Government immunity

me and my family are from Ohio and have just gone through a messy problem with the child services recently.. I am not sure if it comes under this part of the boards, if not sorry.. any way to get to the point our handicapped daughter was torn from our home and taken to foster care cause of her bruises.. she can't walk well is mild retarded.. uses cruchs or a walker at all times and she is very clumsy.. not to mention tons of other medical problems to many to mention. they stuck her in a foster home that wasn't trained to handle ANY of her handicaps. after a week there she Had a Stress induced siezure and was hospitalized for 3 days. Knowing her problems ahead of time not to mention taking her from us for something we never did, they, in our opinion and several others, they endangered her life. after the hospital stay they put her on medication to stop the siezures (she hasn't had a siezure in 5 years before this one) with out a second opinion or consulting us. we talked to our court appointed attorney about this and he said there is nothing we can do about this cause they have Government immunity!?!?!
Is he correct?? can these people get away with screwing up a young ladies life with out being held accountable for their actions?? Please anyones advice would be helpfull... And for all those that would say "just stop beating her" we don't even spank our kids let alone beat them... thanks all Loners

[This message has been edited by Loners (edited October 06, 2000).]

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Do you see that writing in RED, above? Without a State name, we can't even attempt to assist you, if we're even able to assist you at all. Laws are different everywhere.

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sorry about that as i was writing it i got to talking with one of the advocats on the chat and forgot about it.. I am from ohio.

It is very unfortunate that we have the government interference that we do. Protective services are covered by several privacy acts under the states compiled laws & trying to get any info from them is futile. If you have not abused your child then the best thing to do is to try & comply with their rules & keep your home & personal life in order. You will get your child back. Do not stop trying. As a disabled child YOU are her advocate. Try the web site for Americans with disabilities. She also may be entitled to an atty. to represent her best interests.
This is also an ongoing problem with the government & schools. When a school tells parents that they need to put their child on ritalin(because the teachers want quiet children in the class at all times) & the parents refuse they are also dragged into court by protective services for refusing.
You need to advocate at your legislature & become a registered voter. These things need to change & they will by being informative & educated about the subject. However- remember that there are other folks & children out there that need a voice also. So continue in your endeavor. Good Luck! and try to see your child as pften as you can. She needs you!!!! From Mich.