Tag Archives: Florida Foster Kids

Florida Legislators seek crack down on child drugging

Posted on March 2, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Comments on the below article can be made here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/02/1507445/regulations-sought-for-foster.html   Miami Herald FLORIDA LEGISLATURE Regulations sought for foster kids prescribed psychiatric drugs March 2, 2010   In the wake of a Broward child’s death, state lawmakers will consider a … Continue reading →

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Foster kids, prescriptions — finally alarm

Posted on October 19, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Miami Herald Foster kids, prescriptions — finally alarm October 10, 2009 By FRED GRIMM   Gabriel Myers finally matters. Too late for him — the foster kid we addled with anti-depressants and anti-psychotics without quite knowing the effects drug cocktails … Continue reading →

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Florida foster kids slower to get medications now

Posted on October 17, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Comments can be made here: http://tinyurl.com/yk2zg3c (short registration required)     Florida Times Union Florida foster kids slower to get medications now The new rules come after a 7-year-old boy hanged himself in April. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 By Brandon Larrabee   … Continue reading →

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