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Open CPS case and pregnant?

My cousin has an open CPS case and recently found out she is pregnant. She has 2 kids that have been placed in my care until the case is resolved. It has been 3 months so far. On my placement paperwork the reason listed is " to assure the safety of both children and to be sure the youngest's medical needs are being met". The medical neglect is documented and proven from multiple health care professionals. She (the mother) is bi-polar and doesn't want to medicate. Pregnancy can literally kill her (serious problems with last pregnancy), and yet she's pregnant again. She's quit her job and has no stable home (she bounces from friend to friend). We (her mom and sis, me and my spouse) think the case is pretty solid against her and are praying she doesn't get them back. She needs to get herself healthy and she's not anywhere near that at present. If that happened, they would be adopted by us and she'd still be in their lives. Since the case is currently open and they know she is pregnant again, will they take the new baby away from her and place it with me so the siblings stay together? We've had the background check, fingerprinting, etc that was required to be their safety placement. And if the baby is placed with us, will it fall into its older siblings case or will a second case (with its own time line) be opened to address the new child?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    I know Texas is a "take one take them all" state, but you need to check with your caseworker. If they do take the baby it's a 95% chance it will come to you unless you lack the space.

  • Bobbi
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Ahhhh CPS. The no rhyme or reason agency. Since you have her two other kids, talk to your caseworker about getting kid number 3. Best to know up front, so you have time to prepare or appeal. Usually, a new baby gets their own time line. Some caseworkers are a bit lazy, and will try to sneak this one on the old case. This works as long as there isn't someone protesting the time line (my cousin new CPS rules probably better than our caseworker!). I wish you the best. My cuz threw out every roadblock for 14 years. We gave her liberal visitation, even overnight visits. She really tried, but could not parent on day to day basis. She knew this, but we never figured out why she fought custody. She was in rehab so many times anyway! Finally at age 17, we 'won' full custody. I saw other families just deal with two years from the time they got the kids for everything to be finalized. I pray you have a good outcome. Some moms try, but just can't care for their kids. I'm sure she loves them, but does not realize she can't care for children :(

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