THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES... AND THE STAGGERING IMPACT IT HAS ON SOCIETY
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Connecticut DCF Watch “The government’s interest in the welfare of children embraces not only protecting children from physical abuse, but also protecting children’s interest in the privacy and dignity of their homes and in the lawfully exercised authority of their parents.” Calabretta v. Floyd, 189 F.3d 808 (9th Cir. 1999). |  |
ON MARCH 8, 2004, SUPREME COURT RULES THAT HEARSAY EVIDENCE IN CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IS NOT ADMISSIBLE. PARENTS HAVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO CONFRONT THEIR ACCUSER UNDER THE 6TH AMENDMENT. DCF, THE AAG AND THE STATES ATTORNEY MUST NOW COMPLY WITH THE 6TH AMENDMENT IN CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.
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| IN EL DORADO COUNTY THAT IS |
IS IT ILLEGAL AND AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE FOR CPS TO REMOVE CHILDREN BECAUSE THEY WITNESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
** Bring this information next meeting
F. Lauftus: Elected officials should report to the people, separation of the
power, the Board of Supervisors behaves as if everyone reports to them,
Employees fear Board of Supervisors
Need separation of powers and responsibilities, too much minutia, Board of
Supervisors need to plan for our community, respond to the people, what are
meetings held during the day, need to make it easier for the public to
participate. Job Description, Clarification of the Board of Supervisors role
within the County.
the County, Department Heads report of the CAO/CEO, Effective system of
annual evaluations, Department Heads should be appointed by the CEO. Too
many elected officials, do not need to have elected Treasurer/Tax Collector,
Department Heads need to have professional training and need to be hired for
their ability not popularity, Purchasing be more functional, high level of
accountability,
C. Dilts:E. Knapp: ** Will return with information
R. Boylan: Grand Jury: if Charter goes away we would be okay, CEO is a
strong form of government, a professional CEO could create a stronger
government, Should continue the following elected officials: DA, Sheriff, &
Elections, Do not need to elect Treasurer/Tax Collector, Clerk/Recorder &
Surveyor, Sheriff’s salary is obscene, 70% of the budget, should be scaled
back to restore Mental Health Services
S. Taylor: Must work with 6-7 agencies to get a project done, would like to see
an outside organization to hire the CEO, frustrated by systems within the
County
C. McCoy: Section 210 #3 CAO needs to be the one to appoint the Department
Heads, Department heads need to answer to one boss. Sections 211 this is not
the way business is done
M.J. Botaglia: Board of Supervisors needs a code of conduct, Board of
Supervisors is elected, need to be trained as to their responsibilities within the
County structure
B. Kelson: CEO/CAO need to have the authority to hire and fire Department
Heads to create a cohesive business.
County of El Dorado Page
In the United States, there are more than 500,000 children living in foster care. Foster care is the temporary placement of children because of abuse, neglect, family problems, or dependency.
