Organizers hope youth theme boosts Festival of Trees fundraising goal Nov 20, 2009
Proceeds benefit programs at The Baby Fold in Normal, which serves children and families with programs including adoption, foster care, residential treatment and family support. The SPORTStacular theme is a way to attract a new demographic of visitors, said Baby Fold spokesman Pete Moore. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State may fund social services Nov 20, 2009
She added there is increasing demand for various child welfare services such as foster care, as well as financial services such as Medicaid and food stamps. With more demand to provide essential services without increased funding, the burden becomes larger for local government. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Adoptions to be celebratedin Mercer and Burlington Nov 19, 2009
Assignment Judge Bookbinder said, "I am happy to recognize the importance of adoption and foster care. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing these children being given the gift of a family to call their own.". Following the Burlington court proceedings, families are invited to a luncheon to be held at the Burlington County College. (NJ.com -- Times)
Angel tree administers giving spirit Nov 19, 2009
"Or, they don't have parents at all and they're in a foster care system.". These are a just a couple of the scenarios for why a child may need community support doing the holidays. (The University Echo, TN)
Pets get photos with Santa Nov 19, 2009
There are also three dogs and seven puppies in foster care. We're not exempt from the economic situation, said Russell, who added that the shelter does not receive public support. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Holiday Cottage Opens Nov 19, 2009
-- Many children who are in the foster care program will have some of their Christmas wishes come true, thanks to some community support ... The Department of Human Services has set up the program to give Christmas gifts to kids who are in foster care ... Wednesday's grand opening came complete with some holiday songs sung by from a few kids who are in the foster care program. (KERO 23, CA)
Regaining custody Nov 19, 2009
Zane and his brother, Logan, 3, were in foster care while their mother sought help for a drug addiction. After a year in foster care, boys return to parents ... She wasn t able to care for her sons, and she knew they d be better off in foster care. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Judge dismisses ADA lawsuit against Youth Crisis Center Nov 18, 2009
In January, she sued the nonprofit center, which provides emergency and foster care for troubled youth, after it refused to reinstate her after an assault in July 2005 by a resident, according to the complaint filed by Shumate. After surgery, she returned to work for four hours a day in September 2006, which was acceptable to the center and met the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Joba's role for 2010 undefined Nov 18, 2009
During Tuesday's "Wrap to Rap" program, he teamed up with New Yorkers For Children to help wrap more than 1,500 holiday gifts for children in foster care in New York City. The event, presented by Delta, hit close to home for Chamberlain, whose father spent much of his childhood living in foster homes. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Angels to help MCHS reach its fundraising goal Nov 18, 2009
Through its affiliates, Mississippi Children's Home Society and the CARES Center, the agency offers programs including special educational services, school day programs, behavioral testing, psychiatric residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, intensive in-home services, adoption, therapeutic foster care, family preservation, shelter care and prevention services. Details. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sorry state of abused children Nov 18, 2009
MORE than a third of young people leaving foster care at the age of 18. AN UNPRECEDENTED number of foster parents are wanting to adopt their. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Should soldier Moms be deployed away from babies? Nov 18, 2009
She was told to her 10-month-old would go to foster care ... This mother needs to be allowed to serve here in the States until she can find appropriate care for her child that doesnt involves relinquishing her baby to foster care ... If her plan was to have her mom take the baby and she can t, Then make a new plan, and maybe that plan is Kid goes to foster care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Homeless at 18: adult life begins with a thud Nov 18, 2009
MORE than a third of young people leaving foster care at the age of 18 are homeless for some time within a year, a study shows, and almost 30 per cent are unemployed ... The system is better because we have moved away from institutions to foster care and kinship care,'' she said, ''but we are still grappling with the problems of kids moving from care to independence ... At a time when most young people stay longer in the parental home, often well into their 20s, half the young people in care... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Older couple 'young again' for adopted grandchildren Nov 18, 2009
November is National Adoption Month to raise public awareness about the thousands of children nationally waiting in foster care to be adopted. In Volusia and Flagler counties, 113 children are available for adoption, according to Community Partnership for Children. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Single-mom chooses son over serving country Nov 18, 2009
Her lawyer said she refused to go because there was no one to take care of her 10-month-old son, Kamani, and she feared he would be placed in foster care. The Army said the young mother had plenty of time to sort out family issues and has been confined to her post at Fort Stewart, Georgia, while an investigation unfolds. (CNN -- US)
Letters to the editor (11/18/09) Nov 18, 2009
If we have a surplus of $28 million dollars I suggest it go to the overworked, understaffed social workers in Health and Social Services working in foster care, and distribute the rest to communities across the state where it will benefit all the people of Alaska. -- Phyllis Dalton. (Anchorage Daily News)
Headed in the right direction (943) Nov 17, 2009
Changing his living situation from a relative's residence to an adult foster care home brought a positive response, Leggett said, and the man is to the point of working on personal goals ... Riverwood, which helps find appropriate living situations for the defendants in foster care or with family members, will continue to be involved after probation. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
About my father Nov 17, 2009
That we carry the guilt, being the " she hesitates, "the children of the perpetrators". Born in 1943, she was placed in foster care aged six. Her new family emigrated in 1956 to the US, where she has remained. Stylishly dressed, Barbara arrives early at a San Diego cafe and apologises in advance, saying that "sometimes I get emotional" while telling her father's story. As predicted, she later becomes tearful. Acts of compassionFinding out more about her father, she explains, led her into painful... (BBC News -- Europe)
Soldier nixes deployment to care for baby Nov 17, 2009
Her civilian attorney, Rai Sue Sussman, said Monday that one of Hutchinson's superiors told her she would have to deploy anyway and place the child in foster care. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Golf Tournament Postponed;National Adoption Day Will Be Held as Planned Nov 17, 2009
This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Adoption Day, a national day of celebration of adoptive families and an opportunity for courts to open their doors and finalize the adoptions of children from foster care ... While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of this month is the adoption of children currently in foster care. (KWTX.com, TX)
N.Y. can't compromise children's futures Nov 16, 2009
Cuts to programs that provide services to family members keeping grandchildren, nieces and nephews out of foster care. Cuts to programs that prevent childhood lead poisoning. (Albany Times Union)
'Foot the Bill' fundraiser at local eateries Nov 16, 2009
These donations will go to support orphans, orphan-care facilities and programs, children in foster care, adoption-support programs and adoptive families. For a list of participating restaurants, visit. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Social workers oppose leader Nov 16, 2009
He said the vote would be more painful to him if he did not see such critical progress in such areas as foster care, adoption, and mental health services for needy children. I need to do more communicating with people, said McClain, who was appointed by Governor Deval Patrick 2 1/2 years ago to run the agency, for merly known as the Department of Social Services. (Boston Globe)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 16, 2009
Animal foster care program ... Clarke County Department of Family and Children Services Informational Session - 6 p.m., Clarke County Department of Family and Children Services, 284 North Ave.; find out how to help the more than 100 children in foster care in Clarke County; (706) 227-7904 or (706) 227-7040. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Apology for 'forgotten Australians' Nov 16, 2009
Once we were made wards of the state, that was it: we never lived as a family again,'' Ms King said yesterday after arriving in Canberra for the apology to ''forgotten Australians'', people who grew up in institutions, orphanages and foster care. Ms King is one of about 900 forgotten Australians and child migrants descending on Canberra to hear the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and the Opposition Leader, Malcolm Turnbull, unite to say sorry on behalf of the nation to the estimated 500,000 people... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
At your service Nov 16, 2009
Children's Home Society: Offers adoption, foster care, counseling, child abuse and neglect prevention and emergency shelter. 386-304-7600. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Festival of Trees events to benefit The Baby Fold Nov 16, 2009
The 16th annual event runs Thursday through Saturday at the Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St. Proceeds benefit programs at The Baby Fold, 612 Ogelsby Ave., Normal, which serves children and families with programs including adoption, foster care, residential treatment and family support. This is a budget item for us, said Baby Fold spokesman Pete Moore. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New advocates for kids Nov 15, 2009
CASA is an advocate program for children in foster care. CASA volunteers work with children and represent their interests in court to help find them permanent homes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crusading Calif. D.A. retires, leaves painful wake Nov 15, 2009
After a year in foster care, their sons were pressured to testify against them in custody hearings. "He's destroyed hundreds of people's lives," said Cummings, who was never charged with a crime, and whose custody case ultimately was thrown out. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
• Enough LOVE to share Nov 15, 2009
November is National Adoption Month - a collective national effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care who need permanent families. On any given day, more than 2,000 children are currently living in out-of-home care in Alaska. (Juneau Empire)
Immigrants asked to be counted, avoid census boycott Nov 15, 2009
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, for instance, opposes the boycott because the state could lose federal dollars used for Medicaid, foster care, child care, substance abuse programs, and education. State Rep. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
DSHS to pay $1.5 million settlement in child abuse case Nov 14, 2009
taffeta wrote on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM:" Unfortuneatly there will be more and more incidents like this happening. The administration within CPS needs to give up the power struggles and get back to protecting children. Stop making laws that protect the relative. Trust in foster care and believe in the help of CASA. ". unnown01 wrote on Nov 13, 2009 9:54 PM:" I have a good cps story for you. A few years ago i was living in an apartment complex. My neighbor was a 28 year old female. She had custody... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Proposed budget hikes spending, taxes Nov 14, 2009
Legislature Chairman Peter Tortorici credited the increase to the rising cost of mandated expenses, specifically salaries, retirement, pension, health insurance and the county's share of foster care and mental health expenses. We did a thorough job during the budget process, said Tortorici. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
What happens to the kids? Nov 13, 2009
The Oregon Department of Human Services becomes involved, but children aren t always placed in foster care. Denise Rhode, manager of the agency s Klamath-Lake counties child welfare office, said the state tries to place children with other family members who can offer a safe environment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Death Notices Nov 13, 2009
Ellen Fern Pelton, 88, Berrien Springs, died Nov. 10 at Meadowview Gardens Adult Foster Care, Berrien Springs. Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, 471-3729. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Mother faces multiple charges stemming from child neglect probe Nov 13, 2009
Child Protective Services put the children in foster care ... sparrow wrote on Nov 11, 2009 7:16 PM:" Since this sorry excuse of a mother does not appear to have a past drug record in Washingron, I sincerely hope she does not qualify for some treatment plan that will get her clean for a few months and then allow her to regain custody of these children ever again while being supported by our wonderful welfare system. Thank god someone finally had enough guts to come forth as witnesses to have... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Well-traveled freshman Robinson settling in at Georgia Nov 12, 2009
Before settling in Athens, the Georgia freshman defensive end shuttled between Indiana and Alabama four times, going through foster care and growing into the Hoosier State's top football prospect for 2009. Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner convinced him last winter that Athens would be a good place to put down roots and play his college ball. (Athens Banner-Herald)
12 charged after library books worth $87K stolen Nov 11, 2009
Two sisters who turned a Fresno foster care and group home business into an $8 million-a-year operation used the nonprofit's money "as if it were their own," a prosecutor said Monday. Prosecutor Regina Leary said Elaine Bernard, chief executive officer of Genesis, and clinical director Carol Dela Torre spent public money intended for abused and neglected children on their own vacations and expensive cloth 00004000 ing. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
State Capitol week in review Nov 11, 2009
It also manages the foster care system, The department has a web site at this Internet address: , which has information on how to adopt. Later this month it will post photographs and biographies of children who need to be adopted. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
'God's the one who put him in my lap' Nov 11, 2009
A celebration is planned from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Brainerd Public Library as part of National Adoption Day, a national day to celebrate adoptive families, particularly foster care adoptions. The event will include door prizes, refreshments, activities for children and information on adoption. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Police blotter Nov 11, 2009
An adult foster care client in Staples with a day walking pass returned intoxicated and punched a hole in the wall when confronted. He was taken to detox. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Love of children leads to adoption Nov 11, 2009
HALIFAX For children in foster care, sometimes things can be difficult ... Sometimes when children come into foster care, all they have is a trashbag, said Shanita Dildy-Goings ... Currently, in the county, there are 41 children in the foster care system with seven adoptions finalized in the 2008-09 year. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Good Neighbor Winners Help Those in Need Nov 11, 2009
She serves as the eyes and ears for judges, recommending a permanent placement plan for children in the foster care system. She has helped fulfill each child s individual needs by reuniting children with parents, persuading relatives to take custody, or hunting for long lost relatives by scouring phone books and cemetery records. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Alleged 'Pet Cemetery' Woman To Get Psych Test Nov 11, 2009
The law presumes she is innocent. And she is standing by her plea," said James d'Angelo, McDonough's defense attorney. Her son Doug told authorities their backyard was a pet cemetery. "It was a concentration camp for the animals," he said. Neighbors in Selden told reporters some of their pets were missing, and others smelled unpleasant odors. "We were sitting in my neighbor's yard having lunch, there was a strong odor coming from the house," said Chariklia Cingari, McDonough's neighbor. The... (CBS 2, NY)
10 years for polygamist sect member in sex assault Nov 11, 2009
Jessop was one of 12 members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints charged after authorities raided the ranch last year and swept 439 children into foster care ... They remained an insular group until Texas authorities raided the ranch and swept 439 sect children into foster care. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sunday’s Child is Jimmy, 11 Nov 10, 2009
It costs little or nothing to adopt a child from foster care ... Children with special needs who are adopted from the foster care system are eligible for ongoing financial and medical assistance after adoption ... To learn more about Jimmy, and about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit. (Boston Globe)
After saving 661 babies, foster mom finds herself subject of a movie Nov 10, 2009
Nancy Ortiz, 24, abandoned two other newborns in the same neighborhood in the same manner, but they were discovered in time by neighbors and are now in foster care. COSTA MESA, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Dem Women Meet Saturday in Carthage Nov 10, 2009
Pottery and child foster care will be the featured topics at the Saturday, Nov. 14, meeting of the Democratic Women of Moore County ... Ann Thomas, who heads foster care and adoption services for the Department of Social Services, will tell about the need to provide gifts for children in foster care during the holiday season. (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Dorothea Lange,' by Linda Gordon Nov 9, 2009
Yet as a parent, she was often absent, farming her two sons and stepchildren out to foster care, and she could be tyrannical when she was present. Lange also cared and cooked for her two husbands. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Catfish and Khakis set for Saturday Nov 9, 2009
JA also provides hygiene kits for local schools, lunch buddies for children whose parents arent able to eat lunch with them at school during special events and bags of comfort items for children newly placed into foster care. Each provisional class must also complete its own service project; some projects have included purchasing caps and gowns for high school seniors who could not afford them and buying shoes for underprivileged kids. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Hudson delegation heads to Harlem seeking youth funds Nov 8, 2009
The area has the highest rate of foster care placement in the city. Its unemployment rate is about twice that of the city as a whole. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Industry pros step up for local charities Nov 8, 2009
Her long-term goals include garnering income-producing properties that can provide a steady revenue stream for charities, and providing housing for young adults as an alternative to foster care, and for those leaving the foster care system because they've reached the maximum age of 18. 1. (The News-Press -- Business)
A ministry to orphans in Pine church Nov 8, 2009
They began designing a ministry to empower church families to help orphans -- or those at risk of becoming orphans -- whether through adoption, foster care or other volunteer services ... Having run out of money, they reluctantly opted to adopt through foster care. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Testimony ends in child abuse trial Nov 7, 2009
No, she said, testifying that she didn t talk about Parks abusing her until after she was placed in foster care in November 2007, and it wasn t until August 2008 that she fully disclosed the scope of the abuse ... She told the jury it is not uncommon for children to wait until they are in foster care to report abuse if they feel like they ve never been protected by their parent, especially if mom is still with the offender and supporting him. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Salmonella victims upset no prosecutions yet Nov 6, 2009
One of three people accused of embezzling from Genesis, a Fresno foster care and group home business, is in jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor theft and tax evasion charges. Rene Bernard, 49, also pleaded guilty to his third drunken driving offense in the past six years. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Polygamist convicted of sexual assault Nov 6, 2009
The 439 children taken from the property and placed in foster care following the raid all have been returned to their parents or other relatives. Jeffs, revered by the FLDS as the group's prophet, was convicted in Utah as an accomplice to rape. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Kitty needs a home Nov 6, 2009
"People just move and leave them behind. They can't take care of themselves. Even the best hunters can't always catch enough to sustain themselves." Throop said the shelter is at capacity with 65 cats and kittens housed on site, with the additional 38 cats being held in foster care ... The shelter is always looking for volunteers to help with everything from socializing the animals to offering foster care. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Adoption Dreams Come True for Families Nov 6, 2009
Hundreds of children are in Clark County's foster care system waiting to be part of a loving, stable family. For more than 80 children, dreams of a forever home came true Thursday. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Supervisors lift hiring freeze - again Nov 5, 2009
The Comprehensive Services Act funds foster care and special education placements for children who are autistic or have learning or behavioral problems. Staunton River District Supervisor Marshall Ecker suggested doing away with the hiring freeze altogether. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Home Depot gives $400K to ATL nonprofits Nov 5, 2009
Foster Care Support Foundation. Girl Scouts of Northwest Georgia. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
SWAT Teams Rescue Woman, Baby from Hostage Situation Nov 5, 2009
The baby is now in the custody of the Department of Child and Family Services and will stay in foster care as police investigate this case. read more stories in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fla. baby missing for 5 days found alive under bed Nov 5, 2009
Nancy Ortiz, 24, abandoned two other newborns in the same neighborhood in the same manner, but they were discovered in time by neighbors and are now in foster care. Jury debates Orosi mother's fate. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Judge says Texas polygamist sect trial nearing end Nov 5, 2009
The 439 children taken from the ranch and placed in foster care following the raid have all been returned to their parents or other relatives, but the documents seized in the raid were used to help build criminal cases. Jeffs, revered by the FLDS as the group's prophet, was convicted in Utah as an accomplice to rape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Polygamy Trial Continues in Texas Nov 5, 2009
The 439 children taken from the ranch and placed in foster care after the raid have all been returned to their parents or other relatives, but the seized documents resulted in the criminal charges. The FLDS is a breakaway sect of the mainstream Mormon church, which renounced polygamy more than a century ago and does not recognize the FLDS. Historically based around the Arizona-Utah state line, the FLDS bought a ranch about six years ago in Eldorado, about 150 miles northwest of San Antonio, and... (Fox News)
Beebe says he's still concerned about adoption ban Nov 5, 2009
Jerry Cox, president of the Arkansas Family Council, noted that the measure put into law what was already state policy on foster care and said he doesn't think the ban is hurting efforts to recruit families. "To insinuate that Act One has made this problem worse would be wrong," cox said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
