Juries agree that DCF wronged abuse victims, but Legislature stalls payment | Tampa Bay Times:
TALLAHASSEE — Time is running out for lawmakers to compensate a Spring Hill man who, as a young boy, was sexually abused by a foster child living in his home.
A jury awarded the man $5 million because the state Department of Children and Families failed to disclose the foster child's violent history to the family that took him in.
But in order for the man to collect, the state Legislature must approve what's known as a "claim bill." And so far, Senate leaders have held up about two dozen such bills, calling the process flawed.
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Foster parent who confessed sexual offending to police spared jail
Foster parent who confessed sexual offending to police spared jail:
A man who went to police to confess to sexually abusing his foster child has been spared jail, partly because the case would never have reached the courts had he not admitted his wrongdoing.
A man who went to police to confess to sexually abusing his foster child has been spared jail, partly because the case would never have reached the courts had he not admitted his wrongdoing.
Legislation would form state agency to handle foster care issues
Legislation would form state agency to handle foster care issues | SunHerald:
JACKSON -- A seven-member committee would be established to help with the creation of the freestanding state Division of Child Protection Services, which is being formed as part of the settlement of a federal lawsuit.
JACKSON -- A seven-member committee would be established to help with the creation of the freestanding state Division of Child Protection Services, which is being formed as part of the settlement of a federal lawsuit.
Federal Government Tells Parents: “We Are Your Equals”
Federal Government Tells Parents: “We Are Your Equals”:
Last December, the United States Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services released a draft policy document outlining how the federal government can better “help” children and families. On page one, the federal agencies made this stunning declaration:
“It is the position of the Departments that all early childhood programs and schools recognize families as equal partners in improving children’s development, learning and wellness across all settings, and over the course of their children’s developmental and educational experiences.” (emphasis added)
Last December, the United States Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services released a draft policy document outlining how the federal government can better “help” children and families. On page one, the federal agencies made this stunning declaration:
“It is the position of the Departments that all early childhood programs and schools recognize families as equal partners in improving children’s development, learning and wellness across all settings, and over the course of their children’s developmental and educational experiences.” (emphasis added)
Senate OKs $2.6 million online child abuse reporting system
Senate OKs $2.6 million online child abuse reporting system - Petoskey News-Review: State-region:
LANSING (AP) — A Michigan department will soon likely have to put together a new $2.6 million online reporting system for child abuse and neglect cases after the state Senate approved legislation that's headed for Gov. Rick Snyder.
LANSING (AP) — A Michigan department will soon likely have to put together a new $2.6 million online reporting system for child abuse and neglect cases after the state Senate approved legislation that's headed for Gov. Rick Snyder.
School calls in social services after boy told teachers he wanted to ‘fight terrorists’
School calls in social services after boy told teachers he wanted to ‘fight terrorists’ | Daily Mail Online:
A school called in social services after an eight-year-old boy told a teacher he wanted to 'fight terrorists' after watching a news report on the Syrian refugee crisis.
A school called in social services after an eight-year-old boy told a teacher he wanted to 'fight terrorists' after watching a news report on the Syrian refugee crisis.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
NH aims to bridge gaps in child protection system
NH aims to bridge gaps in child protection system | New Hampshire | eagletribune.com:
CONCORD, N.H. (AP)— A trio of bills aimed at protecting New Hampshire's abused and neglected children got a favorable reception from a Senate committee on Tuesday, though the chairman questioned whether one measure would give police and state workers too much access to sensitive information.
The Health and Human Services Committee held public hearings on bills that would require the Division of Children, Youth and Families to keep records on file for longer periods of times, would give police and DCYF workers more time to prepare for initial court hearings after children are removed from homes and would allow DCYF and police to access a child's medical records once an investigation is underway.
Comment: Senator Boutin does'nt seem to realize there isn't a need for a Bill for DCYF and the Police to access Medical record's. The Family Court Judges rubberstamp ANYTHING and EVERYTHING DCYF want's, even when it goes against the parents wishes.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP)— A trio of bills aimed at protecting New Hampshire's abused and neglected children got a favorable reception from a Senate committee on Tuesday, though the chairman questioned whether one measure would give police and state workers too much access to sensitive information.
The Health and Human Services Committee held public hearings on bills that would require the Division of Children, Youth and Families to keep records on file for longer periods of times, would give police and DCYF workers more time to prepare for initial court hearings after children are removed from homes and would allow DCYF and police to access a child's medical records once an investigation is underway.
Comment: Senator Boutin does'nt seem to realize there isn't a need for a Bill for DCYF and the Police to access Medical record's. The Family Court Judges rubberstamp ANYTHING and EVERYTHING DCYF want's, even when it goes against the parents wishes.
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