Tag: texas
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Former Case Worker: Texas Foster Care Crisis Is Getting Worse
Grace Reader, 21 hrs ago Read original article here. AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the pandemic continues to drag on, a former case worker says the already widely publicized foster care crisis in Texas is only getting worse. “We have so many children in care, it might be due to the pandemic, there’s a lot of…
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Plano podiatrist arrested on possession of child pornography charge | wfaa.com
Click here to view original article.Photo Credit: CollinC CountyJail Roster The warrant lays out an investigation that started after an incident at his home this summer. There is no mention of any allegations at his workplace Author:Alex Rozier Published:5:56 PM CST November 11, 2019 Updated:5:56 PM CST November 11, 2019 A Plano podiatrist has been arrested…
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Are you dealing with CPS or a Child Custody Case? Help is Available!
During this holiday season, It’s Almost Tuesday wishes the best in all things for children and their families. We wish there were no bad foster homes. We wish CPS had no over zealous case workers. We wish couples stayed happily married with no divorces. We wish there was no such thing as parental alienation syndrome…
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Texas Child Protective Services Drug and Drug Testing Policy
Knowledge is Power Source: TDFPS Child Protective Services Handbook IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This information is current as of March 28, 2023 and is relevant for the State of Texas ONLY. While we will always try to give you the most accurate information on it’s Almost Tuesday, we are not attorneys and should not be considered as…
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A Tragic Reminder That Time Is Precious
The story below is a tragic reminder that when you love someone -show them – your time with them is never guaranteed. We are not in charge. As parents we are, or try to be, mindful of taking precautions against the risks in this world that may harm our children. Covering electrical outlets, holding hands…
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Dallas County Foster Kids Age Out to Troubled Lives…
Its Almost Tuesday wants us all to remember, stories like these are about the children who live to age-out. Many do not. Many commit suicide just prior to their 18th birthday. Those are the ones that the system needs to focus on, how that sort of tragedy could have been prevented. Maybe listening to the…
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District Clerk’s Case Set for Trial
Source: Collin County Observer The pretrial hearing in the Collin County District Clerk’s case held on November 8, 2011 revolved around motions filed by former District Clerk Hannah Kunkle’s attorney John Charles Hardin. Watching Mr. Hardin in action, it appears he is nothing if not flamboyant, perhaps a cross between Richard “Racehorse” Haynes and Colonel…
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Computer crash hinders Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud case
Anyone else smell a rat? Imagine that – How in the world could an office so important as the Attorney General’s NOT keep backup? The work product has to be out there somewhere I’m sure – its not a single copy kinda documentation when you’re dealing with issues such as these! Or maybe i’m wrong…Either way…
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Checking In: Violations in Texas Foster Care
Below I have compiled a sample of real violations within the foster care system in Texas. These facilities are in major metropolitan areas (ie Dallas/Ft.Worth, Austin, San Antonio areas) and they are listed here exactly as they are reported here by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. While we talk about foster care…
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Texas foster care system struggling
Some, but not enough, experience the challenges and joys of opening homes and hearts. By Corrie MacLaggan AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Monday, May 07, 2007MANOR — Yolanda and Michael Gobert tell friends, business associates and fellow members of Little Zion Baptist Church about something they’ve been doing for four years, something they think others should consider: foster…
