The Struggle with Child Deaths from Abuse and Neglect in West Texas

The Struggle with Child Deaths from Abuse and Neglect in West Texas:

In Tom Green County, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported 583 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect in 2014. According to the West Texas Violence Index created by Angelo State University’s Community Development Initiatives in March 2014, “This number translates to a local rate of child abuse that is more than double the level for the state of Texas as a whole.”

Norwegian Gov’t. Seizes 5 Children From Parents for Alleged ‘Christian Indoctrination’

Norwegian Gov’t. Seizes 5 Children From Parents for Alleged ‘Christian Indoctrination’:

Family loses appeal for reunion

NAUSTDAL, Norway (ChurchMilitant.com) - A Christian family in Norway has lost its appeal to have its children returned, after the government forcibly removed five children from their home. The public is reacting with outrage.

Text - S.1964 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015

Text - S.1964 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress:


S. 1964  

To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home with their families, and for other purposes.

(It's about time they're finally listening!)

Judge blasts DHHS, acquits Rockland mother in child assault

Judge blasts DHHS, acquits Rockland mother in child assault — Midcoast — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:

ROCKLAND, Maine — A 30-year-old Rockland woman accused of kicking her 5-year-old son in the face was acquitted of assault Wednesday afternoon as the judge sharply criticized the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and police for what he called shoddy investigative work.

Social worker struck off after lie about child visit

Social worker struck off after lie about child visit (From Daily Echo):

A SOCIAL worker has been struck off after she lied about visiting a child while working forSouthampton City Council.

Elizabeth Brenda Ati Davies has been struck off the HCPC Register, which regulates health and care professionals to protect the public, after she falsified service user records and breached confidentiality.

Woman gets 30 years in prison in foster child's death

Woman gets 30 years in prison in foster child's death - The Denver Post:

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A woman who has pleaded guilty in connection to the death of a foster baby she was caring for has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison.

California Mom Arrested For Letting Son Play Outside Alone

Sonya Hendren: California Mom Arrested For Letting Son Play Outside Alone:

Sonya Hendren was arrested for felony child endangerment and child neglect for allowing her son to play outside alone. Neighbor Sonja Horrell called Child Protective Services (CPS) when she saw Tomahawk Hendren outside his California home without his mom.