‘There Is Something Wrong When the Government Kidnaps Children From Their Own Family’: Huckabee References Justina Pelletier in CPAC Speech

‘There Is Something Wrong When the Government Kidnaps Children From Their Own Family’: Huckabee References Justina Pelletier in CPAC Speech | TheBlaze.com:

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Friday pleaded with conservative activists to remain on guard against government overreach, referring at one point to the case of a Connecticut teen who is being held by the state against her parents’ wishes.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., Friday, March 7, 2014. (Getty Images)

“I know this,” Huckabee said at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. “I know that mothers and fathers raise better children than governments ever will.”

Foster Child Death Investigation Continues; Community Frustrated

WTVC NewsChannel 9 :: News - Top Stories - Foster Child Death Investigation Continues; Community Frustrated:

More than two months after an investigation began, questions still remain in the death of North Georgia foster child. As a community is left questioning, we started following leads, pressing local and state government offices for answers.

Ex-foster parent gets 20 to 40 years in prison

Ex-foster parent gets 20 to 40 years in prison « News « The Unionville Times:

For years, a respected member of the community molested various children in his care – until one “very courageous 10-year-old girl” broke the cycle, not only reporting the abuse but also agreeing to call the perpetrator, who apologized while police were listening, the prosecutor said.

DCF’S top provider cited for abuses

DCF’S top provider cited for abuses | Boston Herald:

The state’s largest foster care contractor racked up 16 confirmed cases of abuse and neglect in just one year — including the death of an infant and the sexual assault of a 12-year-old — stunning examples one watchdog says shows DCF’s “lack of oversight” of its two dozen private placement agencies.

Massachusetts DCF Running for Cover Under Legal and Media Pressure

Massachusetts DCF Running for Cover Under Legal and Media Pressure | TheBlaze.com:

The story of 15-year-old Justina Pelletier captured the hearts of many Americans as the horrible story of the young girl’s plight over the past 13 months was brought to light by the media.

Caged Foster Kids Awarded $2 Million Following Placement Blunder

Caged Foster Kids Awarded $2 Million Following Placement Blunder:

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Eleven children forced to sleep in cages by their adoptive parents reached a $2 million settlement with an Ohio county where three of them lived before they were placed in the home outfitted with wire and wood enclosures.

Texas family law judge seen beating daughter in video she posted online loses re-election bid

Texas family law judge seen beating daughter in video she posted online loses re-election bid - Daily Journal:

ROCKPORT, Texas — A South Texas family law judge seen beating his then-16-year-old daughter in a video she posted online in 2011 has lost his re-election bid.