L.A. County social worker is accused of lying about acid attack

L.A. County social worker is accused of lying about acid attack - LA Times:

A Los Angeles County social worker who said she was accosted by strangers who threw acid on her has been charged with filing a false police report.

California Legislature Approves Foster Care Overhaul

California Legislature Approves Foster Care Overhaul | KPBS:

The California foster care system would be overhauled under a bill passed by the state Legislature Friday. It moves the state away from long-term group homes for foster children. Democratic Assemblyman Mark Stone authored the bill.

Lawyers for foster children attempt to halt child abuse series by Fox 11

Lawyers for foster children attempt to halt child abuse series by Fox 11 - Los Angeles News | Examiner.com:

Children’s Advocacy Group, Inc., the attorneys who represent foster youth in the county of San Bernardino, went to court this morning to ask a juvenile court judge for a cease and desist order against Fox 11 Los Angeles. At issue is the news agency’s ongoing investigative report into child abuse and child deaths in San Bernardino County.

Child Protective Services Forcing Raped 10-Year-Old Girl to Have an Abortion

Child Protective Services Forcing Raped 10-Year-Old Girl to Have an Abortion | LifeNews.com:

Officials with Child Protective Services in Wynne, Arkansas are reportedly attempting to force a 10-year-old girl victimized by rape to have an abortion.

Department steps into gap to protect child workers

Department steps into gap to protect child workers | Opinion & Analysis | BDlive:

CHILD labour is a human rights issue. It is a curse on society that has a negative effect on the country’s growth and development. When children are exploited for economic gain, everyone loses. When even one child is exploited, every one of us is diminished.

Auburn housing director says communication about foster children

Auburn housing director says communication about foster children - Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston:

AUBURN, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) - The head of the Auburn Housing Authority is calling for better communication after a foster child died in public housing.Two-year-old Ava Conway-Coxon was found unresponsive in an Auburn duplex last month. The chairman of the housing board, Wayne Page, said he had no idea any foster children were in the units. He says he found out after the child's death and he thinks the housing authority should know who is living in their homes, including foster children. Page also said he thinks that at the very least, the state's policies should be evaluated.

Foster Care Provider Accused Of Child Porn; BA Foster Mom Feels

Foster Care Provider Accused Of Child Porn; BA Foster Mom Feels - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com |:

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Foster families are coming forward after police arrested a foster care worker on distributing child porn allegations.