CALL FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO DCFS IN WASHINGTON STATE
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Nov 15th, 2014Someone from Vancouver, WA writes:
WA State is beyond.corrupt! Clark Co. has some despicable people working for CPS also and the ombudsmen won't do anything to reign them in and protect families. Its sickening! -
Nov 15th, 2014Someone from Canton, ME writes:
CPS is corrupt they kidnap children for there own benefit. They make false allegations and twist your words around to make you out to be a monster. They use reverse pshychology on children to get the answers they want.REPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 15th, 2014Someone from Canton, ME writes:
CPS needs to be abolished along with all corrupted family court systemREPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Ferndale, WA writes:
CPS profiles and targets low-income families, why? Because they do not have the resources to fight back. They use intimidation tactics, treat parents like imbeciles, coercion, and have far too much power for their position. Our children need to be protected, but we as parents should not have to fear protecting them from our own government! Investigate Washington Child "protective" Services!REPORT COMMENTS
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Nov 14th, 2014Someone from Bellingham, WA signed.
Nov 12th, 2014Someone from Sedro Woolley, WA writes:
Gayle Gannon made numerous errors, bad judgments, is scared of transparency and has authority to steal my kids. I need my family to be safe and in tact. CPS needs to think "How can we keep families together?" That is how to keep kids safe. Times have changed. We all see the millions of lives destroyed by CPS. This ends with our generation.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 29th, 2014Someone from Bellingham, WA writes:
I have 3 children that I am desperately fighting for. My case is set for trial Nov.17th .. 18 days from today. I am taking it all the way bc that is what's RIGHT. The last few months leading up to this point, things have begun to crumble. The progress/ completion that was, and has been seemingly holds little value. Compassion, empathy and understanding of life's variables or ones position isn't taken into context. "If it is important, and you're capable you'll find a way, no matter what. Won't you?" Trying, and doing yet not getting the complete support, concise direction, or clarification from the officials that crucify, cajole, manipulate, assume and abuse their power. I have completed many services. I have good, solid relations with ALL my service providers. I have been honest, and true as that is all I can be, especially in matters that contain my heart(s)... Yet with the department one thing is said, & another is on paper? They're building a case against you, not for you from the beginning. And whatever is written/ concluded is as TRUE as if God himself paraphrased the whole calamity?! There are rules/ guidelines not being followed. There is a level of professionalism that isn't being adhered to everyday, in so many ways, for varying reasons by to many. To complain, report, correct or justifiably push against this twisted system is just used against you in one form or another. They decide, they "know" what's best. Professional state appointed parents that have at least 4 years of schooling and a certificate in a profession that is projected to increase by @ least 20% over this current decade... Therapy, pills, and some "nice" strangers to care for, love and comfort the 3 little one's( that have never been separated, or away from you for more then an extended weekend) is what is best now. As my mind uncontrollably replays my reality I am conscious. I am accountable. I am real. My intentions, mistakes, progress and set backs I own. I have dedicated myself, to my mission this battle of obtaining my breathe again. And I have a 60% chance..?.. Messages not returned, meetings cancelled, communication between legal parties not happening or not accurate, new case worker a month before my trial, new GAL 2 1/2 months before trial that has yet to actually make it to an observation, children's permeate placement no longer an option... 2 visits left with my kids before trial and I have to tell them something. I can't even describe this constant state of emotion or head space.. Consumed by the pure fear of a looming injustice, another casualty case of the system.. Something has got to give these are my children this isn't fair ,this isn't right. How many more lives have to be affected? Hearts torn? lives forever changed before some swift and serious corrective action is actually executed? Is it the work, the mess, the damage, or the certain law suites that cause this to be constantly ignored. Pushed aside disregarded 'CPS conspirators resentful raREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 29th, 2014Someone from Bellingham, WA writes:
I have 3 children that I am desperately fighting for. My case is set for trial Nov.17th .. 18 days from today. I am taking it all the way bc that is what's RIGHT. The last few months leading up to this point, things have begun to crumble. The progress/ completion that was, and has been seemingly holds little value. Compassion, empathy and understanding of life's variables or ones position isn't taken into context. "If it is important, and you're capable you'll find a way, no matter what. Won't you?" Trying, and doing yet not getting the complete support, concise direction, or clarification from the officials that crucify, cajole, manipulate, assume and abuse their power. I have completed many services. I have good, solid relations with ALL my service providers. I have been honest, and true as that is all I can be, especially in matters that contain my heart(s)... Yet with the department one thing is said, & another is on paper? They're building a case against you, not for you from the beginning. And whatever is written/ concluded is as TRUE as if God himself paraphrased the whole calamity?! There are rules/ guidelines not being followed. There is a level of professionalism that isn't being adhered to everyday, in so many ways, for varying reasons by to many. To complain, report, correct or justifiably push against this twisted system is just used against you in one form or another. They decide, they "know" what's best. Professional state appointed parents that have at least 4 years of schooling and a certificate in a profession that is projected to increase by @ least 20% over this current decade... Therapy, pills, and some "nice" strangers to care for, love and comfort the 3 little one's( that have never been separated, or away from you for more then an extended weekend) is what is best now. As my mind uncontrollably replays my reality I am conscious. I am accountable. I am real. My intentions, mistakes, progress and set backs I own. I have dedicated myself, to my mission this battle of obtaining my breathe again. And I have a 60% chance..?.. Messages not returned, meetings cancelled, communication between legal parties not happening or not accurate, new case worker a month before my trial, new GAL 2 1/2 months before trial that has yet to actually make it to an observation, children's permeate placement no longer an option... 2 visits left with my kids before trial and I have to tell them something. I can't even describe this constant state of emotion or head space.. Consumed by the pure fear of a looming injustice, another casualty case of the system.. Something has got to give these are my children this isn't fair ,this isn't right. How many more lives have to be affected? Hearts torn? lives forever changed before some swift and serious corrective action is actually executed? Is it the work, the mess, the damage, or the certain law suites that cause this to be constantly ignored. Pushed aside disregarded 'CPS conspirators resentful raREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 28th, 2014Someone from Tacoma, WA signed.
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Oct 25th, 2014Someone from Kennewick, WA writes:
My case is active, The social workers,judges,foster parent and Casa do whatever they can to ripe kids from the homes. I haven't talked,seen,,ect my son since june 4 moths, got illegal shelter placement, I traveled 6 hours to court hearing and They kept me from the judge,saying be patient we will be called next,while while judges,social workers and the state attorney that was representing me, they all went to the judge while im waiting in the waiting room with supervisor, Yep they are excellent lyers,and will do whatever to take your child. it all started from a mentally ill estranged mother that they thought they had something and when they realized they where chasing nothing,they had to get the placement illegally my fact and finding is in December 6 months after the fact? they told me to leave the county in july, I left with my 7 year old.I keep asking to talk to my son and they refuse? why?? because they have kidnapped him. His 7 year old brother cries to talk to him,these ruthless county don't care at all for the kids its for there profit. The foster home my 7 year old was placed in for 72 hours total 5 days(they don't count sat-sun). that foster home locked the babys in the room,the babies would cry,my child undid the clip lock and let them out,the foster mom went back with a shoe string and my child could no longer help the crying babies anymore1/3 year olds.. Greysharbor county knows who I am and they cant stand the fact they have nothing to barter with,except false alligations from a estranged birthmother that has never raised me, has cronic mental illness that has gone out of control from eval, in 95.cps knows she is nuts that's why my child didn't go to her,I have no other family members. that's why he is in a foster home. my son should have been home with me long ago,but yep the public defender for me tried to dismiss him self 2 times judge godfree said nope. MR. desmond knows he has violated his duty to fairly represent me. Iany attorney that will go pro-bono, me and you against this county. guaranteed we got this in the bag. They have violated every cival,constitutional,ect law, even the law inforcement of oceanshores and the sheriff. its a baby.kid stealing county. ladys if you have kids in greysharbor county u best hope they never show there faces at your door, your kids will be gone forever,. yes there needs to be a full blown investigation... 30,000 kids either in foster care or adopted out??? from greysharbor county alone, YEP there is corruption right down to the judge,social workers,supervisors,ppolice, ect.. ACTION NEEDS TO BE TOOKEN NOW. The social worker tracy dodge told me she does 65 cases a week,just herself, what about the other workers on a weekly basis where are all these kids going??? only 13 licensed homes in greysharbor county,one locks small kids inside the room,what are the other 12 like?? where are they shipping all the other kids?? or selling them? please congress this is a serious issue that must be addressedREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 25th, 2014Someone from Oak Harbor, WA writes:
The lies and pain need to be stopped. Stop ripping kids away from their family's under false regulations. Makes me sick.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 25th, 2014Someone from Sacramento, CA writes:
I live in California and I am experiences the same type of neglect from CPS. If the DCFS in Washington is worse, then something needs to be done. I'm signing this in the hopes that something is done about this, and that it also helps other states follow suit.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 24th, 2014Someone from Columbia, MS signed.
Oct 22nd, 2014Someone from Vancouver, WA signed.
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Oct 21st, 2014Someone from Tacoma, WA writes:
Three of my eight children, the ones that are most adoptable, are being kept in the system while the older ones have all been returned to us. Lies are all being told to the courts by the case worker and his supervising crony.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 20th, 2014Someone from Vashon, WA writes:
Please help! ! DCFS/DSHS/CPS/DLR ; Region 4,West Seattle,Region 2,King County have been conspiring by stealing children away from vulnerable,trusting families who cannot afford defense other than state approved public defender's. There is a obvious pattern of corruption by the same authorities who are on boards,councels and committees. I am certain I can provide names of a few who have acted inappropriate and deceitfull representing cases which end in termination or adoption . These children are suffering and surely will grow up with personality disorders which in turn will result in unproductive adults. What are these people thinking!!!!! Is money so important to them that they are willing to lie straight faced to the rest of us. The agency which I am referring has a "DUMMY" file they use to file allegations against me. I Know this factually because an Attorney was able to get my file to me. But I am still waiting for my file to be released under the PRA act. and have made several formal requests to obtain my file from the cps office who handled my bogus cases. I was told during the last dependency hearing that I was not allowed a civil trial because there had been judgement made at my fact-finding that I was found guilty of "coaching" my daughter, who had made several disclosures of sex abuse done to her by her father. She is still living with her father. The rumor in my town is that her father's mother is moving up from another state to care for her as he is been noted as not caring for her. This is outrageous news because she was maliciously taken out of my care without probable cause,liniment danger or due process. Who is going to save my child?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 20th, 2014Someone from Ocean Shores, WA signed.
Oct 15th, 2014Someone from Kennewick, WA writes:
Greysharbor county does do everything in there power to steal Kids. I have a open case since june,they have nothing on me at all,Social workers keeping me on the said as I continually asked who was the state attorney for me, Mean while as the social worker keeps talking to me in the lobby the judge is signing a order for Shelter care, I live 6 hours from this county, Greysharbor and the state attorney all knew My case qualified for a change. They kept accusing me of drugs that I have never consumed not even alcohol,UAS weekly and a hair folical. They have nothing,they knock on my door one day and tell me to leave the county now, I was gone in 2 days,As soon as they knew I was gone they filed papper after papper in superior court fulling knowing where I was at 6 hours away I spoke with them on several occasions,while they filed away and Never notified me. There is so much more. I am the only living walking human being that they have come across that you cant bargain one child for the other. When they released my 7 year old they did a reintake on him and will not give me a closure letter. this whole agency needs to be investigated,the corruption in every aspect of the CPS system in greysharbor county Washington. Not to mention the foster home that my 7 hear old was in locked the small children in the room with a clip on the outside. My 7 year old undid the clip and let the crying,screeming small children out.The foster mom got a shoe string and my child couldn't let the small kids out. I reported it, Im sure they did nothing about it. this county truly does steal kids and will go to whatever means to try and get there leverage, to use it against you. Well not me, Yep im a good girl that has lived with god as my shield:) My case is active and I am on the hunt for a attorney that fights for the kids,that this vicious county steals.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 13th, 2014Someone from Reno, NV signed.
Oct 13th, 2014Someone from Vancouver, WA writes:
My wife killed herself after losing our 4 babies because she was a stay at home Mom who suffered from intractable seizures and I was trying to work to keep food and shelter. Our kids were never abused or neglected until they went into foster care where one was sexually abused by a much older child. It broke my child's spirit. They destroyed our family. Most of the caseworkers in Clark County have napoleon complexes because they have unlimited legal resources to fight against a parent who isn't afraid to stand up to them. How dare anyone question a civil servant who's paid with our taxes??? .......REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 5th, 2014Someone from Chicago, IL writes:
Dcfs is a system too bring families down not helpREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 3rd, 2014Someone from Norwalk, CA writes:
I could tell my personal story, and it is a sad and frustrating one, but the reality is, the problems with child protective services in this country go far beyond what has been done to me and my son. Those without money and resources are so frequently targeted, and it's becoming all-too-common for families to use the system against each other, making allegations simply to gain custody of a child. Removal of a child should always be the last resort- all other, less devastating and extreme, options should be considered and attempted first. The biases of impartial reporters (ie, caregivers/foster parents, whether relatives or strangers, who have a vested interest in the termination of a parent's rights) should be taken into consideration, and any information given should be taken with a grain of salt, and the understanding that these individuals want to adopt the child in question. There needs to be some accountability for these workers, and their burden of proof should be higher. The answer to the tragedy of a lost child is NOT the removal of more children- it is the implementation of a higher standard of what constitutes a child being considered "at risk" or "in danger." With fewer frivolous cases on the docket, and social worker's caseloads reduced, more time, effort, and resources could be allocated for the protection of children who are truly being abused or neglected. Serious cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and severe neglect would get more attention, and there would be less tragedy and cases that "fell through the cracks." But the fact is, unfortunately, there will be tragedies. It's unavoidable- no person nor agency is fallible or omniscient. Taking more kids from their parents, however, won't solve anything- it will just overcrowd the system. The fact is, DCFS is an agency with an agenda few want to publicly question, and they aren't accountable to anyone. Their burden of proof is significantly lower than that for criminal court- basically, you'd have more rights if you were accused of murder. Concerns, suspicions, hearsay, and innuendo are not valid reasons for the termination of a parent's rights- and neither is being poor. A better use for some of the money and resources currently being wasted on the overcrowded juvenile court system would be the diversion to family reunification and social welfare programs (like affordable housing). Wake up America- let's see some reform! Please-- my son's life and future, along with so many others, depend upon it!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 3rd, 2014Someone from Norwalk, CA writes:
I could tell my personal story, and it is a sad and frustrating one, but the reality is, the problems with child protective services in this country go far beyond what has been done to me and my son. Those without money and resources are so frequently targeted, and it's becoming all-too-common for families to use the system against each other, making allegations simply to gain custody of a child. Removal of a child should always be the last resort- all other, less devastating and extreme, options should be considered and attempted first. The biases of impartial reporters (ie, caregivers/foster parents, whether relatives or strangers, who have a vested interest in the termination of a parent's rights) should be taken into consideration, and any information given should be taken with a grain of salt, and the understanding that these individuals want to adopt the child in question. There needs to be some accountability for these workers, and their burden of proof should be higher. The answer to the tragedy of a lost child is NOT the removal of more children- it is the implementation of a higher standard of what constitutes a child being considered "at risk" or "in danger." With fewer frivolous cases on the docket, and social worker's caseloads reduced, more time, effort, and resources could be allocated for the protection of children who are truly being abused or neglected. Serious cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and severe neglect would get more attention, and there would be less tragedy and cases that "fell through the cracks." But the fact is, unfortunately, there will be tragedies. It's unavoidable- no person nor agency is fallible or omniscient. Taking more kids from their parents, however, won't solve anything- it will just overcrowd the system. The fact is, DCFS is an agency with an agenda few want to publicly question, and they aren't accountable to anyone. Their burden of proof is significantly lower than that for criminal court- basically, you'd have more rights if you were accused of murder. Concerns, suspicions, hearsay, and innuendo are not valid reasons for the termination of a parent's rights- and neither is being poor. A better use for some of the money and resources currently being wasted on the overcrowded juvenile court system would be the diversion to family reunification and social welfare programs (like affordable housing). Wake up America- let's see some reform! Please-- my son's life and future, along with so many others, depend upon it!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 2nd, 2014Someone from Crest Hill, IL writes:
This abuse has GOT TO STOP!!! I live in Illinois in Will county and DCFS tells lies. To you and on the stand and under oath to a judge. They hide documents. They refuse to give you copies of your records, even though it it your legal right to have them. My child was torn from me, with the help of my exhusband, his mother, and the case worker, whom was not only paid but sleeping with him. I fought and fought HARD...with only a public defender, but I TOOK THE LEAD....I FILED THE MOTIONS....I DID RESEARCH.....I LEARNED THE LAW....I KEPT DOCUMENTATION OF EVERYTHING....I FOLLOWED THEM AROUND TO GET PICTURES OF PROOF....AFTER TWO VERY LONG YEARS AND NUMEROUS DISAPPOINTMENTS AND COURT DATES THAT DEVASTATED, I FINALLY GOT HER BACK HOME WITH ME AND SAFE. When she returned home she had developed Tricotillamania, a condition that due to stress, depression, anxiety, etc. she would pull her hair out. She had no eyelashes. She had no eyebrows. She had no arm or leg hair. She had a huge chunk of the hair on top of her head missing....After over a year in therapy and with a feeling of protection and love and better certainty that I would let NO ONE EVER DO THIS TO US AGAIN, she now has all her hair and we are still working on other issues. Her father was a severe alcoholic and was abusive to me. He was a felon for beating me. All of which DCFS was aware of prior to them ripping my child from me and allowing her to stay with him. He would drive drunk and often. He would pass out early evening and she would have to be sure he was okay and put him to bed. All of this while my daughter was only 9 years old. And they let her stay with him!!!! And all because a caseworker can say whatever they want and judges simply take their word for it!!!!! I am happy and sad at the same time when I tell you that, less than 6 months after I finally won and got her back with me, her Dad died in a drunk driving accident. If I didn't finally beat these monsters, she would have been WITH HIM! Rather than helping a family in need, they tore one apart, abused my child, ignored my husbands desperate need for help and falsely accused me all to gain what THEY WANTED. This abuse in power must be stopped. I currently go with and help people in court for domestic violence, child support and also for others involved in DCFS/CPS. I sign this petition with the hope that one day we will ALL stand up for the children and families and help put an end to this abuse by DCFS and our judicial systems. Jennifer Hudson Cresthill, IL.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 30th, 2014Someone from Friday Harbor, WA writes:
Critical review and reform of this governmental organization is in deep need. Those who are considered professionals should also be accountable for their actions.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 29th, 2014Someone from Medical Lake, WA writes:
I have been trying to get custody o my childrens half sister from TX. The judge in TX has already agreed that she can live with me, pending that I pass a home study. After I went through all of their classes to become foster care certified they denied my home after only visiting it one time. They refused to give me any reason as to why. I literally passed all back ground checks, income requirements, and all the other hoopla they put me through. I even have full custody of my nephew. Both her parents want me to have custody. Because of Spokane CPS not approving me, she (who is 15) will most likely age out of the system in Texas three years from now. She feels so unloved and betrayed by CPS. I would like to have laws made that held them accountable for decisions of our children. I want them to tell me why they would deny a child her right to a home and her family.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 25th, 2014Someone from Everett, WA signed.
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Sep 19th, 2014Someone from Richland, WA writes:
I got my kids back from cps almost lasted 2 years.on friday they took my kids from the school no call was made to me. After they where 15 mins late coming home my boyfriend called the school and got transfered to a detective. He then went to meet the dectective i had to go to work so i can pay the no good sob. So they held my kids over the weekend into tuesday my worker called me at 11:00 am to inform me there was a meeting at 1:00pm. Wow they lied the cop lied and all they do is twist and turn your words. I used the knowlage i learned the 1st time with there classes and now there saying i did it wrong. My son has adhd and the school that called the detective cant control him for3 years hes fine for me. So rip them out of a home that loves them for what? I just paid you to steal my kidsREPORT COMMENTS
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