Introduction
The government is more interested in the War on Terrorism then the terror in the eyes of over 700,000 children who have been horrifically abused; physically, mentally and sexually, along with being neglected or abandoned, by the hands of the ones they entrusted to love, care and provide for them, the parents of America (Numbers reflected by the National Foster Care Coalition, 2013).
“Nearly 58% of children in foster care have been removed from their families for neglect. About 19% of all children who are maltreated are physically abused, 10% are sexually abused, and 7% psychologically abused. The remaining 6% of maltreated children experience educational or medical neglect.” (Children's Voice, Dec 2005 – Child Welfare League …show more content…
They can be medically fragile, or children who just need a place to die. They are, what society has deemed, the throw away children or damaged children.
There is shame attached to each child and those who care for these kids. Society sees it as the fault of the child that they are in the system and that foster families are only in it for the money. Some see foster care as being worse off then where the child came from.
“The world today is even more frightening for young people because they don’t have the authority or perspective to change these forces on their own. When a child’s world crumbles around him or her, a helping hand is needed.” (Pg. 1, Practical tools for Foster Parents).
Where do these images and views appear from? The media plays a big part of how foster children and foster parents are depicted. On an episode of the TV series Bones, (September 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. pst.), which airs on Fox television, a foster teen was shown as being involved with a murder and eventually her much younger brother, also in foster care, was eventually charged with the murder. All over the news, foster parents are being accused of abuse, neglect or worse, murder. These cases are the latest to add fuel to the fire within the Department of Family Services, all over the country. With these negative images what other conclusions can we …show more content…
These children may come with little or nothing. The foster family is expected to care for these children as their own. There is a disruption in the family dynamics. Little or no information is given to the foster family regarding the child. Working with the biological parents, social services, and other agencies is now an everyday thing. Court hearings, visits, appointment after appointment; medical, dental, therapy, trainings for foster parents, monthly home visits, yearly home inspections, certifications, immunizations the list goes on and on…
“The U.S. foster care system faces persistent challenges, but real improvements are impossible unless new policies are grounded in a better public understanding of the realities facing child welfare workers, foster families, and children. Until the public can understand the daily challenges of the child welfare system, we will not have policies that allow children and families at risk to reach their full potential.” (Children's Voice, Dec 2005 – Child Welfare League of
The government is more interested in the War on Terrorism then the terror in the eyes of over 700,000 children who have been horrifically abused; physically, mentally and sexually, along with being neglected or abandoned, by the hands of the ones they entrusted to love, care and provide for them, the parents of America (Numbers reflected by the National Foster Care Coalition, 2013).
“Nearly 58% of children in foster care have been removed from their families for neglect. About 19% of all children who are maltreated are physically abused, 10% are sexually abused, and 7% psychologically abused. The remaining 6% of maltreated children experience educational or medical neglect.” (Children's Voice, Dec 2005 – Child Welfare League …show more content…
They can be medically fragile, or children who just need a place to die. They are, what society has deemed, the throw away children or damaged children.
There is shame attached to each child and those who care for these kids. Society sees it as the fault of the child that they are in the system and that foster families are only in it for the money. Some see foster care as being worse off then where the child came from.
“The world today is even more frightening for young people because they don’t have the authority or perspective to change these forces on their own. When a child’s world crumbles around him or her, a helping hand is needed.” (Pg. 1, Practical tools for Foster Parents).
Where do these images and views appear from? The media plays a big part of how foster children and foster parents are depicted. On an episode of the TV series Bones, (September 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. pst.), which airs on Fox television, a foster teen was shown as being involved with a murder and eventually her much younger brother, also in foster care, was eventually charged with the murder. All over the news, foster parents are being accused of abuse, neglect or worse, murder. These cases are the latest to add fuel to the fire within the Department of Family Services, all over the country. With these negative images what other conclusions can we …show more content…
These children may come with little or nothing. The foster family is expected to care for these children as their own. There is a disruption in the family dynamics. Little or no information is given to the foster family regarding the child. Working with the biological parents, social services, and other agencies is now an everyday thing. Court hearings, visits, appointment after appointment; medical, dental, therapy, trainings for foster parents, monthly home visits, yearly home inspections, certifications, immunizations the list goes on and on…
“The U.S. foster care system faces persistent challenges, but real improvements are impossible unless new policies are grounded in a better public understanding of the realities facing child welfare workers, foster families, and children. Until the public can understand the daily challenges of the child welfare system, we will not have policies that allow children and families at risk to reach their full potential.” (Children's Voice, Dec 2005 – Child Welfare League of