Report finds WA children mistreated in state care scared to speak up

Report finds WA children mistreated in state care scared to speak up | Perth Now:

WEST Australian children mistreated in state care are often too scared to speak out because they will not be believed or fear the consequences will make life worse, a report has found.

Audit slams state agencies for drugging foster kids

Audit slams state agencies for drugging foster kids | ABC10.com:

During a recent hearing at the Capitol, State Auditor Elaine Howle revealed the findings on her department's audit regarding the prescribing and oversight of psychotropic medications to children in foster care.

Surviving Life In Foster Care: Why Children In Foster Care Are Vulnerable To Depression, Learning Disabilities, Obesity & Asthma

Surviving Life In Foster Care: Why Children In Foster Care Are Vulnerable To Depression, Learning Disabilities, Obesity & Asthma : Big Kid : Parent Herald:

It turns out that being in foster care can have negative effects on children. A new study found that kids in the United States who have been in foster care have higher risks of mental and physical health problems such as obesity, asthma, depression, and learning disabilities including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.

The Limits of What A Judge May Order to Stop Parents From Making False Allegations in Custody Battles

The Limits of What A Judge May Order to Stop Parents From Making False Allegations in Custody Battles | Ward and Smith, P.A. - JDSupra:

Sometimes the most contentious issue in a divorce is not how to divide the parties' cash or assets, but rather how custody will be decided.

Group home director charged with sexually abusing child

Group home director charged with sexually abusing child - Story:

PANAMA CITY, Fla. The Children's Home Society of Florida responded to allegations over its group home director having an alleged four year sexual relationship with a young girl.

Science backs how much foster care sucks

Science backs how much foster care sucks - NY Daily News:

Now it’s a scientific fact that foster kids have a hard-knock life.Children in the U.S. foster care system suffer significantly higher risks of emotional and physical health problems, the journal Pediatrics reported Monday, such as depression, asthma and obesity.

Rape charges against Breckenridge foster father now total 10

Rape charges against Breckenridge foster father now total 10:

Already facing one count of sexually assaulting a child placed in his care, a Gratiot County foster father was arraigned Friday on nine additional rape charges.