When Foster Parents Face Allegations

When Foster Parents Face Allegations - The Chronicle of Social Change:

Allegations against foster parents are common.  They come from everywhere and nowhere, often as a surprise. No one warned you that this was likely. Someone calls in to say that you spanked your child. The child may have told her teacher that you touched him “improperly” during a bath. The birth mother charges that you left her child alone or locked him in his room. The caseworker may even charge you with neglect for failing to keep a doctor’s appointment.

Some Kentucky Courts Open Child Welfare Proceedings

Some Kentucky Courts Open Child Welfare Proceedings | WKMS:

Legislation headed to Governor Matt Bevin’s desk will open to the public a small number of Kentucky courts handling child welfare cases. 

Families claim they were falsely accused of child neglect or abuse

Families claim they were falsely accused of child neglect or abuse - Cronkite News - Arizona PBS:

An activist group claims some families have been falsely accused of child abuse and neglect. State and hospital officials responded they have to balance protecting children with respecting family rights. Several families protested recently in front of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, then marched a few blocks to the Arizona Department of Child Safety building.

Child welfare system at a 'breaking point and will soon be in crisis,' caseworker says

Child welfare system at a 'breaking point and will soon be in crisis,' caseworker says | PennLive.com:

The combination of paperwork, long hours, high stress levels, mounting caseloads, and a lack of pertinent training are making it harder to find and keep caseworkers to staff child welfare agencies.

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.