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Protecting Your Children from Foster Care Abuse: What You Need to Know

By Andrew Ritholz |

Foster care was designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children whose parents have been deemed unfit or incapable of caring for them because of criminal behavior, domestic abuse or drug use. Some of these parents are themselves victims of domestic abuse at the hands of their partners or are seeking treatment… Read More »

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Payment Obtained for Father of Foster Care Abuse Victim

Payment Obtained For Father of Foster Care Abuse Victim

By Andrew Ritholz |

Foster care abuse cases have been making headlines lately—a headline you never want to read. The sad reality of this specific type of abuse is that the children placed in foster homes have already dealt with much more than a child should ever experience; in many cases, this includes some level of abuse as… Read More »

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REPORTING SUSPECTED ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A FOSTER CARE CHILD

Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of A Foster Care Child

By Andrew Ritholz |

Millions of reports are made annually of suspected child abuse, and nearly one million of those are confirmed to be victims of abuse or neglect. According to a report published by the American Humane Association, approximately 12 out of 1,000 foster care children were victims of maltreatment in recent years. While the expense of… Read More »

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COMMON ABUSE CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

Common Abuse Crimes Against Children in Foster Care

By Andrew Ritholz |

Child abuse is the third cause of death of American children under the age of 4 (Primary Prevention of Child Abuse, ’99). According to a 2007 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), in 2005 an estimated 1,460 children died as a result of abuse or neglect; almost 76.6%… Read More »

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How Can I Help A Victim of Foster Care Abuse?

By Andrew Ritholz |

The US Department of Health and Human Services defines abuse and neglect as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or… Read More »

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What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Being Abused at School

What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Being Abused at School

By Andrew Ritholz |

It is not always easy to detect signs that your child is or has been sexually abused at school. Children act out or show signs of depression or wanting to be left alone for various reasons, which could be evidence of abuse, and should alert you that there is a problem, especially if you… Read More »

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How Does the Law Help Victims of Child Abuse?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Child care abuse is one of the most insidious and damaging of crimes. Helpless children are at the mercy of parents, guardians, coaches, teachers and others. Although a child can suffer considerable physical injury, the emotional harm can last a lifetime with many victims becoming abusers themselves or homeless, drug addicted or criminals. Seeking… Read More »

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Are Social Workers Liable if They Fail to Identify Child Abuse?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Child abuse is a horrific crime, typically inflicted by someone the child knows or trusts such as a parent, relative, foster parent, baby sitter, athletic coach,educator or legal guardian. Because children are usually too afraid or intimidated to report abuse to those who could help them, it is up to service professionals such as… Read More »

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Even More Challenges for Children in Foster Care

By Andrew Ritholz |

I have been helping kids who have been the victims of foster care abuse for over 20 years and I have seen the challenges they face not just from “being part of the system” but from the emotional and social consequences of the circumstances that landed them there.  A recent article in the LA… Read More »

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What Can a Lawyer Do to Help Victims of Foster Care Abuse?

By Andrew Ritholz |

Foster care concerns programs operated by the states to provide temporary homes for children who have been abandoned, who have yet to be adopted or whose parents are unable to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. Many children who have been neglected or abused, physically or sexually, are taken from their parents… Read More »

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