Foster parents under new watch

                   
enquirer.com     May 15, 2008            

COLUMBUS - Legislation enhancing a statewide fingerprint database that screens foster parents was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland. Effective in 90 days, it's the second piece of foster reform signed this year in reaction to Marcus Fiesel's murder in August 2006. Flanked by Senate... [read full story]                

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In Honor of National Foster Care Month: Famous Foster Kids

about.com     May 13, 2008          

In Honor of National Foster Care Month: Famous Foster Kids There are and were quite a few celebrities who have spent some time in foster care. I find this sort of thing fascinating. I don’t know if it’s because of the star struck kid in me or the "rags to riches" tales, but I like real life...                

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Foster care should respect heritage

nwsource.com     May 14, 2008          

Misty Stenslie: Pending congressional legislation would allow tribes direct access to federal foster care and adoption funds and create accountability to ensure tribes meet the needs of children in their care. The entire state delegation should sign on.                

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State must commit resources to help foster children

thenewstribune.com     May 14, 2008          

Children and youth do not enter foster care by choice. As we prepare for the 2009 legislative session, we must demand that the governor and legislators prioritize foster children with support for the following important initiatives: • Hire and train additional educational advocates to help foster...                

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Foster care agencies: budget cuts setting us back again

baynews9.com     May 14, 2008          

Child advocates say the majority of the cuts, $18.9 million, affect direct care services. STATE (Bay News 9) -- Foster care agencies and programs for protecting children are looking at losing almost $25 million in state funding. "Most of the kids come into the system with the clothes on their...                

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Foster Care Group Honors Mother and Pediatrician for Work

redorbit.com     May 14, 2008          

Posted on: Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 06:00 CDT By Kathleen Wilson, Ventura County Star, Calif. May 14--A longtime foster mother and a pediatrician are being honored today for their contributions to the lives of foster children in Ventura County. Pattie Hunt, 49, of Oak View and Dr. Chris Landon,...                

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Foster care enhancements now law

enquirer.com     May 15, 2008          

COLUMBUS – Legislation enhancing a statewide fingerprint database that screens foster parents was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland. Effective in 90 days, it’s the second piece of foster reform signed this year in reaction to Marcus Fiesel’s murder in August 2006. Flanked by Senate...                

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Black Children and Foster Care

bellaonline.com     May 15, 2008          

While researching the ins and outs of foster care, it was well noted the high rate of African American children that enter the foster care sytsem, the longevity of their stay, and the difficulty of placing them or having them adopted. Educating oneself is key to helping...                

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