Group claims N.J. Family Court system is corrupt

Group claims N.J. Family Court system is corrupt | NJ.com:

PATERSON — Roughly 30 people on Sunday gathered outside the Passaic County courthouse for a rally against what they allege is corruption and bias in the family court system in New Jersey.

Prescription of drugs to foster youth under scrutiny in Sonoma County and statewide

Prescription of drugs to foster youth under scrutiny in Sonoma County and statewide | The Press Democrat:

When she was 9 years old, Angelica De La Torre saw her mother fall from her pedestal of strength and virtue into a place torn apart by methamphetamine addiction. Unable to deal with the loss of the single most important person in her life, De La Torre herself fell into depression and helplessness.

Foster care system pilots new program in Fort Bend and Montgomery counties

Foster care system pilots new program in Fort Bend and Montgomery counties - Houston Chronicle:

Pilot in Fort Bend and Montgomery counties seeks better outcomes

A two-year pilot program that aims to involve family members of children in foster care is launching in a pair of suburban Houston counties. Funded with more than $500,000 allocated by the Legislature, the Collaborative Family Engagement program works to identify and more effectively engage relatives who might offer support or, in some cases, a home to a child in foster care.

This mom's visit from CPS is about to make your head explode

This mom's visit from CPS is about to make your head explode:

Even if you happen to be one of those people who believe the world is just one giant bear trap waiting to snap shut on the children who live in it, it's hard to imagine that there's a much safer place for kids than their own backyard, particularly if you can glance out your window and easily see them.

Former foster children sue DSHS, Sound Mental Health

Former foster children sue DSHS, Sound Mental Health | KIRO-TV:
SEATTLE —
She's 28 now. But for a moment, she was 5 years old again, living a nightmare in this South Seattle foster home.

Gunshots fired at children’s services building in 'targeted attack' on social worker

Gunshots fired at children’s services building in 'targeted attack' on social worker - Mirror Online:

Gunshots have been fired into the door of a children’s services building in a suspected 'targeted attack' directed at a social worker.

Mother claims Social Services didn't do enough ahead of 5 children being killed

Mother claims Social Services didn't do enough ahead of 5 childr - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports:

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WIS) -The former wife of the man accused of brutally killing his five children then dumping their bodies in a ditch in rural Alabama has filed a lawsuit against the state and Lexington County Department of Social Services for failing to protect the children from their murders.