Theda Clark was the name of the woman at my first foster home. It was a temporary home. I was allowed to stay there only two weeks. Whose dumb idea was that? I was just getting settled in. I worked hard around her house, but frankly she needed the help. She had three or four other … Continue reading “Foster care should be a LAST resort…”
After Child Protective Services kidnapped my daughter, they tried to enroll her into a high school. In spite of the fact that a diploma had been issued acknowledging the fact she graduated from a home school. I was told directly “We are above the Department of Education.” State laws say a child under the age … Continue reading “CPS, School and the Law”
In 2012, my family turned my baby over to CPS when I was forced to go in for treatment. Upon my release, two weeks later they had no choice but to return her because (& I quote) “it was due to no fault of your own, that she was taken from your care.” I was kept an … Continue reading “Abuse in Foster Care…”
I received this email a couple days ago. I think it’s great that the great uncle came forward. I believe children should be kept in the family if at all possible. But I’ve included her contact information, if anyone cares to contact her. We were interested in adopting three siblings in Clark County. We went … Continue reading “NV: Adoption Gone Wrong!”
CPS in California have been accused of destroying families. The audit plan passed the committee unanimously, and now the California state auditor, who has subpoena powers, will investigate CPS. Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who sponsored the bill and organized parents to speak about their experiences, said it’s a good step forward. [Read more] Not only that, but … Continue reading “Stand up and Fight!”