Mom gives up twins without father knowing, he now wants custody

Mom gives up twins without father knowing, he now wants custody:

Matthew Bolton says he wants his 7-month-old twins back. Then he realizes “back” is the wrong word. “I never had them,”’ he says. “I never had the chance.”

Advocates Discuss State of Washington State's Foster Care System with Lawmakers

Advocates Discuss State of Washington State's Foster Care System with Lawmakers | KUOW News and Information:

Advocates for foster children shared concerns with lawmakers in Olympia Friday, with hopes for new policy around child welfare systems in Washington.

Sammy’s Law Would Require Recording CPS Interviews With Parents

Sammy’s Law Would Require Recording CPS Interviews With Parents « CBS Sacramento:

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A new bill aims to change the way Child Protective Services operates in California.The bill is called Sammy’s Law, named after a Sacramento baby taken from his home by CPS when his mom asked for a second medical opinion.

“CPS has become the greatest threat to the very kids it was designed to protect,” said Assemblyman Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks).

After the latest report, Donnelly wants to get rid of CPS in all of California’s 58 counties.

“I’m not going to stop this fight,” he said. “It’s why I believe this agency needs to be eliminated.”

Lawyer for dismembered teen's biological parents: 'Something went wrong in the system here'

Lawyer for dismembered teen's biological parents: 'Something went wrong in the system here':

Grace Packer's biological parents fought to keep her. Rose and Rodney Hunsicker battled Berks County child-welfare officials for two to three years to keep their children, according to their attorney at the time. They did not want to lose custody of Grace and her two siblings.

Town hall meeting to explore effects of child abuse

Town hall meeting to explore effects of child abuse | The Herald Journal | news.hjnews.com:

A local Utah legislator and a local advocate for children impacted by abuse are hosting a town hall meeting to bring awareness to the impact domestic violence can have on brain development, health and behavior in children.

Adverse Childhood Experiences will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Utah Theater. It is free to attend and is open to the public.

Crisis In Family Courts

Crisis In Family Courts | National Organization for Women:

There is a national crisis for women and their children in the family law courts of this country. Affirmed by experts and leaders in the women’s movement, the existence of this crisis is verified by women in every state who report injustice in their family law cases.....................

One family's 'curse': 3 generations of mothers lose parental rights

One family's 'curse': 3 generations of mothers lose parental rights:

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Jenny Terrill sat in the courtroom waiting area, her hands tightly held together, staring out the window for a glimpse of her daughter in the parking lot. If the foster parents brought her to court, that would be a good sign – a sign that today might be the day she could come home.