Union County man accused of sexually assaulting a child was a longtime foster parent

Union County man accused of sexually assaulting a child was a longtime foster parent : Anna:

The Union County man indicted by a grand jury this monthon seven felony counts of sexual assault and abuse of a child was for years a foster parent in Dongola who associates say cared for more than 40 children over 20 years.

Whistle-blowing social workers disillusioned as concerns about abusive or dangerous practice are ignored

Whistle-blowing social workers disillusioned as concerns about abusive or dangerous practice are ignored | Community Care:

Over half of social workers have witnessed dangerous systems in their workplace, yet less than 15% feel they would be supported if they raised concerns, according to Community Care’s whistle-blowing survey. An online survey of 327 social workers found high numbers  had witnessed abusive (40%), unethical (58%), illegal (24%) or dangerous (65%) practice. Almost all of the survey’s respondents said they had reported their concerns but the majority (57%) said their concerns were not investigated or taken seriously while 73% said no effective action had been taken.

In 60% of cases, the concerns they raised still continue today.

Bill would increase access to adoption records

Bill would increase access to adoption records:

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill that would give adopted Indiana residents easier access to their birth records is headed to the full Senate despite concerns about its potential impact on biological mothers.

Stop bashing the parents

Stop bashing the parents | Chicago:

There has been a child welfare system crisis every decade in Illinois since the 1970s. The current focus on what ails the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is, at last, about the kids, not their presumably awful parents. That’s fortunate, because the only way to change the child welfare system, including its understaffed, yet expensive, residential care component, is to stop blaming the parents and start working with them constructively to keep families together.

Social media reacts to 'free-range parenting'

Social media reacts to 'free-range parenting':

SILVER SPRING, Md. (WUSA9) -- A WUSA9 report that a Montgomery County couple is under investigation for child neglect for letting their children walk unaccompanied around their neighborhood has sparked a firestorm reaction on social media.

State takes action against Antioch foster mother after youth's death

State takes action against Antioch foster mother after youth's death - San Jose Mercury News:

ANTIOCH -- State social services officials have moved to revoke an Antioch woman's right to care for foster children, stating she "failed to provide adequate care and supervision" for a 16-year-old who died in his sleep after showing signs he was heavily sedated.

Woman accused of killing foster child back in court

Woman accused of killing foster child back in court:

MESA COUNTY,Colo. The foster parent accused of killing an 11 month old baby in her care was back in court today. 20 year old Sydney White now has a preliminary hearing set.