Rising disparity seen in rate of Native American kids in foster care

Rising disparity seen in rate of Native American kids in foster care - Omaha.com:

LINCOLN — Native American children now account for nearly 1 of every 10 foster children in Nebraska, according to figures released Thursday by the Foster Care Review Office.

DHS caseworker was rightfully fired for complaining about client spending habits on Facebook, federal judge rules

DHS caseworker was rightfully fired for complaining about client spending habits on Facebook, federal judge rules | OregonLive.com:

An Oregon Department of Human Services caseworker fired in October 2012 after complaining on Facebook about her clients' fancy cars, TVs and food stamp purchases was rightfully terminated, a federal judge has ruled.

Justice for foster kids depends on geography

Justice for foster kids depends on geography | KING5.com Seattle:

Whether abused and neglected children in Washington state are appointed an attorney to help them navigate the court system depend on where a child lives.

Facebook Pictures Costing Parents Custody of Their Kids

Facebook Pictures Costing Parents Custody of Their Kids - OzarksFirst.com:

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Social media in the courtroom is becoming the backbone of high profile criminal cases. Just look at cases like the Casey Anthony trial or the George Zimmerman trial.

Ohio Prosecutor: I'll File More Abandonment Cases

Ohio Prosecutor: I'll File More Abandonment Cases - ABC News:

An Ohio prosecutor says he will pursue criminal abandonment charges in cases similar to the one in which authorities say a couple gave their 9-year-old adopted son to child welfare officials after raising him from infancy.

3 Children in Texas Sex Ring Allege Abuse in Foster Care

3 Children in Texas Sex Ring Allege Abuse in Foster Care | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth:

Three children who were victims of a swinger's club in a small East Texas town have been removed from the custody of their foster parents after accusing their caretakers of physical and emotional abuse, a child welfare official said Wednesday.

Ariz. man pleads not guilty to foster child abuse

Ariz. man pleads not guilty to foster child abuse - FOX 10 News | myfoxphoenix.com:

PHOENIX (AP) - A Goodyear man accused of injuring his 1-year-old foster daughter for throwing her sippy cup and spilling its contents has pleaded not guilty.