Our imperial overreach began 25 years ago with the War on Terror. It is being brought to a grim conclusion by Donald Trump's war on Iran. Chris Hedges Sep 12, 2026 read more
Failing catastrophically'
In 2020, a Central Florida foster family was able to adopt eight children who had been removed from their homes by the state's Department of Children and Families " despite the fact the foster parents had been investigated 18 times by that department, suggesting their home was a troubled place, not a safe haven, for the kids.
Over the next six years, DCF would investigate the foster family 37 more times, based on concerns about the children voiced by relatives, medical professionals, counselors and school employees.
The agency documented alleged physical and sexual abuse, along with "bizarre punishment" and "parental hallucinations," according to a recently released grand jury report.
But DCF did little to help the youngsters and did not permanently remove them from the home until early this year when the father was arrested for alleged sexual offenses against the eldest.
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"And Now a Word From Our Monster - by Mr. Fish"
article is a good read