DHS Employee Could Face Drug Charges

Intensive fostering scheme developed in West Sussex

Intensive fostering scheme developed in West Sussex (From The Argus):

A specialist intensive fostering scheme has been developed to return children to their families within three months.

What a miracle! A plan to reunite Families! That's a first!

Care-case dad threatened to shoot social worker

Care-case dad threatened to shoot social worker - Crime - Jarrow and Hebburn Gazette:

A DAD banned from seeing his daughter at Christmas threatened to shoot a social worker, a court heard.

Legal, Widespread, and Dangerous: Drugging Kids in Foster Care

Legal, Widespread, and Dangerous: Drugging Kids in Foster Care - Press Release - Digital Journal:

Years ago, rubbing a little brandy on the gums of a teething child was thought to soothe and do no lasting harm. Parents of today who disapprove should be aware of just how often children are prescribed powerful, mind-altering medicines.

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DCFS criticized after beating death of 4-year-old boy

Cook County Public Guardian speaks out, DCFS criticized after beating death of 4-year-old boy - WGN:

CHICAGO— Cook County Public Guardian Robert Harris is sharply criticizing the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services after a 4-year-old boy was beaten to death.

Father wins appeal in custody of son

Youngstown News, Father wins appeal in custody of son:

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The 11th District Court of Appeals has overturned a Trumbull County magistrate’s decision that awarded permanent custody of a 2-year-old boy to Trumbull County Children Services.

Protecting children or traumatizing them? Readers debate role of CPS

Protecting children or traumatizing them? Readers debate role of Children's Protective Services | MLive.com:

A story reporting more Muskegon County children than ever entered foster care this year touched some nerves with readers debating who has children's best interest at heart.