Abbott should call a special session to fix foster care
Finding that foster children are “shuttled through a system where rape, abuse, psychotropic medication, and instability are the norm,” a federal court recently ruled that Texans are violating the constitutional rights of our foster children by subjecting them to an unreasonable risk of harm. Gov. Abbott should boldly call a special legislative session to reform foster care and protect these children.
Federal Judge: Texas Foster Care System Violates Children’s Rights
It was early July 2001, and Trish Virgil was going to make a lemon meringue pie. “In our family, 12 years old meant that you get to finally learn how to make homemade pies,” she says now, smiling.
San Angelo Psychiatrist Sentenced to Serve 71 Months in Federal
San Angelo Psychiatrist Sentenced to Serve 71 Months in Federal Prison, also Fined $100,000 and Ordered to Pay More Than $1.8 Million in Restitution
Unconstitutional Detentions by Medical Doctors. Are your rights at risk?
In true public-health emergency situations, state public-health authorities can quarantine and isolate individuals in order to prevent the spread of communicable and dangerous diseases and infections; these are public-health officials who issue the declarations, not doctors and nurses. There is substantial constitutional authority cited by state and federal governments in support of this power.1
Irving Mother Whose 3 Children Drowned Sues CPS
Attorneys for an Irving mother whose three children drowned in a swimming pool have filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court against the Dallas County Child Protective Services Unit of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service.
Is Texas denying health coverage to foster youth?
The final weeks of 2014 were a stressful time for Jasmine Johnson, then a 20-year-old expectant mother who was moving to Conroe after attending business management school in Brenham. Unbeknownst to Johnson, they were also the final weeks of her Medicaid health coverage.
Baby girl’s death in foster care leaves family with unanswered questions
Norman Nickelberry doesn’t know how his baby granddaughter died.
State Appoints Ombudsman For Foster Youth And Children
McLennan County (August 27, 2015) The Texas Legislator last session passed Senate Bill 30 which created the position of ombudsman for children and youth in state care.
What Happens When Foster Kids ‘Age Out’ of the System
Salaya Leal of Austin, Texas, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while panhandling earlier this month. She was 24, and had struggled since aging out of the foster-care system at 18.
Texas Passes Legislation Creating Ombudsman to Serve Foster Youth
Texas legislators passed a bill last week to create an ombudsman who will independently address issues foster youth have with the Department of Family and Protective Services.