Uncovering the Nightmare: Injustice in Family Courts and CPS

Picture this: It's an ordinary day, and you're at home with your children playing happily. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door. You're not expecting anyone, so you're puzzled as you answer. To your surprise, there stands a Child Protective Services worker with a badge and clipboard in hand. She explains that they've received a call with an allegation.

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Your mind races with questions. Who could have made this call? What could they possibly allege? You start replaying recent events in your head, trying to make sense of it all. "This must be a mistake," you think to yourself, as the worker asks if she can come in to discuss the allegations and what steps need to be taken next. You invite her in, trying to hide your fear and trembling.

As she sits down with her papers, she begins to go over the allegations. By now, you may have some inkling of who might have reported this, or you may be completely in the dark. Regardless, you can't believe the absurdity of the accusations. "Surely no one believes these baseless claims," you tell yourself. The worker then asks you to sign a "safety plan" acknowledging the discussion of the allegations and your agreement that none of it will happen while they investigate.

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You think, "Signing this will buy me time to gather evidence to prove these accusations false." So, you sign, and the worker leaves. If you're lucky, this might be the end of it with a competent social worker. But if you're unlucky and encounter a negligent one, the nightmare is just beginning.

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Ideally, the family would demonstrate to the department that there's no cause for concern, the case would be closed, and they could return to normal life. Sadly, this is not the reality for many families across America anymore. The "new normal" involves families being torn apart even in the presence of evidence proving innocence. Children end up in Kinship Care or Foster Care, while parents and families are forced into legal battles.

Far too often, these cases spiral into nightmares while accountability remains elusive. Despite a prevailing belief that these agencies are benevolent, increasing evidence suggests otherwise. Imagine being able to prove that a Social Worker lied, manipulated documents, mishandled drug screenings, and disregarded supportive family members without facing consequences.

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Despite growing awareness through platforms like Facebook groups dedicated to issues with CPS and Family Courts like USA Family Court: Class Action Team, accountability for these systems remains unclear. Families torn apart by baseless accusations struggle to find justice. Winning legal battles may offer vindication but leave behind scars of trauma. There are no winners in the separation of children from loving families, especially when accusers remain anonymous, denying families the chance to confront their accusers.

The number one question no one seems to be able to answer is, Who holds the power to fix these wrongs? Repetitive question, but to me, I believe it to be one of the most important ones. How many children have a loving mother or father at home who wants them, and they are left to believe they were abandoned to foster care? How many other families will continue to suffer at the hands of family courts?

Imagine if you will this is you. Imagine this is your children ripped from you with the abuse of power, and no one will listen to any solid proof you have. The next time you see a child being advertised on social media, remember they may have a family that is missing them and fighting with everything to have them home. Some people who say they are innocent can prove they are.

And if you're a family being torn apart by Family Courts or CPS, just know you are not alone.

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Disclaimer: The group listed above and the ones listed below do not have an actual lawsuit started. They are support groups of people fighting Family Court and CPS cases, a way to network, navigate, and if need be organize the needs of your states.

Links to Facebook Groups All 50 States