Details of Arundel baby's medical care emerge

Details of Arundel baby's medical care emerge | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram:

When 10-week-old Ethan Henderson died of brain injuries nine days ago, his grandfather, Irving Faunce, was consumed with grief. Now, Faunce wants answers. He wants to know why state child protective workers weren't notified when his grandson's arm was broken six weeks before he died -- or, if they were notified, why they didn't act.

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Children still being abused, dying under state's protection

Children still being abused, dying under state's protection | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News:

SEATTLE -- In spite of state watchdogs and federal oversight, children are still being abused and dying under the state's protection. And the state could face more than a million and a half dollar penalty as a result. 
Two years ago a KOMO 4 Problem Solver investigation revealed shocking news that more than 100 children had died of abuse or neglect while under the state's watch. At that time new Department of Social and Health Services leaders promised change and accountability. Now, we found that in terms of the most vulnerable, little appears to have changed.


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Foster Kids Abuse Case: “We Should Be Embarrassed”

Foster Kids Abuse Case: “We Should Be Embarrassed” « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth:

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – This is the story of three courageous children … from the moment they were born to the hopes and heartaches that followed. It will likely leave you with the strong feeling that the state of Texas owes these children … and perhaps thousands of other kids … a big apology.

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Foster Mother Accused of Abuse, Neglect

Foster Mother Accused of Abuse, Neglect | WNEP.com — News, Weather & Sports from WNEP-TV:

A foster mother in Columbia County is accused of doing some horrible things to her young children.Luella Jo Mengine is charged with abusing and neglecting four foster children in her care at her rural home near Benton.

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AFR News: Senate Fails to Pass All Five FY 2013 Budget Proposals

AFR News: Senate Fails to Pass All Five FY 2013 Budget Proposals:

The enemies of America's families aren't happy today.  Maybe they ARE going to get all of the money taken away.  The day these people are unemployed will be a happy day.


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Foster parent guilty of raping teens; freeze on agency lifted

Foster parent guilty of raping teens; freeze on agency lifted | The Tennessean | tennessean.com:

A Sumner County jury found a Hendersonville foster parent guilty Friday for the aggravated rape of two foster daughters in 2010. The allegations initially led to a freeze on foster care placements by Omni Visions, one of the biggest providers of placements in the state.
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Worker charged with falsifying DCF records