Kids Central workers fired, arrested, accused of child neglect for not stopping attack
Ocala Police have arrested two childcare workers accused of failing to stop one child from repeatedly striking another at an after-school care location. Brandy Nichole Richardson, 37, and Stephanie Galarza, 31, were booked into the Marion County Jail, each charged with child neglect, records show. Richardson was taken to the jail on...
Hillsborough County detectives seek help locating teen wanted for child neglect
TAMPA, Florida - Detectives from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Sandra Jimenez Lopez, who is wanted for child neglect with great bodily harm. The charge follows the February 3, 2024, death of a 6-month-old infant, which was ruled a homicide.Lopez, also known as Maria Jimenez Jimenez, was last seen in Las Vegas, according to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Authorities responded to a 911 call near E. 138th Ave, where the infant was found unresponsive. Anyone with information on Lopez's whereabouts is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.
CPS Accountability Crisis: Protecting Families' Rights
Child Protective Services (CPS) was established with the goal of protecting children and assisting families in correcting issues that jeopardized their well-being. Most of us have encountered, at some point, a child in need of intervention. Perhaps you knew of a child who was frequently hungry or one who showed signs of physical abuse. In such cases, contacting CPS might have been necessary to ensure the child's safety, as they were unable to protect themselves. The agency’s objective was not only to safeguard the child but also to help the family address and resolve the underlying issues that led to the need for intervention.