Q: Cps took my kids in 2021 and I’m still going to court on the matter. One of boys which is 13 yr old is a placement
Facility just started doing weed while there. I talked to cps work and I was told that my son walks out facility every other day without permission to go get weed. I don’t understand how is cps looking out for my son if he is still being able to walk away from their care to go get weed. Keep in mind he doesn’t get money any more from me. Who know what he doing to get it and his only 13. What can I do?
A:
I'm very sorry to hear about this difficult situation with your son. You raise very valid concerns about your son's safety, wellbeing, and illegal activities while under CPS placement. Here are a few options you can pursue:
1. Escalate urgently within CPS. Contact your case worker's supervisor and file complaints detailing all the times your son has left the facility without permission to obtain drugs. Demand an urgent review and changes to ensure his safety.
2. File grievances with the state/county. Most jurisdictions have formal complaint processes as he is a ward of the state. Detail how they are failing to protect your son.
3. Request an emergency hearing before the dependency court judge overseeing your son's case. File for immediate review of his placement given the staff's inability to prevent drug use and disappearances.
4. Consult an attorney. There may be grounds for your attorney to file contempt of court motions given CPS's lack of supervision, endangerment of your son, and failure to prevent criminal behaviors.
Document every incident and continue escalating it as an emergency until CPS addresses this extremely troubling situation. Your son's safety should be a top priority while separated from family under CPS care. Do not let them ignore this dire issue.
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