How Could You? Hall of Shame-Albuquerque Children, Youth, and Families

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 Albuquerque, New Mexico,”officers were dispatched to the CYFD building in Albuquerque back in December for a sexual abuse call, in a story first published by Searchlight New Mexico. The police report said a staff member found a 10-year-old boy and a 14-year-old foster child in the same bathroom stall together, both with their pants down. The younger boy told investigators he was sexually penetrated with a gun.”

“We can confirm there was an incident that is pending internal and external investigation to ensure that proper placement protocols were followed. CYFD staff are clear that children are not to be placed in offices unless every other option is exhausted, and any improper action will yield consequences.
In situations like the one you describe, law enforcement are immediately contacted and CYFD works closely with them to ensure accountability.”

Foster child allegedly molested at Albuquerque Children, Youth, Families Department office building
[KRQE 2/3/23 by Alexa Skonieski]

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