Foster children are in a vulnerable state. After having been removed from their home, families, school and their lives, they are placed in the care of strangers, who are meant to help them through a difficult period in their lives and provide them with the emotional support and compassionate supervision they so desperately need.
Unfortunately, many foster children are subjected to sexual abuse and molestation from their caretakers, their foster parents' relatives, or other foster children. Equally deplorable is the state or private agency that allows these abuses to go on despite complaints from children and family as well as other evidence of abuse.
If you or a loved one has suffered physical or sexual abuse when in a foster home, the attorneys at Andreozzi & Associates can help you. We provide compassionate representation and attentive advocacy to clients who are victims of abuse.
Call 717-229-1055 or 888-838-5817, or e-mail this law firm now.
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Experienced and Knowledgeable Harrisburg Child Abuse Attorneys
At our firm, we are experienced in helping victims of foster care abuse overcome the barriers to bringing claims against state agencies and foster care facilities. Agencies, such as Children & Youth Services (CYS), have been granted certain protections under the law. There are exceptions to these immunities, however, and we can help you determine if your case meets one of the exceptions, such as when the agency:
- Ignored complaints about the foster family and signs of abuse present in the home
- Failed to perform an exhaustive and comprehensive investigation of the foster home, parents and the children in the home to ensure a safe environment
- Failed to follow up their investigation by checking in on the family and the child to make sure the child is safe
Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania Foster Care Abuse Cases
Unfortunately, there is a short statute of limitations on sexual abuse and molestation cases. However, our firm has had success overcoming this limit in some cases.
We can help you determine if you can bring a case, investigate your claim and bring a lawsuit against those responsible for the harm caused to you while in foster care. We explore every option to ensure you get the counseling, support and compensation you deserve and hold the state agency accountable for your injuries.
Free and Confidential Consultation With a Harrisburg Child Abuse Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been sexually abused or molested while in foster care, call our law firm at 717-229-1055 or 888-838-5817, or e-mail us to arrange a free, confidential consultation with a Harrisburg child abuse attorney.
