Foster father expected to testify at trial in baby's death

Foster father expected to testify at trial in baby's death - Ukiah Daily Journal:

A Fort Bragg foster father accused of beating a 5-month-old baby girl to death will likely take the witness stand to refute the charge at his upcoming trial, his defense attorney, Public Defender Linda Thompson, announced in Mendocino County Superior Court this week.

Russia Slams US For Poor Protection of Children’s Rights

Russia Slams US For Poor Protection of Children’s Rights | Russia | RIA Novosti:

MOSCOW, September 14 (RIA Novosti) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the US authorities for lacking efforts to protect the rights of foreign-born children adopted by US foster parents, including at least 26 adoptees from Russia.

Watertown man accused of threatening DSS caseworker

Watertown Daily Times | Watertown man accused of threatening DSS caseworker:

Watertown police on Friday charged Jonathan E. Melendez, 28, of 332 Winslow St., with second-degree aggravated harassment.

Deported, imprisoned and beaten for being a parent

Deported, imprisoned and beaten for being a parent - Telegraph:

An American woman has suffered a miserable experience after British social workers intervened.

Social worker called suicidal student 'an effing waste of space' - three hours before she killed herself

Social worker called suicidal student 'an effing waste of space' - three hours before she killed herself - Parentdish UK:

A social worker has been suspended after dismissing a suicidal student as 'an effing waste of space' and 'an attention seeker' – three hours before she killed herself.

Deficiencies Found In Local Foster Home Where Infant Died

Deficiencies Found In Local Foster Home Where Infant Died:

ROCKDALE (September 15, 2013) -- An investigation led by Residential Childcare Licensing into a Rockdale foster home is now complete, after a 2-year-old infant died from injuries she sustained there last month.

State Officials Demand More Screening of Foster Parents

State Officials Demand More Screening of Foster Parents | News 92 FM:

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A spike in the number ofTexas children dying in foster care has prompted state officials to demand a tougher screening process for foster parents.