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Parents and advocates urge San Bernardino supervisors for CFS accountability and transparency after removals and an officer-involved death
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the Board of Supervisors to investigate alleged misrepresentations and systemic failures in the Department of Children's and Family Services and demanded transparency and action in an officer-involved shooting; speakers requested independent audits, recorded interviews and clearer oversight.
During the public-comment period, several parents and advocates told the Board of Supervisors they have been harmed by decisions of the Department of Children's and Family Services (CFS) and asked the board to take concrete oversight steps.
Anna Pineda said her children were removed based on what she called "false allegations, misrepresentations, and clear contradictions" in her case file and pleaded for consistent visitation and a review of the record. "My visits with my children have not been consistently honored... Every missed visit weakens our bond," Pineda said.
Victoria Perez described alleged…
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