Families Wanted: Did Social Services Treat You Badly?

Daily Mail journalist Anthony Harwood, writes:

“We are seeking families who have fallen foul of social services and feel they may have been targeted, for whatever reason. Need people who are prepared to talk about their experiences and, preferably, be identified if the law allows it. Article for Daily Mail newspaper. Please contact Anthony Harwood.”

If you’d like to get involved, Anthony’s email address is:        anthonyharwood@cliomedia.co.uk

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Heroin epidemic has more grandparents raising young children

Heroin epidemic has more grandparents raising young children | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio:

THORNVILLE, Ohio - When drug addiction hits a family, grandparents are usually the ones who step up to take care of the children left behind.

One group of grandparents are banning together not only to keep their grandkids safe, but also help fight for their own child’s recovery.

Mental and physical health problems linked to people forced to represent themselves in court

Litigants in person | Citizens Advice:

Nine out of 10 people who have been forced to represent themselves as ‘litigants in person’ in the family courts have suffered strain on their mental and physical health, a report by Citizens Advice has revealed.

Greg Abbott's Continued Fight Against Foster Children's Safety

Greg Abbott's Continued Fight Against Foster Children's Safety | Houston Press:
Foster Care, Dead Children and Greg Abbott's Cognitive Dissonance

When it comes to protecting children, Greg Abbott just doesn't get it.

According to emails obtained by the Texas Tribune, Abbott took a personal interest in the January 2015 murder of a two-month-old girl who had been removed from her mother by Child Protective Services and placed temporarily with a family friend. Justice Hull was drowned in a bowl of water by the family friend's 14-year-old daughter, who told authorities she didn't want her mom to adopt the child. 

Woman accused of child abuse works for child protection agency

Woman accused of child abuse works for child protection agency -:

PANAMA CITY, Fla.  More details were uncovered Wednesday about two local women who are charged with child abuse. As News 13 first reported Tuesday, one of the women works for the Florida Department of Corrections as a corrections officer. The second woman works for an agency that offers adoption, foster care and counseling services to local families. 

Winn Joins Family's Fight Against DCF

Winn Joins Family's Fight Against DCF - WIBW News Now!:

The parents of five children who were taken by the Kansas Department of Children and Families have enlisted the help of a high profile name. 

Norma Bell death: Murder probe after foster mother's body found in fire-gutted house

Norma Bell death: Murder probe after foster mother's body found in fire-gutted house - BBC News:

The body of 79-year-old Norma Bell was discovered inside the house in Westbourne Road on Sunday morning. Police said Mrs Bell, who had been a foster parent to more than 50 children and would have turned 80 next month, died before the fire started.