Hi,
No child who has a loving family should ever be placed in the system. IMO, their future is dim indeed once they become part of that Bureaucracy. As my lawyer said, "Family Court is the only court in the US where you have to prove that you're innocent and the court has no responsibility to PROVE guilt."
My grandchildren have lived with me since the day they were born. So, when I discovered my son and DIL were drug addicts and the arrests began; I began legal proceedings to get legal guardianship of the kids. As I knew it wasn't long before the State Children's Services reared their ugly head.
It cost H & I $6,000.00 and that was with NO OBJECTION from either parent nor other grandparents. It was worth much, much more than that. I thank God that we had the foresite to do it when we did.
If I were you, I would get in touch with a good attorney specializing in family law and if that is financially impossible, contact Legal Aid.
Good luck and you and you're gkids have our prayers. Mom
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