Child Protection cases closed on 'questionable grounds'

Child Protection cases closed on 'questionable grounds':

A new report calls Hennepin County's Child Protection system overworked, underfunded, and handicapped by "siege mentality" and a "culture of fear."The report from a national child welfare foundation, Casey Family Programs, was commissioned by the County itself as part of an effort to improve protective services for children.

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Differences between Child abuse and discipline

Differences between Child abuse and discipline:

SHERMAN, Texas -- A Sherman man was sentenced to ten years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to injury to a child. Chris Murphy admitted to hitting and kicking an 8-year-old boy left in his care in 2012. Prosecutors say abusers often claim they're just disciplining children.

Maryland Officials: CPS Shouldn't Interfere with 'Free Range' Kids

Maryland Officials: CPS Shouldn't Interfere with 'Free Range' Kids | Parenting:

The state's new policy directive states CPS should not get involved unless kids are harmed or in risk of harm.

Grandparent Custody Rights in Pennsylvania

Grandparent Custody Rights in Pennsylvania | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP - JDSupra:

In Pennsylvania, grandparents and great-grandparents have physical custody rights surrounding their grandchildren. 

Vermont's New Law Makes Child Safety Priority

Vermont's New Law Makes Child Safety Priority - The New York Times:

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont's new child safety law shifts the state's priority in protecting children to their well-being from an imperative to reunite them with their families, officials said Monday during the governor's bill-signing ceremony at his Statehouse office.

 the new law changed the rules that required officials to consider as the first option reuniting a child with his or her family.

Foster parent accused of killing an 11-month-old baby in her care is back in court

Foster parent accused of killing an 11-month-old baby in her care is back in court:

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. A Grand Junction foster parent accused of killing an 11-month-old baby in her care, was back in court on Tuesday.

Sydney White is charged with first degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. White was in court on Tuesday with the expectation of getting a decision regarding a plea, or sentencing arraignment of her charges, but that has since been put off.

Kids in Foster Care 3 Times As Likely To Get Psych Drugs

Pa. Study: Kids in Foster Care 3 Times As Likely To Get Psych Drugs « CBS Philly:

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Children in foster care in Pennsylvania are at least three times as likely as other children to receive drugs used to treat mental illness.

That’s the conclusion of research released today at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the results have public health officials concerned.