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Central Florida Youth Pastor Accused of Foster Child Sexual Abuse

              

As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, Daniel Ryan Lamppin, a youth pastor in Osceola County, is accused of sexually abusing two girls under his foster care. He was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and faces two dozen sexual battery charges.   According to reports,... View Article

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Illinois Foster Agencies Falsely Claim There is a True Insurance Crisis

              

By: Julianna Walo, Esquire   Foster care agencies across Illinois claim they are facing an unprecedented insurance crisis. Insurance companies say they are dramatically scaling back coverage for community foster care agencies throughout the state, creating a picture of higher costs and reduced protection for vulnerable children. As a Chicago child welfare practice... View Article

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KTLA: New details released in High Desert torture case involving 6 foster children

              

As reported by KTLA, a San Bernardino County couple and their adult daughter have been accused of allegedly torturing six foster children, whose ages ranged from 4 to 16. According to a press release from the district attorney’s office, the trio allegedly subjected the children to “years of physical, emotional,... View Article

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Understanding Illinois Child Welfare: Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care

              

By: Julianna Walo, Esquire   The Illinois child welfare system faces unprecedented challenges in protecting our state’s most vulnerable children. As child protection services struggle with systemic issues and DCFS oversight remains under scrutiny, families and advocates need clear information about the foster care system. Here are the most pressing questions... View Article

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Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon DHS and Disability Rights Oregon settle long-running class-action foster care lawsuit

              

As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, the Oregon Department of Human Services has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of the state’s foster children. The agreement, which ends five years of litigation, will hold the state agency more accountable for improving the Oregon... View Article

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Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Close Support Gap for Foster Youth in Transition to Adulthood

              

A new Florida law will provide youth in Florida’s foster care system with more support as they become adults. This legislation makes an existing Independent Living support called Aftercare Services available to a population of youth who were placed with relatives, non-relatives, or adopted as a teen. Previously, they were... View Article

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WFTS: Citrus County taking over investigation of foster care abuse allegations

              

As reported by ABC Action News, a group of individuals is accusing their former foster parents, Jacklyn and Jerold Logemann, of abuse. After nine kids in foster care were removed from their home, a criminal investigation was launched regarding allegations from former foster kids and the current living conditions at... View Article

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Holly Hill man accused of repeatedly abusing foster children to remain in jail, judge rules

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A Holly Hill man accused of repeatedly abusing at least four foster children will remain in jail without bond, a judge ruled on Monday.   Lawrence Henry Williams, 50, was arrested last week on one count of sexual battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation. According to the... View Article

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Tallahassee Democrat: Frustrated foster parents support attorneys for children

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As foster parents licensed by Florida’s Department of Children and Families, my wife and I are directly responsible for meeting critical day-to-day needs of the children in our home. Whether it is getting a child to necessary medical or therapeutic specialists, finding the most appropriate school, or advocating for educational... View Article

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Florida’s Children First Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Twenty years ago, child advocates from across the state who were individually working on issues affecting Florida’s most vulnerable children came together with the idea that we could collectively make a greater impact. We ran the gamut in perspective — coming from private practice, businesses, law school clinics, and legal... View Article

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