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.

Foster Parents Sued for 2011 Fire Damages Caused by Boy, 12

Foster Parents Sued for 2011 Fire Damages Caused by Boy, 12 - Police & Fire - Joliet, IL Patch:

The American Family Mutual Insurance Co. wants the couple to pay the $56,406 it paid to the family whose garage was set on fire by the couple's foster child.