I was so happy to learn that California lawmakers have voted to order a long overdue audit of Child Protective Services. Child Protective Services is supposed to help children and families overcome stressful events in life, and stay together and healthy. But there are families who say that CPS does anything but that. Family members testified … Continue reading “CA to audit CPS…”
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I’ve had several people in the past few weeks tell me that they wish to care for their own family members – as opposed to having them placed in foster care, with strangers. These grandparents, aunts, uncles and other close relatives are being told they must become certified foster parents. Federal law requires that state social … Continue reading “Kinship care vs Fostering”
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Who will stand up and speak out against the power hungry DCFS workers in Little Rock, Arkansas? Even children with Rett Syndrome deserve parents! Why would the state prefer to warehouse children in an institution? It doesn’t make any sense. Read Jill’s story… My daughter’s foster home closed this past week, due to some paperwork she … Continue reading “DCFS and Rett Syndrome”
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This evening I watched Saving Isaiah again, about a little boy who was adopted out after his crack addicted mother threw him out like garbage. When the adults stopped fighting over him, we were left to believe all was well. We all hope and pray that Isaiah has a happy ending. When I decided to … Continue reading “Saving Isaiah”
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If you speak to anyone who has ever dealt with the Child Protective Services (CPS) engine, they will likely tell you they wish they had been informed of their rights prior to the initial contact. Most parents don’t believe CPS is a problem agency, until they have been contacted and frankly, by then it is simply too late. You … Continue reading “Advance Battle Plan…”