All articles tagged with #child protective services
Teen Mom Jenelle Evans was reported to CPS for allegedly leaving her young children with her troubled son while she partied in Las Vegas with her friend Tori Rhyne, raising concerns about her childcare practices amid her ongoing legal and personal issues.
Police removed 21 children from an Arcadia home after allegations of neglect and abuse, including a shaken baby incident. The parents were arrested on suspicion of child endangerment, but released pending further investigation. The case involves complex surrogacy arrangements and concerns about ethical practices in biotechnology.
A Texas mother, Alandria Seabron, was arrested and her baby taken away after her infant was found with a broken arm and internal fractures, which her parents believe are due to a genetic bone condition called rickets. Despite evidence suggesting a medical issue, she was indicted on charges of reckless injury, but her daughter was eventually returned to her in March. The case highlights concerns over medical misunderstandings and child protective services' involvement.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte defended the state's decision to remove a 14-year-old girl from her parents' custody after they refused to allow her to transition to a boy. The parents, Todd and Krista Kolstad, were devastated when their daughter, Jennifer, was taken away by Child Protective Services. Gianforte stated that the decision followed state policy and law, and he has banned medical treatments for gender dysphoria in children. The parents argue that Jennifer's mental health concerns were overlooked, and they are now fighting to regain custody.
A Walmart employee in Byram, Mississippi, claims she was fired for filming a toddler wearing only a diaper in the store, as the child's mother faces a child neglect charge. The employee, Felecia Darling, recorded the incident on January 17 and posted it on social media, leading to her termination for violating company policy. The child was seen shivering in the cold before concerned shoppers intervened, and the mother eventually covered the child with her coat. The mother, Kambria Darby, was arrested, and Child Protective Services got involved, releasing the child to an approved relative.
Child Protective Services visited the home of eight-year-old Navin Jones just a month before he died from being beaten and starved, noting that while he was malnourished, his health was not critical. Navin's father is currently on trial for first-degree murder, while his mother has already pleaded guilty. The child was found in a locked room covered in urine and feces, weighing just 30 pounds, with signs of physical abuse. The investigation revealed a note on his bedroom door instructing not to give him food or drink. The home was described as deplorable, with the rest of the house well-furnished. The doctor who examined Navin's body described his condition as severely malnourished, and his death was ruled as failure to thrive due to malnutrition.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has located the family of a girl who was abandoned at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas on December 4. The child, known as "Alejandra," is currently in Child Protective Services, but options for placing her with family members are being explored. Baylor police are also investigating the case.
Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans' son Jace has been hospitalized after running away from his grandmother's house. Child Protective Services will take custody of him and place him in foster care due to his repeated runaway incidents. Jace ran away after his phone was taken away as punishment for vaping at school. He has had no contact with his mother or stepfather since being moved out of their home. Jace's stepfather, David Eason, is facing a misdemeanor child abuse charge for allegedly injuring Jace. The investigation into Evans and Eason by Child Protective Services is ongoing, and charges for neglect and assault may be filed.
An 8-year-old child was left waiting for a ride home from school in Texas, prompting school officials to raise concerns. When police went to the parents' home, they discovered a man and woman dead inside. The woman had suffered blunt force trauma and wounds to her neck, and the man was found dead in another room. Police believe it was a murder-suicide. The child is now in the custody of Harris County Child Protective Services, and an investigation is ongoing.
The adult brother of two boys who were allegedly shot dead by their mother in Kentucky reveals that the family had repeatedly contacted child protective services with concerns about their safety. Tiffanie Lucas has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of her sons, Jayden and Maurice. The older brother, Durrell Howard, regrets not taking action to protect the boys and wishes he had "snatched" them away. The community is devastated by the tragic incident.
Jenelle Evans' son, Jace, has no contact with her or her husband, David Eason, and is reportedly happier now that he's living with his grandmother, Barbara. Jace, who is under the custody of Child Protective Services, has been staying with Barbara while his mother remains estranged. David Eason is facing child abuse charges related to an alleged incident involving Jace, who had previously run away from home. Jace recently enrolled in a new school after being out for several months.
A woman who posed as a Child Protective Services worker and tried to lure a 4-year-old child from his home is facing additional charges of felony burglary and impersonating an officer. Lisa Nacrelli, 44, said she wanted to "scare the parents" and didn't think the child was being supervised. Police are reminding parents to stay vigilant and talk to their kids about what to do around strangers.
Lisa Nacrelli, a Norwood woman, was arrested on a child enticement charge after she tried to lure a 4-year-old child away from his home. She claimed to be from Child Protective Services to do an inspection but was caught on the family's security camera touching the child uncomfortably. Nacrelli admitted to posing as an investigator to scare the parent and was held overnight at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
A woman was arrested for criminal child enticement after trying to lure a child away from his home in Norwood, Ohio. The incident was caught on the family's security camera, and the woman claimed to be with Child Protective Services. The child's father believes the woman had a counterfeit CPS badge. If convicted, the woman could face up to 180 days in jail.
Texas parents Temecia and Rodney Jackson allege that their child was wrongfully taken by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services after their pediatrician reported them for treating their days-old child at home for jaundice. The Jacksons had a home birth and their midwife said that there were no signs of jaundice within the first 24 hours. The pediatrician contacted authorities after a bilirubin test showed high levels, which can lead to brain damage. The Jacksons' older children have not been removed from the home. The family's hearing has been postponed to April 20.