More children in state custody driving up costs

More children in state custody driving up costs | VTDigger:
For months, lawmakers have monitored charts showing the increase in children in state custody. Now, they’re seeing the impact on the state budget.

The number of children in state custody has risen dramatically in recent years, from 982 two years ago to 1,370 this year — an increase of 40 percent.

Federal judge rules Texas violated the constitutional rights of foster children

Federal judge rules Texas violated the constitutional rights of foster children - San Antonio Express-News:

AUSTIN — A federal judge Thursday ordered Texas to fix its “broken” foster care system to end years of rape, abuse and neglect in a sweeping decision that advocacy groups said highlights the state’s continued failure to adequately protect children.

Parents flee to France to keep their children

Parents flee to France to keep their children | The Sunday Times:

A MOTHER of seven who had her five oldest children taken into care in England claims to have helped more than 40 couples to flee social services and settle with their families in France.

Area attorney calls CPS an adoption mill more interested in money than kids

Area attorney calls CPS an adoption mill more interested in money than kids - Story | KRIV:

When it comes to protecting children the state agency in charge of that has financial incentives to take kids away from their parents.“For every child that’s taken into custody for at least 6 months is covering 25 peoples’ paychecks,” says veteran family law attorney Julie Ketterman.

Indiana Parents’ Trip to E.R. Results in Children Kidnapped – Names Slandered in Local Media – Lives Ruined

Indiana Parents’ Trip to E.R. Results in Children Kidnapped – Names Slandered in Local Media – Lives Ruined:



Happy family celebrating the birth of Leigh Ann in May. Nikki, Rodney, Caridie and Leigh Ann before DCS tore their family apart. Photo provided by family.

On June 8th, 2015, Nikki and Rodney Wisler of Anderson, Indiana, noticed bruises on their one-month old daughter Leigh Ann.  They took her to Community Hospital Anderson’s Emergency Room, as advised by their pediatrician over the phone. The concerned parents worried that their new baby might have a genetic disorder that caused the bruises, since their 2.5 year-old daughter Caridie had been diagnosed with a genetic disorder the previous year. 

Child welfare agency fires 10 for not getting licensed

Child welfare agency fires 10 for not getting licensed | FOX25:

The state's child welfare agency says 10 employees have been fired after failing to comply with a new state law that they obtain social work licenses.

Assessments May Help Prevent Youth in Child Welfare from Involvement in Juvenile Justice

Assessments May Help Prevent Youth in Child Welfare from Involvement in Juvenile Justice | Juvenile Justice Information Exchange:

A simple survey holds promise to help officials identify youth in the child welfare system who are most at risk for delinquency.Officials in Los Angeles County used a screening assessment developed by theNational Council on Crime & Delinquency to identify such young people and direct them into prevention services.