Foster Care and Sex Trafficking Survivor Testifies on Hill

Foster Care and Sex Trafficking Survivor Testifies on Hill - ABC News:

This afternoon on the Hill a 24-year-old college student and sex trafficking survivor,  Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew, shared her experiences growing up in the U.S., where she was used for money in the foster care system and ultimately forced into sex trafficking.

Woman accused of molesting foster sister when she channeled male spirit

Woman accused of molesting foster sister when she channeled male spirit : Madisondotcom:

A Black River Falls woman is accused of sexually assaulting her younger foster sister when the girl reportedly would channel a male spirit.

Report says foster children receive too many medications

Report says foster children receive too many medications - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

One kid called it "the brainwash pill." Some said it made them put on weight or provoked teasing from schoolmates when they were called to the nurse's office.

Two child welfare workers lose jobs in toddler’s death investigation

Two child welfare workers lose jobs in toddler’s death investigation | Marco Island Sun Times | marcoislandflorida.com:

A child welfare case manager and supervisor were fired Thursday after a case they handled ended in the homicide of an east Lee County 3-year-old. This week, three of Michael McMullen’s caregivers were arrested on manslaughter charges.

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CPS: Foster mom of dead baby misled caseworker

CPS: Foster mom of dead baby misled caseworker | www.statesman.com:

CEDAR PARK, Texas — 

Officials with state Child Protective Services said the agency accepted the promises of a Central Texas foster mother that a man with a violent history was not living in her home where a baby suffered fatal injuries.

Boonville woman arrested for falsely reporting child abuse

Boonville woman arrested for falsely reporting child abuse : News : CNYcentral.com:

BOONVILLE, ONEIDA CO. -- A Boonville woman was arrested this week after police say she phoned in a case of child abuse she knew wasn’t true.