Maine Bill's Proposed Fetal Exposure Guidelines Generate Controversy

Maine Bill's Proposed Fetal Exposure Guidelines Generate Controversy:

A proposed bill in Augusta seeks to clarify the circumstances under which health care providers should report cases of newborns who have been exposed to drugs and alcohol in the womb.  Maine lawmakers took up the measure today at a public hearing before the Health and Human Services Committee.  Patty Wight reports.

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DCYF director talks about drug abuse, family situations

DCYF director talks about drug abuse, family situations | SeacoastOnline.com:

NEWMARKET — The director of the state Division of Children Youth & Families said just because parents are using illegal drugs does not automatically mean they are unfit and their children can be taken from them.

"Unfortunately, drug possession or drug use in and of itself doesn't mean you can't parent a child," said Maggie Bishop.

What a crock of shit! DCYF call's it "Neglect in the Future" and most definitely DO steal the child for ALLEGED substance abuse. 

And as for returning a child to the family, that's another crock of shit! Even when the parent is proven innocent, the child is still NEVER returned.

And Relative placement is just another crock of shit.

I'm surprised Maggie Bishop's nose isn't 10 feet long!

Read More lies at the above link:         http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130217-NEWS-302170355

Virginia adding ‘conscience clause’ to adoption laws

Virginia adding ‘conscience clause’ to adoption laws - Washington Post:

RICHMOND — Virginia will likely become the second state in the nation — after North Dakota — to allow private adoption agencies to turn away parents based on sexual orientation or religious and moral beliefs.

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Boy's death during DFCS removal raises concern

Boy's death during DFCS removal raises concern | www.ajc.com:

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State child protection workers drove behind a mother before she crashed her car, killing her son, in a tragedy that raises questions about agency pursuits.

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Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases

Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases | Minnesota Public Radio News:

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them.

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Hey Russia! We didn't want your orphans anyway - Baby LK Report For Feb.24th,2013

All State child welfare services face inspection

All State child welfare services face inspection - The Irish Times - Tue, Feb 26, 2013:

All of the State’s child protection services will be subject to independent inspections for the first time to ensure they are providing adequate care and protection to vulnerable children.

How about in the U.S. also?