Q: Can I take my brother's kids if he is on heroin?
My brother and his girlfriend are addicted to heroin. Neither currently have a job or any way to support themselves, and are in massive debt. They have two small children (5 and 3). I am planning on calling CPS tomorrow (we live in Michigan). He has also admitted to our step-father that he has beat his girlfriend in front of their children, but I don't know how to prove that. What are the odds that they will take the children?
A: With established drug addiction, it is very likely the children will be removed from the unsafe, unhealthy environment. As a family member, you could request that the children be placed with you or other family members can step up and ask for the children's placement.
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