DCF Won't Give Senate Panel Dezirae Sheldon's Case File

DSS Employee Caught Snoozing on the Job

This video was obtained by The Daily Courier. It shows an employee of Rutherford County's Department of Social Services, in a county vehicle, appearing to be sleeping.

Woman files lawsuit against Howard Co. DCS on conspiracy, custody allegations

Woman files lawsuit against Howard Co. DCS on conspiracy, custody allegations - TheIndyChannel.com:

INDIANAPOLIS - A Howard County woman has filed a lawsuit against the Howard County Department of Child Services on allegations that a caseworker conspired with her ex-husband for the custody of their children.

Sammy’s Law Would Require Recording CPS Interviews With Parents

Sammy’s Law Would Require Recording CPS Interviews With Parents « CBS Sacramento:

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A new bill aims to change the way Child Protective Services operates in California.The bill is called Sammy’s Law, named after a Sacramento baby taken from his home by CPS when his mom asked for a second medical opinion.

Jay Adoptive Mom Charged With Multiple Counts Of Child Abuse

Jay Mom Charged With Multiple Counts Of Child Abuse - NewsOn6.com:

A Delaware County foster mom who was once recognized for being part of the "adoptive family of the year" has been charged with child abuse. Deidre Anne Matthews of Jay is in jail on three counts of child abuse by injury, child endangerment and child neglect.

Capitol Alert: Tim Donnelly wants to abolish CPS, start over from 'ground up'

Capitol Alert: Tim Donnelly wants to abolish CPS, start over from 'ground up' | SacBee News | Merced Sun-Star:

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly said Tuesday that he would abolish the state's Child Protective Services system and start over "from the ground up," saying social workers often remove children from their homes without sufficient reason.

Read more here: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2014/04/08/3591013/capitol-alert-tim-donnelly-wants.html?sp=/99/215/280/305/&ihp=0#storylink=cpy

The Adoption Crunch, the Christian Right, and the Challenge to Indian Sovereignty

The Adoption Crunch, the Christian Right, and the Challenge to Indian Sovereignty | Political Research Associates:

While the demand for adoptable babies is increasing in the United States—driven in large part by evangelical Christians—the number of babies available for adoption is declining. Adoption agencies are now targeting tribal nations as a potential new source of babies to adopt, and forming alliances that threaten to undermine the sovereignty of Native American nations.