I'm so sorry. Sadly, cps is a joke in many jurisdictions. I was taken away twice because of my mom's ex, eventhough he wasn't living with us anymore and we both had restraining orders against him. The second time, I was taken away when I called the cops on him for breaking into our house. Meanwhile, our across-the-street neighbor who was on crack and molested his daughters (possiby son as well--his suicide note alluded to some stuff apparently) didn't even warrant a case worker visiting their house despite the poor living conditions (the house was literally leaning at an angle, and there was cat poop everywhere).
I'm sorry that it seems that you're in a similar, POS jurisdiction. I was really hoping that things would turn out for your nephew. It's really angering, especially the "not really bad/not bad enough" attitude. Really? Abuse is abuse is abuse, and if you see anything, it's going to be worse when you aren't there to see it (directed not at you).
Please keep an eye on him if at all possible. I'm not a praying person at all, but I'm really hoping/wishing that he gets out of that situation. It's not your fault at all; you did what you legally could. If you took him yourself, you'd be arrested. Then possibly no one would be there who actually cares. You are doing everything that you can, so please don't beat yourself up.
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Date: 2011-12-14 12:45 am (UTC)I'm sorry that it seems that you're in a similar, POS jurisdiction. I was really hoping that things would turn out for your nephew. It's really angering, especially the "not really bad/not bad enough" attitude. Really? Abuse is abuse is abuse, and if you see anything, it's going to be worse when you aren't there to see it (directed not at you).
Please keep an eye on him if at all possible. I'm not a praying person at all, but I'm really hoping/wishing that he gets out of that situation. It's not your fault at all; you did what you legally could. If you took him yourself, you'd be arrested. Then possibly no one would be there who actually cares. You are doing everything that you can, so please don't beat yourself up.