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Indiana House backs bill shielding parents from child-welfare probes over age-appropriate independence
politics1 month ago

Indiana House backs bill shielding parents from child-welfare probes over age-appropriate independence

The Indiana House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1035 with a 12-1 vote, aiming to clarify that allowing children age-appropriate independence should not trigger DCS investigations or criminal charges unless recklessness endangers the child, creating an affirmative defense in neglect cases; supporters say it reduces unnecessary government involvement while preserving safety, though one Democrat expressed concerns about raising the intervention threshold; the bill moves to the full House.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|
#child-welfare#department-of-child-services#hb-1035
First Meeting in Years Sparks Concern for Nephew's Well-Being
family7 months ago

First Meeting in Years Sparks Concern for Nephew's Well-Being

A woman is concerned about her nephew's unhappiness and her strained relationship with her narcissistic sister. She considers whether to apologize to her sister to improve her access to her nephew or to find alternative ways to support him without engaging in her sister's drama. Experts suggest maintaining emotional boundaries, avoiding unnecessary apologies, and focusing on creating positive interactions with her nephew while managing her sister's behavior.

via Slate Magazine|
#child-welfare#emotional-boundaries#family
Hospitals Report Patients for Drug Use After Administering Meds During Childbirth
health1 year ago

Hospitals Report Patients for Drug Use After Administering Meds During Childbirth

An investigation by The Marshall Project and Reveal found that hospitals across the U.S. are administering medications to birthing patients and then reporting them to child welfare authorities when drug tests show positive results for those same substances. This practice has led to child welfare investigations and even the removal of children from their parents, despite the medications being legally prescribed during labor. The issue is exacerbated by the lack of hospital policies to confirm test results or review patient medications before reporting, leading to calls for policy changes to protect patients from unwarranted investigations.

via USA TODAY|
#child-welfare#childbirth#drug-testing
Third Baby Abandoned by Same Parents Found in Shopping Bag
news1 year ago

Third Baby Abandoned by Same Parents Found in Shopping Bag

A baby girl, dubbed Baby Elsa, was found abandoned in London this January, marking the third child left by the same parents since 2017. DNA tests confirmed Elsa is a full sibling to two other abandoned children, Baby Harry and Baby Roman. Despite extensive investigations and public appeals, the parents remain unidentified. Authorities are seeking a woman seen near the location where Elsa was found, believing she may have crucial information. The children are now in care, with Harry and Roman adopted and Elsa in foster care.

via TooFab|
#abandoned-babies#child-welfare#dna-testing
Third Sibling Abandoned in London by Same Parents Over Seven Years
crime-and-public-safety1 year ago

Third Sibling Abandoned in London by Same Parents Over Seven Years

A newborn girl, Baby Elsa, found abandoned in east London in January, is the third child to be ditched by the same parents, according to DNA tests. She was discovered on the coldest night of the year, just an hour after birth. Her siblings, also abandoned in 2017 and 2019, were found in the same area. The parents remain unidentified despite public appeals.

via The Daily Beast|
#abandoned-baby#child-welfare#crime-and-public-safety
Dad Influencer Defends Smacking Toddler Amid Backlash
parentingfamily1 year ago

Dad Influencer Defends Smacking Toddler Amid Backlash

Malcolm Collins, a leader in the pronatalist movement supported by Elon Musk, faces backlash and potential child welfare investigations after slapping his 2-year-old son during a news interview. Collins defends the use of corporal punishment as a necessary corrective measure in dangerous situations, while critics argue it constitutes abuse. The incident has sparked significant online outrage and debate over parenting practices.

via New York Post |
#child-welfare#corporal-punishment#elon-musk
Texas Child Welfare Agency Fined $100k Daily for Foster Care Failures
legaljudicial1 year ago

Texas Child Welfare Agency Fined $100k Daily for Foster Care Failures

A federal judge has fined Texas health and human services officials $100,000 per day for failing to adequately investigate allegations of abuse and neglect in the state's foster care system. This decision comes after years of criticism and court orders to improve the system, with the judge citing "continued recalcitrance" in conducting thorough investigations. The fines will be lifted when the state demonstrates compliance, and a hearing on the matter is set for late June. The ruling sends a strong message about the urgent need to address the shocking evidence of neglect and abuse suffered by innocent children in the state's care.

via The Texas Tribune|
#child-welfare#contempt-of-court#federal-judge
Massachusetts Hospitals Revise Policy on Filing Neglect Reports for Babies with Drugs in Systems
healthcare1 year ago

Massachusetts Hospitals Revise Policy on Filing Neglect Reports for Babies with Drugs in Systems

Massachusetts hospital group, Mass General Brigham, will no longer automatically file child abuse or neglect reports for babies born with drugs in their systems, citing racial and ethnic inequities and aiming to reduce stigma and improve access to substance abuse treatment. The new policy requires reasonable cause to believe that the infant is suffering or at imminent risk of suffering physical or emotional injury before filing a report to the state, and written consent outside of emergencies before conducting a drug test on newborns or mothers. This change is in response to concerns that the previous reporting requirement disproportionately affected Black individuals and led some women to stop their opioid addiction medications out of fear of losing custody of their babies.

via The Daily Wire|
#child-welfare#healthcare#hospital-group