Officials will pay $4.5 million in taxpayer money to settle a lawsuit in which a mother claims county employees failed to properly report and investigate a call about child sex abuse.
Tag: Child Protective Services
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Health & Wellness
Zarate: Health Insurance Should Cover Sexual Abuse Therapy for Survivors
Facing a nightmare and turning it to a positive takes determination and courage. One woman’s journey confronts an insurance system that fails those most in need.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Undergoing Sea Change in Approach to Child Abuse Prevention
Historically, Orange County children suffering from abuse and neglect would likely end up in a group home. But now county officials are working to keep them in family environments.
Posted inTop Stories
Problems in OC Child Welfare System Get Statewide Scrutiny
A state lawmaker, a court case and a statewide audit allege mismanagement within the county’s system.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Investigative, Orange, Top Stories
Special Education Teacher Allegedly Abused Students
Parents in Orange claim a teacher threw rubber balls at the face of an autistic child, along with other acts of verbal and physical abuse. Parents also question the diligence of investigations by the district and police.
