At 6 Days Old, She Went Into Foster Care. At 7 Years Old, She Was Dead. (parents, biological)

[xy340]

Julissia’s mother seemed to be making substantial progress, convincing the authorities that there was little risk in her regaining custody of the girl, said Gladys Carrión, a former children’s services commissioner.

“They got it wrong,” she said, “because this child died, that’s the bottom line.”

Carrión said there was no one decision that could explain what had happened: “There were lots of people involved and, obviously, there was a consensus at some point and everybody said, ‘OK, we think the mom is ready, she could have this child.’ ”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/6-days-ol...121248808.html

[Roselvr]

Originally Posted by xy340

https://www.yahoo.com/news/6-days-ol...121248808.html

So her half brother killed her by punching her in the stomach. No charges yet.

I don't know why she didn't stay with her paternal grandmother. She was thriving there.

[xy340]

Originally Posted by Roselvr

So her half brother killed her by punching her in the stomach. No charges yet.

I don't know why she didn't stay with her paternal grandmother. She was thriving there.

Current policy is reunification with biological parents. Even if that parent has a long history of drug abuse and negligence.