There’s nothing to cheer when babies are taken from mothers

There’s nothing to cheer when babies are taken from mothers - Telegraph:

There can be few more heart-rending images than that of a new baby being wrenched from its mother’s arms

There was much excitement last week over an academic study showing a huge increase in the number of newborn babies being seized by social workers, up since 2008 by more than 150 per cent. The tabloid press piled in to report on one mother who has had 16 babies removed from her in turn.

In fact, what did not seem to concern either the academics or anyone else discussing this study was the possibility that too many such babies are being seized without proper justification.

Surge in Children, Families at the U.S. Border May Be the 'New Normal'

Surge in Children, Families at the U.S. Border May Be the 'New Normal' - NBC News:

A dramatic spike in unaccompanied children and families trying to slip in across the U.S.-Mexico border may be "the new normal," officials say, with some believing the surge is linked to a federal ruling that ended long-term detentions.

Federal court to clarify legality of Native American adoptions

Federal court to clarify legality of Native American adoptions - The Verde Independent - Cottonwood, Arizona:

PHOENIX -- A federal judge on Friday questioned the legality of statutes that give tribal courts the right to decide adoption and foster care placement of Native American children who have never lived on the reservation.

State investigator: 'Many blinded by foster mother's status in society

State investigator: 'Many blinded by foster mother's status in s - CBS46 News:
HENRY COUNTY, GA (CBS46) -
A state investigator said a foster mother's status in society kept many from suspecting her of abusing a child who eventually died.

Two-year-old Leila Daniel died from injuries police said came from regular beatings.

Judge Finds Texas' Foster Care Unconstitutionally 'Broken'

Judge Finds Texas' Foster Care Unconstitutionally 'Broken' - ABC News:

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Texas foster care system for nearly 30,000 children is unconstitutionally broken, saying that kids rescued by one of the largest child protection agencies in the U.S. often leave state custody in worse shape than before.

Couple who used online network to take in children face years in prison

Couple who used online network to take in children face years in prison - Yahoo News:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A woman who used the Internet to take in unwanted adopted children faces years in prison after a federal jury convicted her Friday on charges of kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.

Federal jury finds Danville woman guilty of kidnapping in 'rehoming' case

Federal jury finds Danville woman guilty of kidnapping in 'rehoming' case - News - Journal Star - Peoria, IL:

PEORIA — A federal jury deliberated for four hours over two days before finding a former Danville woman guilty Friday of kidnapping and then sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl.