Audit finds CPS fails to meet state protections for children
A state audit released Sept 6 criticizes Children's Protective Services for not meeting investigation standards and for failing to act on abuse or neglect cases. It cites 6200 investigations with incorrect risk levels, 70 percent lacking required Central Registry clearances, 30 percent not contacted for information, and 30 percent not completed within 30 days. The agency has 60 days to submit a correction plan to the Michigan DHHS.
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Lansing
Children’s Protective Services
Doug Ringler
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
CPS
Department of Health and Human Services
Bob Wheaton
Department
Detroit Free Press
Hayden Savickas Inspires Despite Medical Hurdles At MCA
Hayden Savickas, a 10 year old micro preemie with brain surgery, kidney failure, and scoliosis, excels academically in math beyond fifth grade. An autistic student, he attends Michigan Connections Academy online charter school in Okemos with flexible schedules, provided devices, and regular teacher check ins, aided by an IEP and supportive staff.
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Holland
Hayden Savickas
Hayden
Hope College
Omicron Kappa Epsilon
Rebekah Savickas
Savickas
Michigan Connections Academy
Okemos
Double murderer Wyngarden loses appeal in high court
Zeeland man Ryan Wyngarden, convicted in 2014 of fatally shooting his sister Gail Brink and her husband Rick Brink in 1987 at the Brinks Park Township home, loses another appeal after the Michigan Supreme Court declines review. Police linked motives to jealousy over an incestuous teen relationship and a cover up. Wyngarden’s wife Pam was a key figure.
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Grand Haven
Michigan Court of Appeals
Zeeland
Ryan Wyngarden
Michigan Supreme Court
Wyngarden
Gail
Rick Brink
Brinks
Pam
State officials seek amendment to wage and sick leave plan
Michigan officials discuss possible changes to a proposed minimum wage of 12 dollars and earned sick leave at Advocacy in Action breakfast hosted by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce in Holland. Lawmakers consider lame duck actions on ballot initiatives while noting amendment rules and legislative thresholds before any November vote.
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West Michigan
Michigan
Michigan West Coast
Senate
Arlan Meekhof
West Olive
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