Tag Archives: Foster Children

Take Action – Missouri Legislature – Foster Care

Posted on January 31, 2017 by cchrstl

Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. You can find your Representative … Continue reading →

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Drugging Children in Missouri Foster Care

Posted on January 18, 2017 by cchrstl

The high rates of psychotropic medication use in the Medicaid population, risks associated with these drugs, and research documenting inappropriate prescribing, have raised concerns, especially for children involved in the child welfare system. Studies suggest that appropriate prescribing practices, that … Continue reading →

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Feds Pay for Drug Fraud

Posted on May 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Feds Pay for Drug Fraud 92 Percent of Foster Care, Poor Kids Prescribed Antipsychotics Get Them for Unaccepted Uses This Huffington Post article on April 30, 2015 exposes the fact that poor and foster care kids covered by Medicaid are … Continue reading →

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Drugging Missouri Foster Children

Posted on March 21, 2015 by cchrstl

Drugging Missouri Foster Children  In light of a San Jose Mercury News investigation “Drugging Our Kids” exposing the massive psychotropic drugging of children under California’s foster care system, which found nearly 25% of adolescents in California’s foster care system are … Continue reading →

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Texas Foster Children Health Care News

Posted on July 27, 2014 by cchrstl

Texas Foster Children Health Care News Legislation signed by the Governor of Texas and effective starting 9/1/2013 provides expanded safeguards for foster children in Texas regarding their health care. HB 915 (House Bill 915) should be taken strongly to heart … Continue reading →

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U.S. Probes Psych Drugs on Kids

Posted on September 8, 2013 by cchrstl

U.S. Probes Psych Drugs on Kids The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) carried this report August 11, “U.S. Probes Use of Antipsychotic Drugs on Children,” sub-titled “Federal health officials are reviewing antipsychotic drug use on children in the Medicaid system.” Concerned … Continue reading →

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The Child Protection Racket

Posted on June 28, 2013 by cchrstl

The Child Protection Racket Child welfare in the state of Missouri comes under the state government’s Executive branch, Department of Social Services (DSS). The Missouri Constitution Article IV Section 37 states the guiding principle of the Department of Social Services … Continue reading →

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Missouri HB 1987 TAKE ACTION

Posted on March 31, 2012 by cchrstl

We are delighted to report that Missouri State Representative Mike Leara (Republican, District 095 – Sunset Hills, Crestwood, Fenton and Grantwood Village in St. Louis County) introduced House Bill 1987 with the stated purpose to establish requirements for parental consent … Continue reading →

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12-Year-Old Testifies in U.S. Senate Hearing About Psych Drugs

Posted on January 12, 2012 by cchrstl

12-year-old foster child, Ke’onte Cook, testifies in U.S. Senate hearing about his experience with psych drugs The Financial and Societal Costs of Medicating America’s Foster Children Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Thursday, December … Continue reading →

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ABC News 20/20 Blasts Child Drugging

Posted on December 4, 2011 by cchrstl

As reported on ABC News, “A 12-year-old boy told Congress today that he was medicated into a near-stupor with mind-altering drugs during the four years he bounced among foster care homes.” A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that the federal government had … Continue reading →

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