Eight Yumans travel to Kenya to visit sponsored children Aug 23, 2008
Now she says there are "over 800 children in foster care after losing their parents to AIDS.". "Ninety-nine percent of those children are living with family members, and Tumaini monitors the child's care," she said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Are Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi ready to start a family? Aug 22, 2008
Is an orphanage or foster care better than a gay couple who want to raise a kid. They have to go somewhere and I think having two mommies is better than an abortion or being a product of the system. (Los Angeles Times)
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Named 2008 Shining Star for Work Finding Forever Families for Children in Foster Care Aug 22, 2008
Congressional Quarterly and The Creative Coalition will honor the Foundation at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions on days dedicated to securing America's future and prosperity DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (Foundation) will be honored by Congressional Quarterly (CQ) and The Creative Coalition with the Shining Star Award at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions for its significant work finding forever... (PR Newswire)
3 indictments issued in polygamist case Aug 22, 2008
Texas child welfare authorities initially put all 440 children at the ranch in foster care but were forced to return them by a Texas Supreme Court ruling that found evidence showed abuse in only a handful of cases. In July, jailed sect leader Warren Jeffs and four followers were indicted for sexual assault of a child. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Letter: PAWS Food Pantry needs donations Aug 22, 2008
The rising costs of fuel, food and housing and the rising tide of foreclosures have resulted in more animals coming into our foster care system, which in turn has produced more animals who need to be fed. Unfortunately supply does not equal demand in these harsh economic times. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
CommunityOne cuts ribbon on Guilford branch Aug 22, 2008
During the ceremony, the bank donated $500 to the Children's Home Society of North Carolina, an adoption and foster care agency. CommunityOne has 44 offices in 36 communities in the region. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Bryant sets up shelter for animals affected by Flood of 2008 Aug 22, 2008
took 10 cats into foster care as part of Safe Haven. Mary Parker of St. Louis took five cats and two dogs to the Open Door Sanctuary in St. Louis, and others took one or two or more to place in their areas. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Colts and state team up to raise books for all Indiana foster youth Aug 21, 2008
On any given day, over 14,000 children in the State of Indiana are in the foster care system. With continuous collection sites at every DCS local office, the Books For Youth program hopes to achieve its goal of collecting 350,000 books placing 25 age appropriate books in a backpack for each foster child in Indiana. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Burling House receives Governor’s Award for Quality Care Aug 21, 2008
There wasn t ICF at that time, it was called foster care. But as he grew older, we all realized the need to take care of them beyond the age of 21, when foster care seemed to end. (Charles City Press, IO)
Violent boy forced to sleep in DOCS office Aug 21, 2008
The department last night found temporary foster care for the boy. "The boy is now safe with a DOCS foster carer, who is being offered special supports to cope with his behaviour," the statement added. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Six nominated for Lodi Community Hall of Fame Aug 21, 2008
He has been a part of California's foster care program and has spent most of his life as a single adopted father to 10 boys and one girl. He has also served as a foster parent. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Girl from polygamist sect ordered into foster care Aug 20, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas - A 14-year-old girl allegedly married to jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs with her parents' blessing at age 12 was ordered back into foster care yesterday by a Texas judge ... The girl, shown in photographs submitted to the court kissing Jeffs, must immediately enter foster care ... Her 11-year-old brother, whom Texas child welfare authorities also wanted placed in foster care, will be allowed to stay with his mother but will have to undergo psychological evaluation... (Boston Globe)
Having Girls In Prison Sparks New Attack On DCF Aug 20, 2008
The report adds to a fusillade of negative comments the child advocate has launched at the department in recent weeks over the death of an infant in foster care, the increased use of potentially dangerous restraints on patients in the state psychiatric hospital for children and the continued problems in complying with a court decree on foster care standards ... Despite a long-standing court decree requiring adequate standards in foster care and other areas, DCF still struggles to comply with... (FOX61, CT)
Child in polygamist case sent to foster care Aug 20, 2008
Prophet's child bride, 14, sent to foster care - CNN.com ... Prophet's child bride, 14, sent to foster care ... Girl, now 14, returned to foster care. (CNN -- US)
Radnor lawyer just trying to help siblings Aug 20, 2008
In July, the parents had already agreed not to sue on their own behalf, but on behalf of any and all potential beneficiaries approved by the court, including Danieal's 11 siblings, eight of whom are now in foster care. "Due to a legal requirement of the Register of Wills, the lawyers were required to name the parents as administrators of the estate. This would be a completely different situation if someone other than Danieal's parents made the civil claims for her estate," said Zajac. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rio Secco Golf Club To Host 2008 Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge Aug 20, 2008
The primary objective of the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge has remained constant throughout the 16-year history of the event -- generate national awareness and funds for foster care adoption programs for the event's sole beneficiary, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ... The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children in North America's foster care systems waiting to be adopted ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Three in Scio arrested for animal neglect (11) Aug 20, 2008
Three malnourished horses have been put in foster care facilities after Linn County deputies executed a search warrant in Scio on Aug. 9 ... The third is at a different foster care facility. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Polygamist Sect Families Back in Court Over Custody Aug 19, 2008
Child Protective Services had asked Texas District Judge Barbara Walther to return the children to foster care, alleging their mothers refused to ensure they didn't have contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages ... None of the children currently live at the Yearning For Zion Ranch in Eldorado, where authorities swept roughly 440 children into foster care in April ... Six weeks after the children were placed in foster care, the Texas Supreme Court forced CPS to return them... (Fox News)
Muslim protest urges UN to intervene in Kashmir Aug 19, 2008
Eight of the 440 children taken from a polygamist sect's ranch, placed in foster care and then returned to their parents may have to go back to foster care. The news follows Texas child welfare officials asking a district judge to put the children - ranging in age from five to 17 - back in state custody, alleging their mothers have refused to limit contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. (guardian.co.uk)
Mother mum in polygamy custody case Aug 19, 2008
Texas wants girl back in foster care ... None of the children the state wants back in foster care currently live at the ranch. (CNN)
Semaj, Siblings Put In Foster Care Aug 19, 2008
-- The 11-year-old boy who talked his way onto airline flights and got into trouble while in juvenile detention, is now in foster care along with three of his siblings, said Steve Williams of the Department of Social and Health Services. After an Aug. 5 hearing, Semaj Booker, along with his three brothers were taken from the home of his mother, Sakinah Booker, Williams said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Charity Without Delivery Truck After Fire Aug 19, 2008
We provide refuge to families affected by domestic violence, foster care, child neglect, you name it we pretty much do it, Carroll said. The organization doesn't get any kind of state or federal funds, they do everything through donations. (KIRO TV, WA)
Lawyers: Lawsuit aims to assist teen's siblings Aug 19, 2008
The lawyers say the suit against the city's child-welfare agency and others is designed to benefit Danieal Kelly's 11 siblings, eight of whom are now in foster care. However, the lawyers acknowledged at a press conference that parents Andrea and Daniel Kelly could win damages if they are cleared of criminal and neglect charges in their teen daughter's death. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Tournament raises awareness Aug 19, 2008
Saturday s Encompass Adoption Awareness Softball Tournament was a fundraiser to help increase awareness of adoption domestic, overseas and foster care. Through Laura s and Matt s blog, they raised enough money to help them when they adopted Hudson. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Texas Wants 8 Sect Kids Back Aug 18, 2008
Officials Want Several Children Of Polygamist Sect Returned To Foster Care ... Although a judge ordered the state to return more than 400 children taken from the sect, officials are asking that eight minors be returned to foster care ... Church compound raided, children placed in foster care, returned to parents after court fight. (CBS News)
Texas officials seek custody of sect children Aug 18, 2008
Officials want 8 children from polygamist group to go back into foster care ... SAN ANGELO, Texas - More than two months after being forced to return children from a polygamist sect to their parents, Texas child welfare authorities want eight youngsters put back in foster care ... Child Protective Services has asked a judge to return the children to foster care because their mothers have allegedly refused to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. (MSNBC -- Crime)
CARLSBAD: 'Dog Squad' marks its 100th rescue Aug 18, 2008
The result has been in an increase in the number of animals taken from the shelter for foster care and adoption. Although most adoptions are to individuals, she said, rescue groups accounted for nearly 20 percent of the dogs leaving the Carlsbad shelter in the last fiscal year, which ended in June. (North County Times)
Foster care progress Aug 18, 2008
It's no secret that California's foster care system remains in dire need of repair ... The excellent, specific recommendations were the result of a two-year study by the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Texas Ends Several Polygamist Sect Cases Aug 16, 2008
Church compound raided, children placed in foster care, returned to parents after court fight. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
State's Foster Care System Way Overburdened Aug 16, 2008
The state's foster care system, the largest in the nation representing 15 to 20 percent of all foster children, is simply overwhelmed, according to a report by the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care ... The entire juvenile court system has fewer than 150 full and part-time judges and commissioners working on foster care, with caseloads averaging 1,000 ... About 5,000 foster care children reach the age of 18 and are termed out of the system--set loose in the... (KSBW 8, CA)
Judge: Girl, 7, didn’t have ’rage’ to kill infant Aug 16, 2008
Judge Kim Berkeley Clark reached that conclusion at a closed hearing into a prosecutor s request that the girl be moved from foster care into county custody so she gets psychiatric and other court-supervised counseling. The judge denied the request. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Aug 16, 2008
Siffermann stressed that the city ships out juvenile offenders to their home countries only after all other rehabilitative efforts have failed, including probation, foster care and juvenile detention. The strategy is appropriate, Siffermann said, because deporting young offenders would doom them from ever becoming productive residents of the United States. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
SYNOPSIS OF COUNTY Aug 16, 2008
M/Berg, S/Seeboth, to approve the Brown County Family Services Corporate Foster Care Licensing and Background Study Fee Policy effective 8-1-08, carried. It should be noted the adult corporate foster care initial licensing and relicensing would be 350 per license and the child corporate foster care initial licensing and relicensing would be 500 per license. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
'Coins for Kids' campaign starts for Children's Center Aug 16, 2008
And if you drop your extra change into it, you will help heal children in the Antelope Valley who have suffered abuse or who need a little extra support to stay with their families, instead of ending up in foster care, or who need some help with preparing to succeed in a kindergarten school-readiness program. The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley will hold its "Coins for Kids" campaign through Aug. 17 and continue it at the Antelope Valley Fair from Aug. 22-Sept. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Boy, 13, arrested again Aug 15, 2008
Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 14, 2008 6:12 PM:" If the child is considered "incorrigible", then he MUST be removed from his home! If that means he goes into a juvenile detention center or foster care, then so be it! IF he is NOT corrected soon, he WILL BE a burden on society for his entire life! As he gets older, and bigger, Heaven help those who will become his victims! I'll guess he comes from a "broken home". But no matter, guilty is guilty! Do away with him, and protect ALL of us honest... (New Iberia, LA)
Foster parent no more (39) Aug 15, 2008
The system is responsible for about 170 to 180 children at a time, Hoverter said, with about 75 percent of those in foster care. About 20 homes are in the systems internal foster care system, she said, in which most of the foster parents have joined an association to support each other, complete with social events ... Outside its own system, Hoverter said, Children and Youth purchases a lot of foster care from private agencies. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Couple face sentencing over abuse Aug 15, 2008
Wada said the children are now in good foster care and doing better. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Female inmates can no longer keep newborns Aug 15, 2008
Now, babies born to jailed moms will go to a relative or be placed in foster care ... Ms. Granger-Brown followed the paths of nine babies and said one is back in foster care, another is with its father and the remaining seven are with their mothers, who have managed to stay out of jail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
DA again reviewing death at day care Aug 15, 2008
Judge Clark made the statement on the final day of the 7-year-old's dependency hearing in juvenile court, where Judge Clark ruled the girl will remain in foster care. Police have said the girl pulled 10-month-old Marcia Poston from her baby chair at Bray's Family Day Care and threw her to the carpeted concrete floor at least twice while caregiver Ashley Swann, 20, had gone upstairs to change another child's diaper. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Attorney General warns of CASA scam Aug 15, 2008
Not only could this type of scam take thousands of dollars away from a deserving program such as CASA but it could ruin the non-profit's reputation of excellence in improving the lives of Oregon's abused and neglected children in foster care. I am appalled at the audacity of those responsible for this email and I am hopeful that people will not fall for this scam," Steele said. "I immediately reported this scam to Western Union in hopes of curtailing any financial gain. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Arizona State University tenured faculty member files civil rights lawsuit against Arizona Board of Regents, ASU President Michael Crow and other ASU officials Aug 14, 2008
After spending her entire childhood in foster care, Dr. Cameron put her self through college and eventually obtained her Ph ... Her childhood experience is chronicled in her book Foster Care Odyssey in America: A Black Girl's Story published in 2002. (PR Newswire)
No comments posted. Aug 14, 2008
Missouri governor creates panel to study foster care system ... (AP) Gov. Matt Blunt has created a 17-member committee to study Missouri's foster care system ... The panel, announced Tuesday, will look into the resources available for children in foster care as they approach their 18th birthdays, Blunt wants the committee to create a three-year plan with suggestions for using existing resources and possible legislative action. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Their Own Home Aug 14, 2008
mourning her mom Devyn is a delightful, affectionate and well-behaved 111/2-year-old who came into foster care in late November 2007 after the death of her mother. She had never met her father until after her mother's death. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
35TH MIDDLESEX RACE: Donato: Incumbent touts experience, accessibility Aug 14, 2008
He also serves on the House Committee on Child Care and Neglect and the Foster Care Committee. But what really sets him apart from his challengers, Donato said, is his old-fashioned grass roots style whether it s a morning cup of joe with the coffee shop old-timers or leading a neighborhood fight for a proper guardrail. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Grandparents Raising Children Aug 14, 2008
"Often times they do not have access to all of the services that you might if you were in foster care or other portions of the system. Catholic Family Center says 11,000 children in Monroe County are being raised by someone in their family, but not their biological parents. For 9,000 of these kids it's their grandparents. Kanerva says it's heartwarming to see what a difference their support can make. From sneakers to school supplies to a safe home, Kinship Care helped nearly 500 families like... (R News)
Pittsburgh Foundation distributes $13 million in grants Aug 14, 2008
It is targeting youths in public housing and those leaving foster care. Other anti-violence grants included funding for the city of Pittsburgh's summer job programs; United Way efforts to coordinate youth projects; the One Vision One Life initiative in McKeesport; and youth outreach programs by Communities in Action for Peace. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lawsuit says 10-year-old boy raped in foster care Aug 14, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Do you ever leave your child in the car unattended? Aug 14, 2008
Children 13 and older can generally be left as babysitters, with the exception of children in foster care. It is not recommended, however, that 13 year olds baby sit infants, small children and children that require special attention due to medical conditions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Butterworth visits Jacksonville to laud DCF Aug 14, 2008
For the 23-year-old Jacksonville woman, who entered the foster care system at 15, it's a big accomplishment and she knew she had someone to thank ... Duval County also "safely reduced" foster care rates by delivering home services, beating the statewide numbers with a 36 percent decrease, Dreicer said ... Felton's positive experience in a foster home as a teen motivated him to mentor two young men who recently "aged out" of foster care. (Florida Times-Union)
Catching Up With Coach J Aug 13, 2008
It is an exercise, mentorship, and life skills program for teenage girls in foster care. A young girl gets matched up with a collegiate athlete for two weekly sessions of strength training and fitness as well as workshops on setting goals, eating healthy, and building self esteem. (Pac-10.org)
Dog neglected, seized during drug raid Aug 13, 2008
He said he had kicked and choked the dog," Sterling testified. Sterling seized the dog and took it to the Oklahoma State Veterinary Hospital that night for treatment, he testified. After court recessed, Sterling said that the dog probably weighed about 40 pounds then and now is up to 50 or 55 pounds. Payne County prosecutor Tom Lee described the dog as healthy now and in foster care in Glencoe by agreement of the parties. Ricky Scott Stokes testified that at the time of the drug raid, he had... (Pet-Abuse.com)
Hoarding - 27 of 73 horses seized Aug 13, 2008
A veterinarian and vet students from Colorado State University worked on the animals on Friday, getting them ready to go into foster care ... Machett had asked a judge to keep the horses out of foster care, but the judge did not rule on that request on Friday, so the sheriff is going ahead with his plans. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Oregon targets domestic violence mom by mom Aug 13, 2008
Still, she didn't see herself as a victim of domestic violence or understand how violence had affected her family until after the state took her kids into foster care because caseworkers felt the boys weren't safe with her ... The pairing can help children avoid foster care altogether or return home more quickly. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
WA Libs promote uranium mining in vote Aug 13, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. August 13, 2008 - 6:45PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cuts in foreign adoptions causing anxiety Aug 13, 2008
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE ... But today, international adoptions are increasingly complex for Americans, a trend that is reducing the number of foreign children entering the United States and leading more prospective parents to look into adopting from U.S. foster care ... For thousands of U.S. children in foster care, the shift away from foreign adoptions could be a positive development, says Kathy Ledesma, acting project director of AdoptUSKids, a federally funded program that promotes adoptions... (USA Today)
State Legislators Plan Investigation Of DCF Aug 12, 2008
Hearing To Address Foster Care Death, Hospital Problems ... Meyer said the hearing would cover not only problems at the DCF-run Riverview Hospital in , but also issues such as DCF's difficulties for years in complying with a federal court "consent decree" on standards for foster care and the recent death of an infant who was a foster child under the care of a DCF worker. (FOX61, CT)
DSS updates public on its child and family programs Aug 12, 2008
Following Child Protective Services, the meeting was turned over to Child and Family Services, and attendees heard about foster care ... The goal, he said, is to minimize the amount of time children spend in foster care by identifying early on a goal, such as discharge to the original family or to another resource, terminating parental rights to facilitate adoption, or identifying the child for independent living ... These are programs and a way to keep children from being placed in foster care... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
‘PRINCE CHUNK' HAS SOUL BROTHER IN COLUMBIA Aug 12, 2008
Because she already had three cats, Fluff, Pepper and Spot, initially, she said, it was her intention to provide foster care for the kittens and find an adoptive home for them. But Fluff, who is now 19, became their surrogate mother. (The Union Democrat)
Ensure the safety of your pets during a hurricane Aug 12, 2008
Ask local animal shelters if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a disaster. Animal shelters may be overburdened caring for the animals they already have, as well as those displaced by a disaster, so this should be your last resort. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Bulluck makes a case on the field Aug 12, 2008
The man who was 12 when taken in by a single mother for a three-week stay that turned into six years with her family also spends his time working with foster care groups in New York and Tennessee. He took time after practice Monday to give school supplies and new shoes to 50 children through his foundation and teamed with another charity to provide shoes to 900 other students at another location. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Funding loss after foster care row Aug 11, 2008
THE leading foster care organisation in NSW has lost hundred of thousands of dollars in funding from the State Government because of a potential for banned carers to be appointed to its board. The Foster Care Association, which has represented the state's carers for 20 years, has lost funding for 2008-09 worth $320,000 after months of turmoil and bitter infighting over board elections, changes to its constitution and claims of misappropriated funds ... In a written statement to the Herald, the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Test your pup's pedigree Aug 11, 2008
We know B.B. is in foster care, awaiting adoption. And we know he s a friendly, sad-eyed nose-lapper. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A second chance for children Aug 10, 2008
CHILDREN CAN spend months or years in foster care waiting for a permanent home, particularly those who are older or have special needs. The federal Adoption Incentive Program helps by giving states money to promote adoptions of children in foster care ... Mary Gambon, the state's assistant commissioner for adoption, foster care, and adolescent services, emphatically says they do. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor (8/10/08) Aug 10, 2008
I applaud the Daily News for taking on such an important issue as youths aging out of foster care and youth homelessness, and I'd like to address a few more aspects of this issue. In addition to aging out of foster care, there is the additional problem mentioned briefly in the article of foster children running away from or being thrown out of foster families ... This can happen for many reasons, but research has found that many youths experience abuse within the foster care system as well as in... (Anchorage Daily News)
A healthy home Aug 10, 2008
Many of them have been bounced around in foster care most of their lives and have never had a stable environment, in which to build their foundation, she said. The Achievement Center offers the yongsters hope for their future, she said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
