Restructuring services to better serve children and families

Restructuring services to better serve children and families | Governor Jay Inslee:

SEATTLE - Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday outlined plans to restructure how state government serves at-risk families and children and create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. The plans follow the recommendations of the bipartisan blue ribbon commission convened by the governor earlier this year.

Why You Should Search Whether You’re An Adoptee or a Natural Parent/Natural Family Member

Why You Should Search Whether You’re An Adoptee or a Natural Parent/Natural Family Member – meganmarydeperro:

In the past adoption agencies did all they could to make sure that both sides never looked for each other. 

Why Biological Siblings Of Adoptees Should Never Listen to Their Parents Who Say Have Nothing To Do With Their Adopted Out Sibling

Why Biological Siblings Of Adoptees Should Never Listen to Their Parents Who Say Have Nothing To Do With Their Adopted Out Sibling. – meganmarydeperro:

This is a guest blog written by Deanna Shrodes. It is absolutely perfect and I could not have said it better myself.

Federal Register :: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System

Federal Register :: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System:

SUMMARY:

The Social Security Act (the Act) requires that ACF regulate a national data collection system that provides comprehensive demographic and case-specific information on children who are in foster care and adopted.

Advocates, Legislators Call for Changes in Handling of Foster Child Abuse Cases

Advocates, Legislators Call for Changes in Handling of Foster Child Abuse Cases ★ Reporting Texas:

As Texas leaders grapple with how to fix the state’s troubled foster care system, one issue on the agenda is how to end the discrepancies between how the state handles abuse cases for foster children and for those outside the foster care system.

Child abuse cases in army families may be under-reported

Child abuse cases in army families may be under-reported - WBRC FOX6 News - Birmingham, AL:

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.

Police: Cambridge man threatened CPS caseworkers

Police: Cambridge man threatened CPS caseworkers | Blotter | poststar.com:

CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was charged with a felony in recent days for allegedly threatening to "shoot" Child Protective Services caseworkers, authorities said.