How Could You? Hall of Shame-3-year-old Foster Daughter case-Child Death
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From Boone County, Indiana, a 3-year-old foster child is in critical condition after she and another girl fell “into a pond in Boone County on Wednesday morning, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Five-year-old Arianna Aliff was transported to Granville Wells Elementary School to await a flight to a hospital. She later died of her injuries.
Her 3-year-old foster sister was transported to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis and is in critical condition.
Misty and Tim Aliff have six children, including Arianna Aliff, and two foster children. They are licensed foster parents, the sheriff’s office said.
“This is a tragedy that none of us should ever have to endure, the loss or serious injury of a child,” Boone County Sheriff Mike Nielsen said in a statement. “I want to assure everyone that we will continue to do due diligence in finding out why this happened, or how it could have been prevented.”
Nielsen said his office is working with the Indiana Department of Child Services, the Boone County Coroner’s Office and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to investigate the case. ”
5-year-old girl dead, 3-year-old in critical condition after falling into Boone County pond
[Indy Star 7/17/19 by Andrew Clark]
“The children were identified as Arianna Aliff, daughter of Tim and Misty Aliff, five years of age, deceased; and a foster child, three years of age, listed in critical condition at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. She was under foster care by the Aliff’s. Mr. and Mrs. Aliff are parents to four biological children, two adopted children, and two foster children. They are licensed as foster parents.
Sheriff Nielsen stated “We are currently working very closely with the Boone County Coroner’s Office, the Indiana Department of Child Services, and the Department of Natural Resources on this investigation. First and foremost, please keep the Aliff family in your thoughts and prayers. ”
Accidental Drowning Being Investigated in Boone County
[Clinton County Daily News 7/17/19 by Ken Harrman]
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Update:“The 3-year-old girl who was in critical condition after falling into a pond last week has now died.
Around 11:45 a.m. July 17, a 911 caller reported two children fell into a pond in the 11000 block of W. CR 500 S. near Jamestown. The caller said the children were not breathing.
Police say family members were performing CPR when they arrived.
The Boone County Sheriff’s office says a 5-year-old girl was pronounced dead. She was identified as Arianna Aliff. A 3-year-old girl was taken to Riley Hospital for Children and in critical condition. Police say the 3-year-old girl was a foster child and the parents are licensed.”
https://fox59.com/2019/07/23/2nd-girl-who-fell-into-boone-county-pond-dies-from-injuries/
[Fox 59 7/23/19]
She has not been identified.
This was a terrible, sad accident in which they lost 2 children….careful who you shame, and watch how you say it could never happen to you. Shame on you for putting this tragic, sad incident about two loved children here….
Well she died. That’s why I put it here. They were responsible for her. My children did not die.Period.Shame on you for coming here and defending your shameful friends.
I should hope and pray that you never have anything happen like this. Perhaps you are the type of parent to lock your kids in rooms, or put them on leashes. Accidents happen, and the way I see it, the parents are just as much victims in this as those poor little girls. God Bless all of them, and I hope they find peace.
How dare you say that I lock my kids their rooms or put them on a leash! You are a disgrace!I still can’t believe that you are defending this couple!
I happen to have known these people. Good at heart. I can remember when they first moved to this property. I helped them with a few heavy items. When I walked the property I came across the pond. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I asked if they were going to fence the pond. They said no.
Not sure which agency approved their homestudy. Ours was done by DCS. I can tell you ours would NEVER have approved this property as being fit for foster care
I happen to know these people. i can remember when they moved to this property. The first and only time i was there helping them lift a few heavy items. I walked the property and came across the pond. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I asked them if they intended to fence the pond. they said No.
I am not sure who did the home study for their license.
Ours was done directly by DCS. I can tell you, our DCS people would never have approved this property for foster care