Case Study: Foster Parent Discrimination

children, the option of adoption still remains complicated, as disabled individuals are often viewed as incapable as parents in this culture (Lightfoot et al., 2010; Smith, 2015).

Valerie called that office several times to inform me of the situation. Ms. Valerie stated that Catina took Bryce to her home on Monday, July 17, 2017, around 4 p.m and did not return until about 10:00 p.m. Ms. Valerie stated that Catina told her that they were going to group at HCAP office for Anger Management. I, Shalina Holmes stated that we do not have a group session on Monday’s at the HCAP office. Ms. Valerie stated that the assigned advocate Catine Hampton took Bryce to the forest and was unable to determine when the advocate took Bryce. Ms. Valerie verbalized that Bryce stated that Catina told him “keep your hands down on your side you’re going to your new family.” Ms. Valerie stated that she is going to file a police report asked if we do not inform Catina. Ms. Valerie mentioned that Catina is trying to ruin her

The Department of Social Services found her guilty of the neglect to guide her children in

As of 2016 there were nearly a half million children in the foster care system, with roughly 25,000 “aging-out” each year (Ahmann, 2017). Most adolescents “age out” of the system with no one to mentor or serve as a caring parent figure. Foster youth are in dire need of long-term adult role models to guide them to achieve success. According to Ahmann, 50% of foster youth left “the system” without a high-school degree, as well as with having higher rates of PTSD, and depression (p. 43). Ahmann presented that research has proven teenagers, in general, that have quality relationships from adults able to provide support, do better than those that do not. If research has shown efficacy in supportive adult figures in a teen’s life then one can conclude that foster youth would also benefit. Foster children are at a disadvantage a soon as they enter “the system” so giving them resources proven positive is vital to their future success.

This case was last before the court on 6/26/2017 for a report to the court. At that time, temporary custody of Issac Johnson remained with the Department and a pretrial conference date was set for October 30, 2017.

The foster care system has been stretched too thin as the turn of the 21st century rolled around. Higher entrance into the system with new policies and lower staff has given way to a new problem-the highly abusive environment that surrounds the whole system. The mistreatment of the children and their foster families within in the system is now a prevalent issue in the Child Welfare Organization. The long-term effects of the abusive foster care system comes from the mismanagement of the system such as the instability within placement, lack of rights to foster families, ignoring culture heritage and misused policies that create detrimental health for the children in later years. The harsh foster care system under the control of the government in the U.S. can be changed with the addition of reorganization to the agency via more staff and communication and stability through more permanent placements for the children as well as the families. First I will define what I mean by abuse and address the current problems that the foster care system is facing such as instability and mismanagement. Then I will explain what the possible negative long-term effects of entrance into the foster care system. Finally I will discuss what steps could be taken to change this situation such as the creation of stable housing and uniform programs for the foster care system.

There are over 428,000 children in the foster system(“Children rights”). Every day 1,200 kids enter the foster system in the United States(“Together”) and theses children come with multiple issues when they enter the foster care system. Children enter the foster care system for several reasons but mostly it is due to neglect or abuse from the parents. As a former foster child I have been one of the kids that have suffered for what there parents have done. I have suffered from depression . Children that have gone through the foster care system have a higher risk of having mental health issues such as depression and anxiety as well as long term physical issues. Ultimately , these issues pose challenges that affect every aspect of the child's life.

Imagine one day that all of a sudden when you and your siblings arrive home from school, and your parents are nowhere to be found. Your neighbor informs you that ICE officials raided your house and deported your parents. According to CNN News, that’s exactly what happened to the Soza siblings, Ronaldo, 14 and Cesia, 17. They are a prime example of what the effects of deportation can have on children. According to an ACR report there is an estimated 5,100 children who are currently in the foster care system. The foster care system would put the child in danger of never seeing their parents again. According to ICE there is an average, 17 children who are placed in the foster care system, due to the detainment and deportation of their parents

To clarify the role of the GAO, this office is under both the Governor 's Office and the Department of Human Services (DHS) Director 's Office and we independently review or investigate any matters of complaint or concern that a constituent reports having with a DHS program or service. Because we are under the DHS umbrella, we have the authorization to access client information systems and confidential case files. As your concern was specific to your son in foster care, the Foster Care Ombudsman completed this investigation.

Residence for children who have been a victim to abuse, neglect or other matters in their family that put them in harms way. This is what the foster care system was designed for. It keeps these children safe and provides a temporary home until the parents get their life together and prove themselves or they do not, and the children get adopted by loving families.

FCS arrived to the home to see the outside of the home to be well kept and grass appeared to be freshly mowed. FCS entered to the home to see FPs sitting in the living room enjoying a bit of quiet time. FP's were welcoming and offered FCS a seat. FCS introduced herself to FD as this was the first time that they had met. FCS discussed Sub chapter N of minimum standards and explained that if they had any question about what it was that FCS does to feel free to ask. FPs both had several questions about foster such as the difference between fostering and foster to adopt. FCS explained that we have several home that are strictly fostering home and they do not wish to adopt if the opportunity has comes that the child is adoptable. FCS then

Introduction- Law and Social Problem Children are placed into foster care by Children’s Services and the court system when it is determined that the child has experienced or is at risk for abuse or neglect. Foster care is defined as a living agreement for children when it is determined that cannot remain in their home due to maltreatment, this would include non- relative (foster home) or relative placement also referred to as a kinship placement (childtends.org). According to childtrends.org, in 1999 there were 567,000 children in foster care, which declined in 2012 to 397,000, however in 2014 it has increased to 415,000. A major issue in foster care is the problem of children aging out of the system when they turn 18, many social problems

When placing a child with a foster family, the key ethical issues that are most likely to arise with placing a foster child with a foster parent are informed consent. Everyone who participates in the evaluation should do so willingly. In general, people participating in any research project, including an evaluation, have the right to choose whether or not to participate without any penalties. As the team will be examining records and collecting information, it is imperative that everyone participating is aware of what is needed and willingly chooses to participate.

Steffanie, of California, is one of the 415,129 U.S. foster children who depend on caseworkers to keep them safe in the system (AFCARS Report #22, 2015). These workers are reliant on government agencies for the support necessary to protect the hundreds of thousands of kids they are responsible for, but their needs are not always prioritized. Caseworkers should not be liable as [some] foster care systems often start them off with little training, fail to give them the resources they need, and burden them with the struggle of unmanageable caseloads and long hours on small

The study consisted of 12 parents who foster children ages 2-8 years old. The high levels of conduct problems among children in the foster care system and the added cost to families, society and services, there is a pressing need to support foster parents. Providing foster care to children with increased emotional, behavioral, and medical needs requires not only time, but patience in dealing with the child’s demands. Foster parents often voice they are unprepared to meet demand of children with increased behavioral and emotional needs and adolescents in their care. This situation can result in placement disruption, which further strains foster care resources and has negative impacts on foster children and youth. The incidence of conduct disorder