Well said!

So sad...and so true. Where has our common sense of decency gone? No human being should ever have to go through these things. Maybe this reunification policy is what's causing it? Maybe some of these abusers are continuing the cycle they were raised in because no one took them away from abusive childhoods?

Missouri ranks 5th, in the nation for deaths by child abuse. Buchanan County ranks no 1 in the north west region of Missouri. This region includes counties from Atchison to Putnam Counties in the North, from Buchanan to Chariton Counties west to east, and Cass, Johnson, Pettis to the South, excluding Jackson county. This is a large area to be number one for deaths of children. I have been harping about the need for change for 4 years, and it isn't just the reunification issue. there have been 7 deaths in 4 years, including my grandson who was murdered by someone who had a previous history of child and sexual abuse of a child according to a safe exam. the excuse we were given was, the doctors report was given to another worker not the one working the alleged abuse and molestation case. the case worker in caden's case didn't know about that report, but someone in jeff city knew of the previous allegations. the detective decided since my daughter and i lawyered up, WE did it. so he didn't investigate any further. i work in a law firm. Attitudes have to change along with policy. investigations need to be done, instead of guessing. i didn't want this to happen to another family, and i have contacted everyone i know, and everyone asks, what can i do. and now it has happened, again. how many children will it take?

As a foster parent, I see what these case workers deal with on a daily basis. However in situations of abuse to a child whether it be physically or sexually I DO NOT believe it is in the child's best interest to remain in the home to try reunification. Reunification should only be used for very minimal mistreatment such as a dirty living environment or situations along those lines. When these cases are taken to court, it is supposed to be what is in the best interest of the child. How can abuse be the best interest?? We need more people to report these situations..I just hope that because of the lack of response from the differant divisions that people don't feel like there is not a need to continue to report abuse or other situations. These children need someone to speak up for them as they can not do it themselves. On the other hand I think that our Judicial system stinks!!! These kids are rushed through the system way too fast. How can a family turn themselves around in so little time...they can't....most will fail again, so then the kids will eventually be put through more trauma. Let's get these families fixed the first time before sending kids back home.

I am a firm believer of making kids mind, and spanking is also ok if done properly but I have very few patience with people swearing at their children in stores or slapping them in the head, or screaming at them like animals.
Unfortunately for Me, I am Very short tempered about these things and I am afraid that I might lose my temper and cause someone serious injury for mis-treating a child. I know that it is NOT my business but I can not help the way I feel.
If the laws would do what they are made for it would be less of a chance for these senseless deaths. In my opinion the Social Services workers should be REQUIRED to contact police, and remove the endangered child/children at once, without letting the children out of his/her sight until the Police arrive. What needs to be done in order to give these social workers the authority to do this? We CAN NOT leave these children with abusive parents for even one minute and Still be able to look at ourselves in a mirror.