Former foster child claims abuse

Former foster child claims abuse - News - Citizens Voice:

Severe physical attacks, extensive physical labor, and two meals a day.

That's what a 19-year-old man says he suffered from 2004 to 2008 while in the care of several foster homes, leaving him with physical limitations. He filed a civil complaint in federal court Friday against Luzerne County Children and Youth Services, accusing the agency of ignoring his grievances.

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Mennonite minister faces trial in lesbian child custody case

Mennonite minister faces trial in lesbian child custody case - chicagotribune.com:

LITTLETON, New Hampshire (Reuters) - A Mennonite minister goes on trial this week for helping a woman flee to Nicaragua with her daughter to evade court-ordered visitation with her former same-sex partner, and he could face up to three years in jail if convicted.

Secretary of state explains child welfare audit

Secretary of state explains child welfare audit – Capitol Watch:

Secretary of State Kate Brown appeared before the Statesman Journal editorial board to offer comments about a recent audit of Oregon’s child welfare system, which she said is returning 29 percent of children to home safely, slightly above the national average of 22 percent.

Dependency court's caseload backup strangles kids' chances

Dependency court's caseload backup strangles kids' chances:

Family ties are coded in statutes: "... the family unit is a fundamental resource of American life which should be nurtured. ... (and) remain intact unless a child's right to conditions of basic nurture, health, or safety is jeopardized. ...

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Grand jury indicts Hammond man in Foster toddler's death

Grand jury indicts Hammond man in toddler's death - SFGate:

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — A Tangipahoa Parish grand jury has charged a 51-year-old man with first-degree murder in the death of his 3-year-old foster daughter.

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