The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services

From the legislative desk of Georgia Senator Nancy Schaefer

(Link courtesy of www.fightcps.com)

Forgotten Children Report

Link to report

2004 Report by former Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn about the Texas foster care system

Texas Parents' Bill of Rights for Incarcerated Children

Click on  LINK  or read it below.  This is for parents whose children are incarcerated under the Texas Youth Commission authority.  To report maltreatment of your children while they are in TYC facilities call 1-866-477-8354

Parents of Incarcerated Children
Bill of Rights

Parents are partners with correctional staff, educators, and treatment providers in their child’s rehabilitation and shall be encouraged and assisted to actively participate in the design and implementation of their child’s treatment, from intake through discharge.

Parents of children who have been committed to the care, custody, or control of the Texas Youth Commission have the following rights:

1. As a parent, you have the right to know that you and your child will be treated fairly regardless of race, religion, national origin, language, economic status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age and that each child will be treated as an individual.
2. As a parent, you have the right to expect the agency to provide a safe, secure, and sanitary environment for your child. 
3. As a parent, you have the right not to be judged, blamed or labeled because of your child’s incarceration.
4. As a parent, you have the right to be a vocal and active advocate on behalf of your child. 
5. As a parent, you have the right to be an active participant when decisions are made about your child.
6. As a parent, you have the right to be informed about matters related to your child’s welfare.
7. As a parent, you have the right to access your child’s records.
8. As a parent, you have the right to meaningful participation in your child’s treatment, including medical treatment, behavioral health treatment, and education.
9. As a parent, you have the right to communicate with your child, including visitation, telephone, and mail. 
10. As a parent, you have the right to be assured that all TYC staff are professional, courteous, and respectful.
11. As a parent, you have the right to know that TYC will take immediate corrective action to protect the rights of parents and youth. 
12. As a parent, you have the right to meaningful participation in your child’s transition-planning — from intake through release, parole, and eventual discharge.