DCYF sued over girls' sexual abuse

DCYF sued over girls' sexual abuse:

CONCORD, N.H. —

The grandparents of two young sisters who were sexually abused by their parents while in foster care are suing New Hampshire’s child protection agency.The lawsuit, filed Thursday, alleges the Division for Children, Youth and Families allowed the biological parents to have unsupervised visits with their children in 2013, even after police began investigating reports the couple had molested other children at a homeless shelter where they were living.

Extremely graphic details listed in lawsuit filed against NH DCYF arguing negligence

Extremely graphic details listed in lawsuit filed against NH DCYF arguing negligence | NH1:

A lawsuit has been filed after several recent scandals, where the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth, and Families is under scrutiny for failure to stop several abuse and murder cases in families that were under their watch.

Rus Rilee is an attorney representing the families of Brielle Gage, Sadee Willott, and N.B. and J.B, two children that remain anonymous for their own good, in the case against DCYF. Rilee took the stand on Thursday and identified the different cases he was there representing.

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.