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The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children

    This investigation is part of MDBayNews’ coverage of child-welfare oversight in Maryland. All claims are sourced to primary documents or peer-reviewed research and independently verified where possible. No public funds, government contracts, or advocacy-group sponsorships influenced this reporting. As of October 15, 2025 — New developments have deepened Maryland’s foster-care scandal. DHS has formally suspended Fenwick Behavioral Services—the contractor supervising Kanaiyah Ward at the time of her death—pending an internal review. A legislative workgroup tasked with recommending reforms missed its October 10 deadline, drawing bipartisan criticism. Meanwhile, “Kanaiyah’s Law” is gaining co-sponsors across party lines, with hearings expected later this fall even as the state continues to house children in… Read More »The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children

    Fake Family Justice Act: Families duped by nonexistent Family Justice & Accountability Act. No bill, no lawmakers — just false hope.

    Fake Family Justice Act: Rep. Moore, Sen. Grassley Say No Congressional Hearing or Bill Exists

      Families from across America traveled to Washington, D.C., believing they’d testify before Congress about family court reform. Instead, they found themselves in a library, not a hearing room. Despite claims that Rep. Barry Moore and Sen. Chuck Grassley sponsored the “Family Justice & Accountability Act,” congressional staff confirm no such bill exists. The event — promoted by advocate Francesca Amato — was a private meeting, not a government hearing. Attendees say they were misled, calling the experience “devastating.” The controversy exposes a growing pattern of misinformation that threatens to undermine legitimate reform efforts nationwide.

      Brain Scans Reveal Abuse: Oregon DHS ignores scientific evidence, punishing protective mother Martina Flanigan while endangering her children.

      Brain Scans Reveal Abuse—Oregon DHS Turns Blind Eye

        What may be a flashpoint case has gripped Oregon. The Amen Clinic’s SPECT imaging revealed traumatic brain injuries in Martina Flanigan’s children—evidence pointing to severe abuse. Despite this, Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Family Court have dismissed the scientific findings, targeting Flanigan for her advocacy. Protective mothers and their families face retaliation, while abusers remain shielded. This case underscores a systemic failure where science is sidelined, and children’s safety is compromised. The question remains: when will Oregon prioritize the well-being of its most vulnerable over bureaucratic denial and institutional inertia?