Talking how the community came together.
Yes, but there are NOT enough services for children with severe disabilities & their families. Haven't heard much about support groups, respite programs, in-home assistance, etc.
Way too many of the children murdered or missing, all have something in common - they had some sort of identified intellectual, developmental or physical disability. I think that parents/grandparents/guardians can't handle it. Of course many do but way too many can't. I think its time to look at these things differently in order to protect these innocent children.
Poor little Gerren was already way underweight. Wonder when he last saw a medical provider and what the status was at that point. And did the medical provider report anything or give any referrals or support to the family?
I blame the system that pushes people beyond their breaking point.
Investigation Into Death of Wylie's Angel Turns to Mother
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-be...of-Wylies-Angel-Turns-to-Mother-92357614.html
Nyki Phillips, who lives in Oklahoma, had not seen her son in three months, police said. Police are investigating the lack of contact and looking into what, if any, communication she had with her mother about the boy's care.
Investigators with Child Protective Services say a criminal charge of neglect can be made any time a child is left in an unsafe environment or a place where his or her needs cannot be met.
Police said parents or legal guardians cannot legally leave their child with a loved one for an extended period of time if there are reasonable concerns for the child's safety or care.
I'll try
Okay, you can email, twitter, facebook him by going to the link provided here
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directly on the same page. You should have good results, Randy McIlvain is
a veteran reporter.