Man receives maximum sentence in foster child death: 2-year-old drowned in unattended shower | Bemidji Pioneer:
BEMIDJI -- A Bemidji man whose 2-year-old foster daughter drowned after he left her in the shower received the maximum sentence for second-degree manslaughter Friday.
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
DCYF needs new leadership now
DCYF needs new leadership now:
Every year, various studies, audits and reports on State services are released in New Hampshire, and most see a day or two of press coverage before they are filed on a shelf in the State Library. But the Center for the Support of Families report on DCYF — the Division of Children, Youth and Families — released in December, is one that cannot be so easily dismissed. Its recommendations need to be the basis for systemic changes to an agency that has failed our most vulnerable citizens.
My Comment: Just a decade ago, under Maggie Bishop's direction, any and all report's of child abuse and neglect, no matter how frivolous, wound up tearing apart many families needlessly. Children were removed from not only their parent's but their entire family as well. Relative placement of these children was never even considered, but the Federal incentive money kept rolling in even though Federal mandates weren't being followed. Once a child was removed, they were never returned, even when innocence was proven. Why should ALL families again suffer because DCYF and the Judge messed up on these two cases?
Every year, various studies, audits and reports on State services are released in New Hampshire, and most see a day or two of press coverage before they are filed on a shelf in the State Library. But the Center for the Support of Families report on DCYF — the Division of Children, Youth and Families — released in December, is one that cannot be so easily dismissed. Its recommendations need to be the basis for systemic changes to an agency that has failed our most vulnerable citizens.
My Comment: Just a decade ago, under Maggie Bishop's direction, any and all report's of child abuse and neglect, no matter how frivolous, wound up tearing apart many families needlessly. Children were removed from not only their parent's but their entire family as well. Relative placement of these children was never even considered, but the Federal incentive money kept rolling in even though Federal mandates weren't being followed. Once a child was removed, they were never returned, even when innocence was proven. Why should ALL families again suffer because DCYF and the Judge messed up on these two cases?
Friday, February 24, 2017
Alabama DHR Destroys Another Family: Baby Taken Away Because Young Mom was a Foster Child Kidnapped from Loving Parents
Alabama DHR Destroys Another Family: Baby Taken Away Because Young Mom was a Foster Child Kidnapped from Loving Parents:
All that Shanley wanted for her 20th birthday on February 22 was to get her son back from DHR, and to no longer be considered a foster child herself. Ashton was born while Shanley was in foster care, and when she was kicked out of her foster home last summer at the age of 19, she was not permitted to take her son with her. Alabama social workers tell her that she cannot get him back at this time because they still consider her a foster child, even though she is legally an adult, living on her own with both a job and an apartment.
All that Shanley wanted for her 20th birthday on February 22 was to get her son back from DHR, and to no longer be considered a foster child herself. Ashton was born while Shanley was in foster care, and when she was kicked out of her foster home last summer at the age of 19, she was not permitted to take her son with her. Alabama social workers tell her that she cannot get him back at this time because they still consider her a foster child, even though she is legally an adult, living on her own with both a job and an apartment.
Teen charged with manslaughter in death of foster mom
Teen charged with manslaughter in death of foster mom:
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO/KJCT)-- The Mesa County Sheriff's Office said a teen girl has been arrested in connection with a Grand Valley death investigation.
Investigators said 14-year-old Stephanie Hauck faces manslaughter and assault charges, according to the sheriff's office.
Los Angeles Mother Receives Large Settlement from Child Protective Services
Los Angeles Mother Receives Large Settlement from Child Protective Services:
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $999,999 settlement with a mother whose two daughters were removed from her custody when their baby brother died. In a lawsuit filed against Child Protective Services, the mother was represented by Attorney Vincent W. Davis & Associates in the case.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $999,999 settlement with a mother whose two daughters were removed from her custody when their baby brother died. In a lawsuit filed against Child Protective Services, the mother was represented by Attorney Vincent W. Davis & Associates in the case.
Home-schooling mother files federal discrimination charges against Buffalo Schools
Home-schooling mother files federal discrimination charges against Buffalo Schools | WBFO:
Harris said she delivered paperwork for home-schooling her 8-year-old and 11-year-old, but the Buffalo School Board apparently did not tell the children's school. When the children stopped coming to class, Buffalo Police and Child Protective Services soon after appeared at Harris' home and took away the children.
Harris said she delivered paperwork for home-schooling her 8-year-old and 11-year-old, but the Buffalo School Board apparently did not tell the children's school. When the children stopped coming to class, Buffalo Police and Child Protective Services soon after appeared at Harris' home and took away the children.
Major CPS Reform Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Floor
Major CPS Reform Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Floor – Texas Insider:
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services gives unanimous approval to SB 11, Chairman Schwertner says he expects to the bill to pass the Senate early next week.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – This morning, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services offered a unanimous and bipartisan show of support for Senate Bill 11, legislation that would reform the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and address a number of structural problems with how the state currently manages its child protection efforts.
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