Teen's need for 24-hour care leads family to desperation
Jonathan Mitkovski, 14, born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, stopped walking four months ago as his health took a sudden turn.
Stay updated with breaking news from Janet Mclaughlin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Jonathan Mitkovski, 14, born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, stopped walking four months ago as his health took a sudden turn.
Jonathan Mitkovski, 14, born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, stopped walking four months ago as his health took a sudden turn.
Originally published by The 19th. More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day care. Most had been neglected by their caregivers. Some died from injuries, others in their sleep. Most of the children attended licensed facilities, and at the time, their parents […] The post States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short. appeared first on Stateline.
Originally published by The 19th More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day care. Most had been neglected by their caregivers. Some died from injuries, others in their sleep. Most of the children attended licensed facilities, and at the time, their parents […] The post States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short. appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Dozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are so complicated, it’s unclear if anyone has a solution.