Monticello woman punched Child Protective Services worker in face, cops say

Monticello woman punched Child Protective Services worker in face, cops say | recordonline.com:

MONTICELLO — A Monticello woman was arrested and charged with assault, a felony, after punching a Child Protective Services worker in the face, police said.

New Vermont DCF Commissioner Says Reforms Already Underway

New DCF Commissioner Says Reforms Already Underway | Vermont Public Radio:

The newly minted Commissioner for Children and Families spoke Thursday to the lawmakers scrutinizing his department. And Ken Schatz says reforms to child protective services are already underway.

Number of children placed in MA foster care rises sharply

Number of children placed in MA foster care rises sharply | New England Center for Investigative Reporting:

The number of troubled children in Massachusetts taken out of their homes and placed under state supervision rose steeply in the past year, according to a report released Sept. 11.

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.