2012 a year of 'setbacks' for DCS, report says

2012 a year of 'setbacks' for DCS, report says | The Tennessean | tennessean.com:

The Department of Children’s Services experienced “real setbacks” and “disappointing” progress in 2012, according to a new report filed in federal court Monday.

Harsh Realities of Child Abuse and Foster Care Revealed in New Novel

Harsh Realities of Child Abuse and Foster Care Revealed in New Novel - Press Release - Digital Journal:

From Mykisha Mac, author of The Love of a Good Man, comes the first of an edgy, sci-fi series. Introducing Star IV is an other-worldly fantasy book that takes real, controversial issues for its compelling plot, leaving sci-fi readers and young adults with a powerful story with an equally powerful message. While revolving around the theme of self-love and confidence, Mac’s book also sheds light on issues such as child abuse, foster care systems throughout the world, infant loss, miscarriage, and bullying.

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Lawsuits: Agency ignored sex abuse by foster parent

Lawsuits: Agency ignored sex abuse by foster parent | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com:

DHS also accused of failing to vet foster family

The families of eleven infants and toddlers placed in foster care with a Salem man are suing Oregon’s Department of Human Services, alleging the agency failed to vet the family and ignored signs of sexual abuse.

Breaking the vicious cycle of foster care

Breaking the vicious cycle of foster care - latimes.com:

A state Senate bill aims to teach foster children about pregnancy prevention and help those who do get pregnant. But it's only a first step.

Study: One in five U.S. children have mental disorder

As many as one in five children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder in a given year, according to national data recently compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chief Baker comments on the "Baby Veronica" decision from the Supreme Court

Chief Baker is correct. Veronica belongs with her REAL family.The Supreme Court decision is wrong.They are trying to take Veronica from her family, corrupt Family Court's practice this same abuse against ALL families. Children with Native American heritage are stolen from their families and placed in State chosen homes. When will the Law's concerning children with Native American heritage be abided by? When will the Law's concerning ALL families and their children be abided by for that matter?

"Let Me in or I'll Take Your Kids"

HSLDA | "Let Me in or I'll Take Your Kids":

Last week HSLDA filed the last brief in the Loudermilk case in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Two months after an anonymous tipster reported that the inside of John and Tiffany Loudermilks’ home had exposed wiring and was missing stair rails, two social workers and six sheriff’s deputies showed up on the Loudermilks’ doorstep.

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