We are Kathleen and Robert Raskin of Las Vegas, and after our family was harmed by the Alabama DHR system, we began this fight against corruption in our child protection organizations. Today we would like to bring attention to the fact that a recent report has determined a full 1/3 of foster children have been prescribed psychiatric medications without proper follow-up care. That means no treatment plan, and nothing in place to determine whether or not the medication is working or the dosage needs to be adjusted.
The report, which was released by the inspector general’s office of the Department of Health and Human Services, included drugs that are used to treat the following conditions:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- ADHD
There have been reports of children as young as six being diagnosed with multiple disorders, along with which come multiple psych meds, without regard for how this may effect the child in the immediate—much less the long-term—future.
Why are foster children being disproportionately prescribed these drugs without a plan in place? We demand to know, and we hope you will join us in our quest to find out.
Has your family been harmed by CPS, DHR, or a similar organization? Are you a former foster child who has a story to tell? Please write to us at [email protected] to learn more about sharing your story. Your anonymity is guaranteed.