DCF practices questioned in report on child deaths

DCF practices questioned in report on child deaths - SFGate:

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Ten children up to age 3 were victims of reported homicides last year in Connecticut, and half of them lived in families involved with the state Department of Children and Families, according to a new report by the child advocate's office.

Child Welfare Expert Fined for Exposing Himself

Child Welfare Expert Fined for Exposing Himself:

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A child-welfare expert who was accused of exposing himself to some girls at a Lincoln hotel has made a deal with prosecutors.

New Bill Would Create 'License To Discriminate' For Religious Adoption Agencies

New Bill Would Create 'License To Discriminate' For Religious Adoption Agencies | ThinkProgress:

Despite the failure of many “license to discriminate” bills in state legislatures earlier this year — most notably in Arizona — a few Congressional Republicans are advancing another bill that would enable agencies to discriminate against same-sex couples. Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) are introducing the “Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2014,” legislation to protect religious organizations that provide child welfare services, including adoption and foster care.

Jury convicts Suisun City foster father in 2010 infant death case

Jury convicts Suisun City foster father in 2010 infant death case - The Reporter:

Prosecutors prove assault on infant on foster father's care

Protection orders leave parents in dark as they seek return of children

Protection orders leave parents in dark as they seek return of children | Herald Sun:

COMMUNITY workers claim parents are being deliberately kept in the dark by government child protection officers to lessen their chances of having their children returned to them.

Bravehearts launches privately funded investigation into family court

Bravehearts launches privately funded investigation into family court - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston says the organisation is gathering evidence on family court decisions and will submit its findings to the Federal Government.

Could CPS have prevented this Foster childs death?

Could CPS have prevented this toddler's death?:

WEST SACRAMENTO - The grandmother of a toddler allegedly beaten to death by a 16-year-old cousin said her grandson should never have been placed back in the same home after an earlier incident that left the then-infant with severe burns.