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Nebraska and Iowa both ranked among the worst for the numbers ofchildren placed in foster care and left at risk of growing up without permanentfamily connections.
Report finds increases in child poverty
BY MARTHA STODDARD WORLD-HERALD BUREAU LINCOLN — Nebraska and Iowa share top rankings on many measures of child well-being included in a national report to be released today. http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pag...u_sid=10086888 But both states saw increases in child poverty during the first years of this decade. And both ranked among the worst for the numbers of children placed in foster care and left at risk of growing up without permanent family connections. The report was compiled from data reported in 2004 and 2005, the latest figures available. The 2007 Kids Count Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, reported that 19 of every 1,000 Nebraska children spent time in the foster care system during 2004. That equaled 8,278 children younger than 18. In Iowa, the rate was 15 of every 1,000 children — or 10,075 total. The national average was 10 of every 1,000. Casey Foundation President Douglas Nelson said the numbers raise concern because children who spend extensive time in foster care wind up at high risk of "lousy life outcomes" such as early parenthood, poverty, crime, drug abuse and homelessness. Children suffer trauma when removed from their families, even if the removal is done for their protection, he said. Removal can actually worsen the situation if the child welfare system does not provide the protection, nurturance and stability children need to grow up healthy and successful, he said. "While keeping children safe is an essential role and responsibility of our child welfare systems," Nelson said, "the full measure of success should be how fully the systems assure strong and safe lifelong families for every child they serve." The foster care numbers aren't the only troubling indicator, Nelson said. The annual report shows what he called an "alarming" increase in children across the country living in poverty and in the number of families in which no parent has full-time, year-round employment. The increases reverse trends seen during the 1990s. "In some key areas, it appears we are losing ground," he said. Nebraska and Iowa lost ground on those indicators, but both remained better than average. On the measure of child poverty, Nebraska was ranked 16th best, with 15 percent of children living in poverty. Iowa ranked 11th best, with 14 percent of children in poverty. The two states tied for top place on the number of children living in families with stable employment. Together, the indicators show most Nebraska parents are working but have jobs that don't pay enough to keep their families out of poverty, said Annemarie Bailey Fowler, research coordinator for Voices for Children in Nebraska. Michael Crawford, director of Iowa Kids Count, said the growth in child poverty is disturbing because poverty is associated with many other problems. Overall, Iowa and Nebraska remained among the best states for child well-being. Iowa ranked seventh best in the nation, and Nebraska ranked 10th best. Along with its annual state-by-state rankings, this year's Kids Count report featured an essay on child welfare, in which Nelson challenged the nation to preserve, strengthen, rebuild or find new permanent families for all children. Todd Landry, children and family services director for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, said Nebraska needs to do better at keeping children safe with their own families or moving them into permanent family relationships quickly. He said the state is testing a new method of deciding which children need to be removed from home because of abuse and neglect and which can stay with their families if they have help. He said he expects the method will lead to fewer children in foster care. Vern Armstrong, protective services bureau chief for the Iowa Department of Human Services, said the state has just contracted with two providers to work with families in the child welfare system. The contracts offer incentives to keep children with their families and to reunite families. "Removing a child is a very serious decision," he said. "We err on the side of child safety." CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WIRETAPPING PROGRAM.... CPS Does not protect children... It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even killed at the hands of Child Protective Services. every parent should read this .pdf from connecticut dcf watch... http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US These numbers come from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN) Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS *Perpetrators of Maltreatment* Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59 Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13 Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241 Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12 Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5 Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per 100,000 children. CPS perpetrates more abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and kills more children then parents in the United States. If the citizens of this country hold CPS to the same standards that they hold parents too. No judge should ever put another child in the hands of ANY government agency because CPS nationwide is guilty of more harm and death than any human being combined. CPS nationwide is guilty of more human rights violations and deaths of children then the homes from which they were removed. When are the judges going to wake up and see that they are sending children to their death and a life of abuse when children are removed from safe homes based on the mere opinion of a bunch of social workers. BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION... |
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Nebraska and Iowa both ranked among the worst for the numbers of children placed in foster care and left at risk of growing up without permanent family connections.
On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:33:20 -0700, fx wrote:
Report finds increases in child poverty BY MARTHA STODDARD WORLD-HERALD BUREAU LINCOLN — Nebraska and Iowa share top rankings on many measures of child well-being included in a national report to be released today. http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pag...u_sid=10086888 But both states saw increases in child poverty during the first years of this decade. Which department of CPS handles poverty problems by operating programs that find work, provide food, housing, etc.? Oh, wait....those are NOT in the CPS mandate. Perfect opportunity to show your particular brand of intelligence, Michael, as you always have, and blame CPS. Like I blame innocent parent's for what Greg did to Lisa and daughter. Oh, wait, I make it a point to target the actual culprit. How about you? And both ranked among the worst for the numbers of children placed in foster care and left at risk of growing up without permanent family connections. The report was compiled from data reported in 2004 and 2005, the latest figures available. The 2007 Kids Count Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, reported that 19 of every 1,000 Nebraska children spent time in the foster care system during 2004. That equaled 8,278 children younger than 18. In Iowa, the rate was 15 of every 1,000 children — or 10,075 total. The national average was 10 of every 1,000. Casey Foundation President Douglas Nelson said the numbers raise concern because children who spend extensive time in foster care wind up at high risk of "lousy life outcomes" such as early parenthood, poverty, crime, drug abuse and homelessness. Children suffer trauma when removed from their families, even if the removal is done for their protection, he said. Removal can actually worsen the situation if the child welfare system does not provide the protection, nurturance and stability children need to grow up healthy and successful, he said. "While keeping children safe is an essential role and responsibility of our child welfare systems," Nelson said, "the full measure of success should be how fully the systems assure strong and safe lifelong families for every child they serve." The foster care numbers aren't the only troubling indicator, Nelson said. The annual report shows what he called an "alarming" increase in children across the country living in poverty and in the number of families in which no parent has full-time, year-round employment. The increases reverse trends seen during the 1990s. "In some key areas, it appears we are losing ground," he said. Nebraska and Iowa lost ground on those indicators, but both remained better than average. On the measure of child poverty, Nebraska was ranked 16th best, with 15 percent of children living in poverty. Iowa ranked 11th best, with 14 percent of children in poverty. The two states tied for top place on the number of children living in families with stable employment. Together, the indicators show most Nebraska parents are working but have jobs that don't pay enough to keep their families out of poverty, said Annemarie Bailey Fowler, research coordinator for Voices for Children in Nebraska. Michael Crawford, director of Iowa Kids Count, said the growth in child poverty is disturbing because poverty is associated with many other problems. Overall, Iowa and Nebraska remained among the best states for child well-being. Iowa ranked seventh best in the nation, and Nebraska ranked 10th best. Along with its annual state-by-state rankings, this year's Kids Count report featured an essay on child welfare, in which Nelson challenged the nation to preserve, strengthen, rebuild or find new permanent families for all children. Todd Landry, children and family services director for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, said Nebraska needs to do better at keeping children safe with their own families or moving them into permanent family relationships quickly. He said the state is testing a new method of deciding which children need to be removed from home because of abuse and neglect and which can stay with their families if they have help. He said he expects the method will lead to fewer children in foster care. Vern Armstrong, protective services bureau chief for the Iowa Department of Human Services, said the state has just contracted with two providers to work with families in the child welfare system. The contracts offer incentives to keep children with their families and to reunite families. "Removing a child is a very serious decision," he said. "We err on the side of child safety." CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WIRETAPPING PROGRAM.... CPS Does not protect children... It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even killed at the hands of Child Protective Services. every parent should read this .pdf from connecticut dcf watch... http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US These numbers come from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN) Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS *Perpetrators of Maltreatment* Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59 Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13 Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241 Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12 Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5 Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per 100,000 children. CPS perpetrates more abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and kills more children then parents in the United States. If the citizens of this country hold CPS to the same standards that they hold parents too. No judge should ever put another child in the hands of ANY government agency because CPS nationwide is guilty of more harm and death than any human being combined. CPS nationwide is guilty of more human rights violations and deaths of children then the homes from which they were removed. When are the judges going to wake up and see that they are sending children to their death and a life of abuse when children are removed from safe homes based on the mere opinion of a bunch of social workers. BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION... |
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