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[trina513]

So today my case /social worker said for reunify I need to take parenting classes and mental eval an I have an finshed. SO how do I get my kids back. She want give me a date. I know by law they just cant keep my kids even though I finshed my goals. WHat can I do as a mother or who can I call to let them know I finshed these things and give me a date. Please help a fellow parent and this isnt legal advice

[*Lady Liberty]

Unfortunately, this is usually just the beginning. CPS will often try and drag it out for as long as possible. Just keep in mind their goal is to make money. You can write an email to the social worker and explain you have done what is asked in a timely manner with the goal of having your kids returned asap, and you would like to know when you can expect that to happen. But your best bet is to write a motion to show the court that you have completed everything and that CPS has to justify why they should keep your kids any longer.

[family_man]

I'm not sure what stage your case is in, but if your child is in foster care, the standard amount of time it takes to get him out is one year. It doesn't matter (at least it didn't in my case) that you've finished everything on your case plan in one month. CPS will want to see a durable change in your behavior and attitudes which they say led to "putting your child in danger" previously. If you deny that you ever did put your child in harm's way, they'll say that your attitude has not sufficiently changed, and that you're "not ready" to get you child back. When they finally do decide you're "ready", they will gradually reintroduce your child to you through unsupervised visits before they let him move back in with you.

If the state never did assume custody and you are following some kind of safety plan, it shouldn't take this long to reunify.

[LindaJM]

What they want you to do: wait for the next court hearing, at which time they'll tell the judge why they don't want to give your child back.

What you could do: What Lady Liberty said - file a motion for reunification. You can talk to your lawyer about that but chances are if he's court appointed, he'll just tell you to wait for the next court hearing. It doesn't hurt to ask.

What Lady Liberty would do: She'd probably write her own motion and fire the lawyer if he gave her a hard time about it.

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I suggest at the very least you should gather documentary evidence that you've completed everything required. Then write a declaration of facts listing everything you did that the court asked you to do, attaching all your evidence as "exhibits."

[trina513]

Dear family man . My children have been in foster care for a total of 2 months. I go to the 1st judification hearing on Oct 19 which will put my kids in foster at the 3 month or more mark. My aunt who a foster mother said the average time for a foster child to be return home is 6 months. I have a high profile attroney whos doing my case for free. Plus I have proof , evidence vs the social workers hear say. My case is about a 11 year pre teen who tryed to stab and kill my self and my other daughter. Since this child 11 year old has been in foster she has tryed to stab her foster mother with a butcher knife. My case is unquie in it self. This child has a history of Violence towards my self , her sibling and teacher, anyone she comes in contact when you dont do what she want. So Im winning base on proof from her school , medical reports, school, doctors, siblings, videos, audio proof.

[family_man]

Sorry if you may have already answered this. I'm just catching up on your case.

The 11-yr old is also your child, correct? It sounds like she's really dangerous. It surprises me that the state would put her in a foster home, or that any foster family would accept her. I hate to say it, but she probably belongs in some kind of institution, for her own protection and the safety of those around her. Not sure what state you're in, or the minimum age of criminal responsibility. If she has reached this age, she faces the juvenile justice system.

So the state took your other (younger) children into custody, presumably because they felt you couldn't protect them from your 11-yr old, correct? Or is it for some other reason? Are you trying to get custody of the 11-yr old back, or just your other children? It would seem that if the 11-yr old is out of the family, your other children are no longer in danger.

The adjudication hearing is the one and only place where you will be given a chance to refute the CPS allegations against you, and to argue that your children should be returned to you immediately. The judge should make his decision based on the preponderance of the evidence presented to him.

[trina513]

No I did protect them . On july26 2015. I called the police to my home because my 11 year old tryed to stab me and her younger sibling with a knife. I explain this to the officer on the scene which I would like to say he was at my home before because the child in question put cord around her younger sister neck. But long story short the officer refused to take her to the hosiptal or junville center. I also explain to the officer that im scared for the safety of myself and my girl and they should do something to protect us. He did not he arrested me for refusing to let to let the child in. They took my other children because they said they were in danger from me like what fuck im the one who called on her. But I have the first judification hearing on oct 19. Which I have medical proof, school records, doctor letter, audio, video. I have a high profile attroney on my case. I record every phone conversation with these people. Its crazy how they throw each other under the bus lol. But I got a mental eval done passed it with no reccomdations, my parent class also well be finshed on sept 29 2015. Which I paid for both becasue I was against going to children services doctors. Im not stupid. Lol

[*Lady Liberty]

hahaha Linda, that made me lol. One of the few times I've had a good laugh in the last two weeks, but very true.

Familyman, spot on with how they operate. Unfortunately, once they have the kids little matters, not the lawyer, not the judge, not the social worker, not what you do. You can can jump through hoops on fire while juggling and they don't care. If the kids are not returned at the custody hearing, they likely are not going to be returned until a year to 18 months (statistically speaking).

Trina, keep doing what you are doing and keep them on their toes. Remember, the judge has no idea what goes on behind CPS doors, so keep bringing it to their attention.

[trina513]

Yes family man. I want all 4 daughters back. First There is no law in America where it states any parents facing charges can't have their children. But I'm going back down town tomorrow to file my 11 motion of compel against these nasty witches. Lol make them work. Plus I'm going to children services tomorrow an ask for a copy of my case plan.

[family_man]

No, there's no such law. However, you will have to form a credible plan for how you're going to keep your other children and yourself safe. No knives in the house? Maybe take a class in how to safely restrain an out-of-control child. Medication and a written statement from a psychiatrist saying it's safe for her to be in the house.

If it really isn't safe for her to be in the house, and you still want custody, you will have to see that she receives the institutional "care" that she "needs." You will be responsible for paying for this, through private insurance or other means.

[trina513]

I do there a school where I live where my daughter can attend. They bill her medical. I being her mother had every right to her. They can just keep her base on her action, If Im capable of providing her with everything.

[*Lady Liberty]

You know what you are doing Trina. Get the school to write a letter about their services and how they can help you daughter specifically. Get a behavior modification specialist if you need to and an IEP going, a behavior contract, and safety plans in your home. Parent that have children that have mental illness are always a target. You can also ask CPS to do an eval of your daughter while she is in their care.

Let us know how everything is going.