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It is time to stop the devastation to innocent families which is occurring daily across the country.
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Friday, March 30, 2012

Can We Continue to "Remain Silent"??

when the ss came for the children of the parents with learning difficulties
I remained silent
I was not a parent with learning difficulties

when the ss came for the children of the parents who were disabled
I remained silent
I was not a parent with disabilities

when the ss came for the children of the mentally impaired
I remained silent
I was not a parent with mental impairments

when the ss came for the children of the parents who had been in care
I remained silent
I was not a parent who had been in care

when the ss came for the children of the parents who had suffered abuse (sexual, physical, domestic)
I remained silent
I was not a parent who had suffered abuse

when the ss came for the children of the parents who were homeless
I remained silent
I was not a parent who was homeless

when the ss came for the children of the poor
I remained silent
I was not a parent who was poor

when the ss came for the children of the teenagers
I remained silent
I was not a parent who was a teenager

when the ss came for the children of the single parents
I remained silent
I was not a parent who was single

When are they coming for your children?

~ Ben Mosely
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A Statement for Your Consideration
“We are joining forces with all persons affected by Parens Patriae to include parents, extended family, foster parents and father's and mother's rights groups. While this is a difficult endeavor due to various divisions, the focus will be on challenging the system with the unified goals and commonalities that each is suffering under in family courts and through CPS.”
(See Definition: Parens Patriae)
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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Spanky and the Gang?


Although this may seem a little off topic. Received an email today and thought I would share.. Basically one never knows what their future will bring, even though in the day, this was quite a popular series.
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Only us vintage people would remember. >>SPANKY & OUR GANG<<
"Something I bet a lot of you didn't know, I certainly didn't!"

These pictures are great.


What ever happened to those people?

In case you forgot who is who.


Well, here it is...


The Our Gang Curse

Alfalfa --

Carl Switzer was shot to death at age 31.







Chubby --
300-pound Norman Chaney died at age 22 following an operation.






Buckwheat --
William Thomas died at age 49 of a heart attack. (wow I never knew that buckwheat was a man!!)






Darla Hood --
The Our Gang leading lady contracted hepatitis and died at age 47.






Brisbane --
Kendall McCormas, known as Breezy Brisbane, committed suicide
at age 64.






Froggy -- William Robert Laughline was killed in a motor scooter accident at age 16.




Mickey Daniels
He died of liver disease at 55.



Stymie --Mathew Bear led a life of crime and drugs. He died of a stroke at age 56.


Scotty Beckett --
He died at age 38 following a brutal beating.




Wheezer --
Robert Hutchins was killed in an airplane accident at age 19.






Pete the Pup --
He was poisoned by an unknown assailant.




Butch --
Currently lives in California








And
Spanky....Robert Blake was accused of murdering his wife.
May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Penalties for False Allegations

This is just one example of the creation of penalties for making a False Allegation. In this case Rep. Wally Hicks, R-Grants Pass, OR stated:
“Accusing somebody of something as serious as child abuse tarnishes their reputation in a way that is unique,”

Over the last decade many have wondered why a group of Foster Parents, falsely accused and established in 2001 have joined with Natural Parents, Relatives, etc. to oppose the injustices by the agency and even in our court system.

One basic and common concern is the "false allegations" that occur on a daily basis. Please note that one of the Tricks played by the agency is to make one look like the worst parent in the world. However, in your defense, you must challenge any false statement made against you by proof that No you were doing all possible to protect your child.

Not to mention, the basic guideline for our legal system is to seek the Truth.. But, we must remember, if the judge is doing their job, they are bound to make their decisions on what is presented... And unfortunately when False Allegations are made, the Truth may not come forth.

So do take a moment to read the information from Oregon below, plus some of the other references. Remember "You must become an advocate for yourself to protect your precious family".
May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org
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On Jul 6, 2011 and as part of Chapter 606, (2011 Laws) the passage of this bill become effective January 1, 2012.

The bill would make accusations of child abuse that are known to be false when made a crime punishable by a fine of up to $720.
Proponents said the bill is intended to keep people from maliciously filing false reports in the midst of a divorce, custody fight or other domestic conflict.

“Accusing somebody of something as serious as child abuse tarnishes their reputation in a way that is unique,” said Rep. Wally Hicks, R-Grants Pass.
Legislators opposed to the measure expressed concern that it would have a chilling effect, causing people who suspect abuse but aren’t certain to hesitate before acting.
See History of Bill Passage>> http://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2011/HB2183/
    Introduced>>Jan 10, 2011: First reading. Referred to the desks of the Co-Speakers.
Also visit my blog>> Defend Yourself

  • "Do you know your rights? If not, you have none." Please note, we are NOT lawyers, and it is the responsibility of the reader to research the validity of these statements and/or seek qualified Legal Assistance...ie "Show me the Law!!!"
State Summary Statutes of>>

Penalties for Failure to Report and False Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

Series Title:
State Statutes
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Availability:
Year Published:
2009 - 21 pages
Penalties that States may impose on 
  • mandatory reporters who fail to report, or 
  • on any person who makes a false report. 
Summaries of laws for all States and US territories are included.
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Monday, March 12, 2012

For Grand Parents in SC - Proposed Rights Bill

There is going to be yet another hearing on the new Grandparents Rights bill (H4717) in the SC House Judiciary Committee. This hearing will be on March 22nd. at 9:00AM. It will be at the SC House of Representatives building (Blatt Bldg.) 5th floor, in Columbia. I will be presenting the case to get this bill passed, and the public is invited to the hearing. If you can get to the State Capital please come and support our efforts. Thanks,  John Schafer
 

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Monday, March 5, 2012

Great Come Backs in Our Political Season

Thought many might enjoy these sayings and pix. of many of Our Leaders and Recognized Individuals, emailed to me by a friend who feels Humor is the Best Medicine.

However, in my humble opinion the Only Leaders are those in Our Precious Families. Have often told many that:
Until Our Families are recognized as the Most Important Resource
in Our Nation, if Not the World
There will be NO Reform


So do enjoy these and please "Never Give Up" for your Precious Family, no matter what the mix.
May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Great Come Backs
1. Thomas Reed Vs. Henry Clay




2. Winston Churchill Vs. Lady Astor




3. NY Mayor Ed Koch Vs. Andrew Kirtzman after the reporter insisted on pressing a point about an inconsistent statement Koch had made.


5. Abraham Lincoln Vs. Stephen Douglas after Douglas called him “two-faced” during a debate:


6. Calvin Coolidge Vs. An Opera Singer


7. Pierre Trudeau Vs. Richard Nixon upon hearing that Nixon had called him an a--hole.


8. Oscar Wilde Vs. Lewis Morris. Morris had just been passed over for the Poet Laureateship.


9. Mohandas Gandhi Vs. Western Civilization


10. Miriam Hopkins Vs. An Anonymous Singer


11. James McNeill Whistler Vs. Oscar Wilde after Whistler had made a particularly witty observation.



12. Senator Fritz Hollings Vs. Henry McMastor when challenged by his Republican opponent during a televised debate to take a drug test.




13. Bill Clinton Vs. Dan Quayle after Quayle revealed that he planned to be “a pit bull” in the 1992 campaign against Clinton and Gore.


14. Niels Bohr Vs. A Reporter


15. Reverend Edward Everett Hale Vs. The U.S. Senate when asked if he prayed for the Senators.


16. Edna Ferber Vs. Noel Coward. Coward was remarking upon the fact that Ferber was wearing a tailored suit.


17. Henry Clay Vs. Massachusetts Senator Daniel Webster after seeing a pack of mules walk by.


18. Winston Churchill Vs. a Member Of Parliament


19. Alcibiades Vs. Pericles


20. Calvin Coolidge Vs. Some Random Lady At A White House Dinner


21. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Vs.. An Admirer

 

Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Friday, March 2, 2012

Family Law Summaries -Supreme Court - Mar. 2012

So many don't realize that any lower court decision can be taken to the Supreme Court, if they feel their US Constitutional Rights have been violated. Please note, many decisions from the Judges in the Supreme Court may be Rejected. Why?? Primarily since, many times the judges feel the issues and/or concerns should have been handled in the lower courts and/or according to the words in the US Constitution, it was not an issue.

So for the first week of March 2012, here are some summaries:
Weekly Summaries Distributed March 2, 2012
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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Defending the Rights of the Child - Suggested Resolution

The following are thoughts from Foster Care Justice Alliance to hopefully share with other States and/or Other Counties in CA.  
FCJA is a charitable, non-profit, volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to defend the rights of children in out of home care.  Our mission is encapsulated in two concepts:
  • Advocate for Change is our mission in the macro.  We advocate to change society, change attitudes, and change the laws regarding our children.  We will achieve this by bringing together the voices of those most closely touched by foster care - the foster children themselves, their parents, and their guardians.  Together will raise awareness and focus attention on solutions to the dilemma of children languishing in foster care.
  • Intervene for the Child is our mission in the micro.  Whenever we believe an individual child's rights are being violated, we will intervene by providing support and legal assistance to foster families.  Pivotal to this is the creation of a network of attorneys, legal resources, and a legal aid fund.
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Foster Care Justice Alliance
Defending the Rights of the Child

Political campaigning season is here.  You may have already seen candidates door-belling, and if you are like me, you probably receive more campaign phone calls than you want.  Did you ever consider that these are good opportunities to talk about foster care?  When they ask for your vote, ask what they are doing to protect children.
The major parties are gearing up for caucuses.  The Republican caucuses are this Saturday, March 3rd, and the Democratic caucuses are April 15th.  FCJA is non-partisan, but we do encourage you to go to the caucus of your choice to talk to your friends and neighbors about children in out-of-home care.  Tell them about this mailing list and how they can get involved.  You can find the location of your local caucus through their party website (see below).
Ideas that start at a local neighborhood caucus meeting are often carried to the district, county, and even the state and national conventions.  Wouldn't it be refreshing to see both the major parties include foster care in their platforms?  It might even be unprecedented.  You can propose a resolution at your neighborhood meeting and volunteer to be a delegate to carry the message.
Any resolution supporting foster kids and early permanency coming out of your caucus would be a positive step.  If you want an idea of how to write a resolution, take a look at the one below.  If you do decide to get involved in the process, e-mail me and let me know how it goes and if you are selected as a delegate.
 
Thank you for your support of foster kids!
 
Gary Malkasian
FCJA President
 
Caucuses:
 
Democratic: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Republican: Saturday, March 3, 2012
 
Democratic caucuses : Washington State Democrats (http://wa-democrats.org/) : (206) 583-0664
Republican caucuses : Washington State Republican Party (http://wsrp.org/) : (425) 460-0570
 
 
Sample Resolution:
 
WHEREAS, 19,000 children are in out-of-home care in Washington State each year due to abuse or neglect, and 10,000 children are in out-of-home care on any given day; and
 
WHEREAS, There are now children in foster care who are third and fourth generation of their family to require out-of-home care; and
 
WHEREAS, 73% of foster children do not graduate from high school, yet legislation to fund pre-school for foster children stalled in the state legislature two years in a row; and
 
WHEREAS, Foster care alumni are at a much higher risk of depression, poverty, suicide, drug abuse, and crime; and
 
WHEREAS, Any disruption is inherently damaging to a child, and that the longer a child remains in out-of-home care, the greater the damage, including attachment disorders, aggression, insecurity, self-injury, low self-esteem, low self-worth, and depression;  and
 
WHEREAS, The chance of successful family reunification drops to near zero after a child has been in out-of-home care for more than 15 months; and
 
WHEREAS, Washington State and Federal Law require permanency to be established after a child has been in out-of-home care for 15 of the last 22 months; and
 
WHEREAS, more than half of the 10,000 children in foster care today have been there for more than three years, in direct violation of state and federal law and the best interests of the child; and
 
WHEREAS, the denial of the child’s right to permanency is systemic, damaging nearly every child that enters the system; now, therefore, be it
 
RESOLVED, That foster care in Washington State is in crisis, and the current foster care system is unconstitutional based on the 5th and 14th amendments: the child’s liberty interest to due process and to be free from harm; and be it further
 
RESOLVED, We declare that protecting children in foster care and establishing early permanency for them should be policy priorities.
 


May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org