Threats against DCF workers as Vt. toddler death investigated

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MONTPELIER, Vt.  A prominent Vermont doctor will lead the investigation into practices at the Vermont Department for Children and Families after the death of a Poultney toddler. The toddler's family says the department ignored warnings.

DCF worker accused of falsifying well-being report

DCF worker accused of falsifying well-being report
ORLANDO, Fla. — Investigators said a 38-year-old woman was supposed to be checking up on some of the most vulnerable victims of child abuse and neglect but instead lied in her paperwork to avoid being fired.

Ex-DHHS inspectors say Maine managers ignored child abuse

Ex-DHHS inspectors say Maine managers ignored child abuse | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram:

Two former state child care inspectors say managers in the Department of Health and Human Services knew about abuse and neglect at day cares but often did nothing, letting staff reports on abuse languish on their desks for months or years and harassing inspectors who pressed for more action.

Hundreds of children may be missing in state child welfare system

Hundreds of children may be missing in state child welfare system - News Local Massachusetts - Boston.com:

Foster child Alisia Laboa just turned 16 this month — but there was no traditional Sweet 16 party for her.

Risperdal Parent Company to Pay $2.2 Billion in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Settlements in US History

Risperdal Parent Company to Pay $2.2 Billion in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Settlements in US History | CCHR International:

It is one of the largest health care fraud settlements in United States history. Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of the antipsychotic drug, Risperdal, will pay more than $2.2 billion in criminal and civil investigations.

Justina Pelletier, won’t be moved to foster care

Justina Pelletier, child in year-long custody case, won’t be moved to foster care - Metro - The Boston Globe:
Thank you EVERYONE for standing together and fighting this injustice. Shared Living Collaborative in Merrimac has backed out due to the National attention this case has gotten.
Other facilities are also afraid to take her. Hopefully, she will be going home soon!
A Connecticut teenager in the middle of a year-long custody fight between her parents and the Massachusetts child-protection agency is likely to remain for now at a Framingham residential facility where she’s been for the past month, and not move to a North Shore foster care placement that was discussed in juvenile court Monday, according to two sources briefed on the case.

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