Cover up - Detective lied about failure to investigate abuse

Cover up - Detective lied about failure to investigate abuse | UK | News | Daily Express:

A FAMILY protection officer failed to act on reports that a mother and daughter had suffered years of abuse – then strung them along with a false story about their alleged attacker facing court.

Foster kids face challenges as they get older

Foster kids face challenges as they get older | 9news.com:

KUSA - Every experience shapes our life's direction. If it wasn't for experiences with her grandma, Halley fears she would have no direction at all. The two worked side-by-side in the kitchen baking cinnamon rolls. Grandma Phyllis teaches her all she knows about her skills in the kitchen and so much more."She saved me from a really bad situation, and she is still there today, so it is amazing," Haley said.

Child Kidnapping and Trafficking: A Lucrative U.S. Business Funded by Taxpayers

Child Kidnapping and Trafficking: A Lucrative U.S. Business Funded by Taxpayers:

Child Protective Service is big business – to the tune of billions of dollars.

Many allege that federal funding is the root of the problem with CPS, and that the real incentive is perpetuating a lucrative business employing tens of thousands of people, and not protecting children. Whenever there is evil or corruption, often all one has to do is “follow the money.” The Bible says it best: For the love of money is the root of all evil.

How New York City’s parents took on the welfare system – and changed it

How New York City’s parents took on the welfare system – and changed it | David Tobis | Society | The Guardian:                                                                                                                                             The number of children taken into care in New York City has decreased from almost 50,000 children taken in 1994 to 10,295 in 2015. In the UK, by contrast, the number is at record levels. Last month in   England alone, Cafcass, the children and family court advisory and support service, received a total of 1,040 care applications – a 16% increase on the previous January, despiterecent research showing no real rise in the number of children on child protection registers. Social workers and parents increasingly fear and distrust each other, and social workers are even asking: “Have parents become the enemy?”(You're damn right they have!)                                                                                                                                                       

State 'stole the baby' at 2 days old

Aunt: State 'stole the baby' at 2 days old:

State social workers took Angela Donnellon’s niece from her biological mother, who had a history of drug use, when she was 2 days old in 2014.The infant was placed in foster care by the state’s Department of Health & Human Services’ Child Protection Services division with a couple who has a criminal history and who were rejected for a foster care license through Livingston County Catholic Charities in Howell.“(The state) purposely placed her with this family so they would be able to adopt her,” Donnellon said. “They never gave the birth mother or (birth) father a chance or anyone in the family a chance. …(Sounds Familiar-Sounds just like NH DCYF)

Ninth Circuit Court to Hear Oral Arguements on Family Law Issues - Matter of Reform !

Petition update · Ninth Circuit Court to Hear Oral Arguements on Family Law Issues - Matter of Reform ! · Change.org:

Feb 25, 2016 — In May 2016, the California Supreme Court will hear a class action suit detailing family law issues that have been plaguing our communities for decades. 
Our partners in San Diego have worked tirelessly to bring these issues to the attention of the state legislature, the State Bar and our highest state court, and this year the issues will finally be addressed. 

State Supreme Court upholds assault conviction of New Durham woman who starved boy

State Supreme Court upholds assault conviction of New Durham woman who starved boy | New Hampshire:

CONCORD — The state Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a New Durham woman found guilty of abusing and starving a young boy who weighed just 23 pounds when removed from her home at age 6.