a long overdue post - links for June 2014

It has been some time since I have published a post here on WACPR. (I do welcome you to visit - & follow - WACPR on Scoop It, where I am able to post more frequently.  These will, however, generally not include videos, as it has been my "thing" to reserve video posts for this blog.) I have decided to begin sharing links via a monthly post instead of posting each video story as I discover it.Father pays outstanding child support, still gets jail time

Investigation exposes little oversight of child advocates

published May 15, 2013 (updated Jul 23, 2013)

Rare Brittle Bond Disorder Mistaken for Child Abuse

published Nov 29, 2013

Bond set for DFCS worker arrest for drug possession

published Dec 14, 2013 (updated Dec 15, 2013)

Therapist in conflict for treating abuser and victim, psychologist says

published Dec 16, 2013

Judge dismisses attorneys, CPS workers on case involving claims of rare psychological problem

published Dec 23, 2013 

Father pays outstanding child support, still gets jail time
published Jan 03, 2014 (updated  Jan 21, 2014)

The story of one Alberta foster child we wanted to tell you — but can’t (video)

published Jan 8, 2014

Alberta mother speaks out after daughter dies in government care

published Jan 9, 2014

Teacher Accused Of Leaving Student In Closet Suspended

published Jan 15, 2014

KANSAS MIDDLE SCHOOL: POSTER LISTING SEX ACTS AS PART OF 'HEALTH AND SCIENCE' CURRICULUM

published Jan 16, 2014

New DCFS boss pleaded guilty to stealing from social service agency's clients

published Feb 17, 2014

Michigan CPS has gigantic secret list of parents labeled 'child abusers' without due process
published March 21, 2014

Former foster dad accused of abusing foster child

published March 31, 2014

Mother of boy found beaten and malnourished says she wasn't allowed to see son

published April 1, 2014

Tulsa Mother Sues DHS After Daughter Gives Birth to Father's Baby
published April 17, 2014

Family says daughter suffered from medical issue, not father's abuse
April 29, 2014

First Grades for OK DHS Foster Care Reform Released
published Apr 30, 2014

Kids Traumatized, Have Nightmares After Cops Raid Wrong House

published May 6, 2014

Int'l Adoptions Down, Foster Care Interest Grows
published May 8, 2014

Foster parent guilty of child abuse
published May 8, 2014

Phantom Caseworkers On DSS County Roster
published May 9, 2014 

Mom petitions for Landry's law to protect breastfeeding babies
published May 14, 2014

Gov. Shumlin Concerned About Slow Investigation into DCF
published May 14, 2014

Biological parents never told what killed their son in foster care
published May 14, 2014 (updated May 16, 2014)

Teacher Allegedly Grabs Kindergarten Student's Face
published May 14, 2014 (published May 28, 2014)

Woman Accused of Starving Her Adopted Children
published May 15, 2014

Lawsuit against children's group home describes sex crimes
published May 16, 2014

Adoption Battle In Court
published May 16, 2014

Sisters separated by foster care reunited after 47 years
published May 18, 2014

13 investigates: overseas adoption dangers
published May 19, 2014

Birth mother speaks out in NAACP foster fight
published May 20, 2014

Relatives Get Paid Less to Foster Children Than Strangers Under California Policy
published May 20, 2014

Foster mom can’t believe day care shoe throwing incident
published May 29, 2014

AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
published May 30, 2014

Laredo PD Searching for Boy Missing During CPS Custody

published June 13, 2014

DCF change allows names removed from abuse registry
published June 17, 2014

Foster child adoption halted over tribal ties

published June 18, 2014 (updated June 19, 2014)

20 kids removed from children's home
published May 22, 2014

Georgia day care workers did nothing to help toddler with 3rd-degree burns, destroyed evidence: cops

published June 24, 2014

Hundreds voice concerns about CPS at Capitol
published June 25, 2014

Ex-OC PE Teacher Who Molested At Least 17 Students Set To Be Released

published June 26, 2014

Dripping Springs couple accused of keeping son locked away

published June 26, 2014

Daycare suspended to investigate potential violations

published June 27, 2014

Stepmom of boy found in basement released from jail

published June 28, 2014

Tragic Case of Shaken Baby Syndrome Rooted in "Flimsy" Science: Expert

In Tragic Case of Shaken Baby Syndrome Rooted in "Flimsy" Science: Expert, Colleen Williams & Willian Avila efficiently summarize one of the main issues regarding shaken baby syndrome. "Researchers have found that an adult cannot produce the force or strength to shake a baby to death."

DCF worker under investigation for abusing her power

In DCF worker under investigation for abusing her power, Catherine Varnum reports that a woman's husband's ex-girlfriend who is a DCF employee pulled the boy out of class without her knowledge.

Foster Child in Hospital Taken Off Life Support

To view this video & the accompanying print story, visit
Foster Child in Hospital Taken Off Life Support.

Redlands Teacher Jailed for Sex Abuse With Students Released Early

According to Tony Shin & Andrew Lopez in their story Redlands Teacher Jailed for Sex Abuse With Students Released Early

A Southern California teacher [Laura Elizabeth Whitehurst] who was sent to jail earlier this year after pleading guilty to having sex with three underage students -- one of which is the father of her child -- has been released after serving about half her sentence.

Mother Says She Has Proof Her Son Was Abused By Foster Parents For Years

The following video & accompanying news story can be found at
Mother Says She Has Proof Her Son Was Abused By Foster Parents For Years

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