Raleigh, NC asked in Family Law, Adoption, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Child Custody for South Carolina

Q: What do we need to get an infant taken and put into the care of a family member?

My niece was just born about a week ago and already we are very concerned for her health and safety. We have knowledge that mother is vaping and doing weed while breast feeding. They have roaches and cats that pee all over everything and don’t have vaccines. We have seen several cat scratches on the baby as well. Mother is co-sleeping with the baby. Has admitted to not wanting to take care of the baby. There is a laundry basket full of dirty diapers that is just sitting on the couch. We have tried to offer help and reach out to her and tried to offer wisdom and advice all of which had been brushed off and ignored. We all fear for this babies safety and health.

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