Since 2000, federal records show child welfare agencies across the country closed the cases of more than 53,000 foster kids listed as “runaway” and at least another 61,000 children listed as “missing.”
A nationwide investigation with Atlanta sister station WSB also uncovered a patchwork of policies with some states able to close a missing child’s case after just a few months, while others have policies on the books to keep missing cases open until the child turns 21.
The review found:
- Arizona and New Jersey allow child welfare workers to close a case if the child has been missing for at least six months.
- Illinois closed the case of a missing 9-year-old foster child in 2016. State officials said the case was closed after six months with court approval. Illinois said it opened a new investigation nearly a year later and found the child, who is now in foster care.
- Georgia eliminated its policy in 2016 that allowed the state to close the cases of children who are missing for a prolonged period. But officials there now admit to WSB that more than 50 cases of missing foster kids have been closed since that policy was eliminated.
- Many states have policies for what to do when a missing foster child returns to state care, but a vast number don't specifically address what steps to take when a child remains missing.
For years, Massachusetts DCF has been telling the feds it hasn’t closed a single case of a foster kid who’s missing, but researchers, child advocates and a review by 25 Investigates found otherwise.
The other child tragedy: The tens of thousands of children the foster system has lost
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- Created: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 01:36
- Written by Rene Denfeld - The Washington Post
More than 60,000 kids across the country are unaccounted for by the child welfare system that is supposed to protect them.
Children hold posters of Rilya Wilson, a 4-year-old in foster care in Florida who was missing for months before authorities noticed. Her foster parent is in prison for her killing.(Marice Cohn Band / The Associated Press)
The public has exploded in outrage at American immigration authorities' treatment of children in recent months, but meanwhile there are tens of thousands of other children who are unaccounted for in this country: the more than 60,000 foster children who have gone missing.
Over 1,200 Minnesota parents are suing to shut down Child Protective Services
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- Category: USA Child Protection
- Created: Friday, 08 June 2018 17:18
- Written by Carey Wedler
The group, led by Dwight Mitchell, a father who says his son was illegally taken from him for 22 months, first filed a civil rights complaint in April, and this week they vocally publicized their call to shut down the child services agency, which they claim engages in systemic lying, withholding information, and fabricating evidence. They are asking the federal court to suspend the state’s agency from enforcing child protection laws, and according to a petition signed by almost 5,000 people, are also demanding changes to the laws themselves.
Dealing with dirty child protection workers who lie and mislead the court
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- Category: NSW DHS - FACS
- Created: Monday, 04 April 2011 10:46
- Written by Alecomm
Commencement of private prosecutions
A private individual may also initiate criminal proceedings by way of CAN. The major difference with a private prosecution is that a CAN may only issued by a Registrar. The Registrar issues a CAN by signing the notice. A Registrar will have a discretion not to issue a CAN if the Registrar is satisfied that:
A fed-up judge and a new chief: Is this what it takes to get Texas to protect kids?
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- Created: Monday, 14 October 2019 23:29
- Written by Dallas Morning News Editorial
Sometimes a situation is so mired in dysfunction that it can benefit both from a fresh perspective and a jump-start on moving forward.
We see those points materializing in two recent developments involving a state agency that has struggled for years to do what its name says it must do — protect children.
A social worker in South Australia could face torts of defamation and nonfeasance
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- Category: Australian child protection authorities
- Created: Friday, 20 December 2019 20:18
- Written by Dee McLachlan - Gumshoe News
It is easy to claim that a protective parent has serious mental health issues when they do not. And then it takes every ounce of courage and persistence to remain sane from the abuse perpetrated by government departments and gang-like bullying in the closed courtrooms — all out of sight from the public and the media.I was contacted by a mother from Queensland yesterday and learned how the child department there turned her — the protector — into the “abuser.” I saw a video of the kids, and it is crystal clear whom they consider as their protector.
Bradyn Dillon's case worker 'does not know' why abusive father was not thoroughly checked
- Abusers job or title:: Father
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- Category: Queensland Child Protection Services
- Created: Thursday, 12 September 2019 00:00
- Written by Elizabeth Byrne - ABC News
Nine-year-old Bradyn Dillon died in February 2016.
SUPPLIEDThe child protection case officer responsible for a Canberra boy murdered by his father has been unable to say why she did not carry out more thorough checks on his abusive parent when she was looking after the case in 2014.
Bradyn Dillon, 9, was killed by his father in 2016, when several weeks of violent attacks culminated in his death.
- Abuser Name or Alias:: Graeme Dillon
- Abusers Organisation:: Queensland Child Safety
- Type of Abuse:: Physical, Death
- Matter Resolved?: Ongoing
Foster carers face abuse trial
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- Category: NZ Child, Youth and Family (CPS)
- Created: Tuesday, 26 March 2013 22:10
- Written by Amy Maas - Fairfax Media MZ
A family accused of abusing foster children in their care by using a wire brush to scrub their bodies will go on trial later this year.
Andrew John Hemara, 53, and Jenny-Lee Hemara, 49 appeared at the Auckland District Court today where they were remanded on bail until their trial in August.
Baby in Alessandra Pacchieri forced caesarean case adopted
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- Category: UK Child Protection
- Created: Tuesday, 15 April 2014 19:13
- Written by Press Association
Judge announces adoption in UK of child born to Italian woman who was forced to undergo a C-section in 2012
The daughter of an Italian woman who had a forced caesarean section while in the UK has been adopted by "good and loving people", the country's top family judge has announced.
The case, which first unfolded in secrecy, was later reported and commented on around the world and led to Sir James Munby, president of the family division of the high court, calling for "radical changes" and greater transparency in the family courts.
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Manmeet Bhullar says no enquiry is needed. Manmeet Bhullar, who will take over the portfolio when the newly shuffled cabinet is sworn in next week, said Wednesday December 18 2013 he doesn't see the need to hold an independent public inquiry into the matter, as demanded by all three opposition parties. Great concerns the 33-year-old Bhullar, who is moving from the Service Alberta portfolio, lacks the experience to shepherd Human Services, which handles child and youth issues, social programs and homelessness. No inquiry means we do not think these children's lives matter, so much so that we can not even be bothered to look into their deaths. There are no words to describe how disgusted I am.
Whatever it takes to keep this out of the public's view. This government's actions speak far louder than their words will ever speak. People with nothing to hide DO NOT act the way these people do. They've been everything but forthcoming with information and openness.Sources:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/minister+Bhullar+says+inquiry+into+deaths+kids+government+care+needed/9275775/story.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmeet_Bhullar
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Currently, Child Protective Services violates more civil rights on a daily basis then all other agencies combined, including the NSA / CIA wiretapping program.... CPS does not protect children ...
It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even killed at the hands of Child Protective Services. every parent should read this pdf from Connecticut DCF Watch : http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com
Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US
(These numbers come from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington (NCCAN).
Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS
*Perpetrators of Maltreatment*
Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59
Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13
Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241
Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12
Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5
Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per 100,000 children.
CPS perpetrates more abuse, neglect and sexual abuse, and kills more children then parents in the United States. If the citizens of this country hold CPS to the same standards that they hold parents too.
No judge should ever put another child in the hands of ANY government agency because CPS nationwide is guilty of more harm and death than any human being combined.
CPS nationwide is guilty of more human rights violations and deaths of children then the homes from which they were removed. When are the judges going to wake up and see that they are sending children to their death and a life of abuse when children are removed from safe homes based on the mere opinion of a bunch of social workers.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, HAPPILY DESTROYING THOUSANDS OF INNOCENTFAMILIES YEARLY NATIONWIDE AND COMING TO YOU'RE HOME SOON...
BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEYARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION...(Source : http://www.parentingbanter.com/showthread.php?t=57107)
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