Grannies may lose foster grants

Grannies may lose foster grants - Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za:

Johannesburg -

A court ruling could result in the lost of foster-child grants for more than 300,000 grandmothers caring for orphaned children, the Sunday Times reported.

Johnson County mother sues Iowa DHS after removal of daughter

Johnson County mother sues Iowa DHS after removal of daughter | The Des Moines Register | desmoinesregister.com:

The child's father signed a voluntary agreement, but he was not her legal guardian

Jessica Wilbur says her battle with the Iowa Department of Human Services started because her ex-boyfriend found a small amount of blood in her then 5-year-old daughter’s underwear.

Many Arizona foster children living far from home

Many Arizona foster children living far from home - News from The Arizona Republic:

A steady decline in foster homes combined with a record number of Arizona children in foster care means hundreds of kids taken from their families every month are being sent to live dozens, sometimes hundreds, of miles away from home.

Two parents sue Iowa DHS over kids removed from homes

Two parents sue Iowa DHS over kids removed from homes | The Des Moines Register | desmoinesregister.com:

Lawsuits challenge the use of 'voluntary agreements' signed by parents who have lost their legal rights

State social workers have taken custody of children even when there is no proof of harm by a parent or caregiver, according to two lawsuits filed against the Iowa Department of Human Services.

They do the same thing in New Hampshire. Are there any Lawyer's out there brave enough to take on NH DCYF?

Tribe’s child protection problems draw criticism

Tribe’s child protection problems draw criticism:

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota’s Spirit Lake tribe has left children on its reservation vulnerable to abuse because of shortcomings in its social welfare programs, a federal administrator said.

CPS Agents Don't Like Being Exposed - Baby LK Report For September 2nd 2012

Former housemate says 10-year-old injured another baby in June

Former housemate says 10-year-old injured another baby in June | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME:

Ashley Tenney says her 8-month-old daughter suffered seizures and was hospitalized after being alone with the girl who was charged with manslaughter in the July death of an infant.