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Jacksonville Jury Awards $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case
The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages against Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc. (JFCS) for negligently misrepresenting and failing to disclose material facts related to his history during the adoption process. The jury found that JFCS acted with wanton and willful disregard for the human… View Article
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Jury Awards $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation
In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a $15 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children & Families (”DCF”) for negligently investigating abuse reports that her mother had abused drugs endangering the child. The eight-year-old girl who is referred to as H.H., was tortured and suffered… View Article
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Jury Awards Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office
Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later passed away from blunt force trauma, has been awarded $4.5 million in damages in a wrongful death case involving the Broward Sheriff’s Office for failure to protect his daughter. Justin Grosz and Stacie Schmerling, partners with Justice for… View Article
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Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home
On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks the largest known recovery in… View Article
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WVLA: La. Department of Children and Family Services responds to lawsuit alleging “years of alleged sexual abuse”

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As reported by WVLA NBC Local 33, a human trafficking case has been filed regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Sadly, this is yet another example of sexual assault cases in our foster care system. Read more here.

Foster children are being sent to out-of-state mental health facilities where they are abandoned, abused, and sexually assaulted.

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A last resort procedure available to child welfare officials is sending foster children to out-of-state mental health institutions. Usually, these fragile children suffer from severe medical and psychiatric disorders that require specialized care. However, officials have been abusing this option, especially in Illinois, by using it far too often and... View Article

NBC News: A profitable ‘death trap’

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Abusing children while taxpayers give them millions? Allegations of Sequel Youth’s profitable “death trap” were brought to light in a recent article by NBC news. Sequel Youth & Family Services, a for-profit child rehabilitation facility for children with serious mental and behavioral health issues, markets itself as a “national leader... View Article

Howard Talenfeld Recognized By 2-1-1 Broward as Non-Profit Board Leader

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Howard M. Talenfeld, a preeminent children’s rights attorney and partner with Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, was recently honored by 2-1-1 Broward as the Non-Profit Organization Board Leader of the Year. Since 2002, Howard has served as founder and Board President for Florida’s Children First (FCF), Florida’s... View Article

Local 10: Employee at Broward Youth Treatment Center tests positive for coronavirus

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At Justice for Kids, one of our greatest fears is that children in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) delinquency programs, foster care and disability group homes contract the Coronavirus. According to Local 10 WPLG, The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice confirmed that an employee at a South Florida facility has... View Article

A Resource for Designing the Perfect Home Playroom for Children with Autism

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For parents and guardians of children with Autism, we wanted to share this guide from Product Diggers: Designing the Perfect Home Playroom for Children with Autism – A Complete Guide

A Resource for Caretakers of Children with Disabilities

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For parents and guardians of children with disabilities, we wanted to share this article from Home Advisor: “How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities.”

Mourning the loss of a true advocate for kids – Joel Fass

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Talenfeld Law joins many organizations and attorneys in South Florida in mourning the loss of a true advocate for children, Joel Fass. On top of his very successful and active legal practice, Joel was a hero and advocate for foster children, the elderly and the disabled. He volunteered with several... View Article

Miami Herald: Reports of child neglect piled up. BSO declared the kids safe. Now the boys are dead.

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Too many children are dying and being seriously injured in Broward County that have had prior investigations and are known to BSO. It’s time for BSO to make children their FIRST priority, fill their open positions and reduce their caseloads. Or BSO should give the protective investigations function back to... View Article

Talenfeld Law Attorneys Featured in 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine Once Again

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Talenfeld Law, the first law firm in Florida to focus exclusively on protecting the rights of physically and sexually abused, medically fragile, foster and other at-risk children, is proud to announce that the firm’s partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. Firm... View Article

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Thousands of foster children, former foster children, developmentally disabled and medically fragile children are part of the Florida child care system. If you’re currently or formerly a child in – or an advocate for or parent of a child in the foster care system – the Justice for Kids blog… View Article
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How a Chicago Children’s Civil Rights Lawyer Protects Your Child’s Education Rights
A children’s civil rights lawyer plays an important role in ensuring that every student in Chicago receives fair and equal treatment in the classroom. Education is more than just learning subjects—it’s about safety, respect, and having the same opportunities as every other student, regardless of background, ability, or personal circumstances…. View Article
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Common Cases Handled by Children’s Civil Rights Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois
A children’s civil rights lawyer plays a crucial role in defending and restoring the legal rights of minors who have experienced abuse, discrimination, or neglect. In Chicago, Illinois, these attorneys work to hold individuals, institutions, and government agencies accountable when they fail to protect the city’s youngest residents. They do… View Article
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Children’s Civil Rights Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois: What They Do and How They Help
A children’s civil rights lawyer is a legal professional dedicated to defending and enforcing the rights of minors, ensuring that they are treated fairly, safely, and with dignity under the law. In Chicago, Illinois, this role holds critical importance because of the city’s diverse population, large public systems, and the… View Article
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Why Choosing the Right Chicago Child Abuse Lawyer Matters
A child abuse lawyer plays a critical role in protecting a child’s rights, especially in abuse cases that involve physical harm, neglect, emotional trauma, or sexual misconduct. Choosing the right legal representative is one of the most important decisions a parent or guardian can make when seeking justice for an… View Article
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Jacksonville Jury Awards $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case
The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages against Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc. (JFCS) for negligently misrepresenting and failing to disclose material facts related to his history during the adoption process. The jury found that JFCS acted with wanton and… View Article
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Jury Awards $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation
In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a $15 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children & Families (”DCF”) for negligently investigating abuse reports that her mother had abused drugs endangering the child. The eight-year-old girl who is referred to as… View Article
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Jury Awards Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office
Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later passed away from blunt force trauma, has been awarded $4.5 million in damages in a wrongful death case involving the Broward Sheriff’s Office for failure to protect his daughter. Justin Grosz and Stacie… View Article
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Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home
On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks… View Article
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Welcome to the Justice For Kids Blog
Thousands of foster children, former foster children, developmentally disabled and medically fragile children are part of the Florida child care system. If you’re currently or formerly a child in – or an advocate for or parent of a child in the foster care system – the Justice for Kids blog… View Article
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How a Chicago Children’s Civil Rights Lawyer Protects Your Child’s Education Rights
A children’s civil rights lawyer plays an important role in ensuring that every student in Chicago receives fair and equal treatment in the classroom. Education is more than just learning subjects—it’s about safety, respect, and having the same opportunities as every other student, regardless of background, ability, or personal circumstances…. View Article
Read Full Article
Common Cases Handled by Children’s Civil Rights Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois
A children’s civil rights lawyer plays a crucial role in defending and restoring the legal rights of minors who have experienced abuse, discrimination, or neglect. In Chicago, Illinois, these attorneys work to hold individuals, institutions, and government agencies accountable when they fail to protect the city’s youngest residents. They do… View Article
Read Full Article
Children’s Civil Rights Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois: What They Do and How They Help
A children’s civil rights lawyer is a legal professional dedicated to defending and enforcing the rights of minors, ensuring that they are treated fairly, safely, and with dignity under the law. In Chicago, Illinois, this role holds critical importance because of the city’s diverse population, large public systems, and the… View Article
Read Full Article
Why Choosing the Right Chicago Child Abuse Lawyer Matters
A child abuse lawyer plays a critical role in protecting a child’s rights, especially in abuse cases that involve physical harm, neglect, emotional trauma, or sexual misconduct. Choosing the right legal representative is one of the most important decisions a parent or guardian can make when seeking justice for an… View Article
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Jacksonville Jury Awards $13.5 Million in Negligent Adoption Case
The adoptive parents of a young boy with special needs have been awarded $13.5 million in damages against Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc. (JFCS) for negligently misrepresenting and failing to disclose material facts related to his history during the adoption process. The jury found that JFCS acted with wanton and… View Article
Read Full Article
Jury Awards $15 Million to Brain Damaged 8-Year-Old Child in Damages Case Against DCF for Negligent Investigation
In one of the largest jury awards in Florida history, a young girl has been awarded a $15 million verdict against the Florida Department of Children & Families (”DCF”) for negligently investigating abuse reports that her mother had abused drugs endangering the child. The eight-year-old girl who is referred to as… View Article
Read Full Article
Jury Awards Father $4.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Case Involving Broward Sheriff’s Office
Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered catastrophic injuries and later passed away from blunt force trauma, has been awarded $4.5 million in damages in a wrongful death case involving the Broward Sheriff’s Office for failure to protect his daughter. Justin Grosz and Stacie… View Article
Read Full Article
Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused by Foster Boy Living in the Home
On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to pay more than $5 million awarded by a Florida jury to C.M.H., a victim of sexual abuse by a child in foster care. This marks… View Article
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WVLA: La. Department of Children and Family Services responds to lawsuit alleging “years of alleged sexual abuse”

Foster children are being sent to out-of-state mental health facilities where they are abandoned, abused, and sexually assaulted.

NBC News: A profitable ‘death trap’

Howard Talenfeld Recognized By 2-1-1 Broward as Non-Profit Board Leader

Local 10: Employee at Broward Youth Treatment Center tests positive for coronavirus

A Resource for Designing the Perfect Home Playroom for Children with Autism

A Resource for Caretakers of Children with Disabilities

Mourning the loss of a true advocate for kids – Joel Fass

Miami Herald: Reports of child neglect piled up. BSO declared the kids safe. Now the boys are dead.

Talenfeld Law Attorneys Featured in 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine Once Again

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