On or about May of 2014 my X boyfriend came to my parents home where I was staying and attacked me both with hands and a weapon. My father subdued him and police were called he was arrested and I prosecuted him as well as put restraining orders on him to protect myself , my one year old sun and my then unborn child. I was not aware that the DA had contacted DCF at that time.
Shortly after I received a notice that DCF was coming to investigate me about neglect for my son. I felt I had nothing to fear as I had done nothing wrong I certainly did not get attacked intentionally, nor was my son present when this happened. I met with the social worker at my home and was honest with her, letting her know that my mother had guiardianship of my son so she could help me through rough times as I was a product of foster care and a rocky relationship.
At that time we also explained that my parents and myself had a past case with DCF/ then DSS that was 20 years ago, this due to my stepbrother lying about my dad and me being young and not knowing any better at that time I was manipulated into agreeing with DCF investigators when they told me my Dad was abusive (not asked told).. My stepbrother later recanted and I tried to but I was then told I was lying and could not recant. So I ended up in foster care for many years while my parents fought a losing battle to get me back, both moneywise and mentally.
To make a long story short I aged out of foster care and found my parents and we were trying to make a life, my Dad had already done time in prison for a lie, and another 2 years in prison for sending me a christmas card because he didn't know they had put a restraining order on him (ex parte). He was injured in prison and his health deteriorated. My Dad is 68 yrs. old has conjestive heart failure, copd,kidney problems and RSD. He doesn't have much time left in this world and he totally adored my son (his grandson).
The investigation went on until September of 2014, and the investigator stopped by then and told us the case was being closed, this was on a thursday, she had a long weekend coming up so couldn't do anything until the following Monday. That Monday she showed up at our home with armed police and took my son, we asked if they had warrants or court orders and were told none were needed, we found out later she said there was an emergency to take my son because he might come to harm. Well that emergency did not interfere with her long weekend or the months they were investigating.
We got letters from my sons pediatrician, and other doctors as well as numerous professional people and friends and family about how well my son was doing and there were no concerns about abuse or safety with him. Then they made my Dad move out and said I would get my son back if he was gone, Dad moved he is still gone, but over a year l;ater I still don't have my children, and they are going to try to TPR me and adopt my children out. My sexond son was born and 12 hours after birth while I was nursing him in the hospital a caseworker showed up and physically pulled him off me chest and had him put in a lock ward at the hospital, again no warrants no court orders, and they told the hospital it was because I had a substance abuse problem.
I do not have a substance abuse problem, I do not smoke, drink or do any kind of drugs. Never have and never will, and I tested clean every time I tested that I payed for myself. Now they tell me that I have to have housing to get my children back, but they can't help me because they plan on TPR and Adoption. I am on social security, limited income and can't really afford to live on my own with 2 children, my Mother has a house with 4 bedrooms, but they say I can't live with her because she didn't divorce my dad 20 years ago when they told her to. They made me take programs, parenting, counseling, parent assessment etc. I have certificates but they won't accept them and want me to take more.
I have been harrassed and belittled by their employess about my weight, my disability etc. my disability is because of my years in foster care where I was actually abused and molested by the people that had me in their care, but when I spoke out they said I was a liar and didn't do anything. My Mom has no criminal record,she has never even had a ticket, and she has cared for my son since 3 months old. It doesn't matter where I try to live they say it is not acceptable, they wanted me to go into a shelter and tell them I was homkeless and Mom threw me out. I won't lie nor will my mom. They have destroyed my family and caused many emotional problems for me. I just want my life back. I can't afford lawyers or housing and I fear that I will lose my sons forever. I don't know where to turn or who can help.
Again my Dad was innocent he never abused or molested me or abused my step brother, it was my step brothers plan so he could go live with his biological dad. And it was easy to target my dad because he was a hell raiser when he was young and when he was very young he went to prison for a bar room fight that resulted in someone dying, but he made parole and turned his life around when he met my mom. The police said my dad was a hero that day he defended me as sick as he was, and he is a hero to me and my mom misses him. These people are evil and need to be stopped. I have much proof and many others that will back me up about all of this.
In anycase maybe someone can help or offer advice or save my family. Thank you for listening.
Holyoke Area Office Department-Child Reviews
On or about May of 2014 my X boyfriend came to my parents home where I was staying and attacked me both with hands and a weapon. My father subdued him and police were called he was arrested and I prosecuted him as well as put restraining orders on him to protect myself , my one year old sun and my then unborn child. I was not aware that the DA had contacted DCF at that time.
Shortly after I received a notice that DCF was coming to investigate me about neglect for my son. I felt I had nothing to fear as I had done nothing wrong I certainly did not get attacked intentionally, nor was my son present when this happened. I met with the social worker at my home and was honest with her, letting her know that my mother had guiardianship of my son so she could help me through rough times as I was a product of foster care and a rocky relationship.
At that time we also explained that my parents and myself had a past case with DCF/ then DSS that was 20 years ago, this due to my stepbrother lying about my dad and me being young and not knowing any better at that time I was manipulated into agreeing with DCF investigators when they told me my Dad was abusive (not asked told).. My stepbrother later recanted and I tried to but I was then told I was lying and could not recant. So I ended up in foster care for many years while my parents fought a losing battle to get me back, both moneywise and mentally.
To make a long story short I aged out of foster care and found my parents and we were trying to make a life, my Dad had already done time in prison for a lie, and another 2 years in prison for sending me a christmas card because he didn't know they had put a restraining order on him (ex parte). He was injured in prison and his health deteriorated. My Dad is 68 yrs. old has conjestive heart failure, copd,kidney problems and RSD. He doesn't have much time left in this world and he totally adored my son (his grandson).
The investigation went on until September of 2014, and the investigator stopped by then and told us the case was being closed, this was on a thursday, she had a long weekend coming up so couldn't do anything until the following Monday. That Monday she showed up at our home with armed police and took my son, we asked if they had warrants or court orders and were told none were needed, we found out later she said there was an emergency to take my son because he might come to harm. Well that emergency did not interfere with her long weekend or the months they were investigating.
We got letters from my sons pediatrician, and other doctors as well as numerous professional people and friends and family about how well my son was doing and there were no concerns about abuse or safety with him. Then they made my Dad move out and said I would get my son back if he was gone, Dad moved he is still gone, but over a year l;ater I still don't have my children, and they are going to try to TPR me and adopt my children out. My sexond son was born and 12 hours after birth while I was nursing him in the hospital a caseworker showed up and physically pulled him off me chest and had him put in a lock ward at the hospital, again no warrants no court orders, and they told the hospital it was because I had a substance abuse problem.
I do not have a substance abuse problem, I do not smoke, drink or do any kind of drugs. Never have and never will, and I tested clean every time I tested that I payed for myself. Now they tell me that I have to have housing to get my children back, but they can't help me because they plan on TPR and Adoption. I am on social security, limited income and can't really afford to live on my own with 2 children, my Mother has a house with 4 bedrooms, but they say I can't live with her because she didn't divorce my dad 20 years ago when they told her to. They made me take programs, parenting, counseling, parent assessment etc. I have certificates but they won't accept them and want me to take more.
I have been harrassed and belittled by their employess about my weight, my disability etc. my disability is because of my years in foster care where I was actually abused and molested by the people that had me in their care, but when I spoke out they said I was a liar and didn't do anything. My Mom has no criminal record,she has never even had a ticket, and she has cared for my son since 3 months old. It doesn't matter where I try to live they say it is not acceptable, they wanted me to go into a shelter and tell them I was homkeless and Mom threw me out. I won't lie nor will my mom. They have destroyed my family and caused many emotional problems for me. I just want my life back. I can't afford lawyers or housing and I fear that I will lose my sons forever. I don't know where to turn or who can help.
Again my Dad was innocent he never abused or molested me or abused my step brother, it was my step brothers plan so he could go live with his biological dad. And it was easy to target my dad because he was a hell raiser when he was young and when he was very young he went to prison for a bar room fight that resulted in someone dying, but he made parole and turned his life around when he met my mom. The police said my dad was a hero that day he defended me as sick as he was, and he is a hero to me and my mom misses him. These people are evil and need to be stopped. I have much proof and many others that will back me up about all of this.
In anycase maybe someone can help or offer advice or save my family. Thank you for listening.