Firing child-abuse workers goes far beyond 'oops'

Firing child-abuse workers goes far beyond 'oops':

Our View: Latest blunder points to system so messed up that even reformers can't get it right

Arizona's child welfare agency didn't need another black eye. Especially not on the face of the new office that's supposed to be an example of how things should be done.

NH DHHS declares epidemic; & the Shaheen, Ayotte Reaction shows they failed again.

DMVC Productions = Results : NH DHHS declares epidemic; & the Shaheen, Ayotte Reaction shows they failed again.:

Shaheen, Ayotte call for investment in heroin prevention
There are federal grants for all of the recommendations made by both Senators 

Audit details DCF management issues

Audit details DCF management issues - Itemlive.com: News:

BOSTON — Describing a foster care system rife with problems that could lead “risks to become realities,” Auditor Suzanne Bump released a critical review of the state’s foster care agency on Wednesday, stating that “significant management deficiencies” led to undocumented background checks on foster parents and poor oversight of medical treatment for children in state custody.

Man charged with fatal beating of foster mother, 58

Man charged with fatal beating of foster mother, 58 - chicagotribune.com:

A 21-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly beat his foster mother and his actions led to her death from health issues, police said.

Disturbing report details alleged child abuse by local foster parents

Disturbing report details alleged child abuse by local foster parents - www.ktnv.com:

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Las Vegas officials are investigating a disturbing case of child abuse in a foster home.

Jeremiah Oliver allegedly beaten while under DCF’s watch

Jeremiah Oliver allegedly beaten while under DCF’s watch | Boston Herald:

The Fitchburg man charged in connection with the disappearance of little Jeremiah Oliver allegedly beat the 5-year-old boy and his siblings, including smacking them with belts, over a nine-month period, authorities say — and all while under the eye of state child welfare workers.

Massachusetts DCF denies Pelletiers weekly visitation with Justina

Personhood USA: Massachusetts DCF denies Pelletiers weekly visitation with Justina -- BOSTON, March 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --:

BOSTON, March 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the past several months, the Pelletiers have met face-to-face with Justina once weekly in supervised visits of no more than one hour. Now, Massachusetts DCF is denying the Pelletiers visitation with Justina in another blatant act of vindictive punishment.