Hope4KidZ gives hope and advocacy for increased oversight for kids in residential state foster care

Joshua William Smith
Josh at School
NC 2nd Court of Appeals
"NC does NOT have jurisdiction."


May 8, 2008-NC GAL Report Sept, 2008 - [..] trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to enter the adjudication order. Accordingly, we reverse the order of the trial court denying Respondent's motion to set aside the 2 April 2007 adjudication order.

Joshua Smith
Round and Round He Goes
After Three Years
When does This End?

Hope4KidZ, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)3, incorporated in the state of Texas as a public benefit corporation, organized for a public or charitable purpose.

To increase the protection of foster children living in institutional facilities, often known as Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs).
To increase the accountability of CPS and its contracted agents to those affected by its policy and procedures, and to otherwise inform and assist all those involved with the care of children in foster care.
Continue to work with legislators, Child Care Licensing, state offices, the media, and the local community, to create a safer environment and a better life for children in state foster care.

CPS Memo
August 22, 2008
How to Lose Limited Immunity

In Gates V. Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that without exigency or imminent danger, CPS workers must obtain a warrant, or lose limited immunity..

In Search of Middle Ground - TX (PDF)


In Texas, Children in state foster care should not have to fight for their daily survival. 2002 - 44 kids in DPRS care died 2003 - 30 kids in DPRS care died 2005 - 48 kids in DPRS care died

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