Long Beach social worker, mother charged with her baby's death has license revoked - Press-Telegram:
Attorney General's Office finds defendant a danger to clients.
LONG BEACH -- Authorities on Friday officially revoked the license of a social worker and 34-year-old Long Beach mother who stands accused of felony child abuse in the beating death of her 31-day-old baby.
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
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Pam Roach Report: Reign In CPS To Save
Pam Roach Report: Reign In CPS To Save:
Reign In CPS To Save
This was sent to all members of the Pierce County Legislative Coalition. Senator Regala had written us describing people in need because of budget shortages. In response to Senator Regala's concerns I have the following comment:
Dear Debbie,
First, thank you, for making sure you were at the community meeting to hear comments. And, thank you for relaying your observations. Through good and bad times I spent 18 years on the Ways and Means Committee so I have some idea of the situation.
Senator Chase and I met with you several times last session. Senator Murray had asked for suggestions to help balance the budget and Senator Chase and I had similar concerns about DSHS/CPS so were grouped together to meet with you.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are wasted each year in taking children from parent/parents and instead of keeping the child with qualified biological families as directed by existing law, the child is placed in foster care. And, thus, a very expensive system of foster care, visitation drivers, case workers, judges, court clerks, CPS AGs, social workers, counselors, and "free attorneys," kicks into place. On top of this are the huge costs in risk management pay outs.
Some taken children (the young and cute ones) are placed in a fast track adoption program. The department, as I have personally witnessed, will often falsely testify against grandparents who sit in the back of the courtroom. Grandparents are heart broken. And, they are unable to refute lies told against them because they have no standing in the court rooms.
We can save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year by reining in CPS. Other states return 70% of taken children to families without harm to children. Washington State returns only 30% of taken children. I have personally brought forward cases to the media to expose what is occurring, without restraint, by the department. KING 5 ran a whole series on the Stuth Family from my district. The series proved to be a scathing indictment of CPS.
On the other end of the spectrum, children needlessly die in the "care" of the state. The rate is over one a month. Unbelievable, really.
Please consider the following in an effort to balance the budget, allow for funds to help save successful programs, and give citizens better government:
1. Grant grandparents standing in court.
2. When department employees lie (or should have known they were untruthful) in court, they should be fired. Each of us are currently reading about two troopers who may have lied to the court. A trooper lies and they lose their jobs. A CPS worker lies and they are essentially rewarded since they are not punished in any way.
3. Open CPS records. Expunge the names of children and families. But, the public has the right to know what is going on in this troubled agency. The light of day will root out the problems.
Let's clean this up. Money saved can be put to better use.
Sincerely,
Pam
Posted by State Senator Pam Roach at 11:14 PM
Reign In CPS To Save
This was sent to all members of the Pierce County Legislative Coalition. Senator Regala had written us describing people in need because of budget shortages. In response to Senator Regala's concerns I have the following comment:
Dear Debbie,
First, thank you, for making sure you were at the community meeting to hear comments. And, thank you for relaying your observations. Through good and bad times I spent 18 years on the Ways and Means Committee so I have some idea of the situation.
Senator Chase and I met with you several times last session. Senator Murray had asked for suggestions to help balance the budget and Senator Chase and I had similar concerns about DSHS/CPS so were grouped together to meet with you.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are wasted each year in taking children from parent/parents and instead of keeping the child with qualified biological families as directed by existing law, the child is placed in foster care. And, thus, a very expensive system of foster care, visitation drivers, case workers, judges, court clerks, CPS AGs, social workers, counselors, and "free attorneys," kicks into place. On top of this are the huge costs in risk management pay outs.
Some taken children (the young and cute ones) are placed in a fast track adoption program. The department, as I have personally witnessed, will often falsely testify against grandparents who sit in the back of the courtroom. Grandparents are heart broken. And, they are unable to refute lies told against them because they have no standing in the court rooms.
We can save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year by reining in CPS. Other states return 70% of taken children to families without harm to children. Washington State returns only 30% of taken children. I have personally brought forward cases to the media to expose what is occurring, without restraint, by the department. KING 5 ran a whole series on the Stuth Family from my district. The series proved to be a scathing indictment of CPS.
On the other end of the spectrum, children needlessly die in the "care" of the state. The rate is over one a month. Unbelievable, really.
Please consider the following in an effort to balance the budget, allow for funds to help save successful programs, and give citizens better government:
1. Grant grandparents standing in court.
2. When department employees lie (or should have known they were untruthful) in court, they should be fired. Each of us are currently reading about two troopers who may have lied to the court. A trooper lies and they lose their jobs. A CPS worker lies and they are essentially rewarded since they are not punished in any way.
3. Open CPS records. Expunge the names of children and families. But, the public has the right to know what is going on in this troubled agency. The light of day will root out the problems.
Let's clean this up. Money saved can be put to better use.
Sincerely,
Pam
Posted by State Senator Pam Roach at 11:14 PM
Off Topic But what's up with GREEDY Bank's these Day's?
This is off topic, but I just had to write of my very recent experience with Citizen's Bank in Nashua, NH.
I was given a personal check for $10.00, from a friend and went to Citizen's Bank to cash it. The bank the check was drawn on. Because I am smart enough to NOT have an account at that bank, the teller tried to charge me $7.00 to cash it. I said, "What? You want to charge me $7.00 to cash a check drawn on your bank? Forget it," and walked out. Isn't this illegal?
What is up with the bank's these day's? I never liked that bank to begin with after getting screwed over by them in the past, but this just made my blood boil. No wonder people close their bank account's and join Credit Union's. Does anybody think of anything other than money any more?
I was given a personal check for $10.00, from a friend and went to Citizen's Bank to cash it. The bank the check was drawn on. Because I am smart enough to NOT have an account at that bank, the teller tried to charge me $7.00 to cash it. I said, "What? You want to charge me $7.00 to cash a check drawn on your bank? Forget it," and walked out. Isn't this illegal?
What is up with the bank's these day's? I never liked that bank to begin with after getting screwed over by them in the past, but this just made my blood boil. No wonder people close their bank account's and join Credit Union's. Does anybody think of anything other than money any more?
Defend Yourself? Getting Court Orders
Defend Yourself?:
Tips and Topics from Jurisdictionary~~~~~
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Getting Court Orders...
When you're in court - plaintiff or defendant - the goal is always the same: Court Orders
This Tips & Tactics gives you inside info on how to get them and protect yourself from unscrupulous lawyers who try to get the judge to sign orders that don't say what the judge ordered!
Tips and Topics from Jurisdictionary~~~~~
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Getting Court Orders...
When you're in court - plaintiff or defendant - the goal is always the same: Court Orders
This Tips & Tactics gives you inside info on how to get them and protect yourself from unscrupulous lawyers who try to get the judge to sign orders that don't say what the judge ordered!
President Signs Child and Family Services and TANF Extension Acts
President Signs Child and Family Services and TANF Extension Acts | The Children's Monitor:
Today signaled a major victory for many children and families as President Obama signed two key pieces of legislation, extending benefits to families across the country. First, the Short-Term TANF Extension Act (H.R. 2943) would extend TANF grants to states through the remainder of the year. It does not, however, extend the authorization for TANF supplemental grants, which expired back in June. The President also signed the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (H.R. 2883), which reauthorizes Title IV-B through FY 2016 and reinstates Title IV-E waiver authority. CWLA applauds the President on the signing of these important measures.
Today signaled a major victory for many children and families as President Obama signed two key pieces of legislation, extending benefits to families across the country. First, the Short-Term TANF Extension Act (H.R. 2943) would extend TANF grants to states through the remainder of the year. It does not, however, extend the authorization for TANF supplemental grants, which expired back in June. The President also signed the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (H.R. 2883), which reauthorizes Title IV-B through FY 2016 and reinstates Title IV-E waiver authority. CWLA applauds the President on the signing of these important measures.
Removed by people who have no respect for their identity or their Cultural background
Removed by people who have no respect for their identity or their Cultural background | Parents Rights Blog:
October is the month to focus on the issue of foster care children who are removed by people who have no respect for their identity or their Cultural background. This issue continues to remain hidden and is a political hotbed. These foster children are of African decent.
October is the month to focus on the issue of foster care children who are removed by people who have no respect for their identity or their Cultural background. This issue continues to remain hidden and is a political hotbed. These foster children are of African decent.
Social Worker in Drug Bust on Southern State
Social Worker in Drug Bust on Southern State - Massapequa, NY Patch:
Cops say Amityville woman had marijuana and ecstasy.
A Nassau County scoial worker faces drug charges after she was arrested on drug charges on the Southenr State Parkway near North Massapequa Friday morning, state police said.
Cops say Amityville woman had marijuana and ecstasy.
A Nassau County scoial worker faces drug charges after she was arrested on drug charges on the Southenr State Parkway near North Massapequa Friday morning, state police said.
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