How Could You? Hall of Shame-DCF worker Margaret McCalman case Updated

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 Orlando, Florida, Margaret McCalman,38, “was supposed to be checking up on some of the most vulnerable victims of child abuse and neglect but instead lied in her paperwork to avoid being fired.”

“She was exhausted from her case load and typed up a false home visit in her computer to avoid missing a required visit.

McCalman and others in her position are required to go out and investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect, authorities said.

According to the arrest warrant, McCalman documented a visit in May 2012 to a home with at least two children.

In the report, it was written that the children were seen without abuse and that the house was cluttered but no major hazards were seen.

The catch, according to payroll data, is that McCalman wasn’t working that day.”

“McCalman quit her job at DCF month after her internal investigation started.

“We absolutely do not tolerate the falsification of child protective records,” said a DCF spokeswoman. “We have a zero tolerance for it.””

“If convicted, McCalman could face prison time.”

 

DCF worker accused of falsifying well-being report[WFTV 2/26/14]

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Update:A search of Orange county criminal court records shows that on 4/24/14 charges were dismissed.