Families of 250 disabled children have filed a Federal Court lawsuit against the State of Florida alleging that the state violates terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act and a Supreme Court ruling by keeping the children in nursing homes as opposed to allowing them to live at home or in the community. The lawsuit… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care
Subscribe to Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care RSS FeedSigns Of Child Abuse In A Day Care Setting: Part 2
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Sexual Abuse & AssaultYesterday we discussed potential signs of mistreatment or abuse in a day care setting. Today we continue our discussion regarding child abuse as we consider the signs of various types of abuse. While many of these topics are exceptionally troubling, as parents it is important to pay attention to changes in the behavior of… Continue Reading
Signs of Child Abuse In A Care Setting: Part 1
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareToday more than ever, busy parents rely on others to assist in the care of their children. Daycare facilities, sports classes, before school / after school programs have become increasingly popular as more families rely on two incomes to support the family and spend more time outside of the home. While the increase in these… Continue Reading
New Legislation To Protect Young & Vulnerable Awaits Governors Signature
Posted in Alden Nursing Homes, Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareWhile we usually think of older people in nursing homes, the reality is that there remains a sizable contingent of younger people who remain in nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities. Many of these younger people suffer from disabilities such as birth defects and other genetic disorders that require intensive medical care…. Continue Reading
The Less-Wrinkled Faces May Be Younger In The Nursing Home, But Still Require Care
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareMost people associate elderly folks with nursing homes. After all, more than 99% of nursing home patients are over 65. Younger people are an ever increasing group that continues to expand dramatically every year. The Washington Post had an article “More young people are winding up in nursing homes” which detailed some of the issues… Continue Reading
Child Injury Laws Blog Promises To Assist Families Seeking Information Regarding A Medical Malpractice Or Personal Injury Claim For Their Child
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareGrowing up in Chicago, I was always rooting for the Blackhawks of yesteryear— when they were— well, certainly average at best. As school kid, I no doubt was drawn to the fights and hard-hits– but looking back on things, I really think I was drawn to the fact that the Hawks were the under-dogs… Continue Reading
Tougher Regulations For Illinois Nursing Facilities Caring For Children Coming In Near Future
Posted in Abuse In Chicago Nursing Homes & Other Communities Within Illinois, Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Group HomesThe widely publicized Chicago Tribune investigative article regarding a large number of neglect-related deaths of children at a Chicago nursing facility appears to have caught the attention of Illinois officials. Recently, Illinois officials held meetings with child advocacy groups and representatives from facilities that care for disabled children in order to get input regarding legislation… Continue Reading
Take Some Time To Fully Evaluate Your Child Care Options Before Selecting A Facility
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareChoosing a high-quality day care facility is very important because you are entrusting that facility with your child’s safety and well-being. It is important that you feel comfortable with your child’s day care facility. Otherwise, you will spend the time that day care frees up worrying about your child. (See “Trust Your Instinct When Placing a Child… Continue Reading
As The Summer Camp Season Begins, Watch Out For Injuries Related To Improper Maintenance & Staff Training
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Food PoisoningEvery year we get several calls from the parent of a child who sustained a severe injury at summer camp. Most of the parents are shocked when I tell then that their child’s situation is not unique. Rather, thousands of children will suffer an injury during their camping experience this coming summer. Negligence of camp… Continue Reading
A Variety Of Child Care Facilities Are Available To Suit The Needs Of Child & Parent
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareLast month was the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so it is an appropriate time to talk about child care: child care options, how to choose a child care facility, national and state regulations, abuse/neglect, and common injuries. Just like the elderly, children represent a vulnerable population, requiring special regulations, protections, and oversight. (See “Children in Day… Continue Reading
Police Use Taser On Unruly Child At Day Care Center. Isn’t This Child Abuse?
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareI frankly did a double-take when I saw the news clip below from an Indiana day care center. In an age where children are no doubtedly exposed to too much violence, I was shocked that these Indiana Police Officers used their taser on a 10-year-old child at day care center. Sure, the boy may have… Continue Reading
Trust Your Instinct When Placing A Child In Daycare With Potential Hazards
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareRecently, we settled a claim on behalf of a 11-month-old girl who fell from a high chair at a daycare center— a mere four days after she began attending the facility. The young girl slipped down from the chair and sustained a laceration and fracture to her face. An investigation by the state regulatory agency… Continue Reading
Doing Some Preliminary Homework Will Help Assure Your Child Has Safest & Most Enjoyable Summer Camp Experience
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareDo you feel it? The warmer temperatures, the brighter sunshine.. the pollen in the air! Spring has definitely sprung, and we are quickly approaching the summer camp season where many children will make their way towards summer camp. Some of my best childhood memories involve summers spent at day camp (Tamarak) and overnight camp (Ojibwa)… Continue Reading
Day Care Worker Leaves Children Unattended In Gym. Situation Demonstrates The Need For More Regulation Of Child Care In Alternative Settings
Posted in Abuse In Chicago Nursing Homes & Other Communities Within Illinois, Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareA client emailed my the above news clip regarding a day care worker at a gym that abandoned the children she was responsible for looking after in order to attend to a personal errand. Of course, I was shocked and appalled by this blatant disregard to child safety, but what is most disturbing about… Continue Reading
Children Are Frequently Targets Of Abuse In A Group Home Setting
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareGroup homes for children are supposed to offer safe homes for children with disabilities or children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Unfortunately, some children in group homes continue to suffer from abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Children in these homes are vulnerable to abuse and neglect and are often unable to report abuse or… Continue Reading
Sexual Abuse Of Children By Caregivers: A Varied & Widely Unknown Impact
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Sexual Abuse & AssaultThis year, more than 80,000 episodes of sexual abuse involving children will be reported to authorities. Take a deep breath…. Because the actual number of instances sexual abuse in children is believed to be far greater, due to the fact that only a fraction of the childhood sexual abuse cases get reported to authorities…. Continue Reading
Children In Day Care Are Susceptible To Many Of The Same Problems Our Elderly Nursing Home Patients Encounter
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Day Care Liability, NeglectDespite differences in the number of candles on their birthday cake, children and the elderly have far more similarities than differences. Our eldest and most junior members of society are particularly susceptible to abuse and mistreatment due to negligent or suspect care provided by caregivers. As a personal injury lawyer, I have been fortunate… Continue Reading
Children In Nursing Homes: Truly The Most Vulnerable
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Day Care Liability, NeglectMany families are forced to institutionalize their disabled children in nursing homes because of many states don’t have the resources to pay for in-home care. This puts parents in the difficult position of funding expensive home care on their own or having their child live in a nursing home, surrounded by elderly adults, and many… Continue Reading