Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife

Judge weighs mistrial in child abuse trial of U.S. Army major and wife | NJ.com:

NEWARK — A federal judge cut off testimony in the child abuse trial of Army Major John Jackson and his wife and sent jurors home today after a prosecutor slipped and suggested that one of the couple’s three adopted children had died.

Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF

Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to meet with group in suit vs. state over DCF | Boston Herald:

Gov.-elect Charlie Baker wants to huddle with the New York child advocacy group at the center of a high-profile suit against the state’s embattled child welfare system that became a hot button issue during the campaign, when he slammed Democrat Martha Coakley for defending the dysfunctional department.

Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg

Kelli Yanuzzi: Fort Pierce foster-mother arrested for breaking foster child's leg - wptv.com:

FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A Fort Pierce mother is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after her two-year-old foster daughter was rushed to the hospital with a broken femur.

Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family

Judge reunites Green Cove Springs family | News - Home:

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -

A Green Cove Springs mother whose son was the subject of a missing child alert in October was reunited with her children on Thursday.

Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont

Father of child allegedly killed by stepfather sues Vermont - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports:

RUTLAND, Vt. - The father of a young Vermont girl, who was allegedly killed by her stepfather, is filing a civil suit against the state and the Department of Children and Families.

Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes

Private Foster Care Agency Being Sued for Abuse in Foster Homes | Adoption.com:

A private foster care agency in California is currently facing allegations that it was negligent in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children placed in its care. Interim Care Foster Family Agency is being sued for “Cash for Kids” abuse. Their website advertises “… apartment, condo or mobile home okay,” but the lawsuit alleges some of these kids, while in foster care, were homeless.

Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula

Vegan mother regains custody of infant taken away over formula - FOX Carolina 21:

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - A mother and her infant were reunited on Wednesday after five months apart.