Child welfare report points to broken system, say social workers
A recent report revealing high levels of critical injury and death of children and youth under the watch of the B.C. government highlights a system that is understaffed and inadequately funded, says the province's social work association.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Yukon First Nations want control over child welfare
Yukon First Nations want control over child welfare
Several Yukon First Nations are demanding more control of child welfare services by taking the territorial government to court.
Several Yukon First Nations are demanding more control of child welfare services by taking the territorial government to court.
Child's Strangulation Death Ruled Accidental
Child's Strangulation Death Ruled Accidental
A child in the custody of a foster family died from a hanging in late May, but the medical investigation came to the conclusion that the death was a tragic accident.
The state's chief medical examiner, Dr. Bruce Levy, told the Channel 4 I-Team that 8-year-old Alex Cotten's death in late May was a "tragic, accidental death."
A child in the custody of a foster family died from a hanging in late May, but the medical investigation came to the conclusion that the death was a tragic accident.
The state's chief medical examiner, Dr. Bruce Levy, told the Channel 4 I-Team that 8-year-old Alex Cotten's death in late May was a "tragic, accidental death."
Issue Brief: Reform the Nation's Juvenile Justice System
Issue Brief: Reform the Nation's Juvenile Justice System
Across the nation, juvenile courts and corrections systems are littered with poorly conceived strategies that increase crime, endanger young people and damage their future prospects, waste billions of taxpayer dollars, and violate our deepest held principles about equal justice under the law. This Casey Foundation issue brief outlines federal policy recommendations for reforming the juvenile justice system.
Across the nation, juvenile courts and corrections systems are littered with poorly conceived strategies that increase crime, endanger young people and damage their future prospects, waste billions of taxpayer dollars, and violate our deepest held principles about equal justice under the law. This Casey Foundation issue brief outlines federal policy recommendations for reforming the juvenile justice system.
After 20 Years, Iowa State's James Smith to Reunite With His Mom
After 20 Years, Iowa State's James Smith to Reunite With His Mom
James Smith, a defensive back on the Iowa State football team, is going to see his mom this weekend.
James Smith, a defensive back on the Iowa State football team, is going to see his mom this weekend.
From the LK Submission Form
Just sending you a little update from Ontario, Canada on the citizens efforts to address and correct corruption within the child protection industry and legal system.
The private corporations have desperately been trying to silence the growing dissent and activism rapidly organizing in the province. Common threats of legal action or false promises to return stolen children are the prefered method of the mafia style system. The child trafficing corporations are now using massive amounts of tax payer money slotted for children to run public relations ads and hire lawyers to sue the citizens exposing them. The child protection industry, legal system, and ministry, profit from this racket and work closely together in thier own best interest. The best interest of the child, like it so often does, takes a back seat to the real economic agenda hiding under the carefully chosen, feel good slogan.
The truth must be hidden and those speaking out must be silenced in the best interest of the corporations and individuals profitting from the system.
Do you think normal people can go into someones home, snatch children, and then falisfy court documents to gain custody of children for funding? No... it's takes really sick people to do that.
Ringrose Sues Carter and McQuaid
July 11, 2009
http://www.fixcas.com/news/2009/sueem.htm
The private corporations have desperately been trying to silence the growing dissent and activism rapidly organizing in the province. Common threats of legal action or false promises to return stolen children are the prefered method of the mafia style system. The child trafficing corporations are now using massive amounts of tax payer money slotted for children to run public relations ads and hire lawyers to sue the citizens exposing them. The child protection industry, legal system, and ministry, profit from this racket and work closely together in thier own best interest. The best interest of the child, like it so often does, takes a back seat to the real economic agenda hiding under the carefully chosen, feel good slogan.
The truth must be hidden and those speaking out must be silenced in the best interest of the corporations and individuals profitting from the system.
Do you think normal people can go into someones home, snatch children, and then falisfy court documents to gain custody of children for funding? No... it's takes really sick people to do that.
Ringrose Sues Carter and McQuaid
July 11, 2009
http://www.fixcas.com/news/2009/sueem.htm
Hit the Road With CASA License Plate
Hit the Road With CASA License Plate
Bluebonnet CASA of Mason, Menard, McCulloch and Kimble counties announces a new license plate that does much more than identify your car — The new design will raise money to recruit volunteers who speak up for foster children in court.
Bluebonnet CASA of Mason, Menard, McCulloch and Kimble counties announces a new license plate that does much more than identify your car — The new design will raise money to recruit volunteers who speak up for foster children in court.
Debate over Florida’s gay adoption ban heats up
Debate over Florida’s gay adoption ban heats up
Proposed legislation introduced by state Rep. Mary Brandenburg [D-West Palm Beach] earlier this month could potentially repeal a ban on same-sex couples from adopting children that has been a source of deep contention in the Sunshine State for more than three decades.
Proposed legislation introduced by state Rep. Mary Brandenburg [D-West Palm Beach] earlier this month could potentially repeal a ban on same-sex couples from adopting children that has been a source of deep contention in the Sunshine State for more than three decades.
DNA dad testing kits launched
DNA dad testing kits launched
A DNA dad testing kit which tells parents if kids are really theirs will soon be available in high street chemists across Britain.
But medical ethics experts have warned that the 30 Pound over-the-counter packs could foster a "culture of suspicion".
A DNA dad testing kit which tells parents if kids are really theirs will soon be available in high street chemists across Britain.
But medical ethics experts have warned that the 30 Pound over-the-counter packs could foster a "culture of suspicion".
Fort Wainwright soldier accused of dog sodomy
Fort Wainwright soldier accused of dog sodomy
Army officials are looking into a claim that a Fort Wainwright soldier sodomized a small dog during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Lynn said bestiality is “a gateway crime with many links to the sexual abuse of children.”
Army officials are looking into a claim that a Fort Wainwright soldier sodomized a small dog during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Lynn said bestiality is “a gateway crime with many links to the sexual abuse of children.”
Child protection workers laid off due to budget cuts
Child protection workers laid off due to budget cuts
Child protection workers in Terrace, Prince Rupert and Kitimat have received word that six full-time positions will be eliminated in their region because of provincial government budget cuts.
Child protection workers in Terrace, Prince Rupert and Kitimat have received word that six full-time positions will be eliminated in their region because of provincial government budget cuts.
"Worrying" gaps in NHS child protection services
"Worrying" gaps in NHS child protection services
A government-commissioned review has found that there are "worryingly low" numbers of staff with up-to-date training in child protection.
A government-commissioned review has found that there are "worryingly low" numbers of staff with up-to-date training in child protection.
Florida caseworkers lied about efforts to protect children
Florida caseworkers lied about efforts to protect children
During the past two years, more than 70 Florida child-welfare workers have been caught falsifying records – lying about their on-the-job efforts to protect children, according to state and county records reviewed by the Orlando Sentinel.
Note: How much do you want to bet that this is understated?
During the past two years, more than 70 Florida child-welfare workers have been caught falsifying records – lying about their on-the-job efforts to protect children, according to state and county records reviewed by the Orlando Sentinel.
Note: How much do you want to bet that this is understated?
Foster Care System Struggles in Flathead County
Foster Care System Struggles in Flathead County
The Montana Department of Child and Family services is struggling to find foster care for kids across the state; and that strain is hitting hard in Flathead County.
Note: Well... If they weren't stealing so many kids...
The Montana Department of Child and Family services is struggling to find foster care for kids across the state; and that strain is hitting hard in Flathead County.
Note: Well... If they weren't stealing so many kids...
Was ball dropped in boy's case?
Was ball dropped in boy's case?
Thursday afternoon, Angela Manns sat in the back row of the Douglas County Jail courtroom. Her left hand rested by her mouth, her eyes wide.
Thursday afternoon, Angela Manns sat in the back row of the Douglas County Jail courtroom. Her left hand rested by her mouth, her eyes wide.
Refusal to Consent to Caesarean Section as Neglect of the Child?
Refusal to Consent to Caesarean Section as Neglect of the Child?
Defendants V.M. [the mother] and B.G. [the father] appeal from the judgment ... which found that they abused and neglected their child, J.M.G. As a result of these findings, J.M.G. was placed in the custody and care of plaintiff Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). At a permanency hearing the judge approved DYFS's plan for termination of parental rights....
Defendants V.M. [the mother] and B.G. [the father] appeal from the judgment ... which found that they abused and neglected their child, J.M.G. As a result of these findings, J.M.G. was placed in the custody and care of plaintiff Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). At a permanency hearing the judge approved DYFS's plan for termination of parental rights....
Sentencing for former CPS worker involved in adoption scam adjourned until August 4
Sentencing for former CPS worker involved in adoption scam adjourned until August 4
According to the Erie County Court clerk's office, sentencing for former Child Protective Services investigator, Anthony Noble, has been adjourned until August 4. Noble was to have been sentenced on July 14 for his part in an adoption scam.
According to the Erie County Court clerk's office, sentencing for former Child Protective Services investigator, Anthony Noble, has been adjourned until August 4. Noble was to have been sentenced on July 14 for his part in an adoption scam.
Baby P checks 'should be halted'
Baby P checks 'should be halted'
Unannounced checks on children's services introduced after the Baby P case should be halted because they are unfair, senior officials have said.
Unannounced checks on children's services introduced after the Baby P case should be halted because they are unfair, senior officials have said.
Court hears of 'abortion order'
Court hears of 'abortion order'
A woman was once told to abort her child by her mother, whom she is accused of killing, a court has heard.
A woman was once told to abort her child by her mother, whom she is accused of killing, a court has heard.
Woman charged with stealing money from child abuse prevention charity
Woman charged with stealing money from child abuse prevention charity
Weber County prosecutors charged Teresa Burns, 40, on Monday with communications fraud, theft and forgery, all third-degree felonies. She is accused of stealing money from Prevent Child Abuse Utah, where she worked as an administrative assistant.
Weber County prosecutors charged Teresa Burns, 40, on Monday with communications fraud, theft and forgery, all third-degree felonies. She is accused of stealing money from Prevent Child Abuse Utah, where she worked as an administrative assistant.
Dad Sues Florida DCF for Wrongfully Taking his
Dad Sues Florida DCF for Wrongfully Taking his
William Dunn, 44, of Lakeland, Florida is suing that state's Department of Children and Families, claiming that it failed to properly investigate an allegation of child sexual abuse against him. Read about it here (The Ledger, 7/13/09). Florida DCF separated Dunn from his daughter for almost a year before determining that no abuse had occurred. Apparently the child had told the agency that her father had sexually abused her and then recanted the charge at the final hearing into the matter.
William Dunn, 44, of Lakeland, Florida is suing that state's Department of Children and Families, claiming that it failed to properly investigate an allegation of child sexual abuse against him. Read about it here (The Ledger, 7/13/09). Florida DCF separated Dunn from his daughter for almost a year before determining that no abuse had occurred. Apparently the child had told the agency that her father had sexually abused her and then recanted the charge at the final hearing into the matter.
Legislature shouldn't play budgetary waiting game with foster kids' lives
Legislature shouldn't play budgetary waiting game with foster kids' lives
Over the course of our lives we wait for lots of things: wait to see a doctor, wait in check-out lines, wait in traffic; some state employees may even have to wait to get paid during this budget stalemate. But the nearly 20,000 children in Pennsylvania's foster care system -- placed due to abuse or neglect -- should not have to wait one more day for us to make life better for them.
Over the course of our lives we wait for lots of things: wait to see a doctor, wait in check-out lines, wait in traffic; some state employees may even have to wait to get paid during this budget stalemate. But the nearly 20,000 children in Pennsylvania's foster care system -- placed due to abuse or neglect -- should not have to wait one more day for us to make life better for them.
The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part I
The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part I
The Mothers Act represents the ultimate example of disease mongering at its worst because the eight-year attempt to pass this federal legislation has evolved into profiteering never before exhibited so conspicuously.
The Mothers Act represents the ultimate example of disease mongering at its worst because the eight-year attempt to pass this federal legislation has evolved into profiteering never before exhibited so conspicuously.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
CPS BS on Twitter
http://twitter.com/Antonio_K_Jr/statuses/2679858884
I'm considering calling child protective services because his mother is refusing to comb this little boy's hair!
http://twitter.com/nitecascade/statuses/2678855859
how can child protective services be so god damn stupid!!!
http://twitter.com/Muzzlewump/statuses/2676885402
CPS (Child Protective Services) called me today... I missed the call. Should I be worried? Is there a lil NEIM runnin around?
http://twitter.com/DenaShunra/statuses/2676369132
@ronigelbfish I think it's right about time to get child-protective-services involved. That's at least statutory rape, if not major abuse
http://twitter.com/Violettstar/statuses/2676365748
A Child Protective Services worker was hunting for that kid. she was her worker&had NO idea where she was. later found in the motel room
http://twitter.com/catcotest/statuses/2675853206
County program that improved efficiency in Child Protective Services wins national honor: A Social Services team.. http://bit.ly/27kMt
I'm considering calling child protective services because his mother is refusing to comb this little boy's hair!
http://twitter.com/nitecascade/statuses/2678855859
how can child protective services be so god damn stupid!!!
http://twitter.com/Muzzlewump/statuses/2676885402
CPS (Child Protective Services) called me today... I missed the call. Should I be worried? Is there a lil NEIM runnin around?
http://twitter.com/DenaShunra/statuses/2676369132
@ronigelbfish I think it's right about time to get child-protective-services involved. That's at least statutory rape, if not major abuse
http://twitter.com/Violettstar/statuses/2676365748
A Child Protective Services worker was hunting for that kid. she was her worker&had NO idea where she was. later found in the motel room
http://twitter.com/catcotest/statuses/2675853206
County program that improved efficiency in Child Protective Services wins national honor: A Social Services team.. http://bit.ly/27kMt
Fake Amber Alert Text Messages Spreading
A fake amber alert is spreading throughout the U.S., including Minnesota, and it looks very believable.
Camp Caution
I-Team 8 has discovered that the State of Indiana is not requiring something that many other states mandate to keep criminals out of summer camps.
http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/1024556?wpid=2167
Fate of Alamo children
Jury selection is underway in Texarkana in the federal trial of Tony Alamo. Alamo faces charges of taking children across state lines for sex which resulted in DHS taking dozens of kids from the Alamo ministry.
J.K. Rowling Must Register as a Potential Pedophile
J.K. Rowling Must Register as a Potential Pedophile
In a stunningly misguided program implemented by the British government, all children's book authors who visit schools must register with a national database intended to protect children from pedophiles, and they must pay a fee to do so. Beginning October 12, 2009, the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will require that all adults who work with children, including authors such as J.K. Rowling and Philip Pullman if they make special visits to schools, will be required to register with the database for a fee of £64 ($105).
In a stunningly misguided program implemented by the British government, all children's book authors who visit schools must register with a national database intended to protect children from pedophiles, and they must pay a fee to do so. Beginning October 12, 2009, the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will require that all adults who work with children, including authors such as J.K. Rowling and Philip Pullman if they make special visits to schools, will be required to register with the database for a fee of £64 ($105).
Ouch!!!
A six year old comes crying to his Mother because his little
sister pulled his hair.
"Don't be angry," the Mother says, "Your little sister doesn't
realize that pulling hair hurts."
A short while later, there's more crying, and the Mother goes to
investigate.
This time the sister is bawling and her brother says...
"Now she knows."
sister pulled his hair.
"Don't be angry," the Mother says, "Your little sister doesn't
realize that pulling hair hurts."
A short while later, there's more crying, and the Mother goes to
investigate.
This time the sister is bawling and her brother says...
"Now she knows."
Feds order Virginia to cease threatening special needs foster families to give up support services
Feds order Virginia to cease threatening special needs foster families to give up support services
Virginia DSS ordered by feds to change law regarding definition of "special needs" foster children by placement, which is in violation of federal law and has been preventing Virginia special needs foster children from accessing adoption support services as mandated by federal law. To qualify as "special needs" and receive services and financial adoption assistance children were required to be in the legal custody of VADSS or another child placing agency. VADSS workers reportedly used this law to force families to take custody of special needs foster children and agree to give up all support services, otherwise the families were threatened with losing the children they loved. This has been one of many nasty undercurrents of VADSS. The localities are not held accountable by the state since each local DSS office only answers to it's own board. Same problem with schools. Local agencies are not state run.
Virginia DSS ordered by feds to change law regarding definition of "special needs" foster children by placement, which is in violation of federal law and has been preventing Virginia special needs foster children from accessing adoption support services as mandated by federal law. To qualify as "special needs" and receive services and financial adoption assistance children were required to be in the legal custody of VADSS or another child placing agency. VADSS workers reportedly used this law to force families to take custody of special needs foster children and agree to give up all support services, otherwise the families were threatened with losing the children they loved. This has been one of many nasty undercurrents of VADSS. The localities are not held accountable by the state since each local DSS office only answers to it's own board. Same problem with schools. Local agencies are not state run.
After Complaint, DCF Removes Web Links To Churches That Welcome Gays
After Complaint, DCF Removes Web Links To Churches That Welcome Gays
The state Department of Children and Families has removed from its website links to "open and affirming" churches after a group opposed to gay marriage threatened legal action.
The state Department of Children and Families has removed from its website links to "open and affirming" churches after a group opposed to gay marriage threatened legal action.
Don't bend the law when giving foster kids drugs
Don't bend the law when giving foster kids drugs
Gabriel Myers was a 7-year-old boy whose world was collapsing when he hanged himself in a foster home in Margate. He was among 268 children between the ages of 6 and 7 medicated while in state care.
Gabriel Myers was a 7-year-old boy whose world was collapsing when he hanged himself in a foster home in Margate. He was among 268 children between the ages of 6 and 7 medicated while in state care.
DHS worker pleads guilty in Danieal Kelly starvation case
DHS worker pleads guilty in Danieal Kelly starvation case
The last city social worker assigned the case of Danieal Kelly - the 14-year-old with cerebral palsy who starved to death three years ago - pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to four years probation.
The last city social worker assigned the case of Danieal Kelly - the 14-year-old with cerebral palsy who starved to death three years ago - pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to four years probation.
Appeals Court Allows Child Abuse Suit Against Hospital
Appeals Court Allows Child Abuse Suit Against Hospital
The Michigan Court of Appeals is allowing a lawsuit to go forward against a Detroit hospital and two of its doctors for failing to report a suspected case of child abuse.
The sister of Rufus Lee Junior is suing the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit and two of its doctors. The lawsuit says the doctors and, by extension, the hospital are liable for failing to report cuts and bruises on the boy. The four year old died was killed from a beating by his foster father.
The Michigan Court of Appeals is allowing a lawsuit to go forward against a Detroit hospital and two of its doctors for failing to report a suspected case of child abuse.
The sister of Rufus Lee Junior is suing the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit and two of its doctors. The lawsuit says the doctors and, by extension, the hospital are liable for failing to report cuts and bruises on the boy. The four year old died was killed from a beating by his foster father.
MPs say teachers need protection against false claims of pupil abuse
MPs say teachers need protection against false claims of pupil abuse
Note: So do parents.
Pupils are threatening to accuse teachers of abusing them in order to avoid being punished for bad behaviour, MPs warn today.
Note: So do parents.
Pupils are threatening to accuse teachers of abusing them in order to avoid being punished for bad behaviour, MPs warn today.
Culver: "too early to know" whether DHS mishandled child abuse case
Culver: "too early to know" whether DHS mishandled child abuse case
Governor Chet Culver says it's "too early to know" whether the Department of Human Services did anything wrong in its review of a baby's welfare.
Last month, a Des Moines infant was treated for a broken arm and, while the D.H.S. launched an investigation, the child remained with his parents. The baby's father is Jonas Neiderbach, son of Jon Neiderbach -- a financial analyst for the Department of Human Services. The baby and his parents were living in Jon Neiderbach's home. The baby is now in critical condition in a Des Moines hospital, being treated for head trauma and broken ribs -- injuries the boy suffered last week.
Governor Chet Culver says it's "too early to know" whether the Department of Human Services did anything wrong in its review of a baby's welfare.
Last month, a Des Moines infant was treated for a broken arm and, while the D.H.S. launched an investigation, the child remained with his parents. The baby's father is Jonas Neiderbach, son of Jon Neiderbach -- a financial analyst for the Department of Human Services. The baby and his parents were living in Jon Neiderbach's home. The baby is now in critical condition in a Des Moines hospital, being treated for head trauma and broken ribs -- injuries the boy suffered last week.
Cops: Woman Falsely Reported Child Abuse
Cops: Woman Falsely Reported Child Abuse
Nichole M. Meunier, 23, has been charged with falsely reporting an incident after called the hotline on May 32 alleging that child endangerment was occurring at a residence.
http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5242:715-blotter&catid=61:st-lawrence-co-police-blotter&Itemid=175
Nichole M. Meunier, 23, has been charged with falsely reporting an incident after called the hotline on May 32 alleging that child endangerment was occurring at a residence.
http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5242:715-blotter&catid=61:st-lawrence-co-police-blotter&Itemid=175
Deceiving the DCF
Deceiving the DCF
Florida has strived to improve its child-protection services in recent years, but some state workers and private contractors obviously have failed to follow a simple rule: Honesty is the best policy.
Florida has strived to improve its child-protection services in recent years, but some state workers and private contractors obviously have failed to follow a simple rule: Honesty is the best policy.
Child protection groups undermine Aussie Firewall
Child protection groups undermine Aussie Firewall
You know your child protection policy is in trouble when even mainstream children’s charities speak out against it – and this is just the latest in a string of bad news to hit Australian Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy over the last seven days.
You know your child protection policy is in trouble when even mainstream children’s charities speak out against it – and this is just the latest in a string of bad news to hit Australian Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy over the last seven days.
NHS warned over gaps in child protection
NHS warned over gaps in child protection
The NHS may fail to identify another Baby P like abuse scandal until the health body overhauls its child protection system, a regulator warned on Thursday.
The NHS may fail to identify another Baby P like abuse scandal until the health body overhauls its child protection system, a regulator warned on Thursday.
Criminal checks for those who work with children
Criminal checks for those who work with children
ANYONE working directly with children in organisations including church groups and sporting bodies, and in roles such as music tutors, doctors and dentists, will be forced to undergo criminal-history assessments under legislation being rolled out in South Australia.
ANYONE working directly with children in organisations including church groups and sporting bodies, and in roles such as music tutors, doctors and dentists, will be forced to undergo criminal-history assessments under legislation being rolled out in South Australia.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Foster care fiasco
Foster care fiasco
Over the past few months, the track record of the Florida Department of Children and Families is one of a dysfunctional agency.
Over the past few months, the track record of the Florida Department of Children and Families is one of a dysfunctional agency.
Educational issues face youth aging out of foster care
Educational issues face youth aging out of foster care
One key population for dropout prevention in Philadelphia is the almost 2,900 adolescents – 14 years old and older – in the custody of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services (DHS).
One key population for dropout prevention in Philadelphia is the almost 2,900 adolescents – 14 years old and older – in the custody of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services (DHS).
Ex-social worker pleads in Philly starvation case
Ex-social worker pleads in Philly starvation case
A former social worker for Philadelphia's child-welfare agency is getting four years of probation and 100 hours of community service for her role in the starvation death of a disabled girl.
A former social worker for Philadelphia's child-welfare agency is getting four years of probation and 100 hours of community service for her role in the starvation death of a disabled girl.
OCEAN CITY: Police not pleased with fake Amber Alert
OCEAN CITY: Police not pleased with fake Amber Alert
Police say a message about a supposedly abducted girl in the resort being swapped around Twitter and text messages today is a hoax, a repeat of a false alarm from earlier this year.
Police say a message about a supposedly abducted girl in the resort being swapped around Twitter and text messages today is a hoax, a repeat of a false alarm from earlier this year.
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