CAIRO -- The birth family of 10-month-old Kalisha Hill laid her to rest Saturday.It's been a rough three years for this large family. In 2012, after the father, Isaac Hill, admitted abuse, he and Katrina Hill lost custody of each of their ten children.
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Monday, June 1, 2015
Child Dies While in Foster Care, Parents Want Justice
Child Dies While in Foster Care, Parents Want Justice | WSILTV | Local News:
The science behind shaken baby syndrome
The science behind shaken baby syndrome | News - Home:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in four babies die after being violently shaken.But some legal experts are raising some doubts about that diagnosis especially in criminal cases.
Newly released court records raise doubts about birth at Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Newly released court records raise doubts about birth at Homer G. Phillips Hospital : News:
ST. LOUIS • The city’s family court has formally released the original birth certificate and adoption records of Melanie Gilmore, the woman at the center of controversy involving the former maternity ward of Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
ST. LOUIS • The city’s family court has formally released the original birth certificate and adoption records of Melanie Gilmore, the woman at the center of controversy involving the former maternity ward of Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
A Digital Solution to the Overprescription of Medications for Foster Children
A Digital Solution to the Overprescription of Medications for Foster Children | Wendy Lazarus:
For children and youth in foster care, instability and disorder can be one of few constants. First, a troubled home life leads to a sudden break from families and kin. Once in foster care, such kids will likely change homes, schools and care providers several times each year. This instability disrupts crucial relationships and causes essential information to be lost in the shuffle between placements and homes. Gaps in critical information become especially problematic when it comes to health. One particular example is when children and youth in foster care require ongoing medication management and careful handoffs between medical providers -- or when past treatments were ineffective or inappropriate. This isn't just hypothetical: we now know that children and youth in foster care are prescribed powerful mood-changing drugs--including those used to treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, and psychosis -- at rates 2.7 to 4.5 times higher than other children in Medicaid. While sometimes appropriate, these high rates suggest widespread overprescribing. Fortunately, a number of technology-enabled information-sharing initiatives may soon address the gaps in information and lapses in oversight that contribute to this problem.
For children and youth in foster care, instability and disorder can be one of few constants. First, a troubled home life leads to a sudden break from families and kin. Once in foster care, such kids will likely change homes, schools and care providers several times each year. This instability disrupts crucial relationships and causes essential information to be lost in the shuffle between placements and homes. Gaps in critical information become especially problematic when it comes to health. One particular example is when children and youth in foster care require ongoing medication management and careful handoffs between medical providers -- or when past treatments were ineffective or inappropriate. This isn't just hypothetical: we now know that children and youth in foster care are prescribed powerful mood-changing drugs--including those used to treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, and psychosis -- at rates 2.7 to 4.5 times higher than other children in Medicaid. While sometimes appropriate, these high rates suggest widespread overprescribing. Fortunately, a number of technology-enabled information-sharing initiatives may soon address the gaps in information and lapses in oversight that contribute to this problem.
Georgia demotes Walker County child welfare director after complaints
Georgia demotes Walker County child welfare director after complaints | Local News | Times Free Press:
State officials confirmed that the Walker County Division of Family and Children Services director was removed from her position after multiple complaints from the community.
State officials confirmed that the Walker County Division of Family and Children Services director was removed from her position after multiple complaints from the community.
Norway social workers lied in court to keep child
Norway social workers lied in court to keep child - The Local:
Norway's controversial Child Welfare Service submitted false evidence in order to keep a child in foster care against the wishes of the mother, a court in Norway has ruled.
Norway's controversial Child Welfare Service submitted false evidence in order to keep a child in foster care against the wishes of the mother, a court in Norway has ruled.
Foster mother charged with beating, critically injuring 2-year-old boy
Foster mother charged with beating, critically injuring 2-year-old boy | Fox 59:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 27, 2015) – An Indianapolis foster mother is facing felony charges in the severe beating of a 2-year-old boy that has left the child in critical condition for several days.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 27, 2015) – An Indianapolis foster mother is facing felony charges in the severe beating of a 2-year-old boy that has left the child in critical condition for several days.
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