Foster child who died before 2nd birthday focus of report

Foster child who died before 2nd birthday focus of report - Saskatchewan - CBC News:
Saskatchewan's children's advocate says he's troubled by the case of a toddler in foster care who died in his bed before his second birthday.

Rachel Fryer caseworker arrested

Rachel Fryer caseworker arrested - Orlando Sentinel: "The child welfare wor"

The child welfare worker who was supposed to keep safe the children of Rachel Fryer, a Sanford mother now jailed on a charge she murdered her 2-year-old daughter, was arrested Friday, accused of falsifying records.

Children’s services under threat, warns agency chief

Children’s services under threat, warns agency chief:

Social services will be reduced to a “basic child protection service” next year unless significant additional money is made available, the head of the Child and Family Agency has warned. The agency, which took over responsibility for child and family services from the HSE earlier this year, is running about €25 million over-budget. This is due mainly to inherited legal bills.

The Forced Adoption Scandal that shames Britain

The Forced Adoption Scandal that shames Britain | Alternative News Network:

If you thought for one minute that Britain is really as it appears to be, you’re very sadly mistaken.

Beneath the pomp and pageantry lies a network of paedophilic depravity, so vile and despicable, it literally beggars belief.

Adoptive Barahona Sister Sues Department of Children and Families

Adoptive Barahona Sister Sues Department of Children and Families | NBC 6 South Florida:

The lawsuit alleges the adoptive sister of an 11-year-old girl who was abused and killed also suffered physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Judge: ‘It is not very often I get to do this’ – Two children returned to mother after three years in care

Judge: ‘It is not very often I get to do this’ – Two children returned to mother after three years in care:
TWO CHILDREN WERE returned to their mother after three years in care. The judge said it was a “good news story” that she didn’t come across too often.

Wow! I'm pretty sure that's a first!

Violence and death threats against social workers just "part of the job" as 70% of incidences go uninvestigated

Violence and death threats against social workers just "part of the job" as 70% of incidences go uninvestigated:

Community Care's annual violence survey reveals that 70% of attacks and threats towards social workers and social care staff are not investigated