Steve Pemberton survived a childhood in New Bedford that few can imagine.
More than a decade in foster care, a 300-page case file and seemingly endless episodes of abuse and neglect from those charged with his care.
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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
Monday, July 9, 2012
Steve Pemberton’s memoir about overcoming horrific Foster childhood inspires others
Steve Pemberton’s memoir about overcoming horrific childhood inspires others - BostonHerald.com:
A toddler’s death in foster care
A toddler’s death in foster care - The Washington Post:
WHEN WELFARE authorities remove a child from the home, it is supposed to be for the child’s safety. It is simply unthinkable that a 2-year-old girl in Prince George’s County who was taken from her mother’s custody was beaten to death while in the care of a foster family. Not only must there be a thorough review by county and state authorities, but it’s important that circumstances of the case — including a determination of whether the tragedy could have been prevented — be made public.
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WHEN WELFARE authorities remove a child from the home, it is supposed to be for the child’s safety. It is simply unthinkable that a 2-year-old girl in Prince George’s County who was taken from her mother’s custody was beaten to death while in the care of a foster family. Not only must there be a thorough review by county and state authorities, but it’s important that circumstances of the case — including a determination of whether the tragedy could have been prevented — be made public.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Regional Youth and Foster Care Agencies Develop Siblings Bill of Rights
Regional Youth and Foster Care Agencies Develop Siblings Bill of Rights - Free Press Online - Rockland, ME:
The New England Youth Coalition (NEYC), representing youth in foster care, has joined with the New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors (NEACWCD) to create a regional Siblings Bill of Rights, intended to preserve sibling relationships between children under the care of New England child welfare agencies. Maine held its bill signing on June 19 at the University of Maine during its annual conference for teens in foster care. Maine's Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT), made up of youth currently in state care, participated in the bill's development.
The New England Youth Coalition (NEYC), representing youth in foster care, has joined with the New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors (NEACWCD) to create a regional Siblings Bill of Rights, intended to preserve sibling relationships between children under the care of New England child welfare agencies. Maine held its bill signing on June 19 at the University of Maine during its annual conference for teens in foster care. Maine's Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT), made up of youth currently in state care, participated in the bill's development.
Iron Range couple surrenders foster care license after child finds gun in vehicle
Iron Range couple surrenders foster care license after child finds gun in vehicle | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota:
A Mountain Iron couple surrendered their child foster care license after one of their own children found a loaded gun in the family vehicle, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
A Mountain Iron couple surrendered their child foster care license after one of their own children found a loaded gun in the family vehicle, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Child welfare system must be improved
Child welfare system must be improved:
The state of our state’s child welfare system is an important issue for many reasons. Anytime you are dealing with a situation where a child is removed from their family and home, it is a difficult situation. As a result, the child welfare system will not be a perfect system; however we are looking for ways to improve the lives of these children every day.
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The state of our state’s child welfare system is an important issue for many reasons. Anytime you are dealing with a situation where a child is removed from their family and home, it is a difficult situation. As a result, the child welfare system will not be a perfect system; however we are looking for ways to improve the lives of these children every day.
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Updated: Four Arrested in Fla. Foster Care Child Prostitution Ring
Updated: Four Arrested in Fla. Foster Care Child Prostitution Ring | WFSU:
An ongoing investigation has revealed children in Florida’s foster care system are being recruited as prostitutes. The Florida Department of Children and Families says it’s horrified by the allegations that pimps were targeting girls in group homes subcontracted by the state.
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An ongoing investigation has revealed children in Florida’s foster care system are being recruited as prostitutes. The Florida Department of Children and Families says it’s horrified by the allegations that pimps were targeting girls in group homes subcontracted by the state.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Law victimizes families; remedy to avert fraud not on the table, yet. Will NH Legislators Speak Up?
DMVC Productions = Results: Law victimizes families; remedy to avert fraud not on the table, yet. Will NH Legislators Speak Up?:
"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success." Elbert Hubbard
New Hampshire needs a mandate in the law under NH RSA 169-C that at least the now anonymous caller's numbers are maintained in the DCYF database for retrieval and to follow-up on when "false allegations are made" not when there is simply no finding but when it is proven that the information provide was insightful with the intent to do harm; which would be an abrogation of the privilege of immunity under:
This would allow the victim relief from fraudulent and malicious attacks and allow the prosecutor to retrieve wasted tax dollars from the perpetrator. It would also decrease unnecessary calls and the use of already extended and over extended CPSW's (child protection workers) working on cases compared to other states. Saving the division and State tax-payer thousands on unnecessary visits annually.
"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success." Elbert Hubbard
New Hampshire needs a mandate in the law under NH RSA 169-C that at least the now anonymous caller's numbers are maintained in the DCYF database for retrieval and to follow-up on when "false allegations are made" not when there is simply no finding but when it is proven that the information provide was insightful with the intent to do harm; which would be an abrogation of the privilege of immunity under:
169-C:31 Immunity From Liability. – Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this chapter is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant has the same immunity with respect to participation in any investigation by the department or judicial proceeding resulting from such report.
Source. 1979, 361:2. 1994, 411:17. 1995, 310:175, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
This would allow the victim relief from fraudulent and malicious attacks and allow the prosecutor to retrieve wasted tax dollars from the perpetrator. It would also decrease unnecessary calls and the use of already extended and over extended CPSW's (child protection workers) working on cases compared to other states. Saving the division and State tax-payer thousands on unnecessary visits annually.
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