What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NV, CA, ID
Asking for a friend who wasn't sure how to navigate your site when I suggested she post here. I'm copying her messages to me when I asked she seems me the details so I could do it.
"Hi, I live in Nampa Idaho and my son and DIL are in Reno Nevada. In January A (granddaughter) was referred at 2 months for an ultrasound of her head because it was "still" bigger then it should be and getting bigger. There was a very difficult vaginal delivery. Ultrasound and MRI showed fluid on the brain. After her being in the ER and overnight at Reno hospital social services had no concern, but Reno did not have a pediatric neurosurgeon so they care flight her to Oakland children's in California. A was in PICU for 4 days then they put a shunt in her head. Surgeon said cerebral fluid no active bleed and only small amount of old blood. They released A 3 day's later. Mom and dad took her home to DIL grandmother that lives in Bay Area. The following day they flew home to Reno. Fifteen minutes after getting home, CPS took A. Now CPS says it was abuse, but no way to prove it. I can say 100% they did not hurt their daughter. Yes they have public defenders and that's a joke. I called around and could not even find an attorney that would go up against CPS so I called legal services and the director told me because it costs tens of thousands of dollars that attorneys can't volunteer their time. We don't have the money anyway and I tried to raise money and all I got from family was rude and hateful comments, but that's sadly my family. I've been to court both times with them in hopes my appearance would matter, but no it didn't. My DIL public defender said he believes it is a medical condition that caused it. However, they went to mediation and both PD did nothing and the kids were on their own and intimidated and signed the agreement because they are not being advised by council and just are desperately trying to get their baby back. The whole thing stinks of corruption. CPS here explained their process and were shocked at all that Nevada is doing in this case. I've even thought of moving myself temporarily to Reno, but that would cost about 1100.00 a month at the very least. Then Adalynn could hopefully live with me and the kids could at least see her daily. The kids, A and me are at the mercy of a corrupt system and there is absolutely nothing we can do. I'm just devastated as are the kids. I so appreciate all your kindness and prayers. Thank you and God bless."
I asked what agreement they signed.
"That case would be sealed as far as no criminal charges, really from what it sounds like that was it. CPS maintains "they" believe it was abuse even though they can't prove it and there was absolutely zero signs of any other abuse. That CPS will keep custody of A. CPS had already petitioned in February for custody until January 2017. Both attorneys were at mediation and did and said nothing. I haven't gotten more specifics from the kids yet because my son has been working 10 to 12 hour days and DIL works from 3 to 11:30 at night. It basically sounds like everything stays the same except no criminal charges. Which means A will be 1 in November this year and will be kept at a horrible foster home until she is 14 months old. CPS. Here's what is so wrong! Reno CPS and the hospital were never concerned about abuse. Then Oakland children's released A to mom and dad then reported abuse to Reno. Once they got home, 15 minutes later Reno was there with an emergency warrant to remove A. The foster mother she was placed with was amazing. After a week the foster mom made it clear to the pediatrician, CPS and the kids that she and her husband did not believe it was abuse. The moved A within 2 day's of this."
My friend is the grandmother. She lives in Idaho where she completed everything asked of her within less than 3 weeks I think it was so she could foster her granddaughter. Reno denied her. Idaho CPS said she shouldn't have been removed in the first place. Her son and DIL have done everything asked of them and have passed everything required.
I was hoping you might have some advice I can pass on to help them. They can't afford an attorney and it appears the PD was no help.
Sorry it's so long. Thank you.
Asking for a friend who wasn't sure how to navigate your site when I suggested she post here. I'm copying her messages to me when I asked she seems me the details so I could do it.
"Hi, I live in Nampa Idaho and my son and DIL are in Reno Nevada. In January A (granddaughter) was referred at 2 months for an ultrasound of her head because it was "still" bigger then it should be and getting bigger. There was a very difficult vaginal delivery. Ultrasound and MRI showed fluid on the brain. After her being in the ER and overnight at Reno hospital social services had no concern, but Reno did not have a pediatric neurosurgeon so they care flight her to Oakland children's in California. A was in PICU for 4 days then they put a shunt in her head. Surgeon said cerebral fluid no active bleed and only small amount of old blood. They released A 3 day's later. Mom and dad took her home to DIL grandmother that lives in Bay Area. The following day they flew home to Reno. Fifteen minutes after getting home, CPS took A. Now CPS says it was abuse, but no way to prove it. I can say 100% they did not hurt their daughter. Yes they have public defenders and that's a joke. I called around and could not even find an attorney that would go up against CPS so I called legal services and the director told me because it costs tens of thousands of dollars that attorneys can't volunteer their time. We don't have the money anyway and I tried to raise money and all I got from family was rude and hateful comments, but that's sadly my family. I've been to court both times with them in hopes my appearance would matter, but no it didn't. My DIL public defender said he believes it is a medical condition that caused it. However, they went to mediation and both PD did nothing and the kids were on their own and intimidated and signed the agreement because they are not being advised by council and just are desperately trying to get their baby back. The whole thing stinks of corruption. CPS here explained their process and were shocked at all that Nevada is doing in this case. I've even thought of moving myself temporarily to Reno, but that would cost about 1100.00 a month at the very least. Then Adalynn could hopefully live with me and the kids could at least see her daily. The kids, A and me are at the mercy of a corrupt system and there is absolutely nothing we can do. I'm just devastated as are the kids. I so appreciate all your kindness and prayers. Thank you and God bless."
I asked what agreement they signed.
"That case would be sealed as far as no criminal charges, really from what it sounds like that was it. CPS maintains "they" believe it was abuse even though they can't prove it and there was absolutely zero signs of any other abuse. That CPS will keep custody of A. CPS had already petitioned in February for custody until January 2017. Both attorneys were at mediation and did and said nothing. I haven't gotten more specifics from the kids yet because my son has been working 10 to 12 hour days and DIL works from 3 to 11:30 at night. It basically sounds like everything stays the same except no criminal charges. Which means A will be 1 in November this year and will be kept at a horrible foster home until she is 14 months old. CPS. Here's what is so wrong! Reno CPS and the hospital were never concerned about abuse. Then Oakland children's released A to mom and dad then reported abuse to Reno. Once they got home, 15 minutes later Reno was there with an emergency warrant to remove A. The foster mother she was placed with was amazing. After a week the foster mom made it clear to the pediatrician, CPS and the kids that she and her husband did not believe it was abuse. The moved A within 2 day's of this."
My friend is the grandmother. She lives in Idaho where she completed everything asked of her within less than 3 weeks I think it was so she could foster her granddaughter. Reno denied her. Idaho CPS said she shouldn't have been removed in the first place. Her son and DIL have done everything asked of them and have passed everything required.
I was hoping you might have some advice I can pass on to help them. They can't afford an attorney and it appears the PD was no help.
Sorry it's so long. Thank you.
