Foster mother rebooked on murder charge in death of 22-month-old girl

Foster mother rebooked on murder charge in death of 22-month-old girl | New Orleans - WDSU Home:

LACOMBE, La. —The foster mother of a 22-month-old child that was allegedly beaten to death was rebooked on a charge of first-degree murder.

Award-winning foster parent found guilty of string of child sex crimes after 24-year career

Award-winning foster parent found guilty of string of child sex crimes after 24-year career - Mirror Online:
Bill Rathbone began fostering after his baby son died in 1976 from a congenital heart condition and went on to care for more than 70 youngsters

Denver caseworker pleads guilty to falsifying records in fatality case, gets probation

Denver caseworker pleads guilty to falsifying records in fatality case, gets probation - The Denver Post:

A former Denver child protection worker accused of falsifying records in the case of a 2-month-old girl who was fatally beaten pleaded guilty in the case and has been sentenced.

5 Children Kidnapped from Family in Missouri When Baby with Low Vitamin D Found with Broken Bones

5 Children Kidnapped from Family in Missouri When Baby with Low Vitamin D Found with Broken Bones:

December 21st, 2014 Rebecca Wanosik was blessed with her 5th child. A beautiful baby girl was born in her home in Lebanon, Missouri. It was an uncomplicated home birth, and she was assisted by her midwife. This was Rebecca’s 2nd home birth, and with Rebecca being an experienced mother of 4, she knew what to expect. Rebecca and her husband were overjoyed with another beautiful addition to their family. Rebecca had her 4 children prior to meeting Anthony. This was their first child they had together. Rebecca felt so complete with an amazing husband, and now their baby girl.

But soon their family was completely torn apart when CPS came in and took all 5 of their children away, after the baby was found with fractured bones. Being now listed as “child abusers,” Rebecca would later learn that she had Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, with low vitamin D levels for both her and her baby.

Oklahoma Takes 3 Children Away from Parents When One is Found with Possible Brittle Bone Disease

Oklahoma Takes 3 Children Away from Parents When One is Found with Possible Brittle Bone Disease:

April and Joshua Whinery report that they won’t ever give up fighting for their children whom they say were medically kidnapped by DHS in Oklahoma. According to Joshua, it started “all because I took my child to the hospital.”

Degenerative bone disease runs in his family, yet the couple was accused of abuse. Though the family has repeatedly asked for him to be tested, DHS has allegedly refused to allow the test, attempting instead to terminate all of the couple’s parental rights.

Western Wash. parents respond to CPS abuse allegations

Western Wash. parents respond to CPS abuse allegations:PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - Outside the state Department of Social and Health Services in Tacoma Tuesday, the Everson family and their supporters spent the day holding signs and pleading their case in front of TV cameras. Child Protective Services removed their special needs son, Bubby, from their home four days ago.

Detroit Homeschool Mom who Faced SWAT Team in Medical Kidnapping Case Sues CPS

Detroit Homeschool Mom who Faced SWAT Team in Medical Kidnapping Case Sues CPS:

Maryanne Godboldo is back in the news again. Detroit prosecutor Kym Worthy, after losing in court four times, has filed a fifth case against her. This time, Maryanne is striking back with her own lawsuit, as she sues CPS