Goodyear foster father pleads guilty in child abuse case

Goodyear foster father pleads guilty in child abuse case - CBS 5 - KPHO:

GOODYEAR, AZ (CBS5) -A Valley foster father accused of severely injuring a 15-month-old girl in October has reversed course and pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse.

Lincolnshire social worker struck off after faking neglected boy's case records

Lincolnshire social worker struck off after faking neglected boy's case records | Lincolnshire Echo:

Sounds like the deceitful practices used in New Hampshire!

A Lincolnshire social worker who attempted to put a neglected boy up for adoption with a new family instead of relatives, has been struck off.

Threats against DCF workers as Vt. toddler death investigated

Threats against DCF workers as Vt. toddler death investigated - WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-:
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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.