How Could You? Hall of Shame-13-Year-Old Girl case

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 Olathe, Kansas, “a 13-year-old [foster child] was allegedly raped in May while at a child welfare office in Olathe. A young man also in the state’s care was charged with assault in the case earlier this month. Both were waiting to be placed in a foster home or facility.

The department was in the midst of making changes following missing runaways, foster children sleeping in offices and high-profile deaths.

DCF Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel says that the department investigated the incident and cited the office. She says officials are disappointed the assault happened but are making changes to keep more families together and to improve the department.”

Kansas child welfare system faces sexual assault case

[Kake 9/24/18 by AP]

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