Baker outlines DCF changes in wake of high-profile deaths

Baker outlines DCF changes in wake of high-profile deaths - The Boston Globe:

Buffeted by a series of high-profile child abuse cases, Governor Charlie Baker pledged Monday to replace a patchwork of policies at the state’s Department of Children and Families with a clear, standardized playbook aimed at protecting children from violent crime at the hands of those closest to them.

Lawsuit: Gov. Haley, DSS agree to give more protection to foster children

Lawsuit: Gov. Haley, DSS agree to give more protection to foster children | The State:

COLUMBIA, SC 

Under pressure from a federal class action lawsuit, Gov. Nikki Haley and S.C. Department of Social Services Director Susan Alford have agreed to make major changes in how South Carolina’s foster children are protected by the state’s child-welfare agency.

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Foster Care Children Aren't Getting Good Medical Care

Foster Care Children Aren't Getting Good Medical Care : Shots - Health News : NPR:

On any given day, about half a million children are living in foster care. They've been removed from violent or abusive households; many suffer physical and mental health problems that have gone untreated.

Authorities investigating state’s child welfare agency

Authorities investigating state’s child welfare agency | WPRI 12 Eyewitness News:

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State authorities areinvestigating possible financial mismanagement at Rhode Island’s troubled child welfare agency, officials said Wednesday, weeks after an audit cited problems in department management and financial controls.

3 Oppressive Texas CPS Agents Receive Felony Indictments

3 Oppressive Texas CPS Agents Receive Felony Indictments:


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Indictments were handed down last Thursday to 1 of the 3 Child Protective Services (CPS) subordinates who were charged with Oppression, a (misdemeanor), tampering with evidence, and falsifying and forging documents to conduct illegal searches and seizures, which are third degree felonies, punishable upon conviction by a maximum sentence of from two to 10 years in prison and an optional fine of up to $10,000.

Medically Kidnapped Child in LA County DCFS Care Dies – Father Vows to Expose Criminal Social Workers

Medically Kidnapped Child in LA County DCFS Care Dies – Father Vows to Expose Criminal Social Workers:

A report written about LA County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) revealed that during an 18 month period, of the thousands of children who were taken away from their parents and family members, 570 of them died while under the supervision of LA County DCFS. (Source.)

On Sunday September 28, 2015 Jason Janbahan appeared on the National Safe Child show to tell his story, and how a corrupt social service agency in LA County was responsible for the kidnapping and death of his 5 year old son.

Reforming Washington courts to mend, not end, family ties

Reforming Washington courts to mend, not end, family ties | Crosscut:

When it comes to families that the state breaks apart, media attention and public awareness tend to fixate on the most horrific side of child welfare — sensational cases of sexual abuse, imprisonment, and torture. But two-thirds of the cases that CPS brings against parents are for neglect, not abuse.