City Council passes legislation requiring reports on foster care

City Council passes legislation requiring reports on foster care | SILive.com:

"We spend a great deal of time focusing on how to best serve youth and prepare them for adulthood, but the foster care system is too often neglected," Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito said.

Father accused of threatening Child Protective Services

Father accused of threatening Child Protective Services | WANE:

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A Monroeville man, who’s already on probation for neglecting his seven children, made another court appearance Monday.  Authorities said he threatened people at Child Protective Services.

Happy 12th Birthday to Ally, My Parentaly Alienated Granddaughter

Happy Birthday Ally! Please don't ever think we forgot you. We haven't and we never will. You are a special granddaughter and we cherish the memories we have of you and all the birthday's and holiday's we spent together. You, Austin, your Mommy and Grammy, Grampie and the rest of your REAL Family.
I know you want us in your life and I'm sure you miss us as much as we miss you. Please don't think we haven't fought for you, because we have. For some odd reason, the Court's believe your father and didn't bother looking at the truth. I don't understand how he and his new wife can get away with the harm they are causing you.
I hope you get to see your brother Austin. The bond you and he shared is just as strong as the bond you shared with your REAL Mother and REAL Grandparents.
Some day, we'll be together again whether your Father likes it or not. Be happy and have an awesome birthday.
We love you and always will.
Grmmy, Grampie, Mommy and the rest of your REAL Family.
XOXOXOXO

Ruling: Child doesn't have veto over reunification

Ruling: Child doesn't have veto over reunification :: WRAL.com:

PHOENIX — A state court ruling says a child's refusal to participate in counseling cannot by itself block the reunification of a family in the child welfare system.

SC DSS Announces Major Changes

SC DSS Announces Major Changes - WSPA.com:

COLUMBIA, S.C. -After months of questions, a state Senate investigation, and its director's resignation, the South Carolina Department of Social Services is announcing some major changes aimed at better protecting children and improving services.

Child Custody Battles and Child Protective Services (CPS)

Child Custody Battles and Child Protective Services (CPS):

Are you in a child custody battle? If you're separated or divorced - think twice about calling CPS on your ex because you could risk your child's future.

This page explains the risk of calling Child Protective Services (CPS) during child custody battles. Divorced or separated parents often have child custody disagreements. Those that call Child Protective Services (CPS) on their ex's are often dismayed with very negative unintended consequences.

Foster child suffered 'emotional' abuse

Foster child suffered 'emotional' abuse | Channel - ITV News:
The care inquiry panel have heard from a witness who claims to have suffered emotional and psychological abuse at the hands of her foster parents.The witness said: "In the mornings my foster mum would come down and pour herself a vodka lemonade."