JSO Investigates Death of Foster Child

JSO Investigates Death of Foster Child

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/t...?storyid=96812

By Jackelyn Barnard
First Coast News


JACKSONVILLE, FL-- Two weeks after a three year old foster child drowns
in her foster home, police are still investigating what exactly happened.

Brittany Hampton, 3, was placed in the foster home after she was
allegedly left home alone by her real mom.

According to the police report, Brittany's death is undetermined. "Poor
judgement, yes. Malice or intent, no," says Rob Davis, the attorney for
foster mom Qiana Holmes.

Holmes is under scrutiny for Brittany's care. "There have been several
false reports. One was she was watching tv, wasn't in the same room.
It's inaccurate," says Davis.

Holmes, he says, was at the house with Brittany on the afternoon of
November 17th. Brittany's brother and Holmes' two children were also there.

Davis says Brittany and her brother were getting a bath after lunch when
Holmes got sick and had to leave the room. "She was gone between three
to five minutes tops and that's when she found the other child in the
bathtub dead. She started cpr and she called the police."

DCF has removed Holmes' two biological children from the home, which the
department says was done for the safety of the children while an
investigation is underway. "She absolutely understands. She doesn't
understand why she can't speak to her kids or have visitation," says Davis.

Holmes and her attorney are trying to get kids back, calling Brittany's
death a tragic accident. "Only mistake made, didn't pull(her) out."

Davis says he's gotten confirmation that Holmes will not be arrested in
the case. JSO told First Coast News the case is still active and open.

DCF could not comment about the case. The department does say it is
still waiting to hear from JSO on what happened to Brittany.

The child's family declined to talk with First Coast News saying their
attorney has told them not to comment at this time.




CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A
DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NSA / CIA
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.


CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, HAPPILY DESTROYING THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT
FAMILIES YEARLY NATIONWIDE AND COMING TO YOU'RE HOME SOON...


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...