How Could You? Hall of Shame-Ukraine-Foster Mother

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 Ukraine,”the court imposed a preventive measure on a 42-year-old woman [foster mother] suspected of torturing her 7-year-old foster son. The suspect was taken into custody without the right to post bail.

The woman is charged with child abuse under Article 127 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.”

“According to the investigation, in 2024, the woman and her husband became foster parents. Subsequently, three young children—two sisters and their younger brother—were placed with the family.

The investigation established that the foster mother was aware of the 7-year-old boy’s diagnosis and the physiological characteristics associated with his health condition.

Despite this, according to law enforcement, the woman repeatedly punished the child for the consequences of his medical condition, over which the boy had no control.

In particular, during July of this year, the foster mother forced the 7-year-old boy to kneel on buckwheat and keep his arms raised above his head. In addition, according to the investigation, the woman repeatedly beat the child.

The investigation into this case is ongoing. Law enforcement officials are currently verifying information regarding other possible illegal actions involving all three foster children.

Investigators are also determining whether other individuals may have been involved in the alleged crimes.

All three children have already been removed from the family, and their safety has been ensured.

Investigative actions are currently underway to establish all the circumstances of the case.

This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General.

Earlier, juvenile prosecutors from the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office filed an indictment against two foster parents at a family-type children’s home. They are accused of systematically torturing and abusing six children aged 3 to 10.

Ukraine is investigating 363 cases of sexual violence committed by Russian occupiers during the war.”

In the Odesa region, a woman was taken into custody for torturing her 7-year-old adopted son

[UA.News 10/3/26 ]

REFORM Puzzle piece