When is a dog more than a pet? When it’s 7-year-old Anthony Merchante’s service dog, Stevie. For child advocates and those who fight for the rights of children who suffer illness and need services, Anthony’s case was one of the system preventing the school child from the care only his... View Article
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Florida Department of Children and Families Chief: 2 Jonchuck Hotline Calls Ignored
Every Florida child advocate and child abuse lawyer is watching the case of John Jonchuck, the man accused of tossing his daughter over a bridge into Tampa Bay. The latest news revealed that the Florida child abuse hotline created to protect at-risk children from reported abuse ignored at least two... View Article
In a case that could help ensure Florida’s at-risk children in the care of the Department of Children and Families and in need of mental health services get the treatment they require, a Miami child welfare judge has demanded that Florida DCF officials appear in court to explain their actions. The... View Article