Child deaths are baked into DCF system - Opinion - The Boston Globe:
CHILD WELFARE commissioner Olga Roche is a well-liked, long-time human service administrator who was probably in over her head on day one last spring when she took over the state Department of Children and Families. It’s an axiom of state government that governors in the waning months of their final term don’t have a huge talent pool to draw from. That helps explain how she got tapped for the job.
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Saturday, February 22, 2014
ADHD Riddle: Are Schools Asking to Drug Kids for Better Test Scores?
ADHD Riddle: Are Schools Asking to Drug Kids for Better Test Scores? - WSJ.com:
In the past two decades, the number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has nearly doubled. One in five American boys receives a diagnosis by age 17. More than 70% of those who are diagnosed—millions of children—are prescribed drugs.
In the past two decades, the number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has nearly doubled. One in five American boys receives a diagnosis by age 17. More than 70% of those who are diagnosed—millions of children—are prescribed drugs.
Prevent Washington’s foster kids from running away
Prevent Washington’s foster kids from running away | Opinion Northwest | Seattle Times:
My Thursday column on sex trafficking and the foster care system opened with a line about the number of wards running away from homes they’ve been placed in by the state.
My Thursday column on sex trafficking and the foster care system opened with a line about the number of wards running away from homes they’ve been placed in by the state.
Texas senators split on how to address sharp rise in foster child deaths
Texas senators split on how to address sharp rise in foster child deaths | Dallas Morning News:
AUSTIN — Senators disagreed sharply Thursday over how to curtail the recent spike in foster child deaths from abuse and neglect, splitting along party lines over funding and caseloads for workers.
AUSTIN — Senators disagreed sharply Thursday over how to curtail the recent spike in foster child deaths from abuse and neglect, splitting along party lines over funding and caseloads for workers.
Family claims special needs child mistreated at school
KFDM Channel 6 :: News - Top Stories - Family claims special needs child mistreated at school:
Child Protective Services tells KFDM News it's investigating a mother's claim that her daughter was mistreated in her Beaumont ISD special needs class. The mother claims a therapist who works with the 6-year old girl said a teacher struck the child on her hand with a yardstick. The mother also believes her daughter was verbally abused by a teacher's aide.
Child Protective Services tells KFDM News it's investigating a mother's claim that her daughter was mistreated in her Beaumont ISD special needs class. The mother claims a therapist who works with the 6-year old girl said a teacher struck the child on her hand with a yardstick. The mother also believes her daughter was verbally abused by a teacher's aide.
Foster Kids Drugged Against Their Will Start Speaking Out
Foster Kids Drugged Against Their Will Start Speaking Out - WSJ.com:
Use of Powerful Antipsychotics on Youths in Such Homes Comes Under Greater Scrutiny
Use of Powerful Antipsychotics on Youths in Such Homes Comes Under Greater Scrutiny
Why can’t these children come home?
Why can’t these children come home? - Telegraph:
Earlier this month, I reported the bizarre story of two boys, aged 14 and 11, being hauled out of bed at 7.45am on Christmas Day. They were carried out by four police officers, kicking and shouting, to be handed over – on the orders of a High Court judge – to a father who walked out on them 11 years ago.
Earlier this month, I reported the bizarre story of two boys, aged 14 and 11, being hauled out of bed at 7.45am on Christmas Day. They were carried out by four police officers, kicking and shouting, to be handed over – on the orders of a High Court judge – to a father who walked out on them 11 years ago.
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