How Could You? Hall of Shame-Galveston Multicultural Institute
This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.
From Galveston, Texas, a ” residential facility in Galveston that houses children in federal custody is now empty. Eyewitness News has learned all the kids have been removed over an allegation of abuse or neglect.”
“According to its website, it houses undocumented minors who enter the country without parents. It is one of ten programs run by non-profit The Children’s Center Inc.
In March, the Texas of Department of Family and Protective Services received a complaint of abuse or neglect. Sometime after, the Administration for Children and Families, a federal agency, removed the children. Sources tell Eyewitness News the Department of Public Safety has opened a criminal investigation.
“Any time there’s an allegation of abuse or neglect, there’s always concern, and we want to make sure we do a thorough investigation,” said Tiffani Butler, with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Butler says the state is investigating whether the home meets all the minimum standards required of residential facilities. The facility housed at least 13 children, ages 5-17. The soccer fields and swings on the property are now still.
The Children’s Center Inc. Corporate Counsel, Kimberly Stone, declined to comment. A DPS spokesman said the agency had “no information to release at this time.””
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