scared after dropping toddler - The Eagle: Crime:
CAMERON — A Rockdale foster mother charged with the July 2013 capital murder of a 2-year-old girl in her care told jurors Monday morning that she was scared and worried about the little girl when she lied to Rockdale police about how the child was injured.
CAMERON — A Rockdale foster mother charged with the July 2013 capital murder of a 2-year-old girl in her care told jurors Monday morning that she was scared and worried about the little girl when she lied to Rockdale police about how the child was injured.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Woman Kidnaps Kids From CPS
Woman Kidnaps Kids From CPS - KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas | ETX News:
After using a pair of scissors to intimidate a Child Protective Services employee, a woman kidnaps her own children. Police say Sharna Sutton walked into the Gilmer CPS office and threatened a woman caring for her six children.
After using a pair of scissors to intimidate a Child Protective Services employee, a woman kidnaps her own children. Police say Sharna Sutton walked into the Gilmer CPS office and threatened a woman caring for her six children.
Parents use ruse to take their children from foster home, Madera police say
Parents use ruse to take their children from foster home, Madera police say | abc30.com:
Madera police are searching for two missing children whose parents are accused of abducting them.
Madera police are searching for two missing children whose parents are accused of abducting them.
Foster mom scolded 2-year-old boy with boiling water - but ESCAPED jail
Foster mom scolded 2-year-old boy with boiling water - but ESCAPED jail | Daily Mail Online:
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE FEATURES GRAPHIC IMAGES
Lan Huyl Le, 29, was found guilty of scolding foster son, 2, in May
Today the same judge spared her a jail term saying it would be pointless
The child required skin grafts for both legs with 6in third-degree burns
Le claimed the child climbed into tub himself but court said that did not comply with the forensic evidence as there were no splash marks
Could Psychiatric Care Be Causing Suicides?
Could Psychiatric Care Be Causing Suicides? | Mad In America:
What is the reason that people are 44.3 times more likely to commit suicide if they’ve visited a psychiatric hospital within the year? AlterNet has published a commentary by Mad In AmericaNews Editor Rob Wipond, discussing the implications of a recent Danish study that either found the best predictors of suicide ever identified, or the worst causes of suicide ever identified.
What is the reason that people are 44.3 times more likely to commit suicide if they’ve visited a psychiatric hospital within the year? AlterNet has published a commentary by Mad In AmericaNews Editor Rob Wipond, discussing the implications of a recent Danish study that either found the best predictors of suicide ever identified, or the worst causes of suicide ever identified.
Foster Care Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse
Foster Care Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse:
A Lancaster County foster home employee is accused of having a sexual relationship with a boy at a Millersville home.
A Lancaster County foster home employee is accused of having a sexual relationship with a boy at a Millersville home.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
NJ dad says state is threatening to take away son after pencil twirling incident
NJ dad says state is threatening to take away son after pencil twirling incident | New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV:
VERNON, N.J. (PIX11) – A 13-year-old boy was the most famous kid in school for a few weeks.
VERNON, N.J. (PIX11) – A 13-year-old boy was the most famous kid in school for a few weeks.
A simple pencil-twirling incident landed Ethan Chaplin in hot water with his school, which threatened to suspend him after a classmate claimed he was spinning the writing utensil like a gun.
Panty Raid: CPS supervisor raided for 500 panties as she bullies another mom
Panty Raid: CPS supervisor raided for 500 panties as she bullies another mom - Never Get Busted!:
Who is the better mom or which mom is worse? A) Kathy Sayers, a fully recovered methamphetamine user or B) Shari Hawkins, a binge drinking Child Protective Service supervisor who used her badge to take Sayer’s twin daughters while her own child suffered from a secret addiction to stealing guns, jewelry and panties, over 500 pair?
Who is the better mom or which mom is worse? A) Kathy Sayers, a fully recovered methamphetamine user or B) Shari Hawkins, a binge drinking Child Protective Service supervisor who used her badge to take Sayer’s twin daughters while her own child suffered from a secret addiction to stealing guns, jewelry and panties, over 500 pair?
Another Medical Kidnapping-Parents locked in custody battle after doctor at CMH suspects abuse
Parents locked in custody battle after doctor at CMH suspects abuse | fox4kc.com:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Independence boy is living with family members while his parents and the Children’s Division – Missouri Department of Social Services fight over custody after suspicion of abuse or neglect was reported by a doctor at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Independence boy is living with family members while his parents and the Children’s Division – Missouri Department of Social Services fight over custody after suspicion of abuse or neglect was reported by a doctor at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Do laws foster problems?
T-R Special Report: Do laws foster problems? - News - Times Reporter - New Philadelphia, OH:
Accurate, timely reporting of child abuse and neglect in foster care doesn't always happen because federal laws encourage state and local agencies not to report every case of maltreatment — or risk losing federal funding.
Accurate, timely reporting of child abuse and neglect in foster care doesn't always happen because federal laws encourage state and local agencies not to report every case of maltreatment — or risk losing federal funding.
Dr. Dennis Sullivan tried to suffocate disabled foster son with latex glove
Dr. Dennis Sullivan tried to suffocate disabled foster son with latex glove | Daily Mail Online:
Dr. Dennis Sullivan confessed to multiple instances of abuse against his disabled foster child
Dr. Dennis Sullivan confessed to multiple instances of abuse against his disabled foster child
Mother of group home resident alleges rape of son
Mother of group home resident alleges rape of son - San Antonio Express-News:
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a teenage boy who says he was raped by a fellow resident of a South Windsor group home is suing the nonprofit that operates the facility, accusing staff of negligence.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a teenage boy who says he was raped by a fellow resident of a South Windsor group home is suing the nonprofit that operates the facility, accusing staff of negligence.
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