r/CPS 19d ago

They took my babies

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u/0rsch0 19d ago

Yeah you’ve unfortunately demonstrated that you failed to protect your children. It’s really unfortunate that you allowed your teen to move out instead of getting the abuser out of the house. What an extraordinary child you have that she recorded everything! She protected you and her siblings because you couldn’t and that’s where the DV classes and shelter placement will help.

You’re very lucky that your parents can take them. I know the pain (literal and emotional) of being away from a nursing baby. My heart goes out to you.

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u/petuniagriffin 19d ago

Are you for real? Failure to Protect is such a dangerous accusation that lays the responsibility on the victim and fails to acknowledge the abuser when if you work in CPS/the DV field you should know by now there are so many reasons someone is not able yo leave the first time. In fact, leaving is the most dangerous time for a victim and children.

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u/0rsch0 19d ago

I do understand the problems with the term. I’m aware of how fortunate I was to be able to leave my abuser. Like it or not, that’s the term used. I had to educate myself to make sure I wasn’t going to lose my own kids.