Foster care crisis exposed

EDITORIAL: Foster care crisis exposed | Editorials | FresnoBee.com:

In the abusive underside of California's foster care system, a child's life can be worth as little as $150.

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Lord Justice Munby probes 'court secrecy’

Lord Justice Munby probes 'court secrecy’ - Telegraph:

The case of Alessandra Pacchieri, the Italian woman whose baby was forcibly delivered, has prompted a significant judgment from Sir James Munby, head of the family courts

Judge orders new look at case of teen caught in medical controversy

Judge orders new look at case of teen caught in medical controversy - Metro - The Boston Globe:

A juvenile court judge in Boston ruled today that the state will retain custody of 15-year-old Justina Pelletier for the time being, but also appointed an independent investigator to take a new look at her case.

Foster mother arrested in Fleming County abuse case

Foster mother arrested in Fleming County abuse case:

FLEMINGSBURG | Kentucky State Police have been investigating the case of a 17 month-old child in foster care who was taken to University of Kentucky Hospital on Tuesday after reports it was not breathing properly.

One of the Best Hospitals in the Country Is Accused of Doing One of the Worst Things Imaginable to Families…Again

One of the Best Hospitals in the Country Is Accused of Doing One of the Worst Things Imaginable to Families…Again | TheBlaze.com:

There is a hospital consistently ranked among the top in the United States in various pediatric fields. It has been hailed as having the best physicians and is the teaching hospital for the No. 1 medical school in the country.

LePage stands by DHHS commissioner in wake of ‘incompetence’ claims

LePage stands by DHHS commissioner in wake of ‘incompetence’ claims — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:

AUGUSTA, Maine — After months of performance problems and scandals racked the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday lodged a full-throated defense of embattled Commissioner Mary Mayhew.

Drugging Kids— Side Effects