Mother of convicted Connecticut home invasion killer blames early sex abuse by Foster teen

Mother of convicted Connecticut home invasion killer blames early sex abuse | StarTribune.com:

Note: Here's proof of what foster care and adoption does to children. The needless, senseless death's of a good family should have never happened. My condolences to the Petit family.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The tearful mother of a convicted Connecticut home invasion killer told a jury Tuesday her son is shocked at his role in the crime and she blames it on sexual abuse he suffered as a child.

Child-protection laws under scrutiny in wake of scandals

Child-protection laws under scrutiny in wake of scandals - CNN.com:

(CNN) -- Experts said Thursday that the alleged child sexual abuse scandals at Penn State University and another at The Citadel in South Carolina underscore the frailty and inconsistency of the legal system intended to protect children, while some lawmakers called for changes in reporting such crimes.

Child services contacted about Fayette girl's health before her Death, pediatrician testifies

Child services contacted about Fayette girl's health, pediatrician testifies - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

The pediatrician who cared for a 15-month-old girl found dead on the floor of her Fayette County home in January said she repeatedly contacted child protective services and recommended the child be removed from her parents' care.

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2-year-old girl in custody of CPS

Phoenix PD: 2-year-old girl in custody of CPS - CBS 5 - KPHO:

PHOENIX (KPHO) -
A missing 2 1/2-year-old girl found Tuesday morning at a neighbor's house has been taken into custody by Child Protective Services, Phoenix police said.

North Texas Mom Accused Of Not Stopping Son’s Beating Death

North Texas Mom Accused Of Not Stopping Son’s Beating Death « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth:

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A North Texas mother, accused of failing to stop her boyfriend from abusing their three-year-old son, has been arrested.

Missing 5-year-old Ariz. girl was abused

Document: Missing 5-year-old Ariz. girl was abused - Top of the Wire - SunHerald.com:

PHOENIX -- New details emerged Tuesday about the child abuse case against the mother of a missing 5-year-old Arizona girl, including allegations that the girl was kept in a bedroom closet, deprived of food and water, and beaten.

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NH Supreme Court: State stiffed children's homes, owes $3.5M

Supreme Court: State stiffed children's homes, owes $3.5M | SeacoastOnline.com:

CONCORD — The state Division of Youth, Children and Families must pay Portsmouth's Chase Home for Children and six affiliated homes for abused, neglected and delinquent youths $3.5 million that was underfunded for three years, forcing one of the homes to turn to a food pantry to feed children.

Get ready everyone. DCYF will be hunting down more kids to steal to pay back the 3.5 mil!