President of Nord Department Faces Legal Action Over Child Abuse in Unauthorized Foster Care
A new complaint alleges negligence by the Nord Department's leader in a case involving abuse of children placed in unapproved foster homes from 2010 to 2017.
- A complaint has been filed against the president of the Nord Department for failing to address abuse suffered by children placed in unauthorized foster homes between 2010 and 2017.
- The children, assigned by the Nord's Aide Sociale à l’Enfance (ASE), endured physical and psychological abuse, humiliation, and forced labor in unapproved foster families.
- In December 2024, two leaders of the association managing these placements were sentenced to four and six years in prison, while 19 others faced charges for their involvement.
- Lawyers for the victims claim the ASE was informed of the abuse but failed to act, implicating the department's leadership for inadequate oversight.
- The Nord Department has since stated it strengthened oversight and monitoring of foster care services following the revelations of this case.
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