Government in u-turn over abused foster kids

Government in u-turn over abused foster kids - The Local:

The Swedish government has changed its mind regarding reimbursing thousands of Swedes mistreated in foster care during the 1900s.
Minister open to talks on foster care abuse cash (12 Sep 11)
No money for abused foster kids: minister (10 Sep 11)
Abused foster kids to receive compensation (10 Feb 11)
"I am so happy, it is fantastic and unbelievable," said Anne Skånér, chairwoman of the National Association for Stepchildren of Society (Riksförbundet samhällets styvbarn), who has been working with the matter for seven years, to news agency TT.

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8 Kidnapped Foster Kids Found But Their Nightmare Isn't Over

8 Kidnapped Foster Kids Found But Their Nightmare Isn't Over | The Stir:

The eight kids who were kidnapped from a foster-care facility last week have been found in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All of the children -- seven boys, ages 4 to 11, and an 11-month-old girl -- are reported to be in "good condition." Yet, it's almost impossible to be comforted by the fact that they were found safe. Why?

Because it was the children's own parents who did the kidnapping, and now the entire family will be separated once again.

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Foster care in Texas: Child wins an order of protection – AGAINST CPS

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog: Foster care in Texas: Child wins an order of protection – AGAINST CPS:

Talk about turning the tables. It’s not unusual for a battered woman to go to court and obtain an “order of protection” against an abusive husband or boyfriend. The order requires the abuser to keep away. Now a child has won such an order of protection – against Texas Child Protective Services.

Here’s what happened according to KHOU-TV:

St. Louis lawsuit claims sexual abuse at former children's home

St. Louis lawsuit claims sexual abuse at former children's home:

"ST. LOUIS • Two men filed a joint lawsuit today in St. Louis Circuit Court alleging authorities didn't do enough to stop sexual abuse they suffered as minors living at the former St. Joseph's Home for Boys in the 1990s.

Father’s rights need to be defended

Other Voices -- Jeffery Leving: Father’s rights need to be defended:

Fathers’ rights are almost always side stepped, yet they are extremely important when it comes to insuring the proper growth and maturity of young children.

Without a father present in a child’s life, statistics show, a child faces a greater future of uncertainty.

Note: Children need their biological father, not a replacement father chosen by the state!