Restrictions Changed For Relative Caregiver Program
A new state law reduces the requirements needed for families to become eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP). UCDD Case Manager Marcia Riddle said the change allows relatives with any court order to enroll in the program instead of requiring a final order. Riddle said she thinks it is a positive change because they […]
Dekalb Introducing Baby Court For Families At Risk
Dekalb County has introduced a new Safe Baby Court program designed to provide resources to children and families affected by abuse and neglect. General Sessions Court Judge Brandon Cox said the county received a $100,000 grant from the state based on the county’s need for the program. He said families with a child 36 months […]
UC Law Enforcement Searching For Female Who Fled Group Home
Local Authorities are looking for 18 year old Megan Hendrixson after she fled the CHANCE group home for girls. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said deputies took the missing person report from the group home on September 20. Farris said that while Hendrixson is 18, she was placed in state custody out of White County […]
Staying Alert For Child Abuse Victims
Teachers and staff are keeping a more watchful eye for child abuse signs as students return to school. Local Elementary Counselor Jill Bouldin said school staff and faculty are always worried about the student’s physical health and mental well being. “There was a lot of concerns, like kids being unsupervised at home because parents were […]
Child Abuse Chances Rise During Pandemic
Governor Bill Lee said Wednesday he remains concerned about growing numbers of unreported child abuse cases across the state because of COVID-19. Dawn Raines, Executive Director of the Stephens Center in Livingston, said the added stress from the pandemic can lead to increased abuse. “There’s so many additional stressors right now,” Raines said. “For one, […]
