Tot's death prompts window blind cord recommendation
A fatality inquiry into the accidental strangulation death of a toddler in foster care at a Calgary home has resulted in only one recommendation.
Judge John Bascom recommended that all cords for window blinds should be separated at the bottom to prevent children from harming themselves.
"Many blind cords are designed with a loop, which becomes a natural noose and is a specific danger to children," Bascom wrote in a report made public today.
The recommendation echoes a consumer safety bulletin issued by Health Canada in 2005, which recommends cutting looped blind cords.
The inquiry was probing the death in 2007 of a 16-month-old boy identified as DWL. Because the child was in foster care, his name is protected by a publication ban.
The boy's foster mother left DWL and a four-year-old boy briefly unattended in a play room while she used the bathroom.
The four-year-old boy told police DWL climbed onto "something white" -thought to be a window ledge -and wrapped the blind cord around his neck.
The young witness said DWL fell from the window ledge and was strangled by the cord, which was still around his neck.
The foster mother returned to the room moments later, called 911 right away and tried resuscitating DWL.
Neither the woman nor paramedics were able to revive DWL, who was pronounced dead at Alberta Children's Hospital.
The foster mother and her husband were caring for four children at the time of the fatal accident.
The couple had been foster parents since 1997 or 1998 and Bascom described them as "experienced and conscientious.
"Both parents testified that the cords for blinds in the residence were always tied up and regularly checked," Bascom wrote.
Between 1989 and 2005, Health Canada recorded more than 20 deaths involving children strangled by window blind cords.
jvanrassel@calgaryherald.com
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/death+prompts+window+blind+cord+recommendation/4454584/story.html#ixzz1GuUqZrl8
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
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Court revives child death case involving DCS
Court revives child death case involving DCS - WHNT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The parents of a 6-month-old Johnson City boy who died while being monitored by state social workers are getting another shot at making a wrongful death claim against the state of Tennessee.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals said this week there is a real question about whether the state Department of Children's Services could have foreseen the 2004 death of the child.
The infant, Demetrius Tyler, drowned the day after his DCS-approved caregiver was arrested for leaving him and two other children unattended.
It's not clear whether the state will appeal the decision.
In court documents, the parents claim they told a DCS social worker that the woman had been arrested but the agency did nothing.
The case now goes back to the Claims Commission.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The parents of a 6-month-old Johnson City boy who died while being monitored by state social workers are getting another shot at making a wrongful death claim against the state of Tennessee.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals said this week there is a real question about whether the state Department of Children's Services could have foreseen the 2004 death of the child.
The infant, Demetrius Tyler, drowned the day after his DCS-approved caregiver was arrested for leaving him and two other children unattended.
It's not clear whether the state will appeal the decision.
In court documents, the parents claim they told a DCS social worker that the woman had been arrested but the agency did nothing.
The case now goes back to the Claims Commission.
NH House investigating impeaching marital master | The Associated Press | News | Washington Examiner
NH House investigating impeaching marital master | The Associated Press | News | Washington Examiner
New Hampshire's House plans to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach a marital master, a court officer that handles family court cases.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/03/nh-house-investigating-impeaching-marital-master#comments-header-anchor#ixzz1GthxoCLa
New Hampshire's House plans to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach a marital master, a court officer that handles family court cases.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/03/nh-house-investigating-impeaching-marital-master#comments-header-anchor#ixzz1GthxoCLa
Decades Later, Family Suing For Loss Of Children
Decades Later, Family Suing For Loss Of Children - Detroit Local News Story - WDIV Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich. -- A Michigan family has filed a lawsuit more than 20 years after the state removed four of their children from their home.
In 1985, Rehab Amer was accused of killing her 2-year-old son Samier. But it was later confirmed that the toddler had brittle bone disease and died from injuries he received during a fall. The mother was acquitted of a negligent homicide charge but said her three other children were still removed from the home and put in foster care. A fourth was later taken a day after its birth.
DEARBORN, Mich. -- A Michigan family has filed a lawsuit more than 20 years after the state removed four of their children from their home.
In 1985, Rehab Amer was accused of killing her 2-year-old son Samier. But it was later confirmed that the toddler had brittle bone disease and died from injuries he received during a fall. The mother was acquitted of a negligent homicide charge but said her three other children were still removed from the home and put in foster care. A fourth was later taken a day after its birth.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
States’ Use Of Foster Kids’ Benefits Is Assailed
States’ Use Of Foster Kids’ Benefits Is Assailed « CBS Baltimore
New York-(AP)
With a lawsuit, congressional efforts and a stinging new report, critics of current foster-care policies are accusing child welfare agencies of unfairly confiscating foster youths’ government benefits and undermining their prospects when they age out of the system.
At the heart of the controversy is a practice common nationwide — state agencies taking control of Social Security benefits that are earmarked for foster children with disabilities or a deceased or disabled parent.
New York-(AP)
With a lawsuit, congressional efforts and a stinging new report, critics of current foster-care policies are accusing child welfare agencies of unfairly confiscating foster youths’ government benefits and undermining their prospects when they age out of the system.
At the heart of the controversy is a practice common nationwide — state agencies taking control of Social Security benefits that are earmarked for foster children with disabilities or a deceased or disabled parent.
Oral Arguments on Thursday for the adoption and foster care act
Oral Arguments on Thursday for the adoption and foster care act | todaysthv.com
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Thursday, at 9 a.m. the Arkansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Act 1, the Arkansas Adoption and Foster Care Act.
"We've said all along that this issue is about child welfare," said Family Council Action Committee President Jerry Cox. "We are confident that the Arkansas Supreme Court will rule in favor of keeping Act 1 part of Arkansas law."
In 2008, Arkansas voters passed Act 1-a law that prevents foster or adoptive children from being place in cohabiting homes-by 57-percent of the vote.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Thursday, at 9 a.m. the Arkansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Act 1, the Arkansas Adoption and Foster Care Act.
"We've said all along that this issue is about child welfare," said Family Council Action Committee President Jerry Cox. "We are confident that the Arkansas Supreme Court will rule in favor of keeping Act 1 part of Arkansas law."
In 2008, Arkansas voters passed Act 1-a law that prevents foster or adoptive children from being place in cohabiting homes-by 57-percent of the vote.
What if every CPS Family Filed a Damage Claim against their County??
What if every CPS Family Filed a Damage Claim against their County??
Pastor Wiley Drake says his Parishioner Sarah Sandy, who Commissioner Jane L. Shade would not allow as her pastor and Spiritual Counselor in the court room has filed..
"Claim for Money or Damages Against The county of Orange"
HEADLINE: Buena Park California March 15, 2011
Sarah Sandy has filed a "Claim for Money or Damages Against The County of Orange" as of 3-15-2011 and has indicated that there are many more to follow from her group of friends.
All over $25,000.00
Service dated 3/15/2011
Ms Sandy indicates she is asking all her fellow victims to follow her lead not only in California, but around the Nation. Several have already said they would also file.
Pastor Wiley says they have mounted a Nation Wide pray chain for these victims'
It's easy to do......................................
contact wiley Drake 1-714-865-8132
Pastor Wiley Drake says his Parishioner Sarah Sandy, who Commissioner Jane L. Shade would not allow as her pastor and Spiritual Counselor in the court room has filed..
"Claim for Money or Damages Against The county of Orange"
HEADLINE: Buena Park California March 15, 2011
Sarah Sandy has filed a "Claim for Money or Damages Against The County of Orange" as of 3-15-2011 and has indicated that there are many more to follow from her group of friends.
All over $25,000.00
Service dated 3/15/2011
Ms Sandy indicates she is asking all her fellow victims to follow her lead not only in California, but around the Nation. Several have already said they would also file.
Pastor Wiley says they have mounted a Nation Wide pray chain for these victims'
It's easy to do......................................
contact wiley Drake 1-714-865-8132
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