Documentary highlights troubled foster care system

Documentary highlights troubled foster care system | Tampa Bay Times:

A Florida guardian ad litem's documentary about problems in the state's foster care system will premiere this month at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.

Lawyers for Family in Abuse Case Tell Supreme Court To Make Court Records Public

Lawyers for Family in Abuse Case Tell Supreme Court To Make Court Records Public | New Hampshire Public Radio:

The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether a lawsuit over the state’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases should be open to the public.

Report: Kelly fell through cracks

Report: Kelly fell through cracks | WTSP.com:

Manatee, Florida -  10News WTSP first uncovered that two child protective investigators were punished -- not fired -- for mishandling a toddler's case.Documents released by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office shows just how many times this case fell through the cracks.

CPS workers fired after death of Grand Prairie girl

CPS workers fired after death of Grand Prairie girl | WFAA.com:

GRAND PRAIRIE — A caseworker and supervisor have been fired following the death of a 4-year-old Grand Prairie girl. A CPS special investigator has also resigned, according to Marissa Gonzales, a spokeswoman with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Mom gets apology, not child, from CPS

CPS apologizes to Dallas mom about child | WFAA.com:

SEAGOVILLE - Words of regret don't always come easily."It's very tough to talk about,” said Dana Gibson. “As a parent, there's nothing worse to know that you've caused your child pain."

Brazil Ends Monsanto Linked Pesticide Use to Fight Zika After It’s Exposed as Cause of Birth Defects

Brazil Ends Monsanto Linked Pesticide Use to Fight Zika After It’s Exposed as Cause of Birth Defects - Healthy Natural Cures:

Not a hoax …. the zika virus has now been linked to Monsanto’s subsidiary chemical product called SumiLarv. Released into the water system to combat the mosquitos and lacking in sufficient testing, this chemical is causing human DNA damage to developing human fetuses.

Social workers charged with child abuse in case involving torture killing of Gabriel Fernandez

Social workers charged with child abuse in case involving torture killing of Gabriel Fernandez - LA Times:
Four social workers have been charged with child abuse and falsifying public records in the case of the torture death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez in 2012.
In a rare criminal case filing against social workers, Los Angeles County prosecutors allege that the social workers minimized "the significance of the physical, mental and emotional injuries that Gabriel suffered... [and]  allowed a vulnerable boy to remain at home and continue to be abused."