1.   Although no child deaths have been directly attributed to the policy, fatality review panel members said they feared that children were suffering needlessly.

2.   And the lack of family planning services means not only more abortions, but many more maternal and child deaths.

3.   Appointed by Rowland, a conservative Republican, Ms. Rossi had just taken over as commissioner in March when the rash of child deaths occurred.

4.   As in many child deaths, its verdict hinged largely on whether the defendant intended to seriously injure or kill.

5.   Cases of foster child deaths and abuse that constitute crimes are also investigated by local law enforcement agencies, county officials stress.

6.   Certainly, these are not the first child death cases filed in Palm Beach County.

7.   Child Protective Service staff members and local committees are examining the circumstances surrounding child deaths across the state to see if they can be prevented.

8.   CPS community initiatives specialist Linda Cunningham said the majority of child deaths are caused by accidents or suffocation.

9.   Cumulatively, the cases changed the way police, prosecutors, pathologists and defense attorneys handle child deaths here.

10.   CPS staff and local committees are examining the circumstances surrounding child deaths across the state to see if they can be prevented.