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Innocent parents fight CPS
by caritaschell (Subscribe)
Posted on: Jul 12, 2008 at 6:49 PM PST
Channel: Local News
Location: South King County - Kent, WA
On Saturday, June 28, 2008, around 10pm, my husband and I had just woken up after a long nap. We had had a busy day with our 4 week old beautiful twins (Naomi, girl and Amari, boy – born May 21st) and my mother at the Taste of Tacoma. We decided, after feeding the twins, that we wanted to go out and get something fast to eat. My husband went to change Amari and while doing so heard a “small pop” while lifting the babies legs to assist with a bowel movement. Because Amari did not cry or react [at all] my husband continued with the change and picked him up from the bed. When he picked Amari up he noticed that the baby’s left leg was lifeless and not moving below the knee. We decided to take Amari to Children’s Hospital Seattle. We chose this hospital because we thought it the best for children (no matter the issue) and my husband trusted the opinion of the doctors there, primarily due to the fact that he works for Children’s Hospital.
Amari was admitted into ER and given a brief physical/vital exam (as is the procedure of ER), the whole while not crying. Our baby boy was then given an x-ray where they found that his left femur bone had broken into two pieces. Due to the seriousness of the injury they then admitted both Amari and Naomi into ER and ran full body x-rays and CT scans on both of the children. They then found that both twins have metaphyseal fractures above and below both knees, and Naomi has a metaphyseal fracture of her right elbow, a “healing fracture” of her seventh right rib and [what they then called] blood on the brain – later to be renamed ‘fluid below the skull’. They then contacted CPS and the Kent Police Department and reported “child abuse”.
My husband and I have children from previous relationships, none of which have suffered from any abuse. I have practiced massage therapist since 1999, but am currently unemployed and staying home with the children. My husband has been working for Children’s Hospital for the past 6 months as a surgical technologist, but has been in the field for the past 4 years. In July 2007 we lost a child – I was 9 months pregnant and one day his heart just stopped beating [in my womb]. We were given no answers to the cause of this travesty and have still received no word as to what may have caused our unborn baby’s death. We tried to get pregnant immediately after and in December 2007 were informed that I was pregnant with fraternal twins. We felt as though our prayers had been answered. We later found out that we would be having a boy and a girl, and the joy was overwhelming. My husband and I decided that we would no longer try for babies due to the fact that we now have our beautiful BOY AND GIRL, so after the twins were born I went through a tubal ligation. Neither of us have any prior reports against us regarding neglect nor abuse; our family support system includes community activist, social workers, teachers, doctors, foster parents, daycare owners and church ministers – WE WOULD NEVER INTENTIONALLY HURT NEITHER ONE OF OUR CHILDREN!
Both Naomi and Amari were admitted into the Hospital. We were then accused of child abuse and placed in a large room with a 24 hour security guard, we were not allowed to close the shades for privacy, WE WERE ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE ROOM WITH THE CHILDREN THE ENTIRE TIME (which we later were informed that “parents are usually not allowed to stay with the children under these circumstances”); we were bombarded by a plethora of resident doctors, interns and specialist on a daily bases; and we received several different stories, regarding the health and placement of our babies, from each person we were interviewed by (to include hospital case workers, CPS workers, doctors and detectives). Against my mother’s advice, both my husband and I agreed to speak with Detective Stephen Kelly (Kent Police Department) without legal council because we felt [and still feel] that we had/have nothing to hide. On Monday, June 30, 2008, we were informed by Dr. Samuel Zinner that all persons involved would be having a team meeting and they would probably be ruling the injuries “nonaccidental”. Because my husband [while still attending work every night] was informed that “Children’s Hospital is always getting sued for cases like this” – we decided to obtain a lawyer so not to have our children stripped from us and to make sure that we were informed of our rights as parents. We were able to see pictures of all the tests ran and were informed that bone degenerative diseases were highly unlikely due to observation and blood tests. Though we thank GOD that nothing is wrong with our babies genetically, we still have no answers as to how this could have happened. The entire time we were at the hospital we continuously asked doctors what other contributing factors could have caused fractures and blood on the brain, and we were ALWAYS told “nothing other than physical abuse”. The following day we decided to do a little research of our own and found out that the “blood on the brain” is actually a hemorrhage of the ventricles in the brain and is common in 26% of all babies born. But because CT scans are not done on ALL babies doctors are trained to rule these findings physical abuse. (Both Naomi and Amari were also tested for shaken baby syndrome and the tests were negative.) I am now finding out [via our lawyers] that metaphyseal fractures (and other fractures), are POSSIBLE and maybe caused during birth. I have since contacted my children’s pediatrician and the doctor who delivered the twins and they have also both agreed with the above findings. Though my cesarean section was considered “an uncomplicated procedure” the OB did inform me that Naomi was breach and pulled out from her ankles up to her shoulders and Amari was laying transverse and was turned before delivery. The doctors with Children’s Hospital have admitted that the date and time of the fractures are unknown and looked to be in the healing stages at the time of the x-rays. On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, both Naomi and Amari Schell were discharged from Children’s Hospital and taken to PICC (Pediatric Interim Care Center), were we [my husband and I] are allowed Monday – Thursday supervised visitation only for one hour a day per parent and phone calls to check up on them only during the business hours of our case worker (mind you, visitation has been modified due to the “allegations against us” set into play by Children’s Hospital). My 7 year old son, who lives in the home with us, was allowed to remain in our custody after being reviewed by the CPS case worker, Pamela Hill, and doctors and case workers at Children’s Hospital.
Though the case worker at PICC first stated that she is a neutral party and is only observing our interactions, she has proven otherwise. The observation reports from PICC, provided to me via CPS, are clearly set to make a case against the parent in favor of CPS. All observation is twisted and made to look like the parents’ interaction with the baby is negative, disruptive to the child and uncooperative. Not once does the report mention daily appointments made and kept by parent, parents are very observant (checking daily schedules of baby with every visit), complete cooperation with staff and case worker, playing with and talking to babies, stroking, cuddling, kissing, hugging etc. Not to mention that all interviews that shine a positive light on this terrible situation are not included in the allegation report provided to the courts from CPS. We want our children back, and we have been doing everything in our power to get them back in our care. We recently had to hire a family law attorney, which is costing us money we DO NOT HAVE. We have had to ask family members for money after spending our savings (initially meant to purchase a bigger vehicle) on our first attorney. After being informed that the courts now want to petition for Justice, my 7 year old son, we now have a criminal law attorney, a family law attorney and a child activist lawyer.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 8 am (at Kent Regional Justice Center – located in downtown Kent on the corner of 4th Ave and James St), our family will be fighting to get our babies back home and maintain custody of our 7 year old son. I am writing this in an attempt to call out the actual wrong doers in this civil case… Children’s Hospital and CPS. They are trying to remove our un-abused babies from an un-abusive home and we need as much attention to this situation as possible. I have found, via my own research, that several of the doctors involved, CPS and Children’s Hospital have been sued previously by other families for falsely accusing them of abuse and removing their children from perfectly healthy homes. This has got to stop! On many different occasions babies were taken from their parents for months at a time. No one has been able to stop them with lawsuits due to the judges throwing out the cases, in an attempt to protect reporters of abuse. But who is going to protect the innocent parents, the happy babies – the supportive families that are unable to get the time back that is stolen without any remorse or apologies? Please help us bring attention to this terrible epidemic that is plaguing the innocent families of Children’s Hospital.
With great sincerity,
Mrs. Carita S. Schell and family
CPS would rather shoot fish in a barrel (you) than go after the real criminals (the doctors who delivered your babies). I hope justice is done. How on earth are we to trust CPS and doctors in light of this situation, and others like it?
I am going to be praying for your family. I was falsely accused of child abuse by cps, when I was 13 and babysitting. I was acquitted but it was an eye opening experience to what our system is really like wasting time hurting good parents like u
When families are found to be innocent and there is some type of medical malpractice found to be the guilty party.who now pays these poor people back all the monies they paid out to the lawyers. This is the sad truth about what goes on daily ..
CPS is a very unorganized organization with too much power, they are not above the law and need to be held accountable for the damage they do to your family. Judges and court officials are usually having coffee with eachother after court,
After reading the above story I do believe they are inoccent. I believe that if they really comitted this crime then they wouldn't haven't taken the time to bring this to others attention. Some people tend to blow things or of proportion.
I have not yet been able to figure out why it is they target one family over another. There have been times where I have tried to get CPS involved with a family that clearly needed it due to the amount of abuse in the home, they have always refused.
My family has had problems with CPS also. My sister's children were taken away and CPS has done all they can to NOT try to reunite the children with the family. Avoid CPS at all costs.
I am so sorry your family is having to go through this. I hope it all works out for you. I went through a similar situation with CPS. It is horrible that CPS unmercifully targets the innocent, yet lets poor kids who TRULY need aid slip through cracks
If CPS did not do it's job and they let you take your babies home chaulking it all up to that" tramatic birth". One month later both babies dead or severly injured. Who will be blamed besides you? CPS! Let the system work.
"Let the system work." That's the whole point - CPS doesn't have a working system. Read the other posts. It's easy for you to urge having faith in "the system:" it's not your babies who were taken away! No good parent would take this sitting down
happy to hear the hosp. and cps did the right thing at first but it's time you have your children given back to you if they really thought you abused them they would have taken your older child as well But giving them back would prove they screwed up
Years ago, Gary Rossen of CPS came to my door -a Sun. night. My ex made false allegations to get custody. He inappropriately ordered my kids to strip so he could observe their buttocks. When these people are on a witch hunt, they are ruthless.
I know and understand what you are going through. I almost lost my children to CPS because I'm disabled. I agree with G that CPS needs to stop taking children away from those who are innocent and go after those that are not. If you need help I'm here
Sounds like you protest too hard..... rather have the babies safe, Let the hospital and CPS do their job! Good for their concern for the babies and their injuries.
Joy, The CPS caseworker that had my case was named Doug Larsen. Gary Rossen was his superior. They purposely targeted me in 1995 because I wouldn't give up my son to them right after he was born. (People who are disabled shouldn't have kids-CPS 1995)
Cps admitting they are wrong? That would be to nice of them. Cps takes kids away from their parents that really dont need to be and the ones that do need to be always end up dead by the time they are found. Cps is just getting out of hand.
It wouldnt let me type anymore but I just want to let you know you will be in my prayers and that your babies are very beautiful and congrats on them. God Bless
A good friend of mine was accused of the same thing and had her daughter removed from her. Later they found out her daughter suffers from brittle bone disease and they didn't do a thing to harm thier baby. I will pray for you and your children.
This reminds me of the Guardian of Lightum, who the courts bring in custody cases. The same thing happens. The children mostly always go to the abusers.
It sounds as though both your children suffer from Ricketts - the brittle bone disease that causes babies bones to break extremely easily. Are your children breasfed and not receiving Tri-Vitamin supplements? Seattle weather can cause this.
May wonders if Anonymous doth protest too. May also wonders if Anonymous could be a CPS worker in disguise? How people can stand by CPS is baffling! Obviously this person doesn't have any children.
Your court date is tomorrow. I wish you the best of luck. I can tell by your posting you deserve your babies and they deserve you. Good luck and keep us posted.
Those injuries don't just "happen". Brokens bones, bleeding on the brain, are you serious?? You think they just sneezed or something? In my opinion CPS doesn't do ENOUGH to protect kids.
Remember, the more children that they have in their clutches, the more mone they receive from title iv, federal reimbursements. Also, if you don't have apples to sell, you are out of the apple business. CC Tillett Washington Families United/ VP
Of course injuries don't just "happen"--but that doesn't make the parents guilty of abuse: "Unknown cause" doesn't = "parents did it." The problem here is that CPS and doctors replaced "Do no Harm" with "Admit no liability" or in other words "CYA"
I had 2 foster kids, sisters in my care for 2 years I wanted to adopt, CPS decided to send them to Mexico to live with aleged Father no DNA test, the stupidity of this department continues to destroy families to justify their jobs.
Personally, they should have taken me away as a child and didn't, can't say I trust them and I'll never regain my innocence nor my trust in humanity. Good luck to you. May justice prevail.
N/A ,you must work for CPS or don't have any children that in caring for them would risk having them taken away and getting caught up in the nasty CPS web, with no recourse but to throw money at the hungry Lawyers ( I'm referring to the greedy ones)
Be AGGRESSIVE with CPS. After a minor encounter we told CPS if they knew so much about raising our child, they could take her, but they had to accept full responsibility and costs; no giving back; they backed off.
I am a foster parent, and there are many children out there that need the protection from their parents. I don't know about this case, and I hope the parents are innocent, but DCF must take necessary steps to ensure these children will be safe.
Please look in to Osteogenesis imperfecta it could be the reason that they broke so easy. I had it as a child and my mother went thru almost the same thing good luck and i hope everything goes ok
My 2 year old son was taken away from me when I was at work, because my babysitter had fallen asleep and he somehow managed to open the door and get outside. My son was taken away from me for 30 days and I had to undergo all different types of couns
CPS is a total joke. They wouldn't know true facts if it hit them in the face. They take children from parents who are innocent, and leave children in homes, with obvious abuse to be killed - like Eli Creekmore and the little Solitello girl
sounds like when I had my daughter 4 months ago at Overlake Hospital. Her dad decided he didn't want to be a father as I was going into labor, we got in a verbal fight and then they wouldn't let me take my daughter home! I would never hurt my baby.
Here we go again! Those CPS people don't give a darn on the truth. I am wondering if this family has checked out the possibility of these twins having a gene where bones break all the time. They need to check on this. Don't know the name of it.
I completely understand your frustration. The reality of the situation is the bulk of abuse reports are FOUNDED. The hospitals in our area have the most updated scans that rule out other factors. So when it comes down to diagnosing, they have proof.
CPS is over worked on the most part you would think mean well. but can't do the job at hand because they can't get it right all time if they did they would put themselfs right out of all the overtime and out of a job. The whole system needs revamped.
"Sounds like you protest too hard..... rather have the babies safe..." I'm sure most foster parents are great people, but we all hear horror stories of those who aren't. That's what goes through innocent parents' minds when their kids are taken.
I am sorry to hear your what happened. However, I agree these things don't just happen. I am glad CPS is stepping in just to be sure.
It's sad to hear stories like this and then turn on the news only to hear about the "child who has been abused for years and CPS knew about it died" because his case fell through the cracks" My heart goes out to the Schell family
Please have your children tested for vitamin D deficiency (rickets) and try to get a good lawyer that understands medical issues and pray for a judge that won't condemn you before they hear the case. We will be praying for you!
I find no fault in CPS. They are actually doing their job based on information from, who most would consider, a credible source. If the parents aren't to blame then the hospital is. Doctors mess up too. My baby nearly died, they did the wrong tests.
If CPS would spend more time going after those families who really cause abuse. It is amazing how many inocent people get punished for not doing anything and those who do wrong get away with it. this sickens me. FREE THOSE BABIES BACK WITH MOM AND D
CPS ...What a joke they are. Where were they when that poor girl was having needles stuck in her eyes last year by her Aunt? A lot of good they did for her. Let these babies go home.
CPS is corrupt and some states are worse than others, like Oregon. The poster who referred to a condition regarding easily broken bones is right,as I've known people who have it. Document everything you do and document all phone calls. We'll pray 4U
If CPS stays on track, they will place your children in a foster home where they will be raped because of thier neglect to do a correct and full investigation of the home they approved. I have every record of proof of this, however they settled $.
"Those injuries don't just "happen". Brokens bones, bleeding on the brain, are you serious??" N/A - the very fact that they took the child to the hospital spells "good parents" to me. Let's hope the judge has enough common sense to see that.
CPS needs to be shut down, with a new agency rising in its place. No more civil court with no due process, consitutional order must be restored. Check out campaignforliberty.com tell your government to restore the consitution. Protect the inocient.
I read your story and I support your family 100%. I hope your court time today proves in your favor. I will be praying for your family throughout the day that you get your babies back.
I pray that you get your babies back. It is a shame they can't see from all you have done that the children have a medical reason for the injuries. Keep fighting, show them how wrong they are.
I hope all went well for you in court. I was a foster parent and accused of child abuse by a false accusation from a teen. After 4 long months my case was considered unconclusive... That means it stays on your record even though it was not proved.
By the way, I stopped doing fostercare because of the complete irresponsible way I was treated by CPS. They need some real help.
please have those babies tested for vitamin D deficiency and also mama needs to be tested. CPS has put my niece thru a living nightmare even though they know this is the case. They still hold my gr niece captive...CPS needs a serious change.
Did you know that according to CPS anyone in the military are child abusers...this was stated in court in Feb during a child abuse case. This is happening to our family. Will pray for your family.
CPS-Cracked Pathetic System. They do nothing to help children who truly need it, they in fact neglect them outright. While taking the 'easier to place children' who are very well cared for. May God Bless you and yours!
Those of you who say let cps do their job have obviously never had to deal with them. I'm sure they started out to do well but the whole industry is laughable now. Foster care too.
One other thing...do we hear via media the good that CPS/Child Welfare has done? Usually not. Who wants to listen to positive news all the time, our society thrives on the negative. CPS/Child Welfare and PICC do MANY POSITIVE things-focus on those
CPS has let so many children fall through the cracks. Now it seems like they have gone to the other exteme and have become vigilantes going after innocent people. Your in my prayers. I hope you get your babies back today.
Your twins came into the hospital w/ injuries common to abuse. What should the docs do since people DO abuse their kids? You may've been caught up in a system that focuses kids, and I wish you well, but I also wish well the kids that do need help.
Your babies are beautiful! Best wishes for a healthy future. CPS needs to admit they were wrong and step off.
blood hemorrage is PVL peri ventricular luekomalasia. Lack of oxygen can cause it with csection/prematurity etc I am praying for your family. It's obvious you are loving parents trying to prove your innocent May God Bless you & your family
CPS is the most backwards organization. They spend way too much time and attention on families that are innocent and completely ignore the ones that have eye witness testimony of the fact that children are neglected or abused. Its very sad!
I left Children's because I saw other policies in place that didn't treat families well there. This just confirms my suspicions. They are one really bad story (one worse then this I'm afraid) from being sued up the kazoo and back for their policies
Insist on testing the children for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (aka Brittle Bone Disease)!!! A good friend of ours has it, and has had to to be very careful all her life, because her bones fracture VERY easily under minimal stress.
I asked cps to help me, they didint my child was killed by my ex's sisters husband. He was sentenced to 80yrs for murder . Our state supreme court vacated 300 seconed degree convictions .My sons killer David Cane was set free by that ruling.
This is very typical of the witch hunt going on across the US, UK and Canada but predominately in the US. Those in the UK/Canada are waking up. SBS is based on a theory alone that keeps changing to meet the doctor's needs. Research the falsehoods!
Anyone know what eventually happened to the family?
Long ago,CPS put my kids with their dad for 4 mo.(he didn't want them) his abusive wife. CPS threatened me with sending them to foster care in Montana if I caused any trouble. I wrote to my Senator and, wow! amazingly, CPS started taking my calls!
There is a disease in children called "brittle bone" disease that mimics child abuse!! Also known as osteogenesis imperfecta. Here is a link to an article about it....http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/brittlebones.htm I hope this may help!
I have a very dear friend that was the foster mother for Rafael Gomez. Raffy was taken from his biological parents several times and placed with my friend and her family. She begged the courts to let her adopt him. CPS gave Raffy back the last,
time and his mother killed him. She is now in prison for 24 years for homicide by abuse. In the meantime my friend and my sister helped get the Raffys law passed in Olympia. I feel bad for these poor people that did nothing but love their babies.
To the family - May God Bless you & I hope & pray you get your babies back SOON! CPS is a freeking joke! But then so is our Judicial system as well.....SHAME ON THEM!
I got fired from childrens hospital, because I wouldn't lie for a doctor. I am praying to our most powerful, merciful, and gracious God that your precious angels will be returned to you!
When mom said gramma sexually assaulted him then all the bells and whistles were pulled out. Even the police said CPS needed to keep him from his mother. CPS caseworkers judge people by their gut, not the actual situation. Even murderers have charm.
When a "neighbor", a cps manager and I had a disagreement over a property line, her posse started saying I molested her kid. When I complained to Olympia, somehow the complaint was "lost". So I hired a law firm who made sure they got it.
I don't believe CPS is malicous. Flawed? Yes! What system isn't (religous, politcal, family). They have protected countless kids. You wouldn't disband the police even though we've had proof of wrong-doing that hurt families. I wish them equanimity.
CPS needs to be reformed. Now that they have foster adopt programs they are too quick to take babies from their biological parents. They need to reform their program and work on helping children and famies instead of doing more harm.
These cases are open to the public- sympathizers for parents might attend court hearings and get the full stories how and why your tax $ is spent. CPS has NO authority to remove children! Child safety IS CPS #1 duty. Don't judge on ignorance.
I am raising my nieces girl.My nieces son is in foster care..Thier ages are 5 and 7.in their case parents both were drug addicts and home was filthy.Then there are cases such as yours.Where kids are WRONGFULY taken.Don't give give up ,FIGHT cps!!!!
1st of all I would like to thank everyone for the comments made regarding my family, positive and negative. It shows me that there are people out their that care and pay attention to whats going on in their city.
http://fightcps.com/
so what was the outcome? i think we are all dying to know
Take care of your kids so taxpayers don't have to! Be a responsible parent and there wouldn't be a need for CPS. People make judgments based on ignorance of the law - like CPS is some big power house. Only the police or court has auth to remove kids
I am so sorry to hear of your plight! As a mother I have felt great worry that something like this could happen to myself or anyone. As a pediatric RN, I saw cases where innocent parents were treated like criminals! Devastating! Heartbreaking!
CPS-Steal Baby's,You better get a good lawyer not state one they work with CPS.And if you are poor GOD help you!
My mother worked briefly as a visitation supervisor for CPS. She left because the corruption, unaccountability, and autonomous power made her heartsick. If a caseworker likes you, you may get your kids back. If they don't, you won't.
Both babies had difficulty during birth. If this had just happened that they would have been crying. I think the hospital did this. I would hire a malpractice attorney. Let them fight the case civally. All will come out during the investigation
I agree with Jenny. I think we would all like to know the outcome. I have also had a run in with CPS and hope and pray that you get your children back. May God Bless you.
u get mad when cps is involved, n mad when they're not. u can't win. y not make sure kids are safe n take precautions
Whats the update? Court hearing was tue. I am sure everyone would like to know what has happened. There are many of us who have no faith in our government and CPS. I will be praying for your babies safe return.
Nice to know that there are concerned citizens with opinions. Though things don't just happen the cause was certainly not due to abuse. THE SYSTEM doesn't work for everyone! Caught poitically in a battle because CPS hadn't done its job where needed.
sure. healing fractures on the ribs,bones broken above and below the knees and elbow? fractures? brain bleeds are common? on 4 week old babies? both babies? i get the feeling were not gettin the whole picture. thank the lord the babies are alive.
As someone who is a product of the "system," I am so glad CPS was involved in my life. I don't know where I'd be today if someone didn't intervene. Just a reminder: the nation's prisons are full of innocent people. There are two sides to every story.
I pray your family is united soon! I myself have been dealing with CPS because my son's arm got broke and the dr's say it is an "old" fracture...I completely understand your heartache and frustration! Please look into "brittle bone" disease!
I really don't know what to think in this case, but I once worked for CPS and quit because of the things I witnessed. I have reported abuse of children I knew were being abused physically (family members) by their step-mom. And don't trust their
cinfidential promises either..one cps worker "slipped" and told the family I was the one who reported them. They (cps) did nothing to help these poor kids. Now, years later it comes out that not only was the step mom beating the kids, she was
sexually abusing them as well. Thank you cps for NOT doing your job. Now these kids are grown and NOT healthy productive citizens of any community. I hope the Schell family IS innocent and they get their children back. If not, then so be it, but
before passing judgment, the ENTIRE story must be heard. half the story is being told. as "randy" put it, there are two sides to every story. just because the parents took the child to the ER, doesn't mean anything.
Cps should have no power what so ever. After all, the parent owns the child. The bible clearly says this. I cant bellieve that cps qualifys bruises as abuse
First I would like to say THANK YOU - for your comments, prayers and well wishes. Court went as well as can be expected. I was able to keep my son at home with me and the twins are staying with my god-mother. CPS attempted to take away our
(cont) visitation all together but thankfully the judge saw fit to allow us liberal visitations, for both my husband and I. They are happy, growing, smiling babies. I will do my best to keep you all updated. Thanks again!
Carita - thanks for the update. If things went this well, they might be making progress on nailing the real bad guys. Still, y'all are probably in for a long wait. What happens next? When is your next court date? Please keep us informed, OK?
Carita and Dion, I read this and felt as I was reading exactly what happened to my brother and his wife in April at Childrens in seattle. Was the accusing Doctor Dr. F? I would like to speak to you guys. My brothers hearing is soon. HIs wife is also
in the medical feild. I am seeing that you can not add my comment until it is out of moderation. Please do not post my email or comment online but feel free to contact me. myprofile10@gmail.com I am praying for you! My brothers lawyer has won against
Dr. F. He is not cheap but is a wonderful laywer. HIs website is childabuselaw.info. I use to think Childrens was the best place in the world but now I would never bring my child in after my brother and this. My heart breaks for you. Julie
Carita - Thank you so much for the update. I am thanking and praising our wonderful God for what has happened. Obviously the judge is not allowing Children's or CPS to be the "know it all's".
Carita - You are a very precious parent. Continue to look to God for your strength. The truth WILL set you free. I am so thankful that you still have your older son, and loved ones you trust have the babies. Hang in there! Blessings to you all.
If all accusing parties are so concerned, why can't they have the babies stay in the home and be visited by a case worker? Would this not cost way less money and certainly be less stress on both parents and babies.
Try to google a group called Washingtonfamiliesunited. There are groups in almost every state that has experience dealing with CPS flagrant abuses of power. And please try to help others once your family recovers.
I know the feeling. I just 3 weeks ago took my daughter in for what seemed to be a "pop" as well, Same thing happened to us, our daughter is now in Protective Custody and we are fighting the never ending uphill battle!
Can anybody post the attorney representing this case?
I will definitely take advantage of all the contacts provided. Thank you all so much! The new news is that the PICC facility has charged the placement parents with not providing "adequate medical" for the twins and have removed them and placed them
back in PICC. Last Thurs the twins were taken to a doc appt (seen by a pediatrician per PICC's requirements) and were double booked for a doc appt at Children's Hosp. The CPS case worker informed us that she would be rescheduling the appt and not to
worry. I guess the right hand didn't tell the left what it was doing and hence the removal of the children. I am now fighting even harder. We have tried so hard to cooperate with CPS but we are learning that they are NOT TO BE TRUSTED! I will
definitely use all I know and learn to help other families going thru this terrible ordeal. I have learned that there are a lot of innocent families dealing with this same issue, especiallly families of color. And YES, the doc is Dr. F. We have
obtained 2 lawyers (like we were informed to do by CPS). We have a private attorney and a public defender. For those of you who have questions or want to contact me my email is cshall0605@yahoo.com. I am willing to converse abt the issue at hand.
Thank you so much for the updates. I am a mom of a 5 month old little girl and I could never imagine the pain that you must be going through seeing your children going from one house to the other. My prayers are with you and your family
Thank you all for your positivity, prayers and comforting words! A quick update... after our last court appearence, the judge ruled that pulling my 7 yr old out of the house was unnecessary, so he has been "allowed" to remain in my custody.
The twins [Naomi and Amari - now 2 months old] were placed with my godmother (a community leader and former daycare director & owner). As of yesterday evening they [the twins] were removed due to a "referral" made to CPS by the case worker at the
PICC facility that the twins "were not receiving adequate medical attention". During the twins stay in PICC I was the one informing them of the doctors appointments; time, place, person, facility. I did the same while they were in the care of my
godmother also. PICC will not give us [the parents] any information regarding their well-being, nor will they allow my mother to visit them. The twins have been assigned a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and she has not been "permitted" to
see them as well. Our lawyers have been able to get us an early court hearing regarding this matter. IF YOU ARE NEAR, HAVE SOME TIME AND WOULD LIKE TO SHOW SOME SUPPORT, PLEASE MEET US AT Kent RJC 620 West James Street Kent, WA 98032 on Monday 8/4/08
at 8:30am, RM 1L. I thank you again, and in advance, for the time you have dedicated to reading this blog and praying for our children and family. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! xoxo - C.Schell
Guilty families don't post blogs about their children being taken. Nor do they try their best to comply with each and every request of cps, the police, and the courts. Guilty people run, hide and shy away from this kind of thing! DUH!!
This story is heart-breaking. And I thought our story was bad. I already knew that cps couldn't be trusted. We had a cps worker blatantly tell us that if kids were not removed from parents she wouldn't have a job, this is how arrogant they are!
I would think as a parent - you would be greatful that CPS has saved so many lives and so many children from pain all they can do is go by the Doctors reports maybe that should be the focus here facts are facts.
I am trying to understand this and there is just way to much missing. It does not make since - unless there is a lot of medical information you are not disclosing. Maybe for good reason - May GOD be with those precious little ones:) they matter
Childrens did this to our family too....seizures and retinal hemorages, child removed only to be found out that child has a rare disease, So not only did they traumatize the parents but mostly the child! Get all the professionals behind you as can an
praying to Jesus for deliverence from these people. The pain you all must be feeling breaks my heart, We are praying for the court date tomorrow. I wish I could come but I have little ones at home. Please Jesus, please appoint a judge with wisdom!
oops - wanted to clarify my post....typed too fast. The child is suspected of having a rare disease...the doctors are not sure what is wrong. But the fact remains that the judge, after reviewing all medical docs sided with the parents.
Please let us know what happened today...we are all praying for you all. Poor babies.
Dear Anonymous, This is easy for you to say unless it is your family being falsley accussed and your children being harmed by CPS and doctors that report for unknown medical issues. You should read this about people accussed at Children's
Hospital in Seattle and some parents who were accussed and the heart ache their families must have gone through. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/81575_yuille07.shtml
Anonymous, we side with the parents in this case. Too many of us fear to take a child outside the house when s/he has a bruise from a normal childhood mishap. Too many of us have seen petty and severe harassment from social workers in the community
We would love to know what happened yesterday at the court trial. I'm still praying for you and hope everything will work out for you in the end. May God bless those beautiful babies and your family.
I beliieve there are special cases in every situation, but not here. Someone hurt those babies, so figuring it out should be the priority. The mom herself said medical was ruled out as cause, So then what is the cause? May GOD protect the babies.
A similar situation is occurring to some very close friends of ours. We even have friends within CPS who are unwilling to help because they are afraid of the repercussions if they go against CPS. CPS is unjust and out of control!!!!
Our relatives had a situation with their newborn baby and a genetic disorder that the parents were well aware of and notified Children's of the need for phenobarbitol right away. Chidren's argued, insisting on a spinal tap and other invasive...
procedures. The infant nearly died from not receiving the appropriate care for the genetic condition, not to mention the trauma the parents endured. They were treated like criminals, accused of horrible things, nearly prevented from being with baby.
Hope you got your children back!
dawn says the facts showed the judge the parents are innocent? so why aren't the babies at home. come on people. dion. plenty of guilty people go to the media when their guilty. duh.
Dear Anon, To clarify, I said that Children's Hospital's doctor on staff accussed an extended family member of mine. CPS removed (and traumatized the child by removing him). However, once the medical facts came in (after a couple months of child
being removed and CPS standing by the doctor and accusing the family, the judge who looked over all medical issues and relied upon other professionals, guaridan au lidem and others saying the parents were innocent and the child was sick that the
Judge ruled in favor of the parents and sent the child home where the child should have never been removed! Or in other words the Judge voted against Childrens and CPS and was right! Thankfully the child is back home and will never go to Childrens
Lastly Anon, in many cases of sickness doctors don't know what causes it...MANY, Doctors are not God and if they tell you they know everything they should not be doctors! There are many causes of sickness and disease that take TIME to diagnose!
Anon, I know a former social worker who quit because of the widespread corruption. There's an entire legal organization that exists because CPS loves shooting fish in a barrel (i.e. home school families) instead of going after the truly evil people.
Carita, please give us an update and let us know how is everything is going.
Recent experience with CPS tells me they try and find the easy way out. Workers are rewarded for getting cases resolved. Period. They don't care if they are resolved justly. God bless and keep you and your family, Carita.
Parents said it was not medical - doctors say not medical - who you trying to save here????????????????
Anon, Don't you understand that it could be many things even though they did not find an INTIAL medical issue? Talk to your pediatrician about the myraid of reasons more tests should have been taken BEFORE removing children. I am going through a
medical problem in my body and it has been over one month of testing and they still do not know what is wrong! Same with children sometimes things take time to diagnose and to not test only hurts child in long run!
Anon, please read the original story thoroughly and carefully, particularly study the last paragraph. You can go to the courthouse yourself and make a firsthand judgment. We'd like to take you seriously, but you're shooting yourself in the foot.
I will continue to pray for everyone involved and know God is in control so what I think, you think, we think, doesn't really matter, Judgement isn't my place, So may God watch over these babies and all involved. Have a blessed weekend
Yes I have, I have, and I have. God Bless
First I'd like to say THANK YOU - your prayers are always welcome and very much needed! The twins have been returned back to the custody of my godmother. The judge found no reason for the second removal. The favor of GOD is a powerful thing.
Second... "Anonymous" is anonymous for a reason. Personally, I believe s/he works for CPS. Let me say this, CPS is not the evil - but they are [in many ways] corrupt. Many of the case workers are power stricken and the chain of authority does not go
high enough. Dear "Anon.", first of all the doctors have ruled out "medical issues" - but have done so without he completion of necessary tests. Another thing you have to remember is THERE IS NO [AND HAS NEVER BEEN] ANY BRUISING ON THESE BABIES!
The doctors are trying to say the fractures were caused by "blunt force trauma". The medical knowledge I do have [which is common sense] tells me "blunt force trauma" causes bruising - right? Anon, thank you for praying for my children, I would hope
you would now pray for the WELL BEING of my children... because that would be much more helpful. Unlike Children's Hospital and CPS, we - THE PARENTS - are looking for REAL answers, not [just] anyone to blame. I pray against disease, for I would
never wish that our children have to live with any thing of the sort, but I know for a fact that they HAVE NOT been abused. Another thing Anon., remember - my 7 year old has NEVER been removed from our home (nor does he ever wish to be removed).
I am so happy that the judge has wisdom.We will continue praying for you guys! God Bless!
It's not only CPS doing this, it is APS as well. Not educated case workers thinking they can do whaever they want and guess what? Washington Attorney General's Office represent them for free! Well of course it's not free, we as taxpayer's are paying
p. 8 of the Voter's Guide has a description of the State Auditor's Office. Report CPS to them! It's a long shot, but it's worth a try, anyway. Toll free 1-866-902-3900, also online at https://www.sao.wa.gov/applications/hotline/default.aspx
Good News! Pamela, What is APS?
Oh Carita, I feel for you girl...my family and I have been through a lot having to do with CPS as well, I can't go into great detail (our situation is a lengthy one) but believe in the power of prayer and I will pray for you and your family everyday,
(cont) Please pray for my family as well...We miss our baby dearly and we are doing everything in our power to prove our innocence too! Please love your babies as you have been and try to be strong for them...Take Care and may God bless your family!!
Add another demerit to the CPS Hall of Shame. You are in for the fight of your lives. Remember that the system is designed to protect itself vs. truly at-risk kids. If/when CPS discovers their mistake; huge monies will be spent to build their defense
Watch out Bedlam is growing CASA is getting untrained, uneducated people that they deem never having been or able to be abusive to come to your community and find YOU and take your kids no matter what the social workers are saying or think.
Why is it that none of us have heard where the babies are or how they are doing.....Makes me wonder how about you? So where are the babies and how are they doing? any more injuries? The parents are no longer a part of this blodg they started!!!!!!!!!
There might be a gag order placed upon them by the courts. It happens frequently.
Carita if you read the post from 'Why says' ignore it! They are acting on ignorance! Keep up your faith and hard work, most people posting here know how precious your children are to you!!!!!
I have done extensive research on CPS here in Washington and across the United States. Many of you die hard CPS supporters dont have a clue what is going on. For the rest of you, come join a class action lawsuit. washingtonstateextendedfamilies.com
Anonymous says ...
On Saturday, Jul 12 at 9:04 PM
The system has been redirected to function as if accusations are fact, and to streamline conviction. The system does not like obstructions, such as innocent "suspects" and works harder to overcome the obstruction to their conveyor belt of justice.