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 … Continue reading “No Fault CPS! WTF?”
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!”
Do you have a child who lies for no apparent reason? You aren’t alone and you could be a big part of the problem, which means you can help. Before you get all indignant, please understand, I believe some children have what I think of, as a “lying gene,” and lying simply comes natural to … Continue reading “Parenting a Liar…”
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”
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”