'We get the kids back': Native American grandmother fights to preserve families

'We get the kids back': Native American grandmother fights to preserve families | World news | The Guardian:

In South Dakota, 51% of children in foster care are Native American but one woman turned de facto legal counsellor is using the law to change that

Ohio couple arrested after 2 adopted girls crash van escaping from alleged beatings, sex abuse

Ohio couple arrested after 2 adopted girls crash van escaping from alleged beatings, sex abuse | cleveland.com:

JEFFERSON, Ohio -- A husband and wife accused of making three of their adopted children virtual prisoners inside their home pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a case that began after prosecutors say two girls crashed the family van while trying to make their escape.

Oklahoma Watch: Child welfare reforms will be funded, legislators say

Oklahoma Watch: Child welfare reforms will be funded, legislators say | News OK:

Despite a budget hole of $611 million, a court-ordered reform of Oklahoma’s child welfare system will be funded for the 2016 fiscal year, the chairmen of the Legislature’s budget-writing committees said Monday.

Fired Oklahoma Department of Human Services worker charged with identity theft, computer crime

Fired Oklahoma Department of Human Services worker charged with identity theft, computer crime | News OK:

SHAWNEE — A fired Oklahoma Department of Human Services worker was charged Monday with identity theft and a computer crime.

Arkansas Lawmaker ‘Forced’ To Re-Home Adopted Children, Attorney Says

Arkansas Lawmaker ‘Forced’ To Re-Home Adopted Children, Attorney Says | 5NEWSOnline.com:

FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)- The attorney for an Arkansas lawmaker from West Fork released a statement Thursday (March 5) in response to claims in published reports that he and his wife put their adopted children in the care of a man who was later convicted of sexually assaulting one of them.

Politician Accused of 'Giving Away' Adopted Child to Sexual Abuser

Politician Accused of 'Giving Away' Adopted Child to Sexual Abuser:

An intense and disturbing investigative piece published by the Arkansas Times alleges that State Representative Justin Harris, a devout Christian who also owns a religious preschool, gave away two little girls he and his wife had adopted six months before. The little girls were "re-homed" with a former teacher at the preschool, who then sexually abused one of them.

Did State Rep. Justin Harris, Wife Rehome Adopted Child?

An investigation by Arkansas Times looks into an adoption by State Rep. Justin Harris through the state Department of Human Services. Six months after the Harris's adopted the young girl, she ended up in the care of a man who is in jail for rape.