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Week In Review – August 14, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

 

Foster Care and Child Welfare Week In Review – August 14, 2023

Here are some news items from last week related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare that caught our eye:

  1. More licensed foster homes needed in Odessa and Midland

There’s a shortage of licensed foster homes in Odessa and Midland, leaving around 300 children placed away from the Permian Basin. Foster parents provide essential support, aiming to prevent children from being uprooted from their communities. The Attic Foster Network offers help and donations to keep families together. Community involvement, becoming licensed foster parents, or donating can make a significant difference for these vulnerable children. The goal is to provide a stable home environment and prevent disruptions in their lives.

  1. Department of Family and Protective Services joins efforts to locate Cordarius’ family

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is collaborating with the Midland Police Department to locate the family of Cordarius, a non-verbal teenager found in Midland. Cordarius, discovered in January 2023, is in foster care and has been ordered into state custody. Efforts are being made to identify his relatives and provide appropriate care for his unique needs. The goal is to reunite him with his family and ensure his well-being through community support and necessary services.

  1. Shocking video shows Texas school worker brutally beat teenage student who’s in foster care on bus, leaving victim needing ER treatment

In Conroe, Texas, shocking video captured a school bus official brutally attacking a foster care student. The incident occurred shortly after the school year began, with no clear motive for the assault. The video showed the official pushing the student to the ground and repeatedly punching him, while horrified students watched. The victim, who required emergency room treatment, lived in a protective services facility. The assailant was swiftly fired and Texas police are investigating the incident, with criminal charges anticipated. The community expressed outrage, questioning school safety. The student is recovering, and the district attorney’s office is assisting with the investigation.

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